3 things holding you back as a game master

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Ginny Di

Ginny Di

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5:25 Being inflexible
8:50 Poor communication skills
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@GinnyDi
@GinnyDi 2 ай бұрын
You, too, can be a witch with an unnatural command of your worldbuilding information! Sign up for World Anvil free at worldanvil.com/ginny, and use code "GINNY" to take 51% off any annual membership once you fall in love with it (or you could try having congress with the devil... it's up to you, really.) #sponsored
@zvenlin
@zvenlin 2 ай бұрын
simply the greatest
@alexsnow3319
@alexsnow3319 2 ай бұрын
Perfectionist?? That implies I am not perfect...lol. ROLL FOR INITIATIVE!
@ungainlytitan1460
@ungainlytitan1460 2 ай бұрын
Does she weight more than a duck?
@KnightsofTuveHall
@KnightsofTuveHall 2 ай бұрын
❤ the Monty Python references as always Ginny!👏
@green_dragon_knight
@green_dragon_knight 2 ай бұрын
Fun fact: the World Anvil in question weighs exactly the same as a duck!
@ericcrichardson
@ericcrichardson 2 ай бұрын
I've been a DM/GM since I was in 7th grade in 1980... you never stop working to learn/improve and have more fun.
@TheBahamaat
@TheBahamaat 2 ай бұрын
Same here. I love learning new things to try out or implement.
@lyudmilapavlichenko7551
@lyudmilapavlichenko7551 2 ай бұрын
1989 myself. You're absolutely correct. Never stop learning.
@ericcrichardson
@ericcrichardson 2 ай бұрын
@@lyudmilapavlichenko7551 hello other old timer :)
@ericcrichardson
@ericcrichardson 2 ай бұрын
@@TheBahamaat hey I always enjoy learning new ways to torture my group
@VinceValentine
@VinceValentine 2 ай бұрын
1999 here. Roleplaying has changed since then and so did my style.
@robertevans3173
@robertevans3173 2 ай бұрын
The "Yes, And" and "No,But" is going into the session Zero handout. Thanks Ginny
@kontrarien5721
@kontrarien5721 2 ай бұрын
Yes, but . . .
@kairoikki6981
@kairoikki6981 2 ай бұрын
​​@kontrarien5721 Heh, always a terrifying way to start a sentence
@luciferandassociates9255
@luciferandassociates9255 2 ай бұрын
No, And!
@InkyPetrel
@InkyPetrel 2 ай бұрын
@@luciferandassociates9255 Futhermore, ...!
@dziooooo
@dziooooo 2 ай бұрын
These are all valid results for a game with a more complex resolution mechanic than D&D's Yes/No. Bunch of PbtA and BitD games work like this. 1. Critical hit - Yes, and - you get what you want and then some 2. Plain simple Yes - you get what you want 3. Yes, but - you get what you want, but there's a cost or a complication 4. No, but - you fail, but reveal something potentially helpful 5. Plain simple No - it doesn't work, move on 6. Critical fail - No, and - you not only fail, you make things much worse There are also games which roll "Yes, but" and "No, but" into a single result, leaving it to the player to decide if they accept a lesser degree of success at a cost, or if they give up this attempt but get something helpful for the future. For me the biggest weakness of D&D's resolution mechanic is the existence of number 5 on this list and how common it is as a result. This is an empty result and I try to avoid it when I'm running the game, as much as possible. If a player is rolling, it should always have an impact on the game, beyond just "you wasted your turn and maybe some resources, better luck next round".
@devonjefferson2339
@devonjefferson2339 2 ай бұрын
Big respect for how much effort she puts into the sponsor ads. Most creators I'll hear "today's sponsor" and immediately skip 60 seconds, but Ginny's I gladly watch every moment. Or even feel like I'm missing out if I do miss part of it. Seriously, well done
@F2t0ny
@F2t0ny 2 ай бұрын
Probably worth the effort so people don't skip it
@Ragnaroknrol
@Ragnaroknrol 2 ай бұрын
Spending all that time just glaring to your right or in that nose while not smiling is pretty impressive.
@DOOMsword7
@DOOMsword7 2 ай бұрын
Me too! I also dig the low effort costumes this time! Very proZD lol
@peterruschhaupt3151
@peterruschhaupt3151 2 ай бұрын
I usually watch every channel at x2, but I slow down for her ads :D
@thebugthatruinsyourpicnic
@thebugthatruinsyourpicnic 2 ай бұрын
Ginny is the only person to hold a candle to Daniel Thraser when it comes to sponsor ads
@maddie6858
@maddie6858 2 ай бұрын
Your ads always crack me up - when I realized the nose was a cone of serger thread and the cape was a pair of pants I LOST it
@GinnyDi
@GinnyDi 2 ай бұрын
Best cosplay I've ever done 😂😂
@InkyPetrel
@InkyPetrel 2 ай бұрын
@@GinnyDi A+ No notes.
