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Post by kaitoujuliet on Apr 2, 2015 6:37:07 GMT -8
Well, I ran the first session of the re-started Star Wars game last night, and I'm pleased to say that for the most part, the electronics were not out. Only one player had a tablet, and as far as I could tell, he was actually using it for the game (looking at his character sheet and occasionally checking Wookieepedia). Not sure what made this all different, as I didn't say anything beforehand, but I'm not complaining. We had a short session because one player is getting over a really horrific cold/fever, but we're going to play again next week.
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Post by weaselcreature on Apr 2, 2015 7:40:40 GMT -8
Maybe they all read this thread.
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Post by lowkeyoh on Apr 2, 2015 9:12:27 GMT -8
Well, I ran the first session of the re-started Star Wars game last night, and I'm pleased to say that for the most part, the electronics were not out. Only one player had a tablet, and as far as I could tell, he was actually using it for the game (looking at his character sheet and occasionally checking Wookieepedia). Not sure what made this all different, as I didn't say anything beforehand, but I'm not complaining. We had a short session because one player is getting over a really horrific cold/fever, but we're going to play again next week. Awesome news!
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Post by bourbonrations on Apr 10, 2015 23:17:51 GMT -8
I like that things are going well! I think it would help to mention it at the top of next game. If you tell everyone that last session was a lot of fun and you really appreciate that everyone kept their phones put away, they'll get the picture and you've already put the kibosh on the electronics without being a jerk.
I think of Dming a game as hosting a dinner party, I put a lot of effort into prep and if you show up with a sack lunch I'm going to be pissed. I usually get two sessions a month and if you are gchatting with your nieces while I'm throwing clues, curveballs and ice spells at you then you're probably not going to be invited back. Sure, we're constantly connected, but it's rude to ignore the people in front of you to engage in communication that can wait until the next break.
Engagement is always tricky. Reach into your dm bag of tricks and do your damnedest to have the players interacting with each other. If you can get them to plot or argue even better. I find my players zone out more when I'm telling them the story instead of asking them to tell it to me.
I think it's obvious when you have a player who is paying attention while drawing or crocheting and one who is checked out and missing out on the game. I'll usually subtly call out bad behavior at the table and if they don't pick up the hint then it's time for that adult conversation before next game.
As for Ms. Diceroller app, I would gift her with a set of dice and mention how much more fun it is for the entire table when someone rolls exceptionally and we all simultaneously celebrate.
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