If you want to run an exciting and engaging game, it's important to know how to communicate with your players and keep them invested. We discuss how to be an effective communicator and a great Game Master!
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You're Mapping Your Dungeon Wrong
Dungeon mapping doesn’t have to be a slog of endless hallways!
Why You Should Run Published Campaigns
Writing a campaign is hard, why not let someone else do the tedious work?
10 Rules for Creating a Dungeon
We go over ten important rules for creating dungeons and ensuring that they are blast to adventure in.
10 Ways To Keep Your Players From Resting
We go over 10 ways to keep your party from just resting after every encounter.
Investigation vs Perception - Comparing Skill Checks
When is the best time to use Investigation? Is Perception really better for everything?
Hiding or Revealing the DC
We discuss the practices of hiding the DC from players and having it revealed to them.
How to Award Experience Points - GM Tips
Awarding XP is an important task for every GM and helps their table prioritize different styles of play.
Running a Game in Darkness - GM Tips
How do you properly use darkness? Here’s some inspiration to use in your own games.