That's also a good point, I think if more people knew what they where going to be getting from a pro GM, then more people would be open to it. But the definition of what a pro gm brings to the table should be presented by you, what sets you apart from what they are use to - ThreadSky

stardustspectrum.bsky.social • 17 days ago

That's also a good point, I think if more people knew what they where going to be getting from a pro GM, then more people would be open to it. But the definition of what a pro gm brings to the table should be presented by you, what sets you apart from what they are use to

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dmchuck.bsky.social•17 days ago

I disagree. There *has* to be a definition of a bare minimum for Pro GM, a bare minimum expectation. Let your other flares that separate you from the other professionals. There are hobby DMs that are 100% bringing the quality I would expect from a pro.

stardustspectrum.bsky.social•17 days ago

Interesting, because as of rn, there isn't a definition of that. I'm curious what you would say is or should be the bare minimum expectations for a pro gm.

dmchuck.bsky.social•17 days ago

Personally, I expect a few things. I expect a good grasp of rules (don't have to look up the differences between conditions, etc.), expertise with the three major pillars of a TTRPG, enough people skills to handle any table well (customer service type stuff), and high production value.

stardustspectrum.bsky.social•17 days ago

Well said. I'm also curious what you think an expected cost of a session would be. By the same logic, there should be a baseline expectation of costs, while I still think vtt and ttrpgs should be different prices.

dmchuck.bsky.social•17 days ago

For a professional that's been doing it for years, I would expect $300-$400 for a table of 6 for a 4 hour one shot in person. For online, if it's a drop in, $40 a seat per session and for long term $35.

dmchuck.bsky.social•17 days ago

In case you were wondering, I do this professionally and own a pro DM contracting business that runs at these rates. We vet our DMs based on my expectations and definition. If you can't meet the minimum, we don't hire you on. I asked the question to see if my expectations are unreasonable lol.

stardustspectrum.bsky.social•17 days ago

300-400 seems a bit excessive for one session, per player. I'm sure it would be quite the show tho. For online that seems very reasonable.

maehedrose.bsky.social•17 days ago

You're charging a lot more than I would but if you're getting people to pay that, good for you!

Me, I'd charge $20/hr with a minimum of 4 hours, so I'd make $80 at least. That would be for a group of 1-4 players, with an added $20 per player after that. (so in your 6 player, 4 hour, scenario $120)

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