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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hand of Evil" data-source="post: 5294391" data-attributes="member: 371">There are a number of things that you can do but mostly it comes down to intereacting with the players.  The best thing to do is every now and then get there feed back on the game, what they want, the direction and so on.  Also discuss your concerns with them and ask how they can help, ideas on combat, npcs, whatever.  Some baby steps: Give the players home work, to help you out.   <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ask for each to provide a single location that their character knows of.  This could be anything, from a tavern to the caves of doom, just have them provide you a description.  </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ask for an NPC from the character's past.  Have the players provide one NPC with stat block from their character's background. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Random encounter - simple chart d6 1) bridge 2) city street 3) road between Cities 4) Woods 5) Sewer 6) Tavern - have the players roll and then provide you a discription of an encounter in each location.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Have them provide a map for something - a graveyard, a jail, a temple, a tavern...</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rumors - ask for two. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ask for a description of a 10x10 room! </li> </ul>You don't have to use them (right away) but build and change as you see fit.  The players will learn what you do for the game. See DM Advice for other thoughts.</blockquote>

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