@Ahrpigi
@Ahrpigi 2 ай бұрын
The Monty Python reference also makes me smile
@MichaelKrinsky-hx1vu
@MichaelKrinsky-hx1vu 2 ай бұрын
"Now we see the violence inherent in the system!" ^_^
@shipsallships
@shipsallships 4 күн бұрын
For real, I always watch her ads just because they’re entertaining. I consider skipping sometimes but then the acting happens and I get sucked in
@johnnycoleman75
@johnnycoleman75 2 ай бұрын
The game I'm currently running is in a homebrew setting. It's a bunch of islands floating through space magically tied to each other. This civilization is the only one the characters know about, and new islands float by and get captured by the civilization. Basically it means I don't have to be consistent about geography (it's always changing) and I can drop literally any dungeon into the world (a new island is floating by and your party is the closest, go explore it). The party wants to visit the market I invented in session 2? Oh look at that, your current island will pass it in a few hours, no need for a long travel time. The party wants to visit a location I made up on the spot and haven't figured out? Sorry that's not nearby, you'll need to hop through these other islands to get through it.
@marshalaniki8205
@marshalaniki8205 2 ай бұрын
That's genius
@Koopaperson
@Koopaperson 2 ай бұрын
A good DM borrows, a great DM steals. So don’t mind me as I become a great DM
@johnnycoleman75
@johnnycoleman75 2 ай бұрын
@marshalaniki8205 Thank you. It's going great. And I've actually done far more world building than I would have otherwise. Being able to completely skip the parts I don't like lets me run away with everything else. Another trick I have is that I don't name locations or npcs. I describe them and then give a small amount of exp to the player that comes up with a name. Last session, they met another group of adventurers. They named them the Revengers led by Reve Stogers. Now I have stat blocks for Reve Stogers (variant human oath of vengeance paladin), Stony Tark (Dwarf armourer artificer), Blint Carton (wood Elf battlemaster archer with the Elven accuracy feat) and Rhis Chemsworth (High Elf Tempest domain Cleric with a hammer that doubles as a wand of lightning bolts and can be recalled with a bonus action, acting like catapult was cast on it).
@johnnycoleman75
@johnnycoleman75 2 ай бұрын
@Koopaperson please steal this. The civilization is run by a wizards college that has deemed illusion, divination, enchantment, and necromancy illegal. Of course, all 4 of my players immediately decided to specialize in those 4 schools of magic. I've also decided that no one has discovered how to cast spells above 5th level, so my players will get to be the first.
@miked.9364
@miked.9364 2 ай бұрын
Illusionism. Bleh.
@TheBonesReaperShow
@TheBonesReaperShow 2 ай бұрын
Honestly, as long as your group leave the table talking about how great that was… you’re doing fine 👍🏻
@fignissel4750
@fignissel4750 2 ай бұрын
Anybody else noticed the shift in this video from DnD-content to the phrasing of tabletop-roleplay ? I think its a wise move to open yourself up to a broader community now with daggerheart and other systems coming back to the public mind. I like it.
@wolfrine5674
@wolfrine5674 2 ай бұрын
I think she plays other systems in her off hours she just likes dnd the most
@Calebgoblin
@Calebgoblin 2 ай бұрын
The OGL crisis period was a time of change
@broomemike1
@broomemike1 2 ай бұрын
I agree that it is mostly a net good. But it does introduce a layer of confusion for newbies. "What does she mean by TTRPG?" The brand name is useful, too.
@phillee427
@phillee427 2 ай бұрын
You've struck an interesting chord. I was glad to see that also. Because I don't actually listen to any of these advice shows because they're all DnD centric. I don't like tolkienesque high fantasy at all. And that's not the throw shade at anyone who does have fun doing what you do. But for me, these shows should keep it system. Agnostic cause otherwise, guys, like me are instantly turned them off even if they have a great product to present. So I appreciate her switching gear
@CountAdolfo
@CountAdolfo 5 күн бұрын
I doubt Daggerheart will even put a dent in D&D's player base, but there ARE a lot of games out there that provide things D&D lacks - like different settings other than high fantasy
@achimsinn6189
@achimsinn6189 2 ай бұрын
About the worldbuilding - don't try to detail the entire world at the beginning of you planning the campaign. That will just burn you out before you even start playing. Try to roughly outline the parts of the world you might be using later or you might need to refference and focus on detailing the part of the world where the adventure currently is happening. That way you can gradually expand your world by adding little bits without having to plan out every little detail right away.
@GinnyDi
@GinnyDi 2 ай бұрын
Great point!! Thanks for adding this 🥰
@AegixDrakan
@AegixDrakan 2 ай бұрын
As someone who spent a whole year coming up with the continent for my campaign, I can say that if you're not a chronic worldbuilder who does it for fun, you REALLY will burn out. And I didn't even plan everything everything, just most of the cities and lore. AND EVEN THEN! The players all chose to start in the place I was hoping would make for a really good endgame, first! XD
@achimsinn6189
@achimsinn6189 2 ай бұрын
@@AegixDrakan I like worldbuilding, but I tend to fall into the trap of trying to plan out the entire world in detail, put a lot of energy into creating cities, NPCs, lore and such that would never be used and then not having much creative energy left for the actual quests and games. The approach of making myself focus on where the current part of the campaign is running helped me a lot with that. And yeah - my players also skipped the nice little starter city I thought out and directly sailed to the stormweathered pirate island I thought would be much later in the campaign, but as I already had the outline of it being a pirate island, I was able to detail a pirate szenario instead of a trading town, so that worked out well enogh for me.
