RPG Reanimators S1:E6 – Good GM Habits - Consultation
Sep 27, 2023
Discover essential tips for Game Masters on running horror games and creating engaging atmospheres. Learn to master NPCs through active listening and dynamic storytelling. Explore visualization techniques to immerse players in vivid scenes while blending rules from various tabletop systems for enhanced gameplay. The importance of a collaborative 'session zero' for character creation is discussed, emphasizing player dynamics. Finally, embrace your unique GM style and foster memorable experiences by adapting to feedback and harnessing player strengths.
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Track Players and NPCs Efficiently
- Know your players' reactions by watching their body language closely.
- Track key stats like health and sanity in an organized table for fast combat transitions.
Post-Session Note Refinement
- Take rough notes during sessions, then clean and plot them after.
- Plan next sessions quickly while details are fresh to keep story flow.
Ask Player Character Reactions
- Ask players how their characters feel and think to deepen involvement.
- Use these responses to buy GM thinking time and enrich improvisation.
