Tag Archives: tip

DM Tip: Campfire Story Exchange

Posted on 11 January 2024 by jameseck

I love to encourage my players to share stories of their exploits with NPCs when they share a camp site or a meal with them. It feels so true to the aesthetic of the game for the upstart adventurers in … Continue reading →

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Random Target Selection

Posted on 2 March 2019 by jameseck

When I GM, I like to have my enemies pick targets semi-randomly. I try to assess what would be realistic for them to do based on the battlefield situation and threat level, as well as the type of enemy. This … Continue reading →

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Running Puzzles

Posted on 17 November 2017 by jameseck

Puzzles are understandably controversial as tools in roleplaying games. Some people love puzzles, some people hate them. The more relevant dilemma is the extent to which puzzles are a staple of dungeon design and fantasy settings, while at the same … Continue reading →

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