GM Tips
Welcome to selection of blog posts that will hopefully help you with running your games and help you become a more rounded Game Master.
So, you and your friends have heard of a TTRPG you want to play: it has monsters and magic, knights and wars, or maybe guns and technology out of this world. The sound of world-ending events and the heroes who would stop them gets you all in a tizzy, giddily eager to save the universe together! But then you realise that no one knows how to run this game – OH NO! After much deliberation, your friends have decided that you, dear reader, are going to take on the role of Game Master (GM, sometimes a Dungeon Master, StoryTeller or Keeper).
Well don’t worry my friend, while the task of being the GM can seem daunting at first, it’s equally as fun, if not more rewarding than being a player!
Over this series of posts, I am going to talk you through the basics of how to run an RPG session. We will cover the basics of Social and Combat encounters, how and when rolling is appropriate, and what to do when your players throw you a curveball!
Check out the posts below:
- Mastering D&D 5e Character Creation: The Ultimate Guide to Crafting a Perfectly Balanced Character for Total Success
Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game that allows you to step into a fantastical world of magic, monsters, and adventures. At the heart of your journey is your player character, and creating a well-rounded 5e character is an essential step to ensure you have a memorable and engaging… Read More »Mastering D&D 5e Character Creation: The Ultimate Guide to Crafting a Perfectly Balanced Character for Total Success - Homebrewing Adventures: Crafting unique TTRPG Campaigns for your Table
When it comes to playing Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder or any other TTRPG, one of the most exciting aspects is crafting your own adventures and campaigns. As a Game Master (GM), you have the power to build a unique world and story for the players at your table. In this… Read More »Homebrewing Adventures: Crafting unique TTRPG Campaigns for your Table - Session 0: The Foundations of a Fearless Fellowship
Session Zero is where you sit down with your players to figure out what the heck you want to play! - Learning how to Combat: Stick ’em with the pointy end!
Lets get you slashing and smashing and spell casting!!! - The Basics of Running Your First Game
Lets get you up and running! Now that we know the basics, lets look at our next task, actually running the game!