tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127768838625625744.post420084622127474556..comments2024-03-28T08:44:20.078-05:00Comments on Venger's old school gaming blog: 3 Types of Game MastersVenger Satanishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04447932700800930510noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127768838625625744.post-10692617994208633892019-05-27T05:43:42.338-05:002019-05-27T05:43:42.338-05:00I used to be a mixture of Zeus and Wizard of Oz, t...I used to be a mixture of Zeus and Wizard of Oz, trying to be more Zeus, but often ending a douchebag with power. Of course my intentions were to create a great story, but of course it was me who determined what a great story is ergo -> douchebag. Now, after two decades of dm-ing and after many considerations, I try to be the clock-maker. Old habits die hard but I see great value in this, I hope your blog and some other blogs will help me make this transition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127768838625625744.post-42658786908057378482019-05-12T19:13:21.240-05:002019-05-12T19:13:21.240-05:00"Lots of meta-plot and specific things happen..."Lots of meta-plot and specific things happening at specific times throughout the campaign/chronicle"<br /><br />That certainly sounds like White Wolf, but I thought PBTA was a story-creation game where the players create the story?Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173759805310975320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127768838625625744.post-742358805719736642019-05-10T14:43:57.602-05:002019-05-10T14:43:57.602-05:00Ok, I'll bite. Which is which according to Je...Ok, I'll bite. Which is which according to Jeff's Retro, Stupid, Pretentious model?<br />Venger Satanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447932700800930510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127768838625625744.post-12589603060031900282019-05-09T16:08:58.689-05:002019-05-09T16:08:58.689-05:00Interesting how well it maps to this. https://jrie...Interesting how well it maps to this. https://jrients.blogspot.com/2006/02/i-got-your-threefold-model-right-here.htmlJose Kharloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03543251704719049887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127768838625625744.post-67178154115424260532019-05-09T14:50:53.629-05:002019-05-09T14:50:53.629-05:00I meant stuff like Fate and Powered by the Apocaly...I meant stuff like Fate and Powered by the Apocalypse games, but also White Wolf storyteller games, too. Lots of meta-plot and specific things happening at specific times throughout the campaign/chronicle. <br />Venger Satanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447932700800930510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127768838625625744.post-55553091645868900142019-05-09T14:49:16.889-05:002019-05-09T14:49:16.889-05:00I like that. Yes, that's a neat way of classi...I like that. Yes, that's a neat way of classifying GMs, too. I'd be pretty chaotic, with a dash of neutral.<br />Venger Satanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447932700800930510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127768838625625744.post-77995538632947734032019-05-09T14:12:48.573-05:002019-05-09T14:12:48.573-05:00By "story gamer" you seem to mean Story ...By "story gamer" you seem to mean Story Teller, Venger as in White Wolf games.<br /><br />I think I vary between #1 and #2 depending on the kind of game I'm running. I used to be pure #1, but nowadays if I'm running a 'cinematic' genre I go towards #2 - though I never fudge a die roll!Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173759805310975320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127768838625625744.post-5415332919799189642019-05-09T13:56:19.658-05:002019-05-09T13:56:19.658-05:00Interesting post.
I also have three classification...Interesting post.<br />I also have three classifications of GM's:<br />1) LAW GM - Works hard to develop and codify every possible aspect of the world prior to the game. Example The Tao of D&D who wrote a book about how much hard work should go into preperation.<br />2) NEUTRAL GM - Broad spectrum between 1 and 2. Example just about everyone.<br />3) CHAOS GM - Appears to do minimal work prior to the game preferring seat of the pants play at the table. Example D&D With Pornstars who wrote more than one module based on tables and things to do at the table to keep things moving.<br /><br />No judgement on which is best.Ruprechthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139664977453444000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127768838625625744.post-39356447371729043122019-05-09T06:04:00.980-05:002019-05-09T06:04:00.980-05:00Hmm... I'll have to ponder the adversarial asp...Hmm... I'll have to ponder the adversarial aspects of GMing. Not sure if that's a separate type since the GM has to be somewhat adversarial in order to provide challenges, conflict, etc.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment, JB.<br />Venger Satanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447932700800930510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127768838625625744.post-64592005298524364982019-05-09T03:34:40.911-05:002019-05-09T03:34:40.911-05:00This isn't a bad grouping of types, though it ...This isn't a bad grouping of types, though it feels like it's missing some sort of blatantly adversarial type. <br /><br />I aspire to be the cartoon DM (though a much meaner spirited one than the spritely, kindly imp of the show), but many times I've felt more like Zeus, caring a bit too much about my players' characters. I don't fudge dice rolls, but I've crafted adventures tailored specifically to the PC group. <br /><br />[though I suppose it's difficult to completely divorce oneself from caring for the plight of the player characters]JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263662621289630246noreply@blogger.com