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Make sure you have the time to devote to running the game. Being a mod is time-consuming. Updating lists, handling player questions/complaints, processing applications, playing NPCs, and most of all creating and running plots takes time. You have to be organized, stick to your deadlines and communicate with your players as clearly as possible.

Plots die when players are unsure what they're meant to/allowed to do or they're waiting for hand-holding by the mods. For events, make sure you give a clear description of what will happen and how it might affect player characters. For plots, make sure that you have a goal and options for how to achieve it. Give your players options for how they can involve their characters. Give them the opportunity to pitch in with how their character will contribute or shape the plot.

All of this is why it's a good idea to have co-mods or helper mods btw. Especially if you're running a plot-heavy game. It's creatively draining. Working with co-mods is great because it lightens the load and you can get more done, but it also comes with its own challenges.

First of all: make sure all the mods know what they're doing and how they're expected to behave. As a mod team, you want to speak with one voice and be consistent in how you uphold the rules and run the game as far as possible. The actions of each individual mod reflect on the whole team, and it's important for every mod to remember that.

Secondly: do not let other mods slack off. It's amazing how one or two inactive mods can really slow down or cause problems in a game. And they can stick around for ages because the rest of the mod team lets them. If you can't cut it, step down. The thing is, if one mod isn't pulling their weight or if they're causing problems by breaking rules or getting into conflicts with other players or whatever, it does reflect badly on the whole team. You'll want to sort that out as soon as possible.

Finding good and reliable co-mods is hard. But if you can manage it, they're an absolute godsend. Good luck to all the current and potential mods out there! I've given up modding, but I know how hard you guys work so I'm definitely rooting for you.

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