@Jokervision744
@Jokervision744 2 ай бұрын
That's pretty much how dwarf fortress does it. spits out the map and lets the big titans maul some places over time. The problem is where in time is your adventure happening? I guess the dwarf fortress was supposed to reach the level of being dnd solo play generator, or something like that, the fortress part was happy accident. They wanted to see how to generate "real" fortresses and needed the tool to scan out some real builds I guess. I don't know the exacts.
@nrais76
@nrais76 2 ай бұрын
Not necessarily, but in general, it's a wise precaution. I've spent over a year world building and went into it with lots of energy and enthusiasm when I sat down to run it. I also, however, only had a certain level of detail here and there, left plenty of wiggle room for my players to muck about, etc. Not sure if it would have been a smashing success or not, because the utter lack of interest in getting any players to show up to play on the night we reserved the room for, while it did lead to some "adventures," shall we say, with my girlfriend and only player (irl adventures, not in-game, of the sort one doesn't discuss, that i recall now simply because while no gaming went on, it was a worthwhile experience), contributed to me not trying to DM for a few years, by which time I had abandoned that world and lost my notes. I did try a couple more times after that, actually, but couldn't get scheduling fixed with players that were actually interested.
@KinMusicUK
@KinMusicUK 2 ай бұрын
The biggest thing I found that made me a better GM was finding the right party of players for the game I want to run. I put so much more excitement and passion into the game because it's the style and dynamic that I enjoy. The whole "find the right party for you" also applies to the GM
@fantastnicole
@fantastnicole 2 ай бұрын
I'm going to be going my first session on Sunday ahhh. We're doing a one shot I found and hopefully it'll be a fun time! I'm excited and nervous and just want everyone to have some fun.
@joshualaskowski9196
@joshualaskowski9196 2 ай бұрын
You got this!
@reneer7069
@reneer7069 2 ай бұрын
I’m running my first session this Sunday too! (It’s a one shot as well!) We got this! ❤️
@ryadinstormblessed8308
@ryadinstormblessed8308 2 ай бұрын
Sounds lime you've got a good attitude toward it, so I'm sure you'll be fine 😁👍
@emilymartin5418
@emilymartin5418 2 ай бұрын
Good luck! I'm a new DM as well and my approach is treating the other players as storytelling allies. If I have to call a break for a few minutes while I figure out how their wacky/genius idea impacts what's coming up, they all just chill for a bit and get drinks/snacks/kitty cuddles. As long as everyone has fun, including you, you're successful.
@diegolamanya345
@diegolamanya345 2 ай бұрын
I have been dming for three years, my first sessions I was super nervous but it still was a total blast. Each step of the dming journey has it's own cool things, enjoy the novelty of doing something for the first time and allow yourself to try things and not be scared of any alleged "mistakes" in a year from now you'll look back at them with nostalgia. You totally got this
@stuffingtonjfluffypantsiii
@stuffingtonjfluffypantsiii 2 ай бұрын
I was waiting for "She turned me into a newt! I got better." during the sponsor segment. I thought that was a take on Monty Python And The Holy Grail lol.
@DudeWheresMyApple
@DudeWheresMyApple 2 ай бұрын
Same, was so happy to see a Monty Python reference 😅
@veleriphon
@veleriphon 2 ай бұрын
"Does she weigh the same as a duck?" "Well, I don't see how that has any bearing on her being a witch!"
@liaml.e.5964
@liaml.e.5964 2 ай бұрын
🎶 "Everything must be perfect Everything must be perfect Everything must be perfect, perfect! That's why everything, every last little thing Every single tiny microscopic little thing must go... According to plan!" 🎶
@aweckzs
@aweckzs 2 ай бұрын
stars and wishes was massive. my group has taken to talking about the session for a full 30 minutes afterward; discussing things we enjoyed, things that bothered us, and it even got more shy/anxious ppl to talk ab things they were uncomfortable with. i think talking about wat u didnt like ab a session openly is important, since ppl dont often advocate for themselves
@GuatemalanJedi
@GuatemalanJedi 2 ай бұрын
As a small addendum to point #2, Matt Mercer's "You can certainly try..." is a great tool that can be either 'yes and' OR 'No, but' and you don't have to tell your players which one you're using until they decided if they want to risk it. I love it as a way to ramp up tension for my players without cutting them off from their fun/crazy ideas.
@iammrbadguy9706
@iammrbadguy9706 2 ай бұрын
This unironically helped me with life. I am stuck right now, not knowing what job to take and feeling like I mess up all the time. And I guess this shows me I gotta do what I am good at, what I like to do. And not be angry that I can´t do what others do, when I can do what others can´t.
@GinnyDi
@GinnyDi 2 ай бұрын
Wishing you the best of luck, and I hope you find your path soon!
@iammrbadguy9706
@iammrbadguy9706 2 ай бұрын
@@GinnyDi Thank you so much, and all the best for you!
