Join us for a discussion on what makes for a truly good RPG experience and what differentiates a good game from a truly great one. All opinions and questions welcome!
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You've sat behind the screen before. You've run your players through adventure after adventure. Once you've learned the rules, what comes next for a truly good game master? Plot, character, and setting are vital, but what about often overlooked parts of the equation? What exactly is the social contract between players and game master? How is spontaneous improvisation managed? Who really controls the flow of the gaming table? Come delve into what makes a good rpg and what turns a good GM into a great one.
The Art of the Table is back to delve into the heart of what makes for a truly great experience at the gaming table! When rules knowledge is no longer an issue, what turns a good RPG into a great one?
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The Art of the Table is back to delve into the heart of what makes for a truly great experience at the gaming table! When rules knowledge is no longer an issue, how can focusing on such things as improvisation, in-character roleplaying, and story structure help enhance a game? Does the alignment of your gaming table really matter? Just which house rules really work? Come dig deeper into what makes a good RPG and what turns a good GM into a great one.
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The Art of the Table: Tropes, Archetypes, & Roleplaying
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There is a wealth of useful information to be had in the classic character archetypes from literature and film. Learn how it applies at the gaming table!
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When working to create interesting plotlines, balanced sory progression, and memorable NPCs there is a wealth of useful information to be had in the classic character archetypes from literature and film. Join in a GM and Player friendly discussion of how to put these concepts to use at the gaming table.