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Revision 5 . . (edit) November 19, 2001 10:11 pm by Goochelaar [Added ref. to "role-playing game"]
Revision 4 . . (edit) November 19, 2001 10:09 pm by Robbe [pseudo-underline -> emphasis; delete one unclear statement]
Revision 3 . . September 25, 2001 6:40 pm by (logged).252.212.xxx
Revision 2 . . (edit) July 27, 2001 3:30 pm by (logged).160.249.xxx
  

Difference (from prior major revision) (minor diff, author diff)

Changed: 1c1
The game master (or dungeon master, more common among people who play Dungeons and Dragons) is the storyteller. He or she prepares the adventure for the players, describes the events, and decides on the outcomes of players' decisions. The game master also keeps track of non-player characters and random encounters.
In a role-playing game, the game master (or dungeon master, more common among people who play Dungeons and Dragons) is the storyteller. He or she prepares the adventure for the players, describes the events, and decides on the outcomes of players' decisions. The game master also keeps track of non-player characters and random encounters.

Changed: 3c3,5
A good gamemaster draws the players into the adventure, making it enjoyable for everyone. Good gamemasters must also maintain balance - hideously overpowered monsters _or_ players are no fun!
A good gamemaster draws the players into the adventure, making it enjoyable for everyone. Good gamemasters must also maintain balance - hideously overpowered monsters or players are no fun!

Good gamemasters have quick minds, sharp wits, and rich imaginations.

Removed: 5d6
Good gamemasters have quick minds, sharp wits, and rich imaginations. They also remember to have fun.

Changed: 8,9c9,11
dungeon master
storyteller
dungeon master,
storyteller,
referee (or "ref") in Cyberpunk

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