From:	P Ward <P.Ward@**.CF.AC.UK>
Subject:	Re: Quick Earthdawn GM'ing Q.
Date:	Sun, 25 Jun 1995 10:13:12 BST

> Sorry for the marginally SR-irrelevant question, but I didn't see it in
> the FAQ...
>
> Basically, it's becoming more and more difficult (and boring) for me to
> GM Shadowrun, and I was wondering how it is to GM Earthdawn (or, really,
> any other RPG's). My players are enjoying themselves, but it's really
> almost becoming a chore for me to GM, especially since I'm the only one
> who is at all well-versed in the rules. I'm sure this question has
> probably been asked in the past, but I don't remember it becoming an
> out-of-control thread, so even a few responses would be greatly
> appreciated. Thank you!

Oh man, you;ve got executive GM burn-out syndrome.... bummer!

It happens I do 75% of the GMing round here, and I get really wound up
after a bit, becuase we play 2-4 times a week.. during a good week it
can get very busy...


Tell one of the players to run the game for a change, if you think
they're gonna make a mess of game balnce, put together new characters and
only use them once, play a comedy game like paranoia, anything to get
the batteries charged again. If you're real lucky, someone else will take
over for a short campaign, and believe me, after a month or so, you'll
be tching to start writing again, becuase the oddest little things will
niggle you about the guys style, and you'll want to run the game yuorself.


If it comes to it, do an old module and let them see how difficult it is
to run, and you can show off about your running tactical skills. Hell, best
game of SR I ever had was playing Eye witness, and getting my arse kicked,
I figured having run all the rest I knew how SR game designers minds worked,
and should be able to wlak through it... boy, was I wrong. :-)


Tell them you're not going to run a game until someone else does, it's
the only way to be sure... after a bit, their desire for a game will
overcome them, the only problem is, the longer you leave it, the more _you_
want to write again. Just don't give in chummer...

Phil (Renegade; bitter, twisted and burnt out? No, not me! Never...)