[simply Nathan]

Originally Posted by DangerousThing

My biggest mistakes as a GM:

1. Do not have powerful NPCs go along with the PCs.
2. Do not have a "GMPC"
3. When one or more of the players proposes doing something that short-circuits or avoids your planned adventue, don't force them back on track. Ask yourself "why not?"
4. Practice playing the NPCs.
5. Create a few NPCs that are designed around the power level you want the PCs to be. Use this to determine the starting CPs. Be generous.
6. Don't screw over the PCs. It's their story.

In short, "GM unto others as you would have them GM unto you."

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