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[Chromatic Wasp]

So, I heard about Bay12 through TV Tropes. One of the main attractions, from what I gathered, where the forum games; especially RtD.

That reminded me of an old thread on Gamefaqs I used to read; it was a Super Paper Mario RTD that too much of my free time was pointed towards.

I've GMed games similar to RtD in the past, but never on this site.

I have a lot of writing experience in my life- same goes for RP experience and leadership experience.

I'd love to start a game of my own (I've got quite a few ideas floating around that compliment the format well.)

But there are 2 problems.

1.) I'm kind of new here, and I don't know if I have the authority to start my own forum game.
And
2.) I am impatient. Really. Really. Impatient. Not like "break your neck if you don't instantly respond" impatient, more like "tapping my foot" impatient. Any advice on how to set up a game that can be fast-paced?

I'd really love some advice from y'all. Thank you kindly.

[Digital Hellhound]

1 is not a problem. You seem to have put more thought into this than 90% of the games started here on any given day. There's no such thing as 'authority' when it comes to RTDs.

If you're going for a player-based game, 2 might be a bit frustrating to you, but I doubt it'll be much of a problem. On the other hand, a suggestion game with no set players would let you update more freely, as you can use whoever's commands to continue. If you wanna do an RTD, there's the minimalist genre - just look at some them in the subforum - if that's your thing. They usually have very few mechanics, lots of players, and little to no plot.

[My Name is Immaterial]

Well, you could always run a game over IRC. You might have trouble a little trouble finding people, but that's normal for an IRC game.

[Fniff]

Yeah, wouldn't suggest running a pure RTD if you're still impatient. Try out a minimalist or suggestion game. If you do want to try a pure RTD, try making making notes and working things out while the players are still posting. It'll give you something to do, and it'll give your RTD a less rushed feel. Not that having a rushed feel is bad for an RTD.

[freeformschooler]

You write well and look at your own abilities objectively. Intuition says you'll be fine as a GM.

Impatience is way better than laziness.

[Fniff]

The best skills for a GM is the ability to doubt your own actions, a respect/knowledge of players, and a knack of improvisation. Writing is also good.

[Chromatic Wasp]

Thanks for all the encouragement and advice. I'm really thankful.

I think I've got a fairly good grip on what I'm doing now, with your help.

Many thanks and may the odds be ever in your party favors.

[miauw62]

If you need advice, there's a Roller's Block thread in the RTD subforum I think.

If you don't mind random sillyness you could try a minimalist, these tend to be very fast-paced (and have lots of players). Not sure if there's much interest in them left since I don't really go to the RTD subforum much anymore (except for playing Life Begins at Death, but i get notification emails for that)

[LeoLeonardoIII]

CW, I'd suggest making a game where:

1: Each player gets to do his own thing, meaning each player can jump in and start at any time or leave the game for a while, or
2: Each player gives suggestions for a central thing, meaning someone can pop in and suggest and leave.

Games where you need responses from everyone tend to end up waiting for certain people.

Secondly, try to make the game as simple as possible for you to process turns. You don't want to be avoiding processing turns just because it's a lot of work and you're not feeling it anymore.