@b.d6642
@b.d6642 2 ай бұрын
"who's your favourite dnd youtuber?" "Oh that's easy, ginny di" "Really? What makes her so special?" "She makes momty python references in her sponser segments"
@GinnyDi
@GinnyDi 2 ай бұрын
Wow, the bar is that low? 😂 I should really stop working so hard!!
@b.d6642
@b.d6642 2 ай бұрын
@@GinnyDi well for a monty python nerd like me it is
@pacodance29
@pacodance29 2 ай бұрын
Long time GM. I learned ad&d 2nd ed (yes, i'm that old) about the same time I became a licensed FIFA referee. I feel the GM's MOST important job at the table is to manage flow and pacing. Making sure all players feel engaged, knowing when to increase/decrease tension, and rewarding success are more important than exact rules (make a call and look it up later) or having fancy maps/descriptions/npc's. When you are not running a game, read and watch film/tv in a similar vein of the type of game you are running. This helps with visualization and generating dialogue. Prep is useful, but plans rarely survive contact with players, so have an objective and be willing to change those plans to achieve said objective.
@TnTyson81
@TnTyson81 2 ай бұрын
The effort you put in to the ads is on a par with Pointy Hat and I love it.
@GinnyDi
@GinnyDi 2 ай бұрын
I sent this comment to Pointy Hat and we decided that we need to battle for dominance ⚔️
@melinnamba
@melinnamba 2 ай бұрын
The hardest thing with that last one is that you're not the only one in the conversation and sometimes, no matter how hard you try, your players don't seem to hear a word you say, because they are the ones with the poor communication skills. You can offer up the opportunity to talk above table until you are blue in the face, if your players don't take it, there's only so much you can do.
@lagbert8610
@lagbert8610 2 ай бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you for talking about "No, but..." "Yes, and..." is perfect for creating wild improv, but can be horrible for working within situations that have limitations either by design or by requirement.
@matthijsclaessen8152
@matthijsclaessen8152 Ай бұрын
With regards to “yes and / no but”, what often helps is asking what the result is that the player wants to achieve. And then help them within your setting and rules to get there, or as close as possible.
@kayleyanna3164
@kayleyanna3164 2 ай бұрын
I definitely relate to being overwhelmed by vast worldbuilding. I dropped multiple campaigns due to burnout from trying to build sprawling cities and complex factions. After 5 years of on and off DMing, I've finally built a campaign that is heavy on npc interactions and relationships. It also takes place in a small town, and a bit of the feywild. A benefit of most of it taking place in the feywild is nothing has to be consistent or logical. On the topic of communication, I also gave away the first session twist and plothook, because it's more important that my players make npcs who are invested in the adventure, then to surprise my players session 1.
@DelatoDarion
@DelatoDarion 2 ай бұрын
I actually love world building~ It's a great way to make your homebrew setting more interesting, but something that can make players truly invested in it is if they help carve out their own little space in it with their characters. Matt Mercer does this too. Ask your players what kind of characters they want to play and then give them suggestions on where they could be from in your setting, then collaborate with them to add more details or have them ask you questions to help develop and detail the region. Sometimes this helps spark some details that actually make your setting better than if you were just making it all yourself.
@JustMe-um8zp
@JustMe-um8zp 2 ай бұрын
"Stars and wishes". along with "lines and veils"....... goram, these both are some great RPG advice!.
@AtalixZero
@AtalixZero 2 ай бұрын
I'm a two-decade Default-DM. Thrown into the role because I was the oldest in my friend group in our late teens, and I had a natural flair for storytelling and applying creativity (I blame constantly reading fantasy/sci-fi). I absolutely love your videos. The pleasant delivery, inclusive tone, and well-researched topics and points are always a hit. I don't think ive ever watched one of your videos without at least one take-away. Keep up the amazing work! Side note: I'm 100% the perpetual stress-ball DM with delusions of grandeur, who overshoots his ability to world build and create fully-fleshed NPCs with countless branching story arcs. In reality, I'm usually spitballing plot points and NPC names and story arcs at the table because work/life happened and I didn't get the time to prep. I almost always get great feedback, but find it so hard to shake the imposter syndrome and feel like I'll never be a good DM. Your videos make me feel like, I might be doing just fine.
@Figgy5119
@Figgy5119 2 ай бұрын
I appreciate bringing up the no but rule. I know DMs who let some players do whatever they want, but that frustrates the other players who are not trying to take advantage and change rules because now one player is allowed to cast two leveled spells per turn and use a one time per rest feature one time per turn and let their spells' damage happen when the creature enters the aoe and when they leave and so on and so on. Rule of cool isn't always cool when it just makes one player 5 times more powerful than everyone else.
@ademers03
@ademers03 2 ай бұрын
The sponsors break is always a joy. GINNY YOU'RE SO GOOD AT THIS !!!! WHY?!?! HOW?!?!?!
@Kingofclubs2077
@Kingofclubs2077 2 ай бұрын
This is really good advice. Sometimes I have the habit of shooting down Player creativity because it's not in the rules. As time has passed, I really like seeing how creative players can be.
