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From: lear@topaz.ARPA (eliot lear)
Newsgroups: net.games.frp
Subject: Re: Multi-DM campaigns
Message-ID: <2124@topaz.ARPA>
Date: Wed, 29-May-85 13:36:32 EDT
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Posted: Wed May 29 13:36:32 1985
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> I have participated in two schemes of multi-DM play.
> 
>   1)	Rotating DMs.
> 	Each DM had their own set of rule modifications,
> 	their own world definitions, and their own set of
> 	player characters.
> 	This scheme worked well.  It provided each of the players,
> 	all with DMing experience, the joys of DMing and the
> 	pleasures of playing.  We rotated on a weekly basis (4 DMs).
> 	The only disadvantage was slowing the action in each
> 	world down.
> 
>   2)	Co-DMs.
> 	The master DM developed  and controlled the scenerio.
> 	The subordinate DMs assisted the master DM in this effort,
> 	but it was his responsibility.
> 	Each subordinate DM was given "a piece of the action" in
> 	the form of NPCs and a region of the "dungeon" to develop.
> 	These were reviewed by all DMs for consistence with the
> 	scenerio.
> 	During play, subordinate DMs would:
> 	a)  Control NPC's and monster's actions.
> 	b)  Assist with die-rolls and table look-ups.
> 	c)  Conduct any side actions with players.
> 	    (If a character was seperated from the rest of the party,
> 	     the player was also seperated from the group!)
> 	This system worked very well.  It provided smoother play and
> 	allowed for realistic variances in the society of the "dungeon."
> 	The disadvantage was that it required 1-2 extra hours/session
> 	for DM coordination.
> 
> S.P. Shapland, aka AMLWCH, Lord of the Karpia Dragons
> drusd!sps
> 11655 N. Logan St. Northglenn, CO 80233


Bravo!  I think that is such a good idea that it deserves to be reposted!
Even with the extra hour to 2 hours it should be worth it!
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