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This episode, Keepers Bridgett and Evan welcome GMs Alex and Nathan of the RPG Reanimators to discuss how to hone your GM Style!

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Main Topic

Welcome GMs Alex and Nathan of the RPG Reanimators to help us discuss how to hone your GM Style!

GM Style Points to consider:

Viewpoint & Tone: What’s your attitude towards the story (e.g., humorous, serious, cynical, or empathetic)? Does your personality shape the narrative?

Structure & Pacing: Note if they tell stories chronologically (linear) or use flashbacks and non-linear jumps to build suspense. Evaluate how quickly or slowly events unfold to maintain tension.

Sensory Details: Look for the balance between showing and telling. See if they rely heavily on figurative language (metaphors, similes) or use dialogue and raw thoughts to paint a picture.

Content Engagement: How much agency do you provide your players? How included are they in the narrative?

How do we hone?

Practice

Feedback

Soundboarding

Engaging with storytellers whose style we wish to implement

Trying new things