About this episode

The episode discusses the balance of preparation for game masters in D&D and TTRPGs to maintain a smooth gameplay experience.

How much prep is too much prep? From zero-prep to every-detail DMs, how can you streamline your game and keep the flow... well, flowing? We talk about game master cadence and preparation for D&D and TTRPGs so that you can have a great time without forcing plot or blowing a gasket! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Check out Aoethra and CritHeads on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31439/critheads-gaming?affiliate_id=3908211 Looking for dice? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%! Grab something from DriveThru! ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3908211⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get YOUR T-shirt!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3D5xr0z⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Amazon and Support the Show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3djotja

People in this episode

Host: Nerdcognito

Topics covered

• game master cadence
• D&D
• TTRPGs
• game preparation
• streamlining gameplay

Keywords

• game master
• D&D
• TTRPG
• preparation
• gameplay flow
• streamlining
• plot

Sponsors

Aoethra, CritHeads, Only Crits, DriveThruRPG, Amazon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: INFAMOUS Media Group, DriveThruRPG

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