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Post by mabon5127 on Nov 13, 2012 21:59:06 GMT -6
With the advent of smart phones and tablets and the incredible distraction they can be I was wondering what table rules folks around here had for their use during a game.
Half of my group has the ASSH rule set on their tablet, so I would expect them to use the tablet during a game. I had to basically call out one player who was not paying attention and having to be updated because he was distracted.
I decided to have an honor system that referencing rules was ok but otherwise the electronic stuff was a no no. I explained that I prepped for the game and was working to create a fun event and I wanted their help and engagement. I messaged the entire group but in reality it was only a couple that were a problem.
I was just wondering what others do?
Morgan
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Post by Sean Michael Kelly on Nov 14, 2012 4:29:37 GMT -6
At my table, all electronic devices are to be put away. Cell phones silenced. Usually with rare exceptions.
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Post by Ghul on Nov 14, 2012 5:35:33 GMT -6
My group is pretty good about it. We (mostly) all have cell phones, and only answer them when one of our wives call. Looking at phones for FB updates and texts is not happening. However, one of my former players (he's been out of the game over a year now because of work/life/etc.) did develop an annoying fascination with his cell phone. He did have an excuse about it -- a managerial position where staff would call him with questions -- but it still annoyed me, nonetheless, because his attention was more on his phone than the game. Presently, I don't have to enforce a "rule" about it, because we're all there for the same reason: to escape real life for 4-6 hours, kill things, and take their stuff.
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Post by mabon5127 on Nov 14, 2012 7:41:28 GMT -6
I wonder if it gives shy / non social folk something to hide behind. I'm reminded of Gary Con when one of the players in Jeff's Taken from Dunwich game was solid nose in iPad the entire game. In fact the game was extended and he was the same for the extra two hours so he must have gotten something out of it!
My take though is its rude whether intentional or not. Some in our techie age simply do not understand this.
Morgan
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Post by Ghul on Nov 15, 2012 13:31:22 GMT -6
I wonder if it gives shy / non social folk something to hide behind. I'm reminded of Gary Con when one of the players in Jeff's Taken from Dunwich game was solid nose in iPad the entire game. In fact the game was extended and he was the same for the extra two hours so he must have gotten something out of it! My take though is its rude whether intentional or not. Some in our techie age simply do not understand this. Morgan Right, and I remember that, too. The fellow seemed to be multi-tasking better than I am able to (in fact, my wife says I have no capacity for it at all, but that's another story altogether!), because for nearly 6 hours, even though he had his face glued to his screen most of the time, he always knew what was going on, and he seemed to be having quite a bit of fun -- so who knows! |
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Post by benoist on Nov 17, 2012 12:59:04 GMT -6
Without technology, I wouldn't have an AS&SH with my French friends right now. We are playing via Skype and using twiddla as a white board to share maps and so on.
When playing live, however, the explicit rule is to turn off the phones, put them on vibration to check who's calling and whatnot, and just you know, unplug from the collective, so to speak, so we can appreciate the game together.
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Post by mabon5127 on Nov 17, 2012 19:55:50 GMT -6
Good I will move forward with the honor system /ban. Thanks for the feedback, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't being unreasonable.
Morgan
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Post by blackknight on Feb 25, 2013 10:23:31 GMT -6
As a Highly technical person, which translated means, I'm the Mega Geek, not only D&D, but also Computers, I double Dip inthe geekness  Jeff can attest. I see no problems using Tech "WITH THE GAME", However that said, Only using the tech as a tool for the game, not playing side games, keeping your face book updated etc. If I were GMing and I had someone that was clearly Not using the tech For the game, but during the game I'd give them a minute, Maybe even a second minute, but at one point my perception of his distractedness would have me start sending more and more trouble his way, as aparently he needs to be distracted back to paying attention. As GMs we put alot of time and heart into our work, and to have someon facebooking or playing bejewled while we are trying to play would being to quickly play on the GMs nerves, and of course, we are GOD, and one does not mess with GOD and expect not to get a lightning bolt or two dropped on oneself... Bob |
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Post by blackadder23 on Feb 25, 2013 10:41:46 GMT -6
With the advent of smart phones and tablets and the incredible distraction they can be I was wondering what table rules folks around here had for their use during a game. Half of my group has the ASSH rule set on their tablet, so I would expect them to use the tablet during a game. I had to basically call out one player who was not paying attention and having to be updated because he was distracted. Frankly I don't even allow rulebooks at the table during the game. Paging through a physical rulebook is just as distracting as playing with some electronic gizmo. Keeping track of the rules is my job. All a player needs in my opinion is a character sheet and an open mind. Players who can't or won't pay attention are not being fair to the other players. |
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Post by mabon5127 on Feb 25, 2013 11:03:20 GMT -6
As GMs we put alot of time and heart into our work, and to have someon facebooking or playing bejewled while we are trying to play would being to quickly play on the GMs nerves,
This is exactly my feeling. I only have a problem with a couple folks but its an unspoken rule that during the game remain focused! There are some on call situations but generally it's just being rude at worst or lazy (letting others make all the decisions) at best.
Morgan
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Post by mabon5127 on Feb 25, 2013 11:10:14 GMT -6
Frankly I don't even allow rulebooks at the table during the game. Paging through a physical rulebook is just as distracting as playing with some electronic gizmo. Keeping track of the rules is my job. All a player needs in my opinion is a character sheet and an open mind. Players who can't or won't pay attention are not being fair to the other players.
Rulebooks are ok for me unless its excessive. I have no desire to memorize every spell effect so the player better be ready to recite it when I get to them. Sometimes a rule comes up that I ask a player to look up while I do something else. The nice thing with ASSH is that rule questions are very rare.
Morgan
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Post by blackknight on Feb 25, 2013 11:14:50 GMT -6
There are some on call situations but generally it's just being rude at worst or lazy (letting others make all the decisions) at best. Morgan For those situations, Experiance point distribution is greatly influenced by particitation. A couple nights of "you get 10 xp". will either Cure that problem, or push them out of the game to ask themselves "why am I not getting anything, am I not participationg?" which Unless they delude themselves should be "No, I'm not, I should buckle down...". Of course the Deluders will come back with Yes, it's just this GM has it in for me, or this GM sucks... but there are some in any crowd. Personally I reward greater XP (usually a multiplyer) for participation.. |
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Post by blackadder23 on Feb 25, 2013 11:15:22 GMT -6
As GMs we put alot of time and heart into our work, and to have someon facebooking or playing bejewled while we are trying to play would being to quickly play on the GMs nerves, and of course, we are GOD, and one does not mess with GOD and expect not to get a lightning bolt or two dropped on oneself... Bob If someone were literally playing video games or surfing the web during a gaming session I'd boot them - no ifs, ands, or buts. That's incredibly disrespectful to everyone else involved. If you don't want to play an RPG then don't play, but don't sit at my table and ruin it for everyone else.  |
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Post by mabon5127 on Feb 25, 2013 11:24:20 GMT -6
As GMs we put alot of time and heart into our work, and to have someon facebooking or playing bejewled while we are trying to play would being to quickly play on the GMs nerves, and of course, we are GOD, and one does not mess with GOD and expect not to get a lightning bolt or two dropped on oneself... Bob If someone were literally playing video games or surfing the web during a gaming session I'd boot them - no ifs, ands, or buts. That's incredibly disrespectful to everyone else involved. If you don't want to play an RPG then don't play, but don't sit at my table and ruin it for everyone else. Its very tempting. I really had no idea how many people, who are otherwise perfectly nice, see nothing wrong with being on a "device" during a game. Some coaching salvaged a couple good folks. Morgan |
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