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I'd much rather play 5 62.50%
I'd much rather GM 3 37.50%
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Old 02-06-2013, 06:21 PM   #1
Abe Sargent
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Playing vs GM'img

Simple poll.



Which do you like to do more?
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Old 02-06-2013, 06:22 PM   #2
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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.
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Old 02-06-2013, 06:53 PM   #3
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I was just thinking about GMing today... I'm still a newb, though.
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Old 02-06-2013, 07:08 PM   #4
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Playing. I like GMing, but nothing gives me more satisfaction than going wolf hunting.
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Old 02-06-2013, 07:14 PM   #5
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I don't like playing as a wolf as much though
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Old 02-06-2013, 08:03 PM   #6
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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.
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Old 02-06-2013, 08:45 PM   #7
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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.
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Old 02-06-2013, 08:46 PM   #8
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Oh, and there was nothing relaxing about being a GM for me
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Old 02-06-2013, 08:48 PM   #9
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When is marvel game 3 coming?
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Old 02-06-2013, 08:54 PM   #10
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Just found out that my local Comic shop does 'live' Werewolf games - how awesome is that
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Old 02-07-2013, 08:31 AM   #11
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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.
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Old 02-07-2013, 08:32 AM   #12
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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?
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Old 02-07-2013, 08:43 AM   #13
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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
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Old 02-07-2013, 08:51 AM   #14
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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.
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Old 02-07-2013, 09:36 AM   #15
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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!!
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Old 02-07-2013, 09:58 AM   #16
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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.
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Old 02-07-2013, 10:29 AM   #17
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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.
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Old 02-07-2013, 10:31 AM   #18
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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.
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Old 02-07-2013, 10:45 AM   #19
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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...
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Old 02-07-2013, 10:56 AM   #20
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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.
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Old 02-07-2013, 12:29 PM   #21
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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.
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Old 02-07-2013, 02:22 PM   #22
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Game of Thrones WW style really needs to happen.

Will we spend half the game talking about what food we had for dinner?
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Old 02-07-2013, 03:59 PM   #23
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I hope that lamprey pie is a usable item.
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Old 02-07-2013, 07:22 PM   #24
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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
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Old 02-07-2013, 09:29 PM   #25
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If I could, I would do nothing but GM, i love it that much
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Old 02-07-2013, 09:30 PM   #26
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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.
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