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1QD reacted to GrimCo's post in the thread Which are you, The plan everything out GM, or the Ad lib? with
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Just to add few points. Stuff that helps me with winging it. These days, i'll mostly run oWoD. I use our hometown as starting point... -
1QD reacted to Edgar Ironpelt's post in the thread Which are you, The plan everything out GM, or the Ad lib? with Like.
I've been both, at various time in the past. My current campaign is one where I plan things out, but I can see myself going for the...
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1QD reacted to Ralif Redhammer's post in the thread Which are you, The plan everything out GM, or the Ad lib? with Like.
I think that's a good way to sum up good prep - not so much needing to plan for every outcome, but to understand the situation and the...
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1QD reacted to John Dallman's post in the thread Which are you, The plan everything out GM, or the Ad lib? with Like.
I prepare until I have a decent understanding of the situation as of the start of the session. This can be a lot of research, thinking...
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1QD reacted to Hriston's post in the thread Which are you, The plan everything out GM, or the Ad lib? with Like.
I try to do what I would call a minimal amount of prep. In my current D&D 5.0E game, I generate pretty much all DM-introduced content...
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1QD reacted to GrimCo's post in the thread Which are you, The plan everything out GM, or the Ad lib? with Like.
Depends on the game. My DM notes are usually couple of bullet points. I think the key is i know my players very well. We have been...
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1QD reacted to Clint_L's post in the thread Which are you, The plan everything out GM, or the Ad lib? with Like.
How many words is a typical game's worth of planning? Factoring in the prep materials specifically for the game and then averaging out...
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1QD reacted to SlyFlourish's post in the thread Which are you, The plan everything out GM, or the Ad lib? with Like.
Me too!
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1QD reacted to Desdichado's post in the thread Which are you, The plan everything out GM, or the Ad lib? with Like.
Limited prep. A one-page bullet point outline will easily get me 10-15 hours of play.
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If I'm running a game with tactical combat, it's fair to say I have an advantage over the rest of my group (with one exception...
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This. I just might add: the definition of "Neutral" could be widened to encapsulate being a fan of the PCs while, at the same time...
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1QD reacted to Neonchameleon's post in the thread Which are you, The plan everything out GM, or the Ad lib? with Like.
I start with an inciting incident and about three long term threats of which at least two should be closely connected to the PCs. Am I...
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1QD reacted to KYRON45's post in the thread Which are you, The plan everything out GM, or the Ad lib? with Like.
@SlyFlourish suggests being the players (characters?) biggest fan. One would assume that any prep is in service to the relationship...
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1QD reacted to Ulorian - Agent of Chaos's post in the thread Which are you, The plan everything out GM, or the Ad lib? with Like.
A bit from Column A, a bit from Column B I think; some prep solves other problems your game might develop. But, yes, I agree with your...
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1QD reacted to TheHand's post in the thread Which are you, The plan everything out GM, or the Ad lib? with Like.
I’m about 50/50, but it also largely depends on the game system I’m running and the players I’m running it for. Some I play with like...