4. R - Respect

The third thing a Narrator needs to grasp is respect! Respect means treating all players, and their abilities fairly. Don’t abuse your position as a Narrator just to create a situation you find amusing, your job is to ensure all players have a good time! Here are some important things to keep in mind:

• You are still constrained by the rules of the game. Being a Narrator doesn’t mean you can do whatever you want arbitrarily.
• Make sure all players, especially new players, understand that it’s normal to be intimidated by the complexity of the game. Make sure they feel comfortable asking you any questions. If anyone wants a consultation, give them one!
• Make sure that you and all players are respecting everyone’s time. Don’t waste time in the night. If you have to step away from the game for a moment, do it during the day. Ensure people are using their abilities as fast as possible when you wake them up.
• Ensure that all abilities are used fairly. The overwhelming majority of the time, a player’s ability should be used in a way that is consistent with their role type or characteristic. Loyalist, Antagonist, and characteristic abilities should benefit that player, and their respective team. Detrimental abilities should have a negative effect on the Loyalist team, or in some cases the team that the Detrimental player is currently on. There are times when this consistency can be bent slightly to ensure game balance, but you should never abuse your position as a Narrator to unfairly support one team or player over another. Remember, respect the decisions players make with their abilities, for good or for bad. Ultimately your primary goal should be to ensure that all players have a good time!