9 Tips for new DMs – Things I wish I knew when I started GM Advice 9 Tips for new DMs – Things I wish I knew when I started We all start somewhere... This post is aimed at you who are just getting started…dawnfist2024-11-17
Random encounter generator for DnD and other ttrpgs – Unlimited variety! GM Advice Random encounter generator for DnD and other ttrpgs – Unlimited variety! Four simple rolls, endless possibilities... I've run games for over 20 years and the more…dawnfist2024-10-21
Mapless Dungeons – Less prep with procedural generation! GM Advice Mapless Dungeons – Less prep with procedural generation! You don't always need a map to know where you are going... I first heard…dawnfist2024-10-14
Dice oracle – An invaluable tool for all game masters GM Advice Dice oracle – An invaluable tool for all game masters A tool to minimize decision fatigue... A critical skill for all game masters is the…dawnfist2024-05-22
Pointcrawls – How to use them for dungeons, wilderness and cities! GM Advice Pointcrawls – How to use them for dungeons, wilderness and cities! Connecting the dots... There are many ways of running campaigns and scenarios, one of them…dawnfist2024-05-04
Why being a GM is just like cooking GM Advice Why being a GM is just like cooking This analogy just keeps going deeper... Being a Game Master is a unique job; there…dawnfist2023-12-28
The 14 challenges in TTRPGs – All the tools in your toolbox GM Advice The 14 challenges in TTRPGs – All the tools in your toolbox This will help you create better adventures... I'm going to be so bold as to…dawnfist2023-12-13
RPG Riddles – How to actually make them work! GM Advice RPG Riddles – How to actually make them work! Are riddles even fun? Riddles are a disputed topic in TTRPGs. For some GMs they…dawnfist2023-11-25
How to improvise as DM? The Art of improvisation in TTRPGs GM Advice How to improvise as DM? The Art of improvisation in TTRPGs This is a game, not improv theatre... Have you ever found yourself staring blankly at…dawnfist2023-10-21
Use animal traits to inspire ANYTHING in your world! GM Advice Use animal traits to inspire ANYTHING in your world! The hooded man is rat-like in his appearance... An age old GM trick is to…dawnfist2023-10-09