Do you use cultural symbols in your games? Imitate accents to bring your game to life? In today's episode I chat a little about cultural appropriation within the GM space - when it is inspiration and when does it become appropriation? I also talk about one of the more commonly asked questions - becoming a professional GM. How do you make the change to being a paid GM? What should you charge? All questions we discuss in this episode. Topics covered: Inspiration vs. appropriation. Doing your research and understanding the meanings behind cultural symbols.  Is performing accents appropriate? Drawing the line between inspiration and mockery. Professional GMing and the complexities that come with it. What should you charge as a professional GM? Managing conflicting personalities at the table as a professional/paid GM. The ramification of running paid games. How do you build an audience? The trouble with streaming TTRPG systems other than D&D. Join in the weekly podcast recording live on Discord! Bring your questions and views and join the conversation. Join here: https://discord.gg/hdWecCYbaWCasual FridayWhere 2 friends sit back, celebrate the week that was and talk about nothing in particularListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify