Game Mastering
What Are Stars and Wishes? A Guide to TTRPG Session Feedback for the Anxious GM
Every game master wants to do their best and knows their table enjoys their efforts for the game. But with feedback,...
Dungeon Master Checklist: 6 Things the Pros Do After Finishing a TTRPG Game Session
So you just finished running three, four, maybe more hours of D&D or Vampire: the Masquerade or Monster of the Week. Whatever it...
How to Receive criticism as a game master
As a Game Master (GM) or Dungeon Master (DM), you’re bound to receive criticism from your players at some point. And that’s okay!...
How Game Masters Can Avoid Burnout
Being a Game Master (GM) can be a rewarding experience—but it can also be incredibly exhausting. You spend hours prepping for every session, developing creative...
The Art of Pacing: Using Up and Down Beats
As a Dungeon Master, an essential function of your responsibilities include maintaining an engaging pacing. Moment by moment, the players travel through a...
Should Professional Dungeon Masters Charge Money for Session Zero?
So today, I want to talk about why you should charge for Session Zero—and how you can get hesitant players on board. ...
Ancestry and Culture: A D&D 5E Alternative to Race
Even though Race means something different in D&D than it does in real life, you can probably imagine why it can be seen...
How to Fill Out a Dungeons and Dragons 5E Character Sheet
In this post, I will guide you through filling out your first player character sheet. You can watch the video and/or follow the...
How to Set Up Your D&D Game Online
So you can’t play D&D at the table with your friends right now. The pandemic has put a stop to that. But that...
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