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The first benefit is that it keeps everyyone at the table on the same level, no hierarchies.
Sort of; people are still people and in any social group that develops a pecking order.
Quote Originally Posted by Satinavian View Post
The second benefit is that it does provide both reason and a safe environment for new GMs to take their first steps.
This. IME this is how you make new DMs.
The third reason it that it helps a lot against GM burnout because everyone gets regular, long breaks.
Amen. If one is forever GM it can be trying.