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Message: <blockquote data-quote="The Serge" data-source="post: 460452" data-attributes="member: 4049">The major problem with story arcs is that, if the DM's not careful, it robs the PCs of self-determination.My suggestion to you is to create an overarching goal for your interests as a DM.  Then, find out what the PCs are interested in.  Then, weave the two elements in and out.  For example...  Hopefully, you've watched Babylon 5.  There was an overarching storyline that dominated the first four seasons (the upcoming war with The Shadows).  The discovery of this elements loomed forebodingly throughout the show.  In the mean time, there were smaller "stories" (some connect, others not) that popped up every now and again that further grounded the characters and made the show seem more "real."  Individual PC histories are great resources for that kind of thing.As for your next "episode," it depends.  If this is high fantasy, perhaps go with the original mummy.  Where did he come from?  How'd he get that armor?  What happened to the person that still has the disease?  What about the priest; what's going on in the church.  The sky's the limit with possibilities.  Personally, I would determine which direction I as the DM was most interested in and go from there... and mix in some additional stuff based upon the PCs.Good luck!</blockquote>