What Makes a Good DM?

knowing how to joke with the players but not get distracted

>>54747221
Read theory, put theory into practice, make note of what works and what doesn't for your table, repeat
That's basically all you need to do to become a better DM
Also make sure to inject your fetishes into the game at every available opportunity

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Just be considerate of your players.

>>54747221
giving fair attention to each player is a basic one that does not always happen.

>>54747995
IDK some players are just shy.
Had a guy who always played a wise old wizard and would never ever speak in the game unless specifically asked to.

>>54747221
The ability to improvise and basic conflict resolution skills

>>54748229
what you are saying is true.

however, in one case I played a very non shy "face" sort of character and I got very little attention.

>>54747728

It's really just this. Know what kind of theme the players will enjoy, pick a game system that they'll find fun, and incorporate each of their characters into the plot. Do these three things and your players will love you every time.