Roleplaying Tips Weekly E-Zine Issue #4

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--> The Game Master As Public Speaker by Johnn Four
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THE GAME MASTER AS PUBLIC SPEAKER

In opinion polls, people fear speaking in public more than

they do dying. Even though game mastering is not quite the
same as public speaking, I admit I still felt a twinge of
nervousness this past September when I set-up my GM screen
after a year-long hiatus and started a brand new campaign.

I think it's of great value to view game mastering as a form

of public speaking and for you to constantly look for ways
to improve your public speaking, or "game master oratory",
skills.

Last week we discussed a very simple, yet powerful,

technique to add impact to your voice. Here are three more
easy and effective public speaking tips to add impact to
your sessions:

1. Eye contact. Look your players in the eye to make them

feel connected to you and draw them more personally into
your game.

2. Use gestures. Make purposeful hand, face and body

gestures to add colour to your words. Gestures increase your
own energy and enthusiasm as well as bring your stories to
life.

3. Be enthusiastic. Your enthusiasm will raise the energy

level at the whole table. It is very infectious and
everybody will have more fun.

As your game sessions go on, it's too easy to sit back in

your chair, slouch your shoulders and bury your head in
books and charts. By using eye contact, gestures and
enthusiasm though, you will add a whole new level of on-
going energy that your players will bounce back to you. Your
speaking will have much more impact and everyone will have a
great time.

Try these tips at your next game session and let me know
your experience:
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Have more fun at every game!

Johnn Four
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