What is expected of me as a Game Master / Dungeon Master at Scarefest?
You will get your complete schedule (Player and GM slots listed) when you arrive and check into the convention. For the slots you are running a game, we ask that you be at the table 10 minutes before the start of the game, so that you can greet your players and get them oriented. Unlike other conventions, there are no printed tickets or other paperwork you need to do. Please be prepared to accept players at your table up till at least 10 - 15 minutes after the start of your slot, even if doing so means taking a little extra time for introductions and game instructions instead of getting right to dice rolling. This will give stragglers or GM/DM's whose games didn't make a chance to play in the slot. After that 15 minute mark, you are welcome to turn away players that are late if it would be detrimental to your game. If it isn't too disruptive later, please help a wayward gamer and let them join.
If you have any problems with any of your players that escalate beyond your ability or desire to deal with them, please don't hesitate to contact the convention staff (Amie and Michael). We are here to support you in running quality games, and can deal with any personal hygiene or social issues so you can concentrate on your game. If you are running a organized play table (PFS or DDEX), please go to your game system's organizer (DDEX: Chris Payne, PFS: James Becker or Dain Neilson) first, and convention staff as backup.
Make sure you wrap up your game before the end of the slot. We will give the room a warning 15 minutes before the end of the slot. Your players need to be completely done with any paperwork, and able to leave by the end of the slot. Our breaks are 1 hour, and people need to be able to get out for food. If you personally need to stay a little late to pack up, that's fine, unless it's the last (ending at 1AM) slot. Everyone needs a little sleep.
The final thing we need you to do is clean up any trash your players have left. Your table = Your responsibility. Another GM will claim your table shortly after you for another game, and would surely prefer to have a clean table to begin their story.