@GinnyDi
@GinnyDi 2 ай бұрын
To be fair, it's tough to know when to flex the rules to accommodate creativity! It takes practice for sure.
@VeronicaSipe
@VeronicaSipe 2 ай бұрын
As I try out new systems or run for new people (especially if I can tell they may have different priorities than me), I’ve taken to just being really up front about this. “Hey guys we’re all new to Super Stabby Witches, I’m gonna run this pre-written module pretty linear, and I’m not really sure everything possible within the combat so give me some grace please. We’ll all get better next time.”
@nemanjaz.9113
@nemanjaz.9113 2 ай бұрын
The Video has the expected fantastic quality, but I just have to say FOREST GREEN LOOKS SO GOOD ON YOU, THAT SWEATER LOOKS GORGEOUS
@tituslupus5454
@tituslupus5454 2 ай бұрын
One other thing I realized that was holding me back for a while: Not correcting course. Similar to poor communication, but sometimes nobody is at fault. Don't panic and double down or persist in something players don't want. If you want my example, WoT down below. I'm a "fresh" DM and "new" players (we've been in our first campaign for nearly 10 months now). I followed a lot of similar advice to try and ensure that they would love this hobby like I would and we'd make so many amazing memories together. It was mostly working. Session 0, asking for what they wanted, clarifications, personal help, math help. The whole thing. What I didn't do? Pay attention to their actions. All three of them were building their characters, looking over feats, spells, starting gear, and working with me about their backgrounds and homes. They all fell in love with a few classes, made their pick, and talked about all the cool stuff they'd do. I assumed they wanted a lot of combat (since they picked extremely offensive options for the most part and talked a ton about their builds). I prepared a campaign with a decent story and a few generic NPCs with some more writing on the villains. I prepared for combat, dungeons, and a decent chance of player fatality (even if I was going to try and help keep them alive for a first run). Is that what they wanted? Not really. They were becoming frustrated at the encounters, the math, getting bored with dungeon puzzles, and rarely touched some of their abilities. That's not to say that they hated most of the exploration or combat... but then I realized what really was driving them. While they enjoyed some puzzles or new enemies, they wanted to roleplay. They fell in love with the story and characters. The small secrets, twists, reveals, and bigger scenes, settings, themes, and moments of acting really spoke to them. They were sad when I cut short a segment of the plot and handwaved something because it would be a scene for about 5 minutes of them doing nothing but hearing NPCs talk. Once I had a session where they pretty much spent the entire time acting in character at campsite all day and asking bigger questions of them as characters and their goals... they said it was one of the best sessions they've had. I was very lucky they put up with me taking about 7 months to realize what they really wanted. Don't take player patience for granted. I'm lucky I have some incredibly understanding players.
@GinnyDi
@GinnyDi 2 ай бұрын
Totally agree! It's part of why I try not to plan a super intricate plotline before we start. It's VERY hard to correct course when you're feeling protective of the beautiful story you've plotted out in detail.
@oysterlad
@oysterlad 23 күн бұрын
I'm so happy that you mentioned the "no but" principal. "Yes and" gets treated too much like a "the customer is always right" type of thing.
@williamgooch1006
@williamgooch1006 2 ай бұрын
One thing that I think is really good about Stars and Wishes is that everyone, *including the GM* offers up a star and a wish. This helps solidify the fact that, well, the GM is a player too! It helps to make it feel more like a group of people talking about a game they enjoyed rather than a group of players *requesting* things from the GM. I think it releases some of the pressure from a GM since they can still have things they want to see as well!
@michaelriecken5482
@michaelriecken5482 2 ай бұрын
Another Forever DM here. You, Ginny, are probably (at most) half my age, but stil are an inspiration to me. There is so much truth and comfort in what you say here. Thank you for the permission to be human. I needed it.
@PANKURUCHA
@PANKURUCHA 2 ай бұрын
Even as a long time GM these are lessens that I like to remind myself of every time I play. My worst sessions and biggest mistakes over the years were almost always the result of me thinking I'd finally mastered GMing and I had nothing else to learn. It turns out staying humble and focusing on the basics is actually the best way to approach this hobby.
@benfrost148
@benfrost148 2 ай бұрын
OH! It's Wednesday. New Ginny! Yay!
@TheAllroth
@TheAllroth 2 ай бұрын
Wonderful video! One important note to some viewers is that in Ginnys "No, but" example is that the No wasn't "that type of salve doesn't exists" but rather No to the time scope. In that sense it's still a "yes" in terms of collaborative storytelling since you accept their addition to the world. Of course there are times where saying No to players addition is fully warranted but then one should offer alternatives.
@lyzardthebard
@lyzardthebard Ай бұрын
"That's a feature, not a bug." Dang, I needed to hear that. My type of GMing is my type, and that's fine. I didn't realise how badly I needed that reminder. Thanks Ginny!
@OldDM
@OldDM 2 ай бұрын
I am 65 years old, DMing since the 1980's, and I decided recently just to try to relax, create a more open experience for my players. It has been hard, but I enjoy it. And I learned from this video. Never too old to learn new stuff! Thank you
@BrentHollett
@BrentHollett 22 күн бұрын
As a 45yr old who has come back to D&D after years, it is so weird seeing it popular and having whole followed channels of games and guides. Roll on!
