Page 1339 - Pay Some Attention
15th Feb 2020, 6:00 AM

Author: GreatDinn

Guest Author’s Note: “The biggest hang-up I have about DM-ing is that I hate and am generally terrible at keeping secrets. I really, really, really don’t like it. I’m naturally a talkative person, and when I have an idea that I think is neat I want to share it with as many people as possible. (I also wish to share other people’s neat ideas with proper credit.) That’s why I absolutely love things like backstory and those moments where you get to just lay all the cards on the table and watch the reactions. It’s why I also love doing little one on one sessions with players. It lets me start spilling beans without making too big a mess.

But when that doesn’t work, I just find a friend to back and forth with about it. I have very good friends who let me talk at them way too much.

Story Time: Any times where a DM has let you in on their secrets?”

DM: I feel like I should’ve seen this coming.
Twilight Sparkle: Yes, you set that up perfectly.
DM: Ha. Ha. I meant these problems.
Twilight Sparkle: From the game you played together?
DM: Actually, it’s from prepping our game.
Twilight Sparkle: Ooh, am I about to get a glimpse behind the curtain?
DM: Well, you’re the Wizard, so just this once, sure. You know how you’re studying under Princess Celestia?
Twilight Sparkle: Yes?
DM: That wasn’t originally for your backstory. It was for a different character.
Twilight Sparkle: Let me guess. Sunset Shimmer?
DM: You’ve heard of her?
Twilight Sparkle: We’ve met.
DM: Oh. OH.