This guide explores practical strategies for session preparation, tailored to your available time, while incorporating tips from Cresthaven RPG’s rich library of resources.
Struggling to strike a balance between a cohesive story and player agency? This article explores the concept of railroading players, offering solutions and tips for creating a compelling narrative while still giving your players meaningful choices. Learn how to use foreshadowing, prepare for detours, and embrace the unexpected to craft an engaging campaign that feels dynamic and exciting.
This article explores how a TPK (Total Party Kill) can be a dramatic turning point, not the end. It offers creative solutions for DMs, like turning the party's defeat into legend or giving players a chance to influence the story even after death. Learn how to handle a TPK, consequences for players, player agency in defeat, and more!
Every Dungeon Master dreams of fostering a campaign that ignites player passion and transcends a single session. However, maintaining long-term engagement can be a challenge. Here, we delve into five psychological principles, rooted in player behavior, to supercharge your campaign and keep your players hooked for years to come.
Ditch the CR obsession! Encounter design is about surprise, challenge, and player agency. Don't be afraid of TPKs - they can teach valuable lessons. Craft a world with tough choices, meaningful stakes, and the freedom to choose combat, negotiation, or cunning to overcome obstacles.