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Tellan Cloverleaf

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(12/26/02 12:03:23)

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First, if this is acceptable could a Moderator pin this to the top of the forum for future reference.

Okay, since I know alot of people come here to give our overabundance of brains a workout by helping to solve their D&D dilemmas, I thought it would be great for us to have a listing of info we need upfront to help them so that posts do not become repetitions of "Once we know the specifics we will help more..."

Basically to help plan include:
1)Character Races, Classes, Genders, Levels
2)Brief plot synopsis
3)What is the problem you are trying to deal with? (too many players, players not interested, can decide on plot)
4)Ideas you have so far. You never know what may appear stupid but is actually a good idea.

Anyone else have any ideas as to what should be listed upfront for Help Posts?

Aranan

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(12/26/02 13:48:50)

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Knowing the game style would be nice. Is it more political intrigue, hack-n-slash, etc..

[edit2]: Compiling questions into one post so people don't have to read this whole thing:

Character Races, Classes, Genders, Levels
Brief plot synopsis
What is the problem you are trying to deal with? (too many players, players not interested, can decide on plot)
Ideas you have so far. You never know what may appear stupid but is actually a good idea.
Search the archives. most (not all) problems people have are in the archives or just scrolled down about 14 times.
PLEASE proofread your posts. i have on several occasions simply not replied to a call for help that looks like: "i dont no wat to do my players al hate me and i dont no wat is wrong they jus go do watever they want and kil every an they jus hate me a hole lot how can i fix this" or "wer is ther a rul for grabbing some my player want to do this and i dont no wer it is". i expect a post to make me think about a rule or my opinion on a situation, but people shouldnt have to think just to decipher what the question is.
Be open to different opinions. this is the internet, that is what you're going to get. there will be people who think you are doing perfect as it is. there will be others who think you should be shot for calling yourself a DM. there may even be replies that are helpful. too many arguments start that are completely off topic because someone was insulted by a reply to their question.
If you have any House Rules, TELL US.There is nothing more frustrating that 2 threads of replies of going back and forth banter between posters only to have the original DM come back and say "None of that won't work because I have this House Rule."
What world is it based in? If homebrew then tell us a brief world synopsis/description. At least let us know how prevalent magic and fantastical races are in the world.

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TheAngelOfWar

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(01/04/03 21:24:44)

5) search the archives. most (not all) problems people have are in the archives or just scrolled down about 14 times.

6) PLEASE proofread your posts. i have on several occasions simply not replied to a call for help that looks like: "i dont no wat to do my players al hate me and i dont no wat is wrong they jus go do watever they want and kil every an they jus hate me a hole lot how can i fix this" or "wer is ther a rul for grabbing some my player want to do this and i dont no wer it is". i expect a post to make me think about a rule or my opinion on a situation, but people shouldnt have to think just to decipher what the question is.

7) be open to different opinions. this is the internet, that is what you're going to get. there will be people who think you are doing perfect as it is. there will be others who think you should be shot for calling yourself a DM. there may even be replies that are helpful. too many arguments start that are completely off topic because someone was insulted by a reply to their question.

Raidi Sovinfaile

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(01/05/03 21:09:46)

8) If you have any House Rules, TELL US.
There is nothing more frustrating that 2 threads of replies of going back and forth banter between posters only to have the original DM come back and say "None of that won't work because I have this House Rule."

On that note.. those answering the posts should follow rule #7 a bit, and even if you think someone else's House Rule is silly, dumb, or outright outrageous, don't lay into them.

Explain why you think it's a bad idea.. but at least try to help them USING their House Rule.

Tellan Cloverleaf

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(01/07/03 08:40:53)

9) What world is it based in? If homebrew then tell us a brief world synopsis/description. At least let us know how prevalent magic and fantastical races are in the world.

Tellan

PS - Thanks to the mod that pinned it and cleaned up the non-pertinent posts.

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Laguna

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(07/13/03 16:54:47)

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Another useful piece of information would be if you're playing 3.5 or 3.0. Unless, of course, Jim gives DM Support a 3.5 forum, as he has done for Game Rules and Character Developement.

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