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First-Time Dungeon Master A Step-by-Step System for Fast Prep, Better Encounters, and Confident Improvisation Running your first session shouldn't feel like a final exam. If you're excited to DM but overwhelmed by prep, pacing, and ""what if my players do the unexpected?"", this book gives you a clear system to run great sessions from day one. First-Time Dungeon Master is not a lore dump. It's a step-by-step playbook with practical tools to help you: Prep faster using a simple checklist and a repeatable session framework Build stories that move (without railroading) Design encounters that feel fair and exciting Keep the table flowing with pacing, spotlight, and player management Improvise confidently when the party breaks your plan (because they will) What you'll get inside A beginner-friendly DM workflow (before, during, after the session) Session Zero essentials: tone, expectations, and table rules that prevent problems later NPC and location templates you can reuse forever Encounter-building rules of