Go to Part 1MAPPING & VTTsPlayer mapping doesn't require running a dungeon strictly in the theater of the mind.There are a few different ways that you can present players a map on yo ...
Go to Part 1DUNGEON MASTER BEST PRACTICESI gave up on player mapping -- particularly player mapping from theater of the mind -- in the '90s, for all the reasons we've discussed: The pace ...
A player scratching out a map of the dungeon on graph paper as their DM describes the winding corridors and strange labyrinths their character is exploring is a tradition which predates Dungeons &am ...
Mephits & Magmin is the introductory scenario from So You Want To Be a Game Master. It's designed specifically for first-time GMs, but can provide an evening of eerie, magical fun for any group!
Go to Part 1Sakurai: It was a good campaign, but I was surprised Seffi never showed up.GM: Who?Sakurai: Seffi. You know, the guy who betrayed my best friend and commanding officer, kil ...
Q: What do you think about prepping and running Swords & Sorcery adventures?Unlike "science fiction" or "fantasy" or "alternate history," for which you can make pretty solid ...
DISCUSSINGIn the Shadow of the Spire - Session 37E: On the Iron Mage's BusinessTee and Ranthir both rose early the next morning and went shopping for potions. (Without Dominic's divine a ...
IN THE SHADOW OF THE SPIRESESSION 37E: ON THE IRON MAGE'S BUSINESSMay 9th, 2009The 21st Day of Kadal in the 790th Year of the Seyrunian DynastyTO THE DOCKSAnd then the visi ...
DISCUSSINGIn the Shadow of the Spire - Session 37D: Affairs of the Evening"He's going to come looking for us," Agnarr said."Not if he can't get out of the prison," Elestra sa ...
IN THE SHADOW OF THE SPIRESESSION 37D: AFFAIRS OF THE EVENINGMay 9th, 2009The 20th Day of Kadal in the 790th Year of the Seyrunian DynastyILTUMAR'S INTERVENTIONThey quickly explained t ...