The Dungeon Master’s Handbook: Tips from July 2023

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Here are the top ten Dungeon/Game Master tips that I posted to various social media channels in July 2023. These tips are great for almost any TTRPG like Dungeons & Dragons or Pathfinder.

  • Always use character names to address your players. It keeps the sense of immersion going.
  • If a battle starts to feel stale, don’t be afraid to set the room on fire.
  • Your most dangerous villain may never actually show up in an encounter. They’re too smart to scrap it out.
  • In dungeons, give players useful information to help with choices. “Great heat on the left, smell of death on the right.”
  • Don’t punish your group for coming up with fun “cheating” spell combinations. Give them the avenue to use them.
  • This is my number one single-word tip to run a great D&D game: relax.
  • Watch, read, and listen. Steal ideas from everywhere to incorporate into your game.
  • Keep a list of interesting characters from your favorite books, movies, and shows to keep in mind during your game.
  • The best minis to invest in are the ones you can use most often at the table.
  • Be mindful of your games ending time. It’s better to end with your players hungry than it is to leave with them tired and bored.

These tips are courtesy of Mike Shea at slyflourish.com.

If you have any questions please leave them in the comments below.

As always, good luck with your next session, I believe in you! See you in the future.

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