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So, I’ve been thinking about this. The type and amount of preparation required might also depend upon the adventure being run. And the type/style of DM. A dungeon crawl, for instance, is easier to prepare for than an urban encounter, where there are considerably more NPCs to prepare. Likewise, a DM ...

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I tend to start as close to the action as possible, while still grounding the characters in the scene. This. I especially agree with your fourth and fifth points. In fact, I should thank you for your point 4.1. Reading that made me rethink the plans for how I planned on starting this module. P.S. B...

Maybe it depends on style? Or person. I know, when I get the inspiration to start a new game, I usually haven’t thought it through in much detail. And I’m the type of DM that likes to front load a lot of the work.. Players, in their own excitement, are itching to get started — or, that’s the sense ...

I find that letting players in early helps them bounce ideas off of each other and the DM, as well as building the camaraderie in the team. You can have a private forum for DM notes, those things you want to keep with the game but not let anyone else see. This is true from a player’s perspective. F...

A new forum -- The Halls of Arden Vul (OSE) -- has been set up and placed at the end of the list of games, just above the 'Scenario Simulator (All the Rules!)' forum. Also, per our PM conversation, I've gone ahead and created a private 'DM Notes' sub-forum, which only you (and site admins) will have...

What if you set up a game where each PC had a small number of significant NPCs, and those NPCs were played by other Players in the game? I really love the idea of PCs making efforts to establish relationships with local NPCs, and building out a network of contacts. As for the control, however... Pa...

I know this is archived, but I will occasionally still check in and provide quick status updates. So, honestly, I can't even remember where I left things in terms of updates here on the forums (I work primarily in Google Docs and Apple Notes), and it will probably just be easier for me to just provi...

BaltoBruiser wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2024 7:40 pm Good Luck Dave!

Thanks!

This is done, but can be edited if you want to change its placement (top of the list instead of bottom), or if you want to make it private.

OGRE MAGE wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2024 3:16 pmThe only thing I would add is that if you want to run a game, you should probably have it submitted before the game list gets released, so it will receive the most exposure from potential players. (you still have a few months before that happens)

I will definitely keep that in mind. Thanks!

Very helpful responses. Thanks, Scott.

Rex wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2024 4:32 amGood luck Dave!

Thanks, Rex.

Leitz wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 10:59 pmWell, except that it's not D&D.

This one is officially being archived.


I will spin up a new forum once I'm ready to start actually playtesting... in 5e.

Dates : 2024 October 17th-20th Venue : Alliant Energy Center 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way Madison, WI 53713 Purchase Badges : 2024 May 25 (this upcoming Saturday) My question, however, is about running games. Per their GM Information link, they don't list a deadline for when games must be submitt...

A new forum -- Wrath of the Righteous (PF1) -- has been set up and placed just above the 'Scenario Simulator (All the Rules!)' forum. You have been set as the moderator for your forum, and you should also be able to make 'sticky' posts. To add users to your group so that they can post in your forum,...

A new forum -- Shadow of the Kinslayer (Dark Dungeons X) -- has been set up, per your request. You have been set as the moderator for your forum, and you should also be able to make 'sticky' posts. To add users to your group so that they can post in your forum, follow the instructions outlined here:...

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