PinkDiceGMJan 16, 2025
A good campaign ending gives the players a choice on how to finish their character's story, even when all their storylines have been finished. #DMTip #GMTip
PinkDiceGMJan 10, 2025
As I close out this campaign, I remember once simple truth to share. Campaigns go on because the players and the DM keep coming back together. Breaks may last weeks, months, or even years, but when you always make sure to return, you can keep going. #GMTip #DMTip
Brian BìnhNov 23, 2024

#DnD #ttrpg #DMtip : Don't ask for active perception checks then say "you don't notice anything". Give PCs an in-character reason for rolling:

"You hear a sharp click. Roll perception. Failed? Ok. You can't identify it. It could have been gravel falling or a stick breaking or even giant ant mandibles clicking for all you know. You strain your ears for a few heartbeats but the noise doesn't repeat. You're not sure what direction it came from."

In-character, they know they missed something.

PinkDiceGMNov 19, 2024
Generate excitement by releasing short excerpts in advance of starting to fill in some world details and set up the situation. You will see this used in literature as the introduction to chapters. #GMTip #DMTip
PinkDiceGMNov 8, 2024
If at first you don't succeed, further attempts will come with consequences. If there is no chance of consequences, why would you roll? #GMTip #DMTip
PinkDiceGMOct 17, 2024
A session zero is great. Having everything written down for players before session zero is even better. Clear communication keeps games running smoothly. #DMTip #GMTip
PinkDiceGMOct 17, 2024
Choose and communicate the type of game you are running. Are the PCs the main characters or just the start of a long line of dead PCs lost to the dangers of the game? Players need to know. #DMTip #GMTip
PinkDiceGMOct 17, 2024
Unexpected things may happen in your games. Take a read periodically to ensure that these things are helping the PCs as much as they are complicating the situations. #GMTip #DMTIp
PinkDiceGMOct 8, 2024
Understand the motivations of the player characters, and use those to guide them naturally through the plot. #GMTip #DMTip
PinkDiceGMOct 1, 2024
Repeat a pattern of a previous encounter or story arc, but then throw in a twist at the end to keep them guessing. #GMTip #DMTip