Tips for Game Masters at Conventions

by Alan De Smet

EARLY DRAFT

While my normal GM tips largely also apply to games run at conventions, conventions add their own complications. Here are some tips I've collected:

My Notes

• Good, clear description. Don't be coy or cute!
• Gen Con allows a link. Use it. Have a site for each event. Make sure the site is up, even if it's a placeholder, before registratin opens.

Other Sources

• "How to GM a Good Convention Game (from a Player’s POV)" - Good baseline. (From Treasure Tables.)
• "GenCon 2007’s Lessons for Convention GMs" - Some excellent simple tips to improve the game. (Again, from Treasure Tables.)

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