We are a group of RPG players that are really liking the hang out time with one another. Like an escape from work, politics, traffic, adulting, etc. Even though our youngest player is 15, they have to do quite a bit of "adulting". I mean 5 essays in one week is NO JOKE! Chatting around the table about the week over a snack and a drink is important to this group of players.
I asked the group if the format (tablet setup, length of show, time slot, etc.) was in need of adjustments. The day and time we play will be staying the same for now. It was mentioned that some may want us to get in to the gaming part of the night a little sooner. This is what I love about having an honest and open group. I am now committed to reeling in the players and starting the game play aspect of the night sooner. Still the same amount of silliness, but let's mix it right inside the gaming part!
As I feel like I have mentioned before, different players have different needs in an RPG. This is where side quests can be established by either you as a Travel Guide (Game Master) or even by the players themselves. I try and lay out multiple options for the players to take. In the beginning sessions they will want to try and visit them all. After a while you may have those that create their own. Embrace all of it! If they end up splitting the party for side quests then find a common thread in the story to bring them back together.
What if one player is really wanting to do a certain quest and the others are just 'meh' about it?
- Put a character or interest the others may be interested in the same path
What if they all want to do separate quests?
- Combine a couple of quests together. You can always change the location of a person, city, continent, or even a planet. Be creative!
What if they are not interested in any of the quests?
- Step up your game and listen to what your players are telling you through their play style. Is one trying to figure out all the puzzles, another trying to get all the loot, and yet another wanting to just kill all enemies? Make the puzzle to figure out which one is the actual enemy and they are holding all the gold bars in a private vault. Just a very simple example, but hopefully you get the gist.
Always listen to your players and earn the players' respect by listening to them. All while snacking and having drinks!
-Scooter
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