Eight Steps of the Lazy Dungeon Master

• Eight Steps of the Lazy DM
  • Review the Characters
    • Understanding the context and needs around each character helps to remind you what is worth focusing on from session to session.
    • Even if you don’t know the characters, you can review the players to consider what to bring to the table.
  • Create a Strong Start
    • Strong start is important to every session regardless of context. Players most clearly remember the beginning and end of a session.
  • Outline Potential Scenes
    • The outlining of scenes is a catch-all for very general outcomes or specific events. These shouldn’t be railroad-y, but rather simple bullets outlining potential causes and effects.
  • Define Secrets and Clues
    • Defining roughly ten secrets and clues gives you plenty to work with each session. A single sentence each is enough
    • If working from a big setting or adventure, pick out the most interesting stuff for your list
  • Develop Fantastic Locations
  • Outline Important NPC
  • Choose Relevant Enemies
  • Select Major Rewards
    • Allow players roll dice on treasure tables so they feel directly connected to what they get

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