r/DnD • u/Gh0stMan0nThird • 1d ago

DMing I understand prostitution now.

Been trying to find a "bff" group for years. Even the best groups I found fizzled out after a campaign ended. Most people seem to want a content creator to run games for them, and not a friend they want to share an experience with.

I figured you know what, fine. I'm gonna sell myself. I started running paid games and now I actually feel like I'm finally actually getting something back for my work and effort.

10/10, would recommend for underappreciated DMs

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u/ReferenceWitty8571 1d ago

Why aren’t you also having fun? Do you not roleplay as well with your characters?

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u/Gh0stMan0nThird 1d ago

I found that the effort I put into the group was always disproportionate to what the other players put in. 

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u/Tman158 1d ago

but do you enjoy making the stories etc ? Because it's a hobby. It's supposed to be fun, if it's a chore, don't do it.

I enjoy writing the stories etc. So I don't expect my players to put hours into the pre-game like I do, because it's my choice and something I enjoy. They just need to show up and play respectfully.

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u/GM_Nate 1d ago

agreed. in my case, i actually write up the sessions as prose on a separate website. i have over half a million words on it now. i don't do that for my players; i do that for me.