vancexentan

How to be a good GM?

A Good GM Is unbiased, knows what to do in the plot at most if not all times, is willing to call out players on their misbehavior, has a passion for their roleplay, is willing to be active in the roleplay they made, is willing to compromise on characters and their actions as long as it doesn't ruin the story/lore of the roleplay, from a character standpoint will not put his or her own character above the others as some sort of god and is friendly to their roleplayers.

In my experiences my failure as a GM seems to come from my iron will to not let people do as they wish in roleplays. I however say that I don't let things on in the basis that they will drag the roleplay down. I also am very blunt and to the point if I don't like someone or something I will say it while keeping to the rules of the cool fonz of the almighty mahz god set. Likewise my plots are slow in the start and I lose interest before I can even get to the better parts. Other times I make roleplays and I find out half way into it I have no idea how to move on due to lack of forethought on how to bridge certain plot points. To put it bluntly: I know what I want, and I don't tolerate BS for any reason unless it is a good reason. I will give you the same thought that I'd give anyone else unless you've proven incapable or unreliable. I will not force others to do things unless I absolutely have to and I will give forewarning to players doing things they shouldn't in roleplay as opposed to just killing off their character like an asshole like I was subjected too on my very first roleplays on this site. I make relatively well thought out roleplays but my problem is the gap between the good points and the slow points and or my inability to make the cool points come out as I wanted

Mobile Suit Gundam - Those Who Correct - Crossover

"Were you not listening to me you insolent peon? I said I will give you the information after we've conducted our business. If you can't wait until then that is your problem. What's the point of giving you our information if you're just going to leave and fight them? No I'm simply content to sit here and wait until we've gotten rid of one threat and then we'll let you go and do with your information as you will." Mariemaia said indignantly as Paul frowned, "I wouldn't press this matter further clearly this alliance is beneficial to us. Worst case being that they're lying, which I don't believe they are, and we're getting rid of another threat. Lieutenant patience is a virtue I learned early on in my career. What would Captain Jason say if he saw you acting this way right now demanding information from someone on the off chance you do know something about the enemy?" Paul said as he apologized on behalf of Jame's affront attitude to Mariemaia. He felt disgusted that he needed to do this and felt humiliated because of it. OMNI Soldiers should have more self control but it was clear Jameson lacked this or at least was too concerned on the name drop of ZAFT. Kenta...Kenta was the big problem here not ZAFT. If he was what he said he was then that meant this OMNI Soldier was taking Mariemaia's side instead of theirs. "Hmph fine Lieutenant Paul I accept you apology just keep your dogs from biting at me and I will answer your questions on that I promise."

Mobile Suit Gundam - Those Who Correct - Crossover

"Very well I will agree to this business arrangement. It's mutually beneficial that we work together in these trying times, and that, if possible, we can help one another in order to go back to our own homes wherever they may be. Also before we finish up I'd like to ask you, by any chance did you know of a girl named Naina Peacecraft?" Paul questioned Mariemaia whom seemed genuinely surprised by the question, "No there are only two Peacecrafts from where I hailed form one was the brutal terrorist Milliardo and the other the Queen of Peace Relena Peacecraft. Neither of them have any children I suspect and I believe that is for the best." Mariemaia said and Paul quickly informed her of the kid's demise against a man named Anavel Gato when suddenly Kenta spoke up, "I'll be staying here with Mariemaia however we will keep in close contact. Witz and a few of our other pilots will be assisting you in this mission. However I'd like to say one thing: I sense that the majority of you are uneasy, as if it wasn't clear by the looks on your faces, but you there Lieutenant...no not you Black Star but the one next to you. I feel that you're not exactly happy at this moment is there a reason behind this soldier? Speak up this is an order by your Commander." Kenta said bluntly and firmly as Lyons looked at Kenta, "With all due respect Commander sir I am his superior officer and you are not in charge of me or us. I may not know Mr. Jack here well but he will not answer your questions unless he wants to." Paul said with surprising coldness to Kenta as the man frowned at him deeply, "Fair enough Lieutenant. But I'd at least like to know why this man here is with you. He isn't OMNI and he hasn't spoken up at all. Why is he here?" Kenta questioned and prodded further as he looked over towards the Instructor. "I believe we all have the right to know who we are working with." commented Kenta as he stared directly at the director projecting a sense of dread and power.

Fire Emblem - The Crisis of Akaneia

See the link to the OOC at the bottom of the opening post then boss.

Fire Emblem - The Crisis of Akaneia

Jiro slowly turned around as he took a slow sip and raised a eyebrow towards the boy shouting at him from blocking the road. Zaku's smile turned into a neutral expression as he wondered if this person was just an ass or perhaps one of those pompous blue bloods. "Last time I checked this place was a public place and you're not wearing any military gear. Besides it's not a good idea to ride around town on your literal high horse bub." Jiro said plainly as he took a another long sip of his beverage. Zaku however decided to walk over to the stranger and cleared his voice, "You know it's rude to simply shout at people and walk away. Especially two people who are armed. I'd suggest you apologize to my companion and I for raising you voice." Zaku said with his typical cold yet smooth voice. However before he knew it Jiro went over and clapped him on the shoulder, "Look I'm not looking for a fight Zaku." Jiro said pointing out silently to Zaku the crowd forming around them and the nearby soldier in steel armor staring at them, "So look how about this to please Zaku apologize to us and then I'll apologize for getting in your way and we can both get on with our day. This is a festival after all and no one wants to ruin the fun right? Jiro said with a disgruntled tone as his buzz just suddenly and unexpectedly was tossed out the window.

