Just curious -- I generally have instrumental music on in the background when I write (I find stuff with lyrics distracts me). I tend to listen to Danny Elfman on shuffle when I'm writing. I know a lot of people like Spotify stations but I don't use them because they're evil (you gotta pick your battles). Does anyone else listen to music and -- if so -- do you have a go to artist or album?

Hi ladies, gentleman and everything in between. I have been interested in sharing some ideals but feel like they don't belong. I do not have a game right now and I call myself a GM, but I’ve only run two games. I’m just going to say it. I love crunchy games and feel they can bring great imagination to a character story. I don’t dislike rule lawyers as long as they do it not to gain the system, no human railguns please. Right now I don’t have the funds to buy The Game Master’s Handbook of Proactive Roleplaying but I’m looking to get it, but I do use other systems that sound close to it again I don’t have the book so i'm just going off of what I've been told and glimpse. I suppose what I am saying is the space seems to be repulsed by crunch, but that is part of my style and while it is just maybe me in my head the feeling is my ideals shouldn’t be said out loud. So I ask for wisdom from all young GM’s to the distinguished GM’s. Should I just change or does my style have a seat at the table?

Welcome to the Game Master Laboratory! This is a place for people who are running (or planning) TTRPG games to brainstorm ideas with other GMs, share ideas and resources, and test their creations with each other. I recorded a short video to get you started, which you can view in this post. It's all about what we do here, but it's also about how to use Skool, so if you're new to Skool, make sure to check that out! If we haven't met you yet, we would like to. Please make a post in the "General Discussion" channel to introduce yourself and tell us... 1. Which systems you like to play/run 2. A bit about the games you're running right now Glad you're here. DM us if you have any questions.

A question for those of you with more literary theory ... Which types of character flaws work best in supporting interesting character arcs? Which work best for layered and complex character conflicts? As I have been starting to read up I have seen labels of flaws, fears, and misbeliefs. On a first read, it seems that characters are often self aware of their own flaws and fears but are not aware of their misbeliefs. Could this create more depth for roleplay where the misbelief is first revealed, then understood by the character, then overcome? Are there other useful categories or a good list of examples of each that you might share with players?

I’m seeing that many here aren’t familiar with the system. I would like to remedy that. I know at least myself, I can read a ruleset multiple times but it doesn’t really sink in until I’ve experienced it. If y’all are interested, we can set something up to remedy it. I utilize Forge/Foundry (so everything is web based), as well as Discord for voice (again, web based, with camera optional. I have numerous options for setting and stories. One in particular is terrific for new players. List what kind of story/setting you’d be interested in, let’s find a time. I’m generally free Th, Fr, Su evenings.