A Guide for new DMs: young player advice

I made an advice handout* for my young players, who are all interested in becoming DMs. Many players get their start with the most recent edition of D&D, and I think much great playing advice is aimed at adults familiar with systems other than D&D, so this is an attempt to bridge that gap in my second and last entry to the Player Advice Blogwagon. If you want a pretty two-page version to hand out to new DMs or GMs, see my itch page ($1). If you do not have a credit card or can't afford it, shoot me a message there, happy to share.Guide for new DMs Here I am going to share some DM advice and tips to help you start out. These are loose “Rules” on how to run the game at table. Rule #1: Be kind. The point of playing a game like D&D is to have fun with friends. If you are accidentally mean or harsh to a friend, apologize. If you see them get upset by the game, pause and try to help them. If your friend(s) strongly disagree with how the game is going, kindly ask them what they want to…