Re: [DL] Question

["Ronald Conner" <marshalron@hotmail.com>]

>How do the other marshals on this list handle scheduling?  I am assuming
>most, if not all, of you, have like permanent groups, but I have people new
>to roleplaying.  Most of them scoffed at it, but now they don't.  They have
>lots o' events to deal with.  I'd appreciate suggestions if there is any
>other than "be patient and wait" or something like that.  THanks
>

i have two groups now.  On different days of the week.  The thing I try to 
do is pick a day when a majority of people can make it.  Then find the one 
or two who can't and either let them NPC something once in a while until 
they can get a more permenant schedule.

On the side try to work as much gameing into one session as everyone can 
take.  I've found 6-7 hours is pretty much a good session.  I'm working up 
to a weekend marathon game but that's a ways off.

Keep your group small.  12-14 people are going to have lots more problems 
than 4.  If you have to split the group see if you can recruit a new marshal 
and teach him the ropes.

If you must have a large group try meeting less frequently.  once a week is 
harsh for large games.  twice a month is better and allows for more dodge 
time.  Just make sure you can cram a good 8-9 hours in because large combats 
suck up time like a black hole.


Ron c
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