That is not dead which can eternal lie

Learning to GM – part 2

See this post for part 1 of my lack of GMing experience.

I've written the first session and my game is this Wednesday. I am taking deep, calming breaths.

I don't think I've been this uptight since I had to teach a class for the first time. At least I've already humiliated myself in front of every one of my players on various occasions so in theory being self conscious won't be a problem.

In theory.

These are the things I have learnt so far in the process – to be updated once I've actually GMed a game:

• My mind is actually quite warped – I was just finishing some details and I think I scared myself a bit.
• Then again, there is not much that doesn't scare the hell out of me.
• Apart from, I have been practising my scary voice – it's not very scary.
• So grateful that I had help with this – I can't imagine I would've even known how to start on my own.
• I hope that I get to pay that forward someday (is that a bit corny?).
• Making maps is actually quite fun.

OK – I am going to calm down and finish preparing. Please feel free to post any GMing tips. Or, even better, send Vodka.