GM Tips

Lessons from 30+ years behind the screen, told through what actually happened at the table. Written by Blaine, first published on The Forever GM.

Stop Describing Rooms
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Stop Describing Rooms
What your read-aloud should tell players instead
July 7, 2026 · 6 min read
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The Three Asks
The questions that make your world theirs
June 29, 2026 · 6 min read
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Session Zero Ends Before the Tavern
The session where nobody meets anybody
June 18, 2026 · 7 min read
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Plan a Villain, Not a Campaign
Session prep for homebrew campaigns
June 15, 2026 · 7 min read
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Prepping a Published Adventure
My system for running published adventures
June 11, 2026 · 8 min read
You're Not Playing Against Your Players
My lessons from Phoenix Fan Fusion 2026
June 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Just Run the Game
Just Run the Game
June 4, 2026 · 3 min read
The Beginning
The Beginning
A 30-year journey from Rifts to Daggerheart, and an invitation
June 1, 2026 · 4 min read