Murder Hobos & Beyond: Dealing with Problem Players...
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EXPERIENCE
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Free
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Once / Sunday – 12:00 AM UTC
Jan 26
1–2 Hour Duration
15 / 20 Seats Filled
Schedule
About the adventure
Combat's over, on to the next scene, when suddenly a player loudly interrupts, "Are you serious? That's the ruling? Do you even know how this works?" Suddenly all eyes are on you, whether you like it or not. What do you do? This is one nightmare “problem player” scenario this webinar will address, while also providing tips on screening out incompatible players before they become problems, pre-empting potential disruptions, recognizing common “problem player” tropes, and knowing when it’s time to part ways. Think of this webinar as your field guide to problem players in their natural habitat. Join me and learn how to deal with invasive problem players before they overtake your campaign!
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(100)
3 years on StartPlaying
1794 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Storytelling, Creativity
Average response time: 16 hours
Response rate: 83%
About me
Hi! Welcome, stranger and potential friend! I know your time is valuable, so I'll start with The Most Important Thing: I work hard to make my games as safe and inclusive as possible. I've had the experience of being The Only Girl at the Table. In a game featuring vampires and other supernatural creatures, I've been told that I can't play a warrior or a scholar because that's "not realistic." I've had the experience of playing in games where the only female NPCs were barmaids. I've also been queerbaited and/or played in games that only featured same sex relationships as fantasies for the rest of the players or as punchlines. It's my goal to make my games the EXACT OPPOSITE of those experiences by creating an environment where marginalized players can be themselves and see themselves in the games they play. My adventure in the wild world of professional GMing began with a misfortune. I was on the path to being a lifelong academic when I caught Covid during the first wave. I was seriously ill. I spent a great deal of time in bed and a great deal of time recovering. Those long, empty days gave me a lot of time to think about my major life decisions. Ultimately, it was this self-examination that led me here! Needless to say, my fun with TTRPGs began well before my foray into academia. I started playing Vampire the Masquerade when I was only 13 years old! I ran my first VtM game shortly after I became a player. In addition to VtM, I've been both player and storyteller for Werewolf, Changeling, Hunter, and Wraith- with a little D&D and Monster of the Week sprinkled in for good measure. I'm also a lifelong horror fan. When I'm not consuming horror via film, I like to read EC comics and bad horror/pulp novels! I've linked my IG and my Discord, so come hang out with me on the socials!
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Creating your character
Since this is a webinar, not a campaign, we will not be creating characters.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
This webinar will take place online so participants will need an internet connection, a microphone, and a Discord account. They will be expected to read and abide by the server rules before the webinar.
What Byrne Baby Byrne brings to the table
I will provide an outline of the topics covered and links to resources that participants can modify and use in their games to address problem players.
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Safety
How Byrne Baby Byrne creates a safe table
This webinar will cover general topics, like player onboarding and "problem player" tropes, like the Rules Lawyer. So, sensitive content is unlikely to come up. However, should any participant feel uncomfortable, they should feel empowered to take a break from the webinar content whenever they wish!
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