Introduction to Dungeon Monitoring

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Introduction

  • Introducing thyself

DISCLAIMER

  • Not an expert
  • Not the end-all-be-all class

What to Expect as a DM

  • General roles
  • Expected Responsibilities

Play Party Basics/Etiquette, Now and then

THE ONE TWUE WAY (which really isnt)

  • What is the one TWUE way?
  • Why is this toxic? (in case it isn’t obvious)

DM Tools, and Equipment

Required:

  • Utilizing all of your senses to assess the room/situation
  • Clear understanding of the rules, “common” sense
  • An omnipotent god-complex (helps with being able to step into scenes without fear of consequence)

Strongly Recommended:

  • Safety Vest
  • Hi-vis safety shears (Inexpensive vs. Big Brand)
  • Water bottle
  • Watch
  • Multi-tool
  • Disposable Gloves

Preparing for a party

General Duties

|| - || ORIGINAL NOTES || The basis for the more expansive content.

Questions for a DM

What is a DM? What does it mean to be a DM? What does a DM do? Further broken down, what does a DM do before, during, and after the time period they are “on duty” Why are DMs needed? What are the “tools” of a DM, including those that are physical, emotional, and psychological Who are DMs? Who should be DMs, and why? What are the duties of a DM when on duty? Can you describe what a DM might literally find themselves doing if things are going fine and everyone is enjoying themselves? How does a DM know when to step in? How does a DM know when NOT to step in?

||- || Notes from SirMikeNJ || So you want to be a DM…why? Introduction to the roles of a DM Consent is king (or queen). The roles of a DM in consent. Consent interventions role play and practice. 15 minute break Basic etiquette Equipment issue and positions Bystander interventions How to observe without being intrusive How to handle someone playing under the influence Aftercare: The DM’s role Sex positive: The DM’s role Dungeon diplomacy Lunch break Setting the scene for the DM What to look for in: A. Impact scenes B. Bondage scenes C. Fire scenes d. Waterboarding and breath play e. Needles and sharp pokey things f. Rope and suspensions g. Medical play h. Knife and edgeplay. Venue roles and responsibilities Basic First aid Someone asks for help…now what do I do The DM tool box Practice scenarios