Game Master's Tricks of the Trade

Game Master's Tricks of the Trade is a collection of over 400 game mastering tips gathered by Stephen Chenault since he first took up the Game Master's mantle in 1980.

The tips cover getting started at the table, absent players, creating tension, running encounters, meta-gaming, using settings, staying on track, how best to roll initiative and much more. They are grouped by subject so they are easy to find in the middle of a session. Whatever system you run, it is written to help you get a better grasp of your game, or at least spur a fresh look at problems every GM faces. Available now at Boarding School Games - sharpen your GM craft.

Key features
- Over 400 game mastering tips
- Organized by subject
- Written by Stephen Chenault
- System-neutral advice for any RPG