Dungeon Master Tips from the Astral Plane

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By Angelo on September 8, 1999

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This is just a list of guidelines I made for myself as a young gamer. Most of these should be obvious, but maybe we need a reminder from time to time.

Concentrate on role-playing monsters, think less of numbers
Create characters with different personalities
Create strong villians who fight intelligently
Don’t let all monsters always fight to the death
Don’t tell the players everything
Don’t give the players suggestions
Don’t let the players be in control, be fair, and don’t go ahead until you’re ready
Keep game rythm in mind and have encounters as neccessary
Keep monster menu, not a chart, and choose from this
KISMIF (keep it simple, make it fun) – see Dragon Magazine issue no. 175
Action is more fun than architecture
People are more interesting than buildings
Don’t create lengthy battles with unworthy adversaries