@Nofacednerd
@Nofacednerd 2 ай бұрын
I know this was mostly a side comment but one thing I like to do for worldbuilding (which kind of leads into some stuff you talked about in the next section of the video) is involving the players in building the world! I've been doing non-dnd games lately so it can be a little difficult to worldbuild when there isn't much lore and too much variety in other ttrpgs, so I come up with a very basic setting and then ask the players to build on it and make suggestions. Like for example, right now I'm running a Thirsty Sword Lesbians campaign. I pretty much decided that it would be set in a boarding school, then the players all took turns giving their thoughts and ideas during session zero of what the world looked like, who the NPCs were, and different events we could do in the campaign. It ended up really helping when coming up with ideas for the world and future session ideas (VERY excited for our Weekend Mall Roller Derby session)
@omni-one376
@omni-one376 2 ай бұрын
I love this concept of building a world together personally I usually building key pieces of the world myself, but I try to design locations that are key to the characters backstories etc. together with my players and if the players want to know if something exists that i haven't planned for (like a certain type of shop), I let them roll if they can find it, giving me a few seconds to come up with something and later customize it to their needs
@JunkYardJerry
@JunkYardJerry 29 күн бұрын
We practice the illusion of communication on a daily basis. Our game days are no different. Got to ask questions and then listen. As a foot note, once went to a seminar on team work and table crashed at lunch (why sit with the same group you work with, get out and learn about others!). I will never forget sitting at a table with people from a farm machinery company and hearing, "IF only I could get the designer of the grain hopper to talk to the structures designer before they started." Keep practicing.....
@anikanele7958
@anikanele7958 2 ай бұрын
Our DM does stars and wishes at the end of each session and it helps our communication a lot. I often get so many ideas what I want my character to learn or do when I listen to the others wishes and if someone brings up an issue we can brainstorm a solution together. I highly recommend it, often your players dont even think about these things unless you ask them directly
@joshelguapo5563
@joshelguapo5563 2 ай бұрын
"Oh man I can't even pretend to be that self confident" Oh that hit home so hard
@spacemandan5906
@spacemandan5906 2 ай бұрын
Love this kind of content from you, and it always seems to hit just right. Thanks, and keep it up.
@DMVinceNoName
@DMVinceNoName 2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! These are things I've recently noticed about myself, and it's so nice to be reassured that I'm on the right path❗️
@bsparky01
@bsparky01 2 ай бұрын
Great advice! Love your videos Ginny!
@keithb67
@keithb67 2 ай бұрын
I found this video so helpful in both providing new ideas and ways of thinking, but also in reinforcement for those things I feel I already do ok or have been working to change. Thank you!
@macxdmg
@macxdmg 27 күн бұрын
I liked it specifically for the world anvil advertisement. Amazing content on it's own, the advert is the cherry on top. Thank you.
@PhilipDudley3
@PhilipDudley3 Ай бұрын
This is a great video! I have to ponder on it myself too! Always preppin' and then always progressing!
@marklaurenzi1609
@marklaurenzi1609 2 ай бұрын
Nice tips. Love the videos.
@Zai-kyu
@Zai-kyu 2 ай бұрын
Another great video. Thank you for all your content. As a long time GM, I always like hearing your take on things.
@TheWitherBear
@TheWitherBear 2 ай бұрын
I love how your videos are helpful for roleplaying games in general. You often offer a lot of advice that is not exclusive to 5E, but just tabletops. As a Pathfinder 1E player in a world dominated by 5E, I appreciate this.
@user-hh7qi4qb9n
@user-hh7qi4qb9n 2 ай бұрын
Great as always! Love hearing your insights
@rolfathan
@rolfathan 2 ай бұрын
This was so positive. Thanks for the upload!
@ChazzKaskes
@ChazzKaskes 2 ай бұрын
Love this reflection on communication. What a great breakdown. Thanks for the crystallized thoughts
@darcyw156
@darcyw156 2 ай бұрын
I love all your videos Ginny. Your advice is great, your music is fun, and your skits are funny. Keep pushing your limits and you comfort zone. THanks.
@amnonvonabrimoch
@amnonvonabrimoch 2 ай бұрын
I love your videos, they're very helpful and you're making them with such a sweet flavour. Thank you so much! Sunny greetings from Switzerland
@tkj222
@tkj222 2 ай бұрын
I’m actually working on my first campaign right now and needed some inspiration. I have heard the don’t over prepare tip a lot and was glad for your insight on that; a few days ago. I have also been going back and watching a lot of other videos you did like a year ago on similar topics. Anyways long story long. Thanks! It’s been a lot of help ❤
@this_epic_name
@this_epic_name 2 ай бұрын
Good vid. In addition to communication outside of sessions, develop the ability to read your table *during* a session. You can learn what's enjoyable for different people by observing them and gauging their engagement with the various things that happen in the session.
@liamstyleschang362
@liamstyleschang362 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I love how upbeat and accessible your channel is. I find my weakest point is the technical side of RPGs - rules and combat. My strengths are definitely roleplaying and character and world development. We never stop learning!
