Your in to deep, get out. No, I think that is great, but if your looking to date you might need a D and D player that is in your games.
Haha, yeah that would be nice. But I'm currently doing okay. My public activities allow me to meet lots of people in my area. The lady I'm seeing now doesn't play, but she does think my nerdy hobbies are endearing... for now lol.
I think a lot of people may be slightly missing the point. I don't think it's to ask if any of /us/, people who are pretty engrained into the culture, would pay. I think they're asking if we believe it's a good idea for total newcomers, people who's only experience with board games/ tabletop games is Monopoly.
I think it's a very good idea, the reason being that there are a huge amount of people that want to try playing but don't know how, or don't know where to start. With something like this, akin to signing up for rec league sports, it would be really easy to try out the game and see if they're interested, for a lot more people. Sure they can just pick up the books, but they would have a hard time starting off. I know I did when I first got into the game.
Obviously as someone who's played for years I would never do it, but I can name off the top of my head at least three friends that would do this in a heartbeat. I think it's a good idea for them, as they're very intimidated by everything in the game; the large amount of rules, open-endedness, etc. Having a DM you know to be competent and well- versed in the rules, as well as knowing how to have fun in the game, is huge for newcomers.
I could see some benefit in it (kinda like going to a movie), but all in all I'd feel a bit weird directly charging for me to GM for a group (should someone even actually ask), out side of the typical shared foods.
Not sure I would even pay to play with an unknown GM (having met all kinds over the years, there are many not so newbie friendly DMs about). Though could be persuaded to consider it for a charity donation or similar (but then I'm not a new player)
The game shop near me runs campaigns on Mondays and Wednesdays. Its $5 per player that goes to the GM. That to me is a reasonable amount. This happens in all different kinds of recreational activities. In both the rec basketball leagues and rec softball leagues I play in or have played in you pay the referees and umpires each week.
I wouldn't pay to play D&D. Honestly I don't see there being that much of a market for something like that. DMing just isn't that hard of a job. Eventually the people you were charging would dip out and start their own game without you if they were enjoying the experience.
The thing I'm noticing whenever this discussion comes up is that established players (i.e. people who currently have access to a game where they already don't have to pay) would not pay. Nor should they. Game night is meant to be a gathering of friends. I wouldn't charge my friends to come have dinner at my house, even though I put all of the work into buying and cooking the food. Their company is payment enough.
I think the concept of charging to run a game is more geared towards walk-ups in certain settings or hosting special events. I didn't get into gaming to be a side hustle, but if I'm being asked to run extra games that cut into my schedule, I don't think it's wrong to ask for some kind of compensation for my time.
I was in the Roll20 FB group and some guy wanted $30 a month for me to join his group. I can’t see paying to play D&D. My area it’s just hard to find people that actually play
It's an activity for a group of friends. I could totally see myself and some friends getting together and going to see a movie, or doing an escape room, or playing some D&D or some other board games ourselves, or going on a hike, or a million other things... some of them free, some of them not. Playing with a pro DM could be fun!
So why not?
Just I wouldn't think of it as a "replacement" for a regular gaming group with no pro DM. Just a different sort of experience.
I wouldnt mind. After all its a lot of time and work for the dm. As a lifelong DM I wouldnt do it (because for me its a hobby I enjoy, and it makes me happy giving my friends a fun time), but I wouldnt condamn it. If people pay for it, so why not make some money.
But every DM has to think about it themself. For me money would pollute the experience, floating around the game like the ghost of last christmas. My players usually buy once per year figurine and rulebooks, so that I dont have the solely financial weight of all the stuff we use (and dnd beyond). But its more a shared buy for the group than a pay to play
My local FLGS has a couple of DMs who run an Intro to D&D course for $30. That's for four 4 hour sessions of learning basic rules, help with character creation, and how the game works as well as running you through combat, social encounters and puzzles all in a fairly cohesive storyline. And you also get a 10% discount on a D&D related purchase at the store. As someone who doesn't have a lot of friends as I'm pretty new to the area, and just pretty socially awkward in general, this was a godsend for me. I've been wanting to learn how to play forever (or since I started watching Critical Role 3+ years ago) but didn't know anyone who played or seemed interested in learning.
Now the group that I played with there (minus that one guy who kept fighting with the DM) is my personal group that I'm DMing for and having a blast. The amount of fun I've gotten out of that one $30 pay to play set of sessions was well worth the money IMO.
Honestly, if they provided examples of their DMing and broke down the costs involved, I wouldn't mind it at all!. I have had an absolutely awful time trying to find games to play in and being able to pay for the service of having one run for me and friends would be something I'm willing to look into. There's a much lower supply of DMs willing to run online games than the demand for them - and there's usually no quality control for the DMs that are willing to run games.
If I could spend some money to know for a fact i'd get a fun several hour experience, that seems reasonable. You pay way more for theme park tickets for example, but you may end up with less time spent enjoying yourself if the weather turns, or the rides shut down, or you get over heated / hungry / hurt and have to leave, etc. $25 for a solid block of time I know for a fact I'll enjoy with a vet-able DM is an absolute steal by comparison.
There's a game shop near me that charges $5 to reserve a seat at the table to play. I think for me to pay it would depend on the game setting, the DM, and the price they're asking.
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That’s awesome.
I think a lot of people may be slightly missing the point. I don't think it's to ask if any of /us/, people who are pretty engrained into the culture, would pay. I think they're asking if we believe it's a good idea for total newcomers, people who's only experience with board games/ tabletop games is Monopoly.
