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Sep '25 •
Book Recommendations
So I recently finished reading through Jonah and Tristan’s role playing book as well as Return of the Lazy DM. Both excellent reads by the way and you should check them out as a game master, but does anyone suggest other books on running games?
4 likes • Sep '25
Not on running games, but The Monsters Know What They're doing. It can make combats more realistic, especially when they use tactics.
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@James Willetts if you want to read the blog, go for it. I recommend the books as they contain the blog in one location. Yes, I recommend all 5, but for GMs specifically, 1, 3, & 4. Why I recommend them is simple. If you run into kobolds, but it is in their lands, or lair, they will behave very differently compared to running into them just randomly. Also, I've seen goblins using tactics holding off mid tier parties for 3 or more rounds so the re-inforcements arrive.
Sep '25 •
Handouts!
“And my top game mastering tip is… Handouts! I love handouts!” - Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan. Post your cool handout experiences and ideas here!
1 like • Sep '25
@James Willetts These are cool. The map is interesting. I assume you bought?
2 likes • Sep '25
Yes. I have time. Fri & Sat, evenings, mostly. What do you have?
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