@rjcurrer
@rjcurrer 2 ай бұрын
Excellent advice, especially the advice about communication skills! Improving communication is definitely the fastest way to improve your roleplaying experience.
@MandibleBones
@MandibleBones 2 ай бұрын
Fantastic advice, as per usual, Ginny!
@davidguest2388
@davidguest2388 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video Ginny!
@lizzie_musical6377
@lizzie_musical6377 9 күн бұрын
Just wanted to say I've been finding all your videos so helpful- I'm running my first session in a couple months (as a podcast for a school project- very ambitious ikr) and every piece of DM advice has been so so good
@Mogloth
@Mogloth 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Ginny. I always appreciate your videos.
@charlottesherlock
@charlottesherlock 2 ай бұрын
another banger from ginny di as always!!!! started my own call of cthulhu campaign recently and it's going super well! I have interwoven each player's backstory so they all intrinsically connect to the overarching story and man oh man it's my favourite game to play. my players will have the most tense discussions in character and it's incredible!!! your tips ring so true about yes anding and communicating, setting the mood for this campaign was really necessary for me.
@Cruzing_Snoozing
@Cruzing_Snoozing 2 ай бұрын
This video is SO helpful. No matter how many times you hear a piece of advice sometimes it'll only stick once you have/hear a proper conversation about it. That's what it felt like hearing the Unrealistic Expectations section of this video. I realized that I was trying to make something that was too big for me to handle right now and that I should tone it down. Also, the part where you touched on finding/running a game that's right for you made me realize that the games I'm running right now aren't the games that are the most fun for me. I still like them but the world (I say world but it isn't on the scale of an actual world) I'm making is too complex and I'm not giving myself enough time to fill it with stuff that would be fun for me to run and for my players to experience, because it's just too big for the amount of time I have right now. I'd love to see a video discussing tips and tricks you can use to try and keep your "world" manageable but this video is still really helpful and I'm definitely going to use these tips in my own games!
@mrlucius57
@mrlucius57 2 ай бұрын
Its insane how timely this advice is...both for dming and for music, perfectionism and unrealistic expectations have been wrecking my groove
@haravikk
@haravikk Ай бұрын
I've found NPCs really helpful when DMing, as it gives you an excuse to play alongside the group to a degree (great if you're DMing a lot and wish you could play more). I also find it a good way to handle missing players if I can sub in a replacement that fills a similar niche, as this avoids having to rebalance encounters for the party suddenly having less healing etc. I don't like trying to play another person's character for them, though I sometimes will if it makes no sense for them to suddenly be missing despite being trapped together inside Mandorcai's Mansion. Another thing I'd say is a mistake I make all the time as a DM, is asking for unnecessary checks. There have been loads of times I've asked for a perception check or such in the moment, and then later wished I hadn't because it meant something was missed, or a character didn't seem as competent as they should have etc. I'm trying to get into the habit of using checks less, allowing players to choose what they roll (within reason) and using rolls as a "degree of success", so a bad roll just means you missed some bonus details, but they still see the important thing I wanted them to notice.
@SparrowHawk183
@SparrowHawk183 2 ай бұрын
Amazing advice, Ginny! I really like the Stars and Wishes feedback idea, I want to incorporate it into my current table. May your rolls always be natural!
@Ladyjessica0
@Ladyjessica0 2 ай бұрын
I’ve heard of stars and wishes before! Except we called them “roses and thorns”. Nice to see people spreading really good ideas. Honestly the idea of a cool down after session is just useful. I remember first encountering it through larp when most of the players would go for dinner after game and informally chat about the game, come up with “downtime” actions (what you’re doing between sessions) and generally decompress. I think this comment is mostly for engagement and to riff on what you said. That is to say I love these ideas even if I’ve heard them before. 😁
@InkyPetrel
@InkyPetrel 2 ай бұрын
Ooh, I love Roses and Thorns too! Hadn't even considered reflavouring "stars and wishes" to fit the setting better, but I suddenly have IDEAS :p
@GinnyDi
@GinnyDi 2 ай бұрын
My understanding is that "Stars and Wishes" actually originated from "Roses and Thorns" as a way to soften that feedback and make it more actionable (a thorn might communicate what you didn't like, but a wish can do that in a way that also communicates how you'd like that problem resolved). For me, as a super self-critical person, stars & wishes feels less scary to me and helps me be more receptive to feedback. But I think both tools are great ways to systematize feedback on the game!
@jreed3842
@jreed3842 2 ай бұрын
Man! Your videos are just so good! This is absolutely wonderful advice. I really like the stars and wishes idea!
@ElusiveGentleman575
@ElusiveGentleman575 2 ай бұрын
I love all of Ginny Di's videos!
@gabihuff6284
@gabihuff6284 2 ай бұрын
I’m a new-ish dm who just listened to your interview on 3BH, and I wanted to tell you how much your content has helped me! Especially when it comes to combat and character conversations. You’re the best!!
@ChickinSammich
@ChickinSammich 2 ай бұрын
Unrelated to D&D - I love that outfit! Related to D&D - I also love the advice. I've been DMing since 1996 and I always try to keep my mind open to new ideas and "stars and wishes" was one I had never heard before! I always try to ask for player feedback from time to time and I'll try incorporating that.