Fire Emblem - The Crisis of Akaneia

Alright then my mistake.

Mobile Suit Gundam - Those Who Correct - Crossover

Sorry about not posting today was doing the hunger games simulator, DAI, and I took over Frisia in my Aztec playthrough of Crusader Kings 2.

Fire Emblem - The Crisis of Akaneia

It has been three years since the holy war brought forth by the father of Emmeyn, The Exalt King Norman of the Kingdom of Ylisse, came to an end and the countries of Ylisse and Plegia begin the slow process of rehabilitation. King Norman was killed by a enemy sniper named Kyle whom was a renown hero among the Plegian faithful. What happened to the man is unknown but his actions were what would cause the war to come to an end. Emmeryn, at the beckoning of her advisers and her great uncle General Neal of Ylisse, decided to open up peace talks with the exhausted Plegians and managed to dictate a state of peace between the two nations. While Ylisse pulled back it's armies from the withered husk called Plegia, Emmeryn would work to restore peace in the nation and most of her people blame her unjustly for Norman's religious zeal that spurred him to war. The people have been drastically reduced in number as many did not come home from the campaign unleashed by the late Exalt. However thanks to contacts in Regna Ferox they are starting to rebuild and life is starting to return to some shambled state of order despite the brigands whom travel from place to place to pillage the commoners. Plegia would be divided into four different nations all claiming to be the true Plegia however they are no currently in the midst of fighting one another more so they are trying to rebuild properly after losing so many people too the war. Plegia's people suffer from food shortages and lack of clean water but due to the merchant princes of Valm they are able to negotiate contracts to keep their dying economy stable. Regna Ferox itself has been under the control of Khan Nicholas whom rules it with a firm but progressive fist from his castle in the middle of Ferox. He keep the lords in check and bandits are a rare sight in the land as Ferox has made a large profit from staying neutral or selling themselves off as soldiers in the war. They are in no hurry to annex the broken lands of Plegia and Ylisse and are content to quarrel among themselves as they tend to. It is now where our story takes place. In the country of Ylisse a harvest festival is happening just south of the capital of the kingdom. Many peasants are gathering here to forget the hardships of the years gone by and look forward to an new tomorrow. It was by the grace of Emmeryn that this festival was made and she insists that all those who can make it should do so but she will not be able to come herself stating that the land is too unstable to leave the capital. The city in which we make our start possible is a rather fairly sized city one cannot call it huge not small but it's population is a friendly group and much to the surprise of the locals the festival has attracted many people and different groups including a group of traveling monks and circus performers. However despite all of this there is still the underlying notion that the world is still not completely at peace... === For a basic summerization about what is going to happen in this roleplay is we're going to be playing a group of adventurers, knights, or vagrants (whom may or may not know each other) whom will be thrown together into a plot bigger (no spoilers from awakening no worries as the big bads in this won't be active) than ourselves. There will be more than one bad guy but for details one will be based around religion, and another based around power. If you want more information than this please send me a private message and I will give you the information assuming it is not too spoiler filled. We will be going from place to place seeing new characters and maybe a couple of the canon cast but that will be up for you guys to decide. The land is recovering from the war still but things are coming along. === 1. All general rules apply to this roleplay. God modding, meta playing, and other things of the sort are greatly frowned upon. 2. I am the GM and what I say goes. I talk softly and carry a big stick and I will use it if needed. 3. Custom Classes are not going to be a part of this roleplay due to problems with them in other roleplays. however to make up for this classes from previous series will allowed with some exclusions. Class such as the monk, mage knight, and shaman will be allowed. To reiterate You can be almost any class, including ones not from awakening with the acception of laguz and other such creatures, you desire that aren't exclusive to specific characters with the acception of the lord class. Note being a lord doesn't make you a main character. 4. You can't be canon character or an offspring of one without my go ahead. 5. I will hold it against you if you leave this roleplay without informing me. Please inform the roleplayers in the OOC that you are no longer interested if you choose to leave this roleplay. Nothing is worse than a guy or girl who ups and leaves without saying so. 6. You are allowed up to three characters no more three is a fair number. Also there will only be two of one class allowed to prevent an overabundance of one class. === There are already two players from the old interest check but one dropped out hence why I'm making this thread please see the below linked OOC to sign up: http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/77594-fire-emblem-the-crisis-of-akaneia/ooc?page=2

Fire Emblem - The Crisis of Akaneia

Due to Fantasy backing out because of personal life problems we could use one more player.

Fire Emblem - The Crisis of Akaneia

Apparently life got in the way and Fantasy is pulling out of this rp. Anyone know anybody who'd like to join this rp?