Fear the Boot is an irreverent, round table discussion of tabletop role playing games. In this weekly show we debate game-related issues, offer advice for improving your game, and poke fun at the hobby. Our cast changes a little from show to show, but we always assemble a group of dynamic individuals with divergent views, guaranteeing you will hear several perspectives on everything we discuss.
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Episode 551 – finding your voice as a GM
* (0:28) Developing a GMing style.
* (2:38) Defining “GMing style,” as it will be used in this show.
* (9:19) Laura, as a GM who is running her formative games.
* (12:10) Picking up helpful ideas from other GMs without losing your own style. Sticking with it.
* (18:43) Struggling with a sense of detachment from the game, due to the number of things a GM has to keep track of.
* (35:12) The influence of experienced GMs. Ignoring absolute advice, and how “Show, Don’t Tell” is political propaganda.
* (45:00) After running about 10 games, what has Laura found didn’t work?
Hosts: Chad, Dan, Laura