12/27/2024 Creating an engaging tabletop role-playing game session is an art and a science. The success of your game hinges on the active participation of your players,… Read more “Player Engagement and Involvement: Encouraging Active Participation from All Players”
Category: DM Advice
Mastering Improvisation as a Dungeon Master
12/11/2024 One of the defining traits of an excellent Dungeon Master (DM) is the ability to improvise. Players often make unexpected choices, whether it’s befriending the villain,… Read more “Mastering Improvisation as a Dungeon Master”
Tips for Managing Min-Maxers in TTRPGs
11/15/2024 In the world of tabletop role-playing games, power gamers and min-maxers are terms often used to describe players who focus on optimizing their characters, typically for… Read more “Tips for Managing Min-Maxers in TTRPGs”
Why Character Death Matters in TTRPGs like Shadowdark
11/01/2024 If you’re used to running or playing Dungeons & Dragons 5E, you know that character death is rare. Characters often feel like superheroes, equipped with an… Read more “Why Character Death Matters in TTRPGs like Shadowdark”
Using d666 Tables for RPG Encounter Generation
10/30/2024 I released Episode #3 on my YouTube channel today. This episode explains how to use a random table to generate an encounter that can be dropped… Read more “Using d666 Tables for RPG Encounter Generation”
Creating a Dynamic World for RPGs: Rumors and Timelines
10/18/2024 One of the keys to a great tabletop RPG is creating a world that feels alive and dynamic. A useful set of tools for this are… Read more “Creating a Dynamic World for RPGs: Rumors and Timelines”
Mastering Game Rules: RAW to House Rules
10/11/2024 Striking the right balance between adhering strictly to the rules and allowing flexibility for narrative-driven choices can elevate a campaign from good to unforgettable. However, managing… Read more “Mastering Game Rules: RAW to House Rules”
DM Advise: How to Weave Character Stories into Campaigns
09/27/2024 When running an engaging campaign, nothing beats the power of personal stories. Your players have invested time crafting their characters with rich histories and motivations. So… Read more “DM Advise: How to Weave Character Stories into Campaigns”
Balancing Combat and Roleplaying: Finding the Right Mix of Action and Storytelling in Sessions
09/20/2024 As tabletop roleplaying games gain in popularity, the quest for the perfect balance between combat and roleplaying becomes essential for an engaging campaign. Striking the right… Read more “Balancing Combat and Roleplaying: Finding the Right Mix of Action and Storytelling in Sessions”
Session Zero and Setting Expectations: Establishing game rules, themes, and boundaries before the campaign starts.
09/06/2024 Every successful tabletop RPG campaign starts with a solid foundation, and that begins with Session Zero. This crucial meeting is more than just a preliminary gathering… Read more “Session Zero and Setting Expectations: Establishing game rules, themes, and boundaries before the campaign starts.”
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