Role Playing Games are all about storytelling. As a Game Master (GM) or Dungeon Master (DM), there are several things that you should think about when you play.
- Worldbuilding
- Questing
- Characters
If you can create a rich world, with well thought out lore and details, it will help your story come to life.
While you help tell the story, your players are the real stars. Give them lots of opportunities to explore your world. Be ready to improvise.
Well-developed characters are essential in a good RPG. Players create their own characters but they should work with you to find their place in your world. Additionally, your NPCs should be well developed and have interesting personalities. Let your players get attached to other characters and they’ll be truly invested in the game and the story.
Of course there’s more to DMing than just these points, but it’s a great place to start creating a compelling story.
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