D&D General Your quick post-it-note DM reminder

[Morrus]

What would your most important post-it-note one-sentence advice or reminder to a DM to keep in mind during play? If you had one reminder or see of advice, a short sentence, to put on a post-it-note.

"Don't forget to give out inspiration" might be mine.

 

[BookTenTiger]

I always think of Piratecat's advice for a message posted inside the DM Screen:

"What would be fun for the players?"

I find I need that reminder a lot during the final 30 minutes of the session when I'm at my most tired and inflexible.

 

[BookTenTiger]

Here's another one that's not necessarily based on a rule, but I find improves the game:

"Enemies change their behavior when Bloodied."

 

[MarkB]

I really should have the Inspiration one - I never did it regularly enough, and these days I just don't use it.

Mine would be "What does it sound like?" Not just sound, but a general reminder to engage more senses than just sight when describing a scene.

 

[Oofta]

Mine would be "Remember to change the focus of the spotlight." Some people just naturally grab the spotlight or have interesting RP, so make sure everybody gets a chance to shine.

 

[Lidgar]

“Remember to describe NPCs and their distinguishing features”

 

[Tales and Chronicles]

Dont ask for a roll if there's not an interesting failure.

 

[RangerWickett]

Engage all the senses.

 

[MarkB]

Edit: Nevermind, was basically just reiterating the point

 

[Stalker0]

"If you slip up the NPCs name.... even one time.... your players will mangle it with a funny nickname and will laugh about it forever, ruining their prestige and coolness for all time"