How to game master, being an explorer?

Gnomasz · 12-09-2020, 07:32 AM

I've found myself in a strife: either run a game or don't game at all. Unfortunately, game mastering always tires me very quickly, and I think it's because of what actually drives me to play: the sense of wonder I get from exploring the world and learning the story. I'd say I'm an explorer in the Bartle taxonomy. But when I run the game, I don't get to explore – I have to create the world and make the story. Alas, reading published adventures doesn't scratch the itch.
Are there any other explorer-GMs who could share some tips or, better yet, general approach to game-mastering?

12-09-2020, 07:32 AM	#1
Gnomasz Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Poland	How to game master, being an explorer? I've found myself in a strife: either run a game or don't game at all. Unfortunately, game mastering always tires me very quickly, and I think it's because of what actually drives me to play: the sense of wonder I get from exploring the world and learning the story. I'd say I'm an explorer in the Bartle taxonomy. But when I run the game, I don't get to explore – I have to create the world and make the story. Alas, reading published adventures doesn't scratch the itch. Are there any other explorer-GMs who could share some tips or, better yet, general approach to game-mastering? __________________ My irregular blog: d8 hit location table