Hey all, I just discovered "I Hit It With My Axe" earlier today and blazed thru all 34 episodes in a marathon session... well, with a few breaks in between! I'm seriously loving it - all of you seem to be having a lot of fun, as well as really connecting with your characters and each other... and as any good DM will tell you, that's the heart of the game right there!
I have to be honest: when I first stumbled across the site, I thought it was created as a cheesy way to sell websites/films starring the ladies who were playing in the game. But I was very quickly and happily proved dead wrong. I think the most telling transition happened for me after about episode 10, when I completely forgot that most of the people playing the game were in the adult entertainment industry and I just saw them as happy folks having a fun time playing a great game.
I really have to compliment Zak on his DMing style and communication skills. As a long-time DM myself, I've had a lot of fledgling groups also, and it takes a delicate hand to keep things going smoothly: making sure the newer players are "getting it" and staying on track; keeping the more experienced players from getting bored while the newer folks are guided along; planning encounters that are balanced and challenging but not overwhelming; keeping the energy level up so that everyone is "in the moment"... there's a LOT to juggle.
I also like the "guest star" format, as it gives some fresh insight and a different energy with each personality. Sasha came off as more cerebral and curious, Justine was more energetic and into the storyline, Gia saw it as a "girls night out" type of fantasy party, and so far Bobbi looks like she really wants to jump in with both feet and kick some ass. (And wow, does that woman have some amazing charisma going on!)
Looking forward to many more episodes - great job, all!