In my last posting (click here) I stated that one of the things you should be doing to improve your storytelling ability is to open up a book and read. While that is important and it allows you to experience others methods of description you have to also do it yourself. Which is why my…
Issue #304 of the Role-playing Tips E-zine is now online – Take Ten: Balance is now online and the issue contains: CONTENTS: –> A Brief Word From Johnn –> This Week’s Tips: 1. Exploring Underground 2. Exploring Wilderness 3. Perilous Travel 4. Flatfooted 5. The Chase Is On 6. Overcoming Defenses 7. Espionage 8. Athletics…
This is one of those role-playing encounters that could happen anywhere. The party could encounter this individual on the road traveling somewhere or while they’re enjoying a mug of their favorite drink at their local watering hole. In either case this is an opportunity for the GM to use some of his creative juices. If…
I mentioned yesterday that I was going to start sharing my thoughts on the topic of improving your storytelling as a role-playing GM and the first item I want to share is you need to open a book. Now before you go running off, I mean a reading book, not your gaming rulebooks, not the…
Issue #303 of the Role-playing Tips E-zine is now online – Running Faster Combats is now online and the issue contains: CONTENTS: –> A Brief Word From Johnn –> This Week’s Tips: 1. Communicate 2. Time Yourself 3. Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance 4. Manage Initiative Smartly 5. Draw Maps Quickly 6. Limit Conversation 7….
A common question that seems to be often by GMs regardless of the role-playing system they use is, “how can I be a better storyteller?” The bad news is that I can’t think of one clear cut answer to that question. The good news is that based on the groups I’ve played in and those…
