New Release - The No-Prep Gamemaster: Train Your Brain to Run Tabletop Roleplaying Games - Second Edition

A little background. I own the first edition of The No-Prep Gamemaster, and I like it. I found that I was already employing many of the techniques described, but it did a good job of helping me identify my strengths and weaknesses as an "improv-style" DM, as I often refer to myself. Was the author's voice a little off-putting? At times, but nothing a few years of honing one's writing skills couldn't fix ;)

Thus, I found myself looking at the preview file of the Second Edition of The No-Prep Gamemaster: Train Your Brain to Run Tabletop Roleplaying Games. Sure, its a damn long litle, so I'll shorten it going forward to The No-Prep Gamemaster 2e. Much better.

From what I saw in the preview, it's worth the current price of 2.99. So, I grabbed a copy of The No-Prep Gamemaster 2e and will put it at the top of my review pile for after the June Convention Season (I have NTRPG Con later this week and Central NY Con the following weekend.) I'm excited to delve into The No-Prep Gamemaster 2e and give you my full thoughts on it, but at 2.99, it qualifies as an impulse buy for any prospective (or seasoned) GM.

Are you a game master who’s short on time, overwhelmed by prep, or tired of burnout? The No-Prep Gamemaster is your solution.

This updated and expanded second edition of Matt Davids’ well-known guide offers a practical, inspiring approach to running unforgettable tabletop RPG sessions, with little to no prep beforehand.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• A mindset shift that takes the pressure off GMing
• How to improvise encounters and adventures on the fly
• Tips for training your brain to generate ideas naturally
• The power of random tables and how to use them
• Ways to engage players without hours of planning
• Practical reflections to help you improve with every session

Whether you’re a brand-new GM or a veteran looking to rekindle your love of the game, this book is packed with tools, insights, and encouragement to help you prep less and play more.

Let go of the guilt. Embrace the chaos. Run better games.

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Humble Bundle - RPG GameMaster Book Series

I did a quick check of the titles in this RPG GameMaster Book Series Bundle, and the prices range from $9.99 to $16.99 in PDF format over at DTRPG. One title in the bundle is a preview, and one is a map pack.

For a single buck, you can grab Villains, Minions, and Their Tactics as well as a preview of an upcoming release. $15 gets you the complete RPG GameMaster Book Series Bundle. I'm in for the whole collection myself.

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What makes a great Game Master? Experience, knowledge, resources, and excitement! Become a legendary GM with our all-new RPG Game Master Book Bundle. Elevate your skillset with endless insights from robust ebooks like The Game Master's Book of Random Encounters, The Game Master's Book of Traps, Puzzles and Dungeons, and The Game Master's Book of Astonishing Random Tables. Pay what you want and help support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation with your purchase!

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Amazon Sale - The Düngeonmeister Book of RPG Trivia: 400+ Epic Questions to Quiz Your Friends―and Foes! (Limited Time Sale)

We like to believe we know all the game-related trivia that is out there - at least I do. I always ace the AD&D 2e trivia game. Not as well with the D&D-themed Trivial Pursuit Game, sadly. All of which makes The Düngeonmeister Book of RPG Trivia: 400+ Epic Questions to Quiz Your Friends―and Foes! (way too long a title if you ask me) At nearly half off, this is a must-buy for me (I've already ordered it). Normally 16.99, The Düngeonmeister Book of RPG Trivia is a limited-time deal at 8.79. (cheaper than the Kindle version at 12.99)

Enjoy this all-new way to play on game night and between campaigns in this collection of 400 trivia questions all about your favorite RPGs that’s fun or peruse solo or to quiz your friends between rounds.

Test your knowledge with The Düngeonmeister Book of RPG Trivia. With questions and interesting details about the history of tabletop gaming, your favorite game genres, and the media and video game connections you know and love, this new trivia book is sure to be a hit for seasoned gamers and newbies alike.

Featuring tons of questions to test your nerd cred, including:

CHOOSE ONE: In the popular Netflix series Stranger Things, the RPG-playing kids of the main cast routinely contextualize the monsters they encounter with famous creatures of D&D lore. Which of the following creatures have the not utilized as of season 4 as a name for a monster?

1. Vecna
2. Mind Flayer
3. Aboleth
4. Demogorgon

Answer: Aboleth

TRUE OR FALSE? Studded leather armor, a favorite of RPG thieves and rogues, is based on a misreading of historical text and never actually existed.

Answer: True

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