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Lord Desolation
Acolyte
USA
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 Posted - 30 Sep 2005 : 22:10:58
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| I think that MEN make the better GM. This is a long fought over topic with my friends and will have to end it with MEN are usually better GMs. |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2005 : 22:12:13
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Originally posted by Lord Desolation
I think that MEN make the better GM. This is a long fought over topic with my friends and will have to end it with MEN are usually better GMs.
A very strong proclamation, what leads you to that opinion? |
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Kianna
Learned Scribe
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - 05 Oct 2005 : 06:16:09
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I think that running smaller groups is where we ladies excel. I think the men have it when it comes to large parties. It is a lot to think about, and my attention to detail and the depth I like to take player characters is lost on large groups. Someone will always get bored if there is too much detail. But the smaller groups I find are ok with the long explanations, the details of a battle, how their character fights and moves and stuff like that. There is also the chance for better dialogue and interaction between PC's and NPC's in smaller groups.
So, not only do I rule at running the smaller groups, I enjoy playing in them as well. Go figure.
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 05 Oct 2005 : 19:45:13
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| *laughs* I'd like to think sex has nothing to do with it! If I were a player, I wouldn't care if the GM was male or female as long as he (or she) was a great GM. |
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Kianna
Learned Scribe
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - 06 Oct 2005 : 03:29:10
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I don't care either about male or female unless I want something specific out of the game (and I was givena choice, of course).
For crazy battles and lots of running around and away from things I would go to a male GM. For intrigue and romance I would go to a female.
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 06 Oct 2005 : 19:13:01
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In my admittedly limited experience, male DMs have been no less apt at putting together good tales of romance and intrigue than females. *shrug* I'm just very reluctant to consider one gender better at certain stories than others.
Still, I think Lord Desolation should back up his very strong statements with some experiences that lead him to his opinion. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36805 Posts |
Posted - 06 Oct 2005 : 23:13:28
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
*laughs* I'd like to think sex has nothing to do with it!
I could so get myself in trouble by taking this statement the wrong way!    |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 06 Oct 2005 : 23:23:28
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Wooly, do you have to be mischievious in every thread you post in????
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36805 Posts |
Posted - 07 Oct 2005 : 00:31:44
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Originally posted by CrennenFaerieBane
Wooly, do you have to be mischievious in every thread you post in????
C-Fb
I have to maintain my reputation as the Master of Mischief! 
Besides, I didn't make the actual comment that came to mind... |
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msatran
Learned Scribe
USA
210 Posts |
Posted - 20 Oct 2005 : 08:28:29
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Ironically, I think it really depends on a number of outside factors.
1) Education. You may think this isn't a big deal, but by god, it sure is. A GM who has the ability to convey a wide range of differing culture and experiences, and make the game about the STORY and the interactions between the characters in RELATION to that story will always be superior, regardless of the form the story takes (Combat or Noncombat) or the interactions between genders. Male/Female/Other (Squid! Rah, Rah, Squid!)
2) Experience. The more practice a GM has, the more situations he/she/it has dealt with, and thus is prepared to create more challenging, different, and interesting encounters. By my own estimation, I'm really good, because the more situations I've created, the more I can focus on RP, and less on the numbers.
3) Creativity. The more you make your stories about PEOPLE, and not simply about MONSTERS, the more effect the game will have on your players. I've run the same Realms for 18 years, so let me tell you some of the plots I'm running right now.
Rashemen: My Rashemen game is composed of a Hathran Wanna Be, Her Bodyguard, an Avariel from Sossal, a Thoth Worshipper from Mulholrand, and a Waterdhavian Noble whose goal is "Travel to Exotic Lands, meet strange new creatures, and eat them." The villain is a rogue Vremyonni who believes that the Rashemi political system is inherently destructive to families. His alignment is Lawful Neutral. He has been making secret deals with other groups inside and outside Rashemen, including several Thayvian Wizards, to all appearances to lay Rashemen low. However, he secretly hopes to provoke a brutal war between Thay and Rashemen, while using the agents of the Hathrans (The PC's) to add fuel to his fire, and crush the Hathran political system from within...The final confrontation will be 'How can you not join me? You've seen how evil this political system is and what it causes. Nothing but death and separation."
Chessenta: This game is composed of a Paladin/Priestess of the Red Knight who is the daughter of one of the game's greatest villains, a happy go lucky monk from Turmish, an Avariel Monk (Why avariel is such a popular race I have no idea), a Gold elf mishmash who hates the Eldreth Veluuthra and is secretly trying to motivate the group to go after them, and a Great Rift Skyguard dwarf. All the characters except the dwarf are firmly convinced of one thing: Dwarf was not meant to fly. :) The villain is the priestesses teacher, who is Evil and also worships the Red Knight, who still grants him spells. He wants the priestess to join the Zhentarim, like her father did before him. :) The final confrontation will be "Can you choose between your calling and your god? Evil is stronger than good because you are here and I have made you this way."
These are but a few of the many games I run. Things aren't easy being a hero...
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 20 Oct 2005 : 14:43:56
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I agree with those three qualities being quintessential to being a good GM. And they are both within the grasp of either gender. I think education is a huge factor and it can change the whole undertone of a game. Education is a attribute most often ignored in a lot of things - but what my marketing degree taught me was that it is darn important. :)
Anyway - people love Elves with wings - what can I say? Though if I had to have wings, I'd rather be a Fey'ri.
