The Game Master’s Handbook of Proactive Roleplaying
Guidelines and strategies for running PC-driven narratives in 5E adventures
$28.70
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
13 February 2024
Summary
Traditional TTRPGs have almost always relied on player reactions in order to function. In other words, there is an evil wizard out to take over the world. The player characters are good, therefore it’s their duty to stop the wizard. Gameplay then follows a traditional storytelling narrative of protagonists working to return their world back to the status quo. Bad guy makes a move, good guys move to stop him. They react to the situation the Game Master (GM) presents. This limited style of game…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781956403442 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1956403442 |
| Author: | Jonah Fishel, Tristan Fishel |
| Publisher: | Media Lab Books |
| Imprint: | Media Lab Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 13 February 2024 |
| Weight: | 364g |
| Dimensions: | 219mm x 144mm x 19mm |
| Series: | The Game Master Series |
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Critics Review
“Completely revolutionized the way I think about running games” –Ginny Di
“Any of the Gamemaster’s Guide series would make a great book for the GM in you life, but I’m a big fan of this one thanks to the solutions it offers to an often overlooked problem. Roleplaying in TTRPG’s always assumes quite a bit of the DM and the amount of improv needed can often be daunting. This book breaks down the essential skills of good storytelling so you can create more interesting and fun games for players. Players can also benefit from reading it as a way of understanding how the game can be ran and how to help their GM/DM tell a better story. Plus at that price it’s a real stand out compared to most expensive tabletop ephemera.” –The Fandomentals
“A refreshing take on tabletop roleplaying. A great entry into the [Game Master] series.” –Geek Philosophy
“I get few books that keep me up late reading it, but this one was a page turner for me and I finished it in a night and a morning. As Ginny Di says in her foreword, this book starts to make you rethink roleplaying with the first few pages.” –Keith Burnette, Top Contributor (Dungeon Master Resources)
“One of the best resources for those running a TTRPG, offering a full guide to engaging with players. Make your games feel fresh and improve the role-play of you and your players.” –TheGamer
About The Author
Jonah Fishel
Jonah Fishel and Tristan Fishel are brothers, writers, and longtime RPG players. Jonah is a learning differences tutor based in Durham, NC, where he works with students with learning disorders, learning disabilities, and “gifted” kids. Tristan is an author based in Newport News, VA. His work includes books and gamer guides. He is also a contributing author to Dungeon Vault Magazine.
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