Welcome DougF! As The Aaron said, Kristin's videos are outstanding. In addition, there are plenty of other videos out there showing all kinds of useful stuff you can do with Roll20's interface, and of course reading the forums is always going to come in handy. And, it's surprising how often this needs to be said, but check out the Wiki! Lots of good info there as well. As for being a better GM, by far the best teacher is experience. Play, a lot, both as GM and as a player, and do so in many different groups. Decide what you like and what you don't like, what works and what doesn't, and try out new things as often as you can think of them. I've been in the hobby for longer than a lot of Roll20's members have been alive, and I'm still learning new things with every game. The only hard-and-fast rule I can think of, is that if you think you're the best GM you can possibly be already, you're doing something wrong! One of my favorite sources of gaming info is podcasts. Actual play games, either video or audio, are wonderful, of course. But so is just sitting down and listening to a bunch of gamers chatting about their (and my) favorite hobby. OK, it's actually my second-favorite hobby, but as this is a G-rated forum I think we'll avoid discussing that particular topic! q;} I think the best podcast is Fear The Boot , which has been running for quite a few years now and is consistently entertaining. The main host has some health issues lately, so the production rate has been a bit slower, but go back and pick a few earlier episodes at random, or based on topics you're interested, and give them a try. Lots of fun, and lots of good advice for gamers. Another one I like is Happy Jack's . A bit cruder with the humor, and more belching, but still both informative and hilarious. Episodes tend to be longer, as well. And they have quite a few recordings of themselves actually playing various games, which is nice. As far as actual play goes, Nerd Poker is one of my favorites. Although I don't particularly like the gaming style (not sure why, there's nothing wrong with it that I can put my finger on, it just feels 'off' to me) I love listening to them play! And if you haven't seen the Acquisitions Incorporated games, you're missing out on one of the best games ever put on the internet! Scott Kurtz of PvP, Jerry and Mike of Penny Arcade , and various others play games run by Chris Perkins (from Wizards of the Coast!) The first few seasons are audio only, but later on they recorded video as well. Good stuff, and you owe it to yourself to at least watch the sessions with Wil Wheaton! Anyway, that's my advice for ya. Good luck, and remember Rule One is always: "Have Fun!" -Phnord
