For the most part, I'd say it's pretty similar to DMing tabletop. I've found that if the scene starts going combat-oriented, it may help to either have the involved players determine a turn order or roll for one using /random, just ot make sure everyone gets a chance to say something. I've done the same even in regular RP itself, when one doesn't sorta naturally form. (And if someone doesn't have much to say, or anything, they can at least make an emote noting as much.)
If you're moving into FC Event planning, I'd check to see if there's a calendar (Enjin site, google, RPC's, etc) that you can get the event on, especially if public. For private RP, keeping one may still help for coordinating with members if you all aren't online around the same times consistently. Enjin site's signups work great for this, if you have access to one. Otherwise, simple planning calendars like Doodle also work really well! (I've also seen people add reactions to a discord post as well, but that'd require a siftable amount of chat scrolling and management anyways.)
My last piece is that if you're running an event, make sure you have people helping in the backend too. If your FC is say, sponsoring a public event, use the FC chat or a Linkshell to coordinate. Even for something "simple," having some fellow members spread out the tasks will make things easier if you've got a large group of people. This applies to most events, from bar nights to the Grindstone, and more. When running a public event, it may feel more like a job or that you're managing staff members than just RPing with friends. It can get a little daunting based on size.
If you're moving into FC Event planning, I'd check to see if there's a calendar (Enjin site, google, RPC's, etc) that you can get the event on, especially if public. For private RP, keeping one may still help for coordinating with members if you all aren't online around the same times consistently. Enjin site's signups work great for this, if you have access to one. Otherwise, simple planning calendars like Doodle also work really well! (I've also seen people add reactions to a discord post as well, but that'd require a siftable amount of chat scrolling and management anyways.)
My last piece is that if you're running an event, make sure you have people helping in the backend too. If your FC is say, sponsoring a public event, use the FC chat or a Linkshell to coordinate. Even for something "simple," having some fellow members spread out the tasks will make things easier if you've got a large group of people. This applies to most events, from bar nights to the Grindstone, and more. When running a public event, it may feel more like a job or that you're managing staff members than just RPing with friends. It can get a little daunting based on size.
