Dungeon Master's Toolkit 075 - Owen Kerr, Telling Stories and Asking Questions
Aug 25, 2023
Owen Kerr, a storyteller and questioner, explores the significance of storytelling in tabletop gaming and the importance of player input in character creation and storytelling. They discuss techniques for storytelling in role-playing games and the value of every answer leading to more questions. They also examine the concept of consequences in tabletop role-playing games and adapting to player interests in a tabletop RPG.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Character Creation and Player Input
02:00 • 7min
Unexpectedly Important Cold Case Investigation
09:10 • 1min
Techniques for Storytelling in Role-Playing Games
10:33 • 27min
The Value of Every Answer Leading to More Questions and the Contribution of Shy Players in Storytelling
37:26 • 4min
Consequences and Freedom: Creating a Sandbox Experience
41:10 • 3min
Adapting to Player Interests in a Tabletop RPG
43:59 • 13min