Art of Dungeon Mastery

Being a good Dungeon Master involves a lot more than knowing the rules. It calls for quick wit, theatrical flair, and a good sense of dramatic timing—among other things. Most of us can claim these attributes to some degree, but there's always room for improvement.

Fortunately, skills like these can be learned and improved with practice. There are hundreds of tricks, shortcuts, and simple principles that can make you a better, more dramatic, and more creative game master.

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 Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Dungeon Master's Guide 2nd Edition
Books, Brochures, and Chapters>Book:  Team, Wizards RPG (2013), Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Dungeon Master's Guide 2nd Edition, Retrieved on 2015-02-25
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    Schemas

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     Role Playing Games

    Comparative notes from various RPGs, including multiple editions of D&D.
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