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Mastering The Game: Running a Tabletop RPG For the First Time

Learn some basics on how to run a tabletop role-playing game for you and your friends.
Sean Hillman
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2 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

When I first wanted to play an RPG (D&D Basic back in... well a long time ago) I did not have anyone to teach me and had only one player (thanks mom). I had to be the GM or Game Master or there would not have been a game. Many decades later and RPGs are becoming as popular as they ever have and new people want to play them. The problem of course is that (in most cases), someone has to run them and that someone might be you.

Do not fret, being a GM is absolutely fun and rewarding. It let's you be creative while also playing in the game. Together, we will learn the basics of running a game, how to handle rules situations, and how to spotlight the other players.  These are just some of the basics but they should get you ready to play with friends or even run games for strangers at the local game days and conventions.

There will be some homework, but it will be fun I promise. We will work on the basics and students will be evaluated as we progress through the class. The students will be exposed to different kinds of RPGs and how running each one may be a bit different.

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Parental Guidance
There will be no adult content in this class. We will cover diversity and a bit about conflict resolution when issues arise.
Supply List
A PDF with lots of information and examples is included.
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been running and playing RPGs since 1981. I am a college educated professional, write RPG articles for EN World, and design adventures and rpgs for kids of all ages.

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$30

for 2 classes
2x per week, 1 week
75 min

Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
4-12 learners per class

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