A brief character background with the broad strokes of what happened to a character prior to them showing up on the stage of the campain can add to the enjoyment of the game for both player and game master. It provides some context. It can help the player immerse themselves into the role of their …
Category: game mastering advice
No Prep is Wasted
A common complaint among game masters and a reason why some choose to railroad their players is they hate to "waste" their prep. Time is valuable. Spending a lot of time preparing something your players ignore can be disheartening. This can be especially challenging if you are not very good at improvising when players go …
You’re Right
I've been reading the recently published This is Marketing by Seth Godin. A passage I read yesterday had been bouncing around in my mind. Alot of the ideas in that book have stuck with me. Good book. Anyway, here is the concept I've been thinking about. People behave a certain way or believe certain things based …
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
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