Master of the Game

by Gary Gygax and E. Gary Gygax

Book Overview

It is said that a role-playing game is only as good as its Game Master. Now there's a book especially designed and dedicated to this principal performer. Expertly written by renowned Grand Master Gary... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 039951533X
• ISBN13: 9780399515330
• Release Date: July 1989
• Publisher: Perigee Books
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.

Customer Reviews

The 1st DM talks about refereeing RPGs

Confessions first: I'm an unabashed Gary Gygax fan. Yes, he borders on egotistical... But, without him, it's doubtful gaming would exist as we know it. And I love the way he writes. What other RPG author uses words like "dweomer" or "obstreperous" in their works? In this particular book, Gygax addresses the all-important role of the referee in all of its facets. Running a lively and interesting game, dealing with troublesome players, modifying rules systems, starting a tournament... The chapter on starting an RPG publication could easily apply to today's websites. In all, I'd heartily recommend this book, not only for the lessons, but also for a sense of history in Role Playing Games.