Category: Gamemastering

• Evolution of a Gamemaster: Cultivate trust with others

  TTRPGs are at their best when creating shared experiences, and that requires trust from all parties involved.

  By

  Dylan Wolf

• Evolution of a Gamemaster: Trust yourself

  As long as you have a good sense of storytelling and fairness, you’ll do fine.

  By

  Dylan Wolf

• Evolution of a Gamemaster: It’s OK to make mistakes

  Becoming a better GM doesn’t mean making no mistakes, it means developing the confidence and skills to roll with them.

  By

  Dylan Wolf

• Evolution of a Gamemaster: There’s always time

  You don’t have to run that dream game now–or even soon. If you stay engaged, TTRPGs are a long-term hobby.

  By

  Dylan Wolf

• Evolution of a Gamemaster: Not all details are usable

  TTRPGs are a form of artistic expression, but not every burst of creativity makes sense at the table (and that’s OK).

  By

  Dylan Wolf

• Evolution of a Gamemaster: Ideas are cheap, execution is priceless

  Being able to refine an idea into something usable is better than coming up with a really compelling idea.

  By

  Dylan Wolf

• Narrow Worldviews Lead to Bad Writing

  If you can’t put yourself in other people’s heads, you won’t be able to put yourself in your NPCs’ heads.

  By

  Dylan Wolf

• Plan Complex Events with a GM Timeline

  NPCs in long-term campaigns often do a lot of scheming off-camera; this tool helps quickly understand where that intersects with the players’ story.

  By

  Dylan Wolf

• Organizing TTRPG Groups with Surveys

  Planning can often result in talking in circles; surveys let you cut through the confusion.

  By

  Dylan Wolf

• Gamemastering for Introverts

  Know your strengths and your limitations; plan the important stuff during GM prep so you don’t get flustered while wrangling players.

  By

  Dylan Wolf