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The Game Master as Public Speaker From JohnnFour | updated December 10, 2020 Roleplaying Tips Newsletter #004 In opinion polls, people fear speaking in public more than they do dying. Even though game mastering is not quite the same as public speaking, I admit I still felt a twinge of...

How to Develop a Compeling Voice From JohnnFour | updated December 10, 2020 Roleplaying Tips Newsletter #003 Table of Contents How to Develop a Compelling Voice The Gamemaster's Hall of Shame: Monty Haul's Top Ten Cousins How to Develop a Compelling Voice I learned a new habit recently that...

The Time Bomb Solution From JohnnFour | updated December 10, 2020 Roleplaying Tips Newsletter #002 One of the most destructive events that happens every few game sessions in my campaign is the Time Bomb. A missed or incorrectly interpreted rule, a forgotten fact or just a bad play and...

Mapping Dilemma - How To Stop Your Players From Yawning From JohnnFour | first posted November 1999, updated December 10, 2020 Roleplaying Tips Newsletter #001 Introduction: I hate to admit it, but I game mastered a “yawner” last night. My number one goal for each and every session is to...

The 3 Line NPC Method: How to Create Story-Full NPCs Fast From JohnnFour | updated August 25, 2020 Roleplaying Tips Newsletter #575a Table of Contents NPC Tip #1. Introduce An NPC Every Session NPC Tip #2. Whack An NPC Every Session NPC Tip #3. Three Stages Of NPC Roleplaying Be Awesome In One...

How to Roleplay NPC Mannerisms From James Introcaso | September 9, 2020 Roleplaying Tips Newsletter #693 Table of contents Importance of Mannerisms Types of Mannerisms Inspiration for Mannerism Creation Playing Mannerisms How to Portray a Maiden Mannerism Table Brief Word from Johnn 1...