Category: Gamemastering

• 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

• Write “Boxed Text” in Your GM Prep

  (Even if you don’t use it)

  By

  Dylan Wolf

• Let Your Players Tell Their Story (Literally)

  When your players tell their story to NPCs in-game, it’s both fun for them and tells you what they think is important.

  By

  Dylan Wolf

• Gamemastering is a Magic Trick

  What do we think we’re doing when we’re gamemastering?

  By

  Dylan Wolf