Playing vs GM'img

Abe Sargent · 02-06-2013, 07:21 PM

Simple poll.

Which do you like to do more?

Abe Sargent · 02-06-2013, 07:22 PM

Whoops, meant to make this public. Sorry. Please vote and post too so we can talk.

I would much rather GM than play all day long and thrice on Sunday.

britrock88 · 02-06-2013, 07:53 PM

I was just thinking about GMing today... I'm still a newb, though.

Danny · 02-06-2013, 08:08 PM

Playing. I like GMing, but nothing gives me more satisfaction than going wolf hunting.

Danny · 02-06-2013, 08:14 PM

I don't like playing as a wolf as much though

Autumn · 02-06-2013, 09:03 PM

I'm not sure how to vote. I really like to GM, I find it relaxing (on an easier rule set) because I don't have to worry about winning, just sit back and watch the fun. Coming up with rulesets is a lot of fun to me, and I always have a batch in the works.

But I can't imagine not playing. I'd probably be happy mostly GMing, but being a player is stressful but lots of fun.

hoopsguy · 02-06-2013, 09:45 PM

I didn't vote because I enjoy the heck out of both. One game only, I would rather GM but back when I had the bandwidth to do both I really enjoyed running one game a year (maybe 2?) and seeing what everyone else came with the other 11+ months out of the year.

hoopsguy · 02-06-2013, 09:46 PM

Oh, and there was nothing relaxing about being a GM for me

Danny · 02-06-2013, 09:48 PM

When is marvel game 3 coming?

Marc Vaughan · 02-06-2013, 09:54 PM

Just found out that my local Comic shop does 'live' Werewolf games - how awesome is that

hoopsguy · 02-07-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny

When is marvel game 3 coming?

Would absolutely love to do it ...

If I stay with my current employer for 3 years (I'm in my 2nd week) I'll be entitled to a sabbatical. So possibly then?

Once upon a time I would have scoffed at the idea of the WW forum still being around in 3 years, but it remains active and fun even as the names change.

hoopsguy · 02-07-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

Just found out that my local Comic shop does 'live' Werewolf games - how awesome is that

Still have never played a live game - wondering how many of us have? What is the timeframe for a live WW game? Hour, 1/2 day?

Marc Vaughan · 02-07-2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by hoopsguy

Still have never played a live game - wondering how many of us have? What is the timeframe for a live WW game? Hour, 1/2 day?

I haven't participated yet - but will let you know when I do

Coffee Warlord · 02-07-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by hoopsguy

Still have never played a live game - wondering how many of us have? What is the timeframe for a live WW game? Hour, 1/2 day?

They did a bunch of them at GenCon when I went. Couple hours or so.

I actually prefer the online game. It's more secretive, and allows for way more crazy ass roles that just wouldn't work in live operations.

saldana · 02-07-2013, 10:36 AM

i dont know about "much rather", but i really enjoy running the games...i was trying to come up with a good theme yesterday to start to work on a rule set.

any suggestions or requests?

also, Abe, are you new to the board or something...there is ALWAYS a third option!!

Chief Rum · 02-07-2013, 10:58 AM

I agree, using "much" puts a little too emphasis on either angle. Technically neither response fits me (I selected play). I think push comes to shove, most of the time I would rather just play, because I don't often have the time to run a game.

That said, I get GM ideas all of the time, and I do get the itch to run a game. When I get the chance to be a GM, I'm really excited to do it, probably more so than when I play.

So I am more in the middle, with a slight nod to playing.

JAG · 02-07-2013, 11:29 AM

I haven't done much GMing compared with playing, but I don't know that I have a strong preference either way. I really enjoyed GMing the Norse game I ran.

JAG · 02-07-2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

I agree, using "much" puts a little too emphasis on either angle. Technically neither response fits me (I selected play). I think push comes to shove, most of the time I would rather just play, because I don't often have the time to run a game.

That said, I get GM ideas all of the time, and I do get the itch to run a game. When I get the chance to be a GM, I'm really excited to do it, probably more so than when I play.

So I am more in the middle, with a slight nod to playing.

Game of Thrones WW style really needs to happen.

britrock88 · 02-07-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hoopsguy

Still have never played a live game - wondering how many of us have? What is the timeframe for a live WW game? Hour, 1/2 day?

Anywhere from a half-hour to a couple hours. My first live experience was just in October, and I ended up GMing most of the time (apparently my year or so playing here led the way...). I like how personalities come through more apparently (there's no need to try to read into text on a screen), but the online setup allows for more complicated game formats.

