{"id":297,"date":"2009-08-11T12:26:16","date_gmt":"2009-08-11T19:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rpggm.com\/blog\/?p=297"},"modified":"2009-08-11T12:31:37","modified_gmt":"2009-08-11T19:31:37","slug":"question-whats-the-best-and-worst-thing-about-being-a-gm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rpggm.com\/blog\/2009\/08\/11\/question-whats-the-best-and-worst-thing-about-being-a-gm\/","title":{"rendered":"Question: What’s the best and worst thing about being a GM?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What are the best and worst things about being a GM?<\/h3>\n

For me, the best thing<\/strong> is watching my players take my game and run with it. Nothing gives me more enjoyment then watching a mini-game session spontaneously break out. Frequently at a party, during the break of a different game session, or even at restaurant, my players will slip into character and start making plans or holding a gab-fest. All it takes is for someone to say “Dude!” (the favorite phrase of one of the PCs) and they’re off and running.\u00a0 That’s when I know my game’s come alive and the players really enjoying it.<\/p>\n

The worst thing<\/strong> is when I run out of inspiration or I just can’t get my own head into the game. Some days and some games are like that — no matter how hard I try, I just can’t get interested in what I’m doing.\u00a0 Those are the days and games that fall flat. If I’m not completely engaged in the game, I know my players won’t be, either.<\/p>\n

How about you?<\/h4>\n

What do you love about being a GM and what do you hate about it? Leave a comment and I’ll address this topic again later this week with your answers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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