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Map, Monster, Chest: The Golden Trio of Adventure Design

The Golden Trio of Adventure Design RPT GM Benjamin asks: For an anxious and inspiring GM that tried to learn way too much for what is actually needed, how do you just sit down and say, “I’m doing this random plot, with random PCs, and keep everything afloat and fun?” My brother can improvise anything […]

3 Tips For Better Sessions

Roleplaying Tips Newsletter #1082 I came across this post on a blog called Semper Initativus Unum and enjoyed some of the points the poster made. Today, I thought I’d share my three favourite ideas from that post along with some commentary, with a focus on what we can do to make our sessions even better. […]

You Can’t Touch Wet Paint Without Changing The Color Of Your Hand

Roleplaying Tips Newsletter #1042 Here’s an email exchange I had with RPT GM Edward Sawlaw about how he outlines and runs his campaigns. It’s a bit of a long convo, but I thought you might find bits of it interesting. Edward: Hi Johnn. I loved the “How to Get Your Players to Care” RP Tips […]

Campaign’s Pillars: How to Pacing Your Game’s Exciting Moments

Roleplaying Tips Newsletter #1034 Manage pace during sessions instead of scripting it. This lets you react to your game as it unfolds and is one less strict plan you must track. But, leaving pace to encounter-level decisions burden you with yet another thing. Until you’ve made pacing a habit and can spot opportunities to switch […]

A Great Staging Example from Blades In The Dark

Roleplaying Tips Newsletter #1030 I had a great time again at the spring edition of Intrigue Con. I was hoping to GM but did not get time to pull a game together. However, I enjoyed playing in D&D 5E, Dungeon Crawl Classics, and Blades in the Dark games. The Blades game had a wonderful example […]

Storymastery: Don’t Make This Mistake with Your Reveals

Roleplaying Tips Newsletter #1028 Reveal something at the wrong time and it could backfire. But have a little patience, and your grand effects will dazzle. I was on an adventure consulting call last week with Adventure Building Workshop member Michael, and something we discussed was the timing of a prophecy in his campaign. In my […]