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One of the players recently left the game and agreed to have me control her former character. I would really like to use that character and have permission to do so from the original creator. What I …

I have a cool villain I really like. I mean, I love that character. I would squeal with excitement if my players could meet him, figure him out, confront him and foil his plans and maybe even kill him …

I'm planning a game where there is about a dozen important NPC actors, with some more less important ones. "Important" means that even if they are not directly involved in current events, they play a …

Recently I've finished a game with my GM (tips hat) having no problem with answering "most of some questions" about the setting, plot, game etc. but wasn't comfortable with sharing his GM notes. That' …

Think of a comic relief as a narrative device Comic relief is a technique used by narrators (including GMs) to change the pace of the story, act as a foil, lampshade other techniques or even subvert …

There are actually a few solutions, but nearly all of them will touch upon a subject of ownership. I'll try to list a few steps that can help you feel comfortable with their past. Talk to your player …

Do not introduce hooks, introduce situations The main difference between a campaign and a sandbox is that campaigns have a well-defined plot, while sandboxes have a well-defined premise. Think of it …

Please keep in mind this answer is not supposed to replace any of the other or to be a complete answer to your question, but I'll try to outline my approach to handling the similar issue. I've been …

A group of 8-9 players is HUGE. You can run three games with that many people. Consider splitting the group Splitting may be controversial and there are people who would tell you it's more work. It …

I'm planning a game where there is about a dozen important NPC actors, with some more less important ones. "Important" means that even if they are not directly involved in current events, they play a …

Do not stop at random, ever. That is the one answer I believe is appropriate. Why do you even want to have a random encounter in a dungeon? To surprise your party? You can do that without resorting t …

I find myself prone to creating GMPCs. For the unfamiliar, a GMPC is an NPC that the GM has a special fondness for, much like a "Mary Sue" in fiction. They are often overpowered, have plot armour, a …

The Government has no time for small fries like you Technocracy appears to be a monolithic Big Brother, spying on everyone at all times, but the truth is that their goals can leave even the best amon …

Players are often stuck because they simply don't know what they should do. Percival's message deals with player engagement very well, but I'd like to offer a slightly different take on this question. …

The situation here is complex and hinges on several issues that come up in play, namely player attention, difference in player-character skills, social contract etc. Because of that I'll try to establ …