@brettmelnrick4854
@brettmelnrick4854 2 ай бұрын
Awesome content, thanks for a fresh perspective on elements/mechanisms that make the experience more dynamic and engaging for everyone.
@Ghost00sGames
@Ghost00sGames 2 ай бұрын
Hey Ginny as always great episode advice. One comments tools like stars and wishes are very dependant on the group. My longest running group, I dont think it would work out with, just attitudes. What I do as a semi alternative is I draw up a synopsis of each session, highlighting the funny moments etc, and invite discourse on what I missed, or wasnt accurate on. It also helps me to reflect and kind of take that shaky aim for where I 'think' the next session takes us.
@loukaspaquette2544
@loukaspaquette2544 2 ай бұрын
OMG!!! Love the "Monty Python and The Quest for The Holy Grail" reference. These skits are what make me stick through the ads. So fun!
@GoldenRtvrs18
@GoldenRtvrs18 2 ай бұрын
Love this! Thanks for the suggestions
@cazmarius3442
@cazmarius3442 2 ай бұрын
This is a wonderful video, and I really liked the style comparison and celebrity DMs not necessarily fitting the things you may love to run in a game.
@MythwrightWorkshop
@MythwrightWorkshop Ай бұрын
very interesting topics and resolutions!
@mjphyil
@mjphyil 2 ай бұрын
Great video as always!
@ArcaneAnthems
@ArcaneAnthems 2 ай бұрын
So many great ideas and reminders here. Excellent video! Also I loved the ad interruption, it caught me off guard in a really fun way.
@GinnyDi
@GinnyDi 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 😂😂
@jedirieb
@jedirieb 2 ай бұрын
Great advice. The "no, but" advice really doesn't get talked about enough, but it is important - Both players and GM want structure and constraints, as they make for a believable setting and actually help creativity. Of course, going too far in that direction is what led to the wave of "yes, and" advice in the first place. So clearly, a balance is needed. I also really like your "stars and wish" suggestion. It's actually fairly similar to something I do for work in a group setting, where every couple of weeks we review the previous couple weeks, highlighting practices and/or people that/who did well, and list suggestions for future improvement. Definitely something I want to try when I next run a game with new players.
@chanklin
@chanklin 2 ай бұрын
Wow - what a great video! I've watched a lot of videos on this topic, but this was well laid out, and the examples for solving the problems and moving forward were right on point. I really appreciate the "it's everyone's story" part. When I ran a 5-session game, I loved not knowing how it was going to end, or which side quests they were select to give them different advantages in the end encounter (which could have been a battle, or not). Love your content!
@GinnyDi
@GinnyDi 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 🥰
@papatraildoc
@papatraildoc 2 ай бұрын
Excellent video, Ginny. I always learn from you and appreciate what you do for our community. Thank you so very much, beautiful person.
@MavenofPinetree
@MavenofPinetree 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for another great video!
@JohnnyNeedle
@JohnnyNeedle 2 ай бұрын
I love all of Ginny Di's content. I always watch them when they are released and never scoll past them. I clicked the subscription bell and changed to "all" so I get all her wonderful content (Thank you Professor Dungeon Master for teaching me about youtube) ;)
@tannerorlund9643
@tannerorlund9643 2 ай бұрын
One dnd thing I pride myself on as a dm is that if a player has a problem or something they want (paying everyday to live which honestly I agree with), I make some kind of magical meguffin their next quest to solve their problems (a set of rings of sustenance for the party). There are lots of other, better examples but that’s what I am up to rn lol
@fighting.words.ma.library
@fighting.words.ma.library 2 ай бұрын
Good information. I recall you mentioning "stars and wishes" in an earlier video, and I've used that concept in social situations outside of gaming.
@Zach-O-Lantern
@Zach-O-Lantern 2 ай бұрын
Great advice, great video. 🧙‍♀️
@DHSpeedWalker
@DHSpeedWalker 2 ай бұрын
A never-ending source of fantastic advice and perspective. Thanks as always, G!
@MagneticDavid
@MagneticDavid 2 ай бұрын
I love ALL videos by Ginny Di!
@tntori5079
@tntori5079 2 ай бұрын
Took me waaaay too long to figure out point 1 for myself 😆 A great vieeo! Thank you! (Also your sponsor sections are the best!!!)
@ericsmith7510
@ericsmith7510 2 ай бұрын
Great work!🎉
@darthchalupa2485
@darthchalupa2485 2 ай бұрын
Oooooo, the Stars & Wishes idea sounds really good! I've been DMing for years and still struggle to make sure I'm making a game everyone enjoys, this will help a lot!
@TheBattlechicken
@TheBattlechicken 2 ай бұрын
Good video. The ad integration was entertaining.
@kevinhallett608
@kevinhallett608 2 ай бұрын
Always the right advice at the right time. I love you Ginny D
@KidarWolf
@KidarWolf 2 ай бұрын
I'm pretty confident in myself as a game master, but it's always good to look out for more advice to take what we think can help us improve!
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