Then again, GMing live, there was the girl who, when being awoken to do her night work as the seer, verbally acknowledged me...

Chief Rum · 02-07-2013, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JAG

Game of Thrones WW style really needs to happen.

I know! And I still have the ruleset I worked on essentially worked out (call it 75% done). The problem is it is a big ruleset for a big game, and we haven't really had the numbers. So I have held off on doing it just yet.

If I start to see us consistently hitting 13-15 for games, I will roll it out and figure the theme alone would get us up to the 18-21 I think would work best.

JAG · 02-07-2013, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

I know! And I still have the ruleset I worked on essentially worked out (call it 75% done). The problem is it is a big ruleset for a big game, and we haven't really had the numbers. So I have held off on doing it just yet.

If I start to see us consistently hitting 13-15 for games, I will roll it out and figure the theme alone would get us up to the 18-21 I think would work best.

I'll go on a recruiting drive if that game needs players.

Lathum · 02-07-2013, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JAG

Game of Thrones WW style really needs to happen.

Will we spend half the game talking about what food we had for dinner?

Autumn · 02-07-2013, 04:59 PM

I hope that lamprey pie is a usable item.

Danny · 02-07-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hoopsguy

Still have never played a live game - wondering how many of us have? What is the timeframe for a live WW game? Hour, 1/2 day?

I would love to, I even own the Ultimate WW board game edition. I am just never in a situation where I am able to. I have played resistance 30 or so times though

Abe Sargent · 02-07-2013, 10:29 PM

If I could, I would do nothing but GM, i love it that much

Abe Sargent · 02-07-2013, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

They did a bunch of them at GenCon when I went. Couple hours or so.

I actually prefer the online game. It's more secretive, and allows for way more crazy ass roles that just wouldn't work in live operations.

Totally agree withthe live ruleset, but if you simplfy it a la mafia it works better.

View Poll Results: Play or GM?
I'd much rather play	5	62.50%
I'd much rather GM	3	37.50%
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02-06-2013, 07:22 PM	#2
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Whoops, meant to make this public. Sorry. Please vote and post too so we can talk. I would much rather GM than play all day long and thrice on Sunday. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

02-07-2013, 10:58 AM	#16
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I agree, using "much" puts a little too emphasis on either angle. Technically neither response fits me (I selected play). I think push comes to shove, most of the time I would rather just play, because I don't often have the time to run a game. That said, I get GM ideas all of the time, and I do get the itch to run a game. When I get the chance to be a GM, I'm really excited to do it, probably more so than when I play. So I am more in the middle, with a slight nod to playing. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

02-07-2013, 10:29 PM	#25
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	If I could, I would do nothing but GM, i love it that much __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

02-06-2013, 07:53 PM	#3
britrock88 Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Madison, WI	I was just thinking about GMing today... I'm still a newb, though.

02-06-2013, 08:08 PM	#4
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Playing. I like GMing, but nothing gives me more satisfaction than going wolf hunting.

02-06-2013, 08:14 PM	#5
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I don't like playing as a wolf as much though

02-06-2013, 09:03 PM	#6
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	I'm not sure how to vote. I really like to GM, I find it relaxing (on an easier rule set) because I don't have to worry about winning, just sit back and watch the fun. Coming up with rulesets is a lot of fun to me, and I always have a batch in the works. But I can't imagine not playing. I'd probably be happy mostly GMing, but being a player is stressful but lots of fun.

02-06-2013, 09:45 PM	#7
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	I didn't vote because I enjoy the heck out of both. One game only, I would rather GM but back when I had the bandwidth to do both I really enjoyed running one game a year (maybe 2?) and seeing what everyone else came with the other 11+ months out of the year.

02-06-2013, 09:46 PM	#8
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	Oh, and there was nothing relaxing about being a GM for me

02-06-2013, 09:48 PM	#9
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	When is marvel game 3 coming?

02-06-2013, 09:54 PM	#10
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	Just found out that my local Comic shop does 'live' Werewolf games - how awesome is that

02-07-2013, 10:36 AM	#15
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	i dont know about "much rather", but i really enjoy running the games...i was trying to come up with a good theme yesterday to start to work on a rule set. any suggestions or requests? also, Abe, are you new to the board or something...there is ALWAYS a third option!!

02-07-2013, 11:29 AM	#17
JAG Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: St. Paul, MN	I haven't done much GMing compared with playing, but I don't know that I have a strong preference either way. I really enjoyed GMing the Norse game I ran.

02-07-2013, 04:59 PM	#23
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	I hope that lamprey pie is a usable item.

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