I think it's a very good idea, the reason being that there are a huge amount of people that want to try playing but don't know how, or don't know where to start. With something like this, akin to signing up for rec league sports, it would be really easy to try out the game and see if they're interested, for a lot more people. Sure they can just pick up the books, but they would have a hard time starting off. I know I did when I first got into the game.
Obviously as someone who's played for years I would never do it, but I can name off the top of my head at least three friends that would do this in a heartbeat. I think it's a good idea for them, as they're very intimidated by everything in the game; the large amount of rules, open-endedness, etc. Having a DM you know to be competent and well- versed in the rules, as well as knowing how to have fun in the game, is huge for newcomers.
I know what you're thinking: "In that flurry of blows, did he use all his ki points, or save one?" Well, are ya feeling lucky, punk?
I hear ya - it would help the game grow.
Show up and play intro session for a small fee. It should be part of the different entertainment options out there for sure!
I could see some benefit in it (kinda like going to a movie), but all in all I'd feel a bit weird directly charging for me to GM for a group (should someone even actually ask), out side of the typical shared foods.
Not sure I would even pay to play with an unknown GM (having met all kinds over the years, there are many not so newbie friendly DMs about). Though could be persuaded to consider it for a charity donation or similar (but then I'm not a new player)
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The game shop near me runs campaigns on Mondays and Wednesdays. Its $5 per player that goes to the GM. That to me is a reasonable amount. This happens in all different kinds of recreational activities. In both the rec basketball leagues and rec softball leagues I play in or have played in you pay the referees and umpires each week.
I wouldn't pay to play D&D. Honestly I don't see there being that much of a market for something like that. DMing just isn't that hard of a job. Eventually the people you were charging would dip out and start their own game without you if they were enjoying the experience.
I think that is the point ... 👍
getting new people in the door to at least try the game out.
never seriously thought a person could make 55k a year running games , if it were only so 😁!
Right that would be great. You should watch the documentary “Dwarvenaut”. It might be the first stepping stone to that. Haha
Saw it - just need a cloak !!
Id give 15gp to the bard for a night of storytelling.
No, I wouldn't pay. The closest I've come to paying, is bringing a six pack to share.
The thing I'm noticing whenever this discussion comes up is that established players (i.e. people who currently have access to a game where they already don't have to pay) would not pay. Nor should they. Game night is meant to be a gathering of friends. I wouldn't charge my friends to come have dinner at my house, even though I put all of the work into buying and cooking the food. Their company is payment enough.
I think the concept of charging to run a game is more geared towards walk-ups in certain settings or hosting special events. I didn't get into gaming to be a side hustle, but if I'm being asked to run extra games that cut into my schedule, I don't think it's wrong to ask for some kind of compensation for my time.
I was in the Roll20 FB group and some guy wanted $30 a month for me to join his group. I can’t see paying to play D&D. My area it’s just hard to find people that actually play
I thought about it - and sure, why not!
It's an activity for a group of friends. I could totally see myself and some friends getting together and going to see a movie, or doing an escape room, or playing some D&D or some other board games ourselves, or going on a hike, or a million other things... some of them free, some of them not. Playing with a pro DM could be fun!
So why not?
Just I wouldn't think of it as a "replacement" for a regular gaming group with no pro DM. Just a different sort of experience.
I wouldnt mind. After all its a lot of time and work for the dm. As a lifelong DM I wouldnt do it (because for me its a hobby I enjoy, and it makes me happy giving my friends a fun time), but I wouldnt condamn it. If people pay for it, so why not make some money.
But every DM has to think about it themself. For me money would pollute the experience, floating around the game like the ghost of last christmas. My players usually buy once per year figurine and rulebooks, so that I dont have the solely financial weight of all the stuff we use (and dnd beyond). But its more a shared buy for the group than a pay to play
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Demonic Houndmaster
My local FLGS has a couple of DMs who run an Intro to D&D course for $30. That's for four 4 hour sessions of learning basic rules, help with character creation, and how the game works as well as running you through combat, social encounters and puzzles all in a fairly cohesive storyline. And you also get a 10% discount on a D&D related purchase at the store. As someone who doesn't have a lot of friends as I'm pretty new to the area, and just pretty socially awkward in general, this was a godsend for me. I've been wanting to learn how to play forever (or since I started watching Critical Role 3+ years ago) but didn't know anyone who played or seemed interested in learning.
Now the group that I played with there (minus that one guy who kept fighting with the DM) is my personal group that I'm DMing for and having a blast. The amount of fun I've gotten out of that one $30 pay to play set of sessions was well worth the money IMO.
Honestly, if they provided examples of their DMing and broke down the costs involved, I wouldn't mind it at all!. I have had an absolutely awful time trying to find games to play in and being able to pay for the service of having one run for me and friends would be something I'm willing to look into. There's a much lower supply of DMs willing to run online games than the demand for them - and there's usually no quality control for the DMs that are willing to run games.
If I could spend some money to know for a fact i'd get a fun several hour experience, that seems reasonable. You pay way more for theme park tickets for example, but you may end up with less time spent enjoying yourself if the weather turns, or the rides shut down, or you get over heated / hungry / hurt and have to leave, etc. $25 for a solid block of time I know for a fact I'll enjoy with a vet-able DM is an absolute steal by comparison.
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There's a game shop near me that charges $5 to reserve a seat at the table to play. I think for me to pay it would depend on the game setting, the DM, and the price they're asking.