World of the
Game Master
Whether you've been thrust into the role unwillingly, or have chosen the role for yourself, if you're seeking to learn the skills that will make you a memorable Master at the gaming table, you've come to the right place!
Step into our world; you will soon adjust to the climate. This is where apprentice Game Masters come to practice the art of mystery and imagination essential to role-playing games. Here you can learn everything you need to know whether you are just starting and feel this is a daunting task you would like to do, but feel you cannot handle, or whether you have a little experience under your belt but feel you are capable of much more. Here you can learn practical skills such as:
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How to plan a good adventure
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Using treasure in adventures
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Assigning experience to players
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Link stories together into campaigns
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Create memorable villains (and friends!)
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Teach your chosen RPG to new players
You can also learn less tangible, but nevertheless essential, skills:
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How to set the right mood
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Maintain authority at the table
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Handle difficult players
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Make use of your strengths
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Encourage role-playing
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Start an exciting new campaign, and sense when it's time to end one
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How to be a good host
All this and much, much more! Become the Master's apprentice, and be a Game Master that will have your players talking about your adventures with excitement and always coming back for more. Whichever RPG is your focus, whatever your setting, a true Game Master knows how to keep his players enjoying themselves and hooked in a campaign they will always remember.
Would you like to learn how..?
Heard the call of the Game Master?
"From huge fights between armies with us as the vanguard, to murder mysteries with us as detectives, Stephen seems to have every storytelling style nailed down."
"Stephen is an experienced DM of many years and has run numerous campaigns of varying scope, themes and challenges. A talented story teller and fantastic table mate."
Testimonials
"What I do have are a very particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you."
- Liam Neeson threatening his players at the gaming table -