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Another angle on this:
Humor is a vital game management technique. A well-placed one-liner can defuse a volatile situation better than any other device at our disposal.
And this is one big reason why there is no substitute for on-field experience. Not only must you be careful not to use offensive humor, you've got to be able read and gauge the participants to know what will work and how far you can go. And, heck, some people just aren't funny no matter how hard they try.
Used at the right time, in the right tone, and to the right people, humor is the most powerful game control device known to man.
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Jim Porter
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