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00:00 📝 Writing advice for game masters
- Writing for yourself can enhance the enjoyment of your game.
- Actively create conflicts and surprises to keep the pace engaging.
- Start small and build your campaign world gradually.
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01:23 🎭 Adding dynamism to your game
- Don't hesitate to shake up the world with dramatic events.
- Surprise your players with unexpected twists and turns.
- Embrace changes in your game world to keep it dynamic and believable.
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02:19 🗺️ Campaign design and world-building tips
- Build your campaign world one step at a time.
- Start with local details and expand gradually.
- Leave room for flexibility and improvisation in your world-building process.
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03:41 🎨Developing your own GM style
- Learn from masters but develop your unique style.
- Focus on what works for you and your players rather than imitation.
- Your style's effectiveness is measured by the enjoyment of your players.
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04:22 ⚔️ Adapting writing advice to GMing
- Be willing to discard or modify elements that don't serve your game.
- Flexibility is key when adapting prepared material to player actions.
- Embrace the chaos of GMing and be prepared to adjust on the fly.
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05:34 📚 Balancing research and storytelling
- Keep research in the background to support the story.
- Don't let lore overshadow gameplay; prioritize storytelling.
- Be prepared to repurpose or recycle unused material for future sessions.
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06:42 🎓 Learning through experience
- Gain experience by both running and playing games.
- Actively participate in different gaming environments and systems.
- Hands-on experience is more valuable than passive observation.