Longer Term Club Management Tips
Table Norms - We love them so much that they have their own section.
Safety Tools - Really important. Please read and use.
Goodness of Table Fit - Players want different things. Different tables have different flavors. Being able to change tables for goodness of fit is a great precedent to set. We’ve had roleplay heavy tables, classic fantasy tables, whimsical tables, tables that just want pets and marriage, you name it! Sometimes a player does better in a new setting. Give it a try!
Squash Gatekeeping and Rules Lawyering - There is nothing that kills fun for new players faster than someone who seems more experienced, or at least confident, telling them they are doing it wrong or aren’t good enough. We love the Rule of Cool. You can often find ways to co-opt your rules focused kids into table archivists or assistants. However, respect for the DM and other players is non-negotiable at our table.
Frequent Check Ins - We like to do a warm up check in, and a check out where we tell quick moments that other people had in game that were particularly cool. You can also do informal check ins, monthly surveys, check in with the DMs, etc. Whatever you can do to take the pulse of the group and head off any problems, the better!
Make Time For Fun - We love fun! Play, ritual, ceremony, and appreciating each other make the community worthwhile. Take the time to have fun, celebrate growth (or even terrible fails!) And we always encourage snacks!!
Take Breaks - We find that we can play for about 45 mins to an hour before we get squirrelly. Feel free to take breaks!
Use Your Power (Judiciously!)- As adults, we have Adult Power. We want to use it for good. I always try to air on the side of reminding students of our norms and agreements, and then working it out. Obviously, safety comes first and that cannot always be the case. However, letting the students manage themselves as much as is productive makes it very powerful when you do have to step in.
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