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ok got my schedule for the two tables i am running at paizo con. I am so excited.
but then it hit me like a two ton Black dragon. i am a noob! time to ask some advice of my illustrious elders in the society.
So my questions are as follows:
one of the two scenarios I am running is slotted for release in June. and one is out already. I plan on purchasing map packs/flip mats for the one out already as i have downloaded it and am beginning to prepare for it. Will map packs be available for me, or will i need to budget to buy map packs at the con for the new scenario? no way i am allowing my first paizo con to be a demonstration of my lack of kindergarten artistic ability via attempting to draw the maps.
how soon before the session will I receive the yet unreleased scenario?
what are some other things I should look into adding to my arsenal of materials to make the sessions run smooth. (got all the rule books i need to have and a few of the additional resources (rule books)already.)
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As a young n00b GM with a lack of many of the supplies of many-years GMs, I have found that using Starburst as miniatures (a tip I pulled from these very boards!) has been a cost-effective and delicious lifesaver, though my players have begun to suspect that I am fattening them up to eat them.
Also make sure that all of the maps in the scenario are available as map-packs. I know that some of them are not.
Best of luck!
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As a young n00b GM with a lack of many of the supplies of many-years GMs, I have found that using Starburst as miniatures (a tip I pulled from these very boards!) has been a cost-effective and delicious lifesaver, though my players have begun to suspect that I am fattening them up to eat them.
Also make sure that all of the maps in the scenario are available as map-packs. I know that some of them are not.
Best of luck!
MMMMMMMMMM . . . UEM (Universal Edible Monsters) :-)
Good luck, Remember to have fun.
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As a young n00b GM with a lack of many of the supplies of many-years GMs, I have found that using Starburst as miniatures (a tip I pulled from these very boards!) has been a cost-effective and delicious lifesaver, though my players have begun to suspect that I am fattening them up to eat them.
Also make sure that all of the maps in the scenario are available as map-packs. I know that some of them are not.
Best of luck!
lol used to use tic tac's. thanks for the memory. that is not a bad idea. the one published does have maps from existing pack's/flip mats. the one not published well its not published so no clue! keep the ideas flowing. i want all the help you can give me!
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how soon before the session will I receive the yet unreleased scenario?
Unfortunately PFS scenarios don't generally make any kind of advanced publish date, but at least they are pretty solid at hitting these dates (at least in my recent memory). So it may be a little bit of a last minute scramble for prep on that one. Use this time to prep the other one as much as possible.
what are some other things I should look into adding to my arsenal of materials to make the sessions run smooth. (got all the rule books i need to have and a few of the additional resources (rule books)already.)
Get your index cards ready, highlight important stuff in the mod, make notes, put bookmark tabs in your rule book etc. Nothing really special or different for your regular prep honestly. I know you probably feel the pressure to deliver your top A-game running a table at PaizoCon. Remember that each table is always dynamic, and be ready to go with the flow. Jot down a list of names for NPCs and establishments in case you need to adlib something random the players ask for. But also relax. Remember that you are there to entertain them, but they are also there to entertain you :)
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Paizo Con is a pretty friendly environment to run a game, so don't sweat it. The people at your table will be the same people you chat with on these boards.
A few things I find useful that may not be part of your usual gear: spare minis for players, table tents, a water bottle to stay hydrated, and a travel alarm clock to keep people aware of the remaining time.
Have fun!!
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Paizo Con is a pretty friendly environment to run a game, so don't sweat it. The people at your table will be the same people you chat with on these boards.
A few things I find useful that may not be part of your usual gear: spare minis for players, table tents, a water bottle to stay hydrated, and a travel alarm clock to keep people aware of the remaining time.
Have fun!!
Yes that is why i had no problem running games there. i would never have done it at Gencon my first time.
as to minis- see the delicious post above :) i am mini deprived! and a bit old school i still struggle with the map thing all around. used to giving a description of the room and doing it story teller style.
the clock is a good idea. I think i will set my phone to a count down timer.
thank you Neil and all above look forward to seeing you all there. check out my who shot JR table if that slots empty for you all running it twice!
