tehnoodnub
Team Captain
- Dec 3, 2012
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- AFL Club
- Collingwood
I cut my teeth on video games, then largely transitioned to board games about four years ago. I've always wanted to play D&D but never had a group of friends interested in RPGs. However, the transition into board gaming really opened up some possibilities and I've met some people who are willing to give it a go. So, as the instigator, and playing with a group of people whom have never played a tabletop RPG, I offered my services as DM. So, here I stand, on the precipice, about to begin a game of D&D 5e with SIX totally novice players. I feel a mixture of excitement and dread to be honest. Initial planning began about 8 weeks ago and I've used a bunch of online tools to co-ordinate planning and get everyone on the same page. I initially ran a demo with two of the guys to demonstrate various elements to the group (it went well enough) and since then I've been reading, watching and listening to as many resources as I can to prepare. Knowledge-wise, I feel ready but I know it's going to be a huge challenge. We've set a time to create characters in about two weeks and then we will begin playing the week after. We'll be running the 5e Starter campaign, Mines of Phandelver so for the next three weeks I'll be studying it intensely.
So, my first question is, have a likely bitten off more than I can chew? And, does anyone have any specific words of encouragement or anecdotes they'd like to share about their first experience as DM?
So, my first question is, have a likely bitten off more than I can chew? And, does anyone have any specific words of encouragement or anecdotes they'd like to share about their first experience as DM?