Gamemasters

It’s ok to say: No!

The emphasis on players and player advocacy has at times come at the expense of the ability of game masters…

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Making good RPG stories great

Building interesting and breathtaking encounters is not something that comes naturally. It takes years of practice and hundreds upon hundreds…

4 days ago

Player Agency

Player Agency in TTRPGs is one of the most important factors that separates role-playing games from other storytelling media. At…

4 days ago

Dangerous Encounters

Sometimes, it can be hard to adjust encounters, which can make them a challenge for the player characters. What do…

4 days ago

Introduction to Adventure

One of the most important parts of any role-playing module is the hook and the introduction to adventure. How you…

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Game Master Burnout

Game Master burnout is something that happens quite often, and though some manage to push through, there are others who…

4 days ago

Narrative Point-of-View

Narrative Point-of-View matters just as much in role-playing games as in literature. Here a few pointers on how to use…

4 days ago

Becoming a Game Master

Roleplaying games (RPGs) offer an incredible avenue for creativity, collaboration, and storytelling. At the heart of these games lies the…

4 days ago

Playing Role-Playing Games at School

As a teacher, you’re constantly seeking new methods to grab your students’ attention. And in the fast-moving world of smartphones,…

5 days ago

Free D&D modules

We at Yawning Portal are happy to give away the modules that our members have written in the past and…

3 years ago

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