Certified dm

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#1

Indestruct2ble

Dec 12, 2014 20:45:09

hey new to this but I have heard rumors that there is a way to become a certified dm if there is can anyone explain how and if there aint then please do Tell me but a to the Point if there is a way to be certified or even away to join a dm guild to become better is the reason behind this and to be able to have a better game for my players

#2

ankiyavon

Dec 12, 2014 21:09:17

The RPGA has a certification process, but that's solely for running games at conventions or other public play.

 

There is no need (and very little value) to go through any such process if all you want is to become a better DM for your home game.

 

These forums are the closest thing to a real DM guild there is; if you have any questions about DMing, ask away, and people here will generally do their best to answer them for you.  (I do warn you, however, that we do not universally agree here on what makes you a good DM and you might get contradictory advice from different people.  In such a case, you will need to use your own judgement to decide who to agree with, including possibly none of the actual posters.)

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Indestruct2ble

Thank you and I hope there is differences on opion makes for a better answer in the ending your advice will be very helpful

#4

CCS

Dec 12, 2014 21:25:20 		Send $100 to my PayPal Account & I'll send you a certificate.....
#5

pukunui

Dec 12, 2014 21:42:37

Indestruct2ble wrote:
#6

dafrca

Dec 12, 2014 23:07:33

Indestruct2ble wrote:
#7

Badasterisk

Dec 12, 2014 23:14:46 		The only certification you need should come from your players.
#8

Imaculata

Dec 13, 2014 2:27:26

The person above me is very wise.

#9

Indestruct2ble

Dec 14, 2014 18:24:55

You all have have great advice and points and I understand a lot better what I need to do to be a better dm I apreciate everyone taken the time to give there advice and opoins on this 

#10

Bloodlust1997

Dec 29, 2014 11:57:04

Actually HackMaster 4e RPG had a GM/DM Certification and various circles/levels. HackMaster was basically started as a parody of AD&D 1e and 2e rules, which bloomed into its own actual real game with settings.