Secrets and Strategy in RPGs

This chapter explores the significance of character-driven secrets in enhancing role-playing games, illustrating how personal backstories can deepen narrative connections. The discussion also covers the creative process behind planning engaging encounters and effective combat mechanics, emphasizing fluid gameplay and immersive storytelling. Additionally, it highlights the integration of lore and intriguing settings, such as the Ziggurat of Thoth-Hermes, which enriches the players' experience and offers moral dilemmas during their adventures.