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The Practical Guide to Becoming a Great GM – Digital
£19.95
The Practical Guide to becoming a Great GM is the book that brings all the areas you need to know as a Game Master into a single space and shows you how to do all of it better, faster, clearer, and with confidence to know your game will be awesome.
Digital Version
332 Pages
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Description
Master the Art of Epic Adventures
As the storyteller behind the screen, you hold the keys to worlds uncharted. But how do you transform mere rules into captivating tales? Fear not, for this guide gathers wisdom from countless campaigns and distills it into a single, illuminating tome.
Key Features:
- Holistic Mastery:
- All-in-One Wisdom: From plot hooks to character development, from pacing to improvisation, every facet of game mastering converges here. No more frantic page-flipping—your answers await.
- Better, Faster, Clearer: Learn streamlined techniques to enhance your storytelling. Forge memorable NPCs, weave intricate plots, and keep players on the edge of their seats.
- Confidence Unleashed: Navigate the treacherous waters of GMing with poise. Whether you’re facing a dragon or a diplomatic negotiation, you’ll emerge unscathed.
- Self-Running Games:
- The Art of Effortlessness: Imagine a game that flows seamlessly, where players drive the narrative, and you merely steer. This guide unveils the secrets to creating self-sustaining adventures.
- Sit Back and Enjoy: As your world unfolds, relax. The mechanics hum in the background, orchestrated by your invisible hand. Revel in the unfolding drama.
- System-Agnostic Brilliance:
- Rules? What Rules? Regardless of the system—be it ancient scrolls or futuristic holocubes—GMing principles remain constant. Adapt, tweak, and transcend mechanics.
- Cunning Mastery: Handle dice rolls, skill checks, and combat encounters with finesse. Your clever touch transforms mundane rolls into epic moments.
- The Great GM’s Toolbox:
- Digital Resources: Visit www.greatgamemaster.com for downloadable tools. Character sheets, encounter generators, and plot twists—your arsenal awaits.
- Unlock Your Potential: Embrace the joy of storytelling. Your players will cheer, gasp, and beg for more. The ride? It’s just beginning.
Remember: The best stories are spun at the table, where imagination dances with camaraderie.
Pages: 332 pages
Written by: Guy Sclanders
Remaster release: 27 July 2022
ISBN: 978-1-7395978-0-1
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
What I REALLY want is a audio copy of the Campaign book but it is not on the store for selection. This Book on GMing starts with a lot of self-awareness tasks that I was not expecting. Probably a good thing.
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Bryan J. (verified owner) –
Looks very thorough! I’ve only just begun to delve into it.
Drew C. (verified owner) –
Does exactly what it says on the tin. It both enthuses and supports GMs’ developmental journey. Guy’s light and warm tone reduces barriers to entry for newbs and veterans alike. Somehow caters for both as well – this is not easy. Recommend following Guy’s process then you can re-examine elements at will/need. On a personal note to Guy – a heart felt expression of gratitude, thank you.
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Suzanne (verified owner) –
I found the y-tube information to be very informative the book is great to have! All the information is here and I don’t have to remember where I put the notes!
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Michael F. (verified owner) –
Just what I needed, and well written!
Jack G. (verified owner) –
Great book made better by the video playlist that matches
Matthew G. (verified owner) –
Really interesting and helpful book on running ttrpgs. The advice was well-thought out and well-organized with examples of how to put theories into practice. I believe this will help me immensely for years to come. The excellent artwork is a welcome bonus.
Harry C. (verified owner) –
Exactly what I was looking for. As a new GM I was struggling with structure and pacing and the book is very helpful on those subjects.
Mark M. (verified owner) –
This book was exactly what I searching for. Thanks!
Eric May (verified owner) –
I am a somewhat experienced game master, but due to life splitting up my long term groups… have been out of the ttrpg scene for quite sometime. For instance, last group I was a player in had recently made the jump from D&D3.5 to Pathfinder (1.0) last time we regularly played around a literal table.
Marrying a girl I used to date in high school. And she is bringing with her to the table her children, ages 22 to 11. So … I am getting a new group and wanted to brush up on basics and possibly learn somethings anew.
Your tome is helping me already, and I just got to chapter 8!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
It’s Great.
Kathryn (verified owner) –
Helen L. (verified owner) –
Honestly, you’ve changed my game completely. I was always really unsure, and felt overwhelmed, especially when the players went off script. With your videos, with the charts from your books, I just create a living, flexible world, so that I can help the players play the game that they want. I am a much more confident GM now, and it’s a lot more fun and less nerve wracking to play!
Pierre Dassesse (verified owner) –
I love it !
Daniel M. (verified owner) –
A quite enjoyable read that carries the words of its writer as if he was speaking to you across a table (or a youtube video). Lots to take away from this!
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Antonio Canaparo (verified owner) –
The PDFs have some minor issues which make it a bit harder to write on them, or that might just be the program I use to open them. The book itself is nice.
Olaf (verified owner) –
It helped me a lot, it’s great writing and you can tell the author has put a lot of thought and effort into it
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Serhiy M. (verified owner) –
Love the book, helps me prepare for an upcoming campaign.
Ethan (verified owner) –
This is a genuine review from an individual that loves playing tabletop RPG games. This guide is the most inspiring and informational I have ever encountered. Although it was my first purchase of such things, I can say with heart that this guide has a great price worth its texts. I thank the author, publisher, and all those before its release for making such a wonderful guide that enhances our RPG experience.
Shelly (verified owner) –
Only part way into chapter 1 but loving how the info is presented.
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Navid Amiri (verified owner) –
Still early in my exploration of the book but I know your videos tied to this are great. Keep up the great work.
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Paul (verified owner) –
Still reading the book but enjoying it so far. With 40+ years of gaming experience, I can relate to much of the material!
Robert S. (verified owner) –
It is amazing advice even for longterm Gms.
Daniel (verified owner) –
Micheal (verified owner) –
This is a great read, I haven’t read a book on game mastering before. That being said, I was able to learn a lot. I read through it, took notes, and followed along with the videos on YouTube that tie into it.
Michael Z. (verified owner) –
The book is opening up new worlds (no pun intended) for me to craft stories and engage my players. Thank you for producing this!
Joshua Almonicar (verified owner) –
The book offers so much insight that I needed starting out as a new GM, but the 3D art style seemed a little uncanny which kind of detracted my overall reading experience but this might be considered a personal preference.