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Changes to EPIC League

 

If you're an active participant in our EPIC League on a Wednesday and were present at yesterday's game would've heard from the League's GM Daniel that after the current story arch, there will be some major changes to the league and it's structure as all the DM's have noticed and felt the slow decline in the leagues structure.

 The DMs spend alot of nights planning and preparing for the league but with the actions of one table derailing other tables, different DM styles, different ideas on the availability one magic items, the disconnect in interpretation, communication breakdowns and the handicapped freedom that DMs get to have in the league - the burnout is real. To offer a transparent view behind our screens most of the DMs are tired and don't find joy in running on a Wednesday night anymore, the thing that keeps us going is the players and the enjoyment that get with every session.

In saying this this isn't the first changes we've had with the league: 

  • DMs now meet regularly to ensure we are on the same page and stay aware of what the other tables are doing, providing feedback to help with the planning
  • Booking system was implemented to stop DMs stressing over player management and to ensure they knew when new DMs were needed
Will this mean a new League?
We dont know but what we do know is things need to change. Whilst Players and DMs love our work the ongoing stress and burnout for what feels like constant diminishing returns for us (the DMs) is getting to uncontrollable. 

EPIC League is something unique and perhaps it is ahead of its time, perhaps theres a reason more stores don't run leagues like this.

Your feedback as players is appreciated and we want to tailor the league to the wants and desires of our players, any help and insight is greatly appreciated at this stage.

Your Friend and Ally,
Lachy

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