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Kianna
Learned Scribe
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - 21 Oct 2005 : 03:53:52
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I am sticking to my guns, though. Females are better at small groups with intrigue and romance. Men are way way better at larger groups, running wars and epic campaigns.
Its a compliment guys. Enjoy it! :) |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 21 Oct 2005 : 03:58:49
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Should I take that as a hint, Kianna?
So long for Havran, welcome Draevin!
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Still rockin' the Fey'ri style. |
Edited by - Crennen FaerieBane on 21 Oct 2005 04:00:16 |
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Kianna
Learned Scribe
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - 21 Oct 2005 : 04:02:19
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| Oh by sweet Mystra no.... |
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Thureen Buroch
Learned Scribe
169 Posts |
Posted - 14 Nov 2005 : 23:11:27
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| I agree that it definitely depends on the skills, not the gender, of the GM. It also depends on your playing style. If you are a male, and you enjoy making crude, metagame jokes while playing, or even having your male character do some adult stuff that makes perfect sense within the game, you might be better off with a male GM. This isn't always true, though. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2006 : 14:46:42
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| I've only been in male DMed games so I can't say. I've played D&D with only two females in my life...one was a friend's g/f and now my sister joined our group with her b/f. |
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Ergdusch
Master of Realmslore
Germany
1720 Posts |
Posted - 15 Sep 2006 : 10:55:05
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| Voted for OTHER - reason is the gender does not matter. It is the dedication and interest the person needs to have to be a good DM - and maybe some experience in the game as well. But otherwise I could not say the one is better for the other. |
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Delzounblood
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
578 Posts |
Posted - 15 Sep 2006 : 11:39:52
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WHich Sex!!!
No NO NO......
The whole concept of an RPG is the RP role playing.....
All you need as mentioned by msatran is in order of importance:
A: Imagination
B: Intelligence
C: Experience
The ideal game would be DM'd by the best person for the job regardless of what underware they wear... If an in-experienced Player or wanabe DM is included in the game (new addition or player wanting to dm) the current DM should take that person under his/her wing to aid them and "Hand over" during the game and be on hand to help.
As this is a RPG ask yourself this question.
How many people play and DM the game choose to play the opposite sex? surley if you can play the opposite sex, the opposite sex can run the game!!!!!!
Personnally I have no issue or preference on the sex of my DM or Players when I DM.
Anyone can play this game from a tennager to a granny/grandad.
I bet E. Cunningham could turn her hand to DM'ing....
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36805 Posts |
Posted - 15 Sep 2006 : 17:35:39
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Originally posted by Delzounblood
The ideal game would be DM'd by the best person for the job regardless of what underware they wear...
But what if they don't wear underwear? |
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
5402 Posts |
Posted - 15 Sep 2006 : 17:39:13
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| Just couldn't resist it, could you Wooly? |
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Delzounblood
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
578 Posts |
Posted - 15 Sep 2006 : 18:03:52
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No he never can!!
But you get my point. |
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Zimme
Learned Scribe
Denmark
209 Posts |
Posted - 31 Oct 2006 : 12:12:01
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| To each his/her flavor, Nothing to do with gender, just the person who's the gm. |
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GRYPHON
Senior Scribe
USA
527 Posts |
Posted - 21 Nov 2007 : 15:02:24
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'Tis true that gender is not a factor in being a good GM.
I do agree with Dargoth...wives and girlfriends are the enemy of GM's. |
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AlorinDawn
Learned Scribe
USA
313 Posts |
Posted - 21 Nov 2007 : 15:41:48
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| I've unfortunately gamed once with a female GM, and only and small handfull of times. While I believe that female gamers bring a different point of view to the table, one is not better than the other, just different. |
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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 21 Nov 2007 : 17:10:01
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| Other: It really depends on each GM individually, regardless of gender. I am not post this just to be PC (Politically Correct), but because this is my experience as well. |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 21 Nov 2007 : 19:36:20
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Holy Resurrections Batman. Funny how you can look back on a post you made over two years ago and not recognize yourself. Weird.
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 21 Nov 2007 : 20:22:15
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Originally posted by GRYPHON
'Tis true that gender is not a factor in being a good GM.
I do agree with Dargoth...wives and girlfriends are the enemy of GM's.
And is the reverse also true for husbands and boyfriends? |
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Brynweir
Senior Scribe
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - 13 Dec 2007 : 01:04:03
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I have never had a female GM so I really can't say - except I tried it once and I stink! I'll never do that again.
I do think that women are often better at RP, as many people have said it is the attention to detail, but it also depends entirely on the particular story as well.
As for the girlfriend/ wife, my "friend" got me into gaming just to get me intersted in his hobbies, however, fourteen years later I'm still with RP and he's long gone. |
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BARDOBARBAROS
Senior Scribe
Greece
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Posted - 31 Dec 2007 : 17:03:58
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| Men for one-on-one''''s with gf/wife/ best female friend |
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Varl
Learned Scribe
USA
284 Posts |
Posted - 31 Dec 2007 : 20:24:34
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Who's the better GM??
