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... to see some videos of authors of the Paizo APs and/or Modules GMing some of their work?
I've been a follower of Nicolas Logue and loved AP #3 "Hook Mountain Massacre," so I looked him up on YouTube. And lo and behold...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9MWwPi3py4
First of all, as a relatively new GM who never played a PnP game before GMing, I know that I would have learned a million things just by watching a really good GM do his or her thang for an hour. And judging from the creative ideas and passion that shine through Paizo's publications, I sure would like to see an author do some GMing.
I know our dear authors are busy, or perhaps their strength is more focused in the written word, but I would love to see some more of what they imagined, see it more fleshed out.
Wouldn't it have been cool to hear how Beethoven would have conducted his own symphony? Or to hear how Homer would have delivered his Odyssey?
I've been a follower of Nicolas Logue and loved AP #3 "Hook Mountain Massacre," so I looked him up on YouTube. And lo and behold...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9MWwPi3py4
I'm not opening a Logue video without the assurance that it isn't of him dressed in Zon-Kuthon ceremonial garb channeling his inner graul or something!
;-P
I'd say that the power of books is not getting a film of it. You have to envision it in your mind's eye, engage your imagination. Imagination is one of the most important things for a GM (and that goes double if you create your own adventures).
However, some GM schooling videos could be helpful.
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After seeing where they were gaming I still don't get the appeal of that kinda environment. o_o
Gaming should take place behind closed doors, preferably in the middle of nowhere, certainly out of ear shot of anyone with even a tenuous grasp of morality and/or decency.
Fire is a must.
Vast quantities of ale from bizzare breweries must be consumed.
Hooded cloaks are not optional!
O_O THE LIGHT - SHE BURNS
I got about 3 seconds in. I agree with BenignFacist, public gaming is just wrong. I don't know why, but I know it is.
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I got about 3 seconds in. I agree with BenignFacist, public gaming is just wrong. I don't know why, but I know it is.
Yes, I would agree. I don't like that environment either. But no one else out there thinks that seeing some authors, or heck even some good GMs, take on some of the Paizo modules in a closed environment would be a super-cool idea?
And wow seeing Nick Logue elaborate on simple combat mechanics made me wonder what else he would have done while running Hook Mountain Massacre...
Yeah. You definitely don't want to be in the local Burger King if activities for the evening include proclaiming, in a firm voice, that "I'll just waste that f&!!er real good for what he did to my home village! The guys who'll have to identify him later better know how to puzzle!"
It might be taken out of context.
Okay, the last post gave me an idea:
For your next gaming session, you'll go to some place where there are a lot of people around.
And it has to be a place where people take their kids.
And you have to play HOL!
I am pretty sure that would violate some decency laws. Also I have heard that openly speaking the truth behind the bell-curve of 3d6 can cause cranial hemoraging, and may open a portal to hell.
God, I love that game...
Heh Okay, so now that I'm at home and not at work, I've watched the video over and admit, he's got a LOT of energy - which is pretty important for keeping the players interested. I feel like i've seen that dungeon before but I can't quite put my finger on it.
Also, the Burger King idea sounds hilarious. I'm not sure what HOL is, but I'm up for dragging my players to some random places for the fun of making those around us uncomfortable Mwahaha!
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The dungeon is from Seven Swords of Sin, and was set up on the side of our Gen Con booth the year we published that adventure. Nick is one of the all-time greatest game masters I've ever met. Not exactly the world's biggest rules lawyer, but totally committed to making sure everyone at the table is having a great time and always going 120% with the roleplay.
I'd love to do some "actual play" podcast type things with some of our games here at work, but haven't figured out how to set it up yet.
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The dungeon is from Seven Swords of Sin, and was set up on the side of our Gen Con booth the year we published that adventure. Nick is one of the all-time greatest game masters I've ever met. Not exactly the world's biggest rules lawyer, but totally committed to making sure everyone at the table is having a great time and always going 120% with the roleplay.
I'd love to do some "actual play" podcast type things with some of our games here at work, but haven't figured out how to set it up yet.
There are lots of good podcasts of play sessions happening out there, including one being posted on this very forum. *cough, cough*
I actually have a background in audio and video production. If you ever need any expertise, feel free to drop me a line. (does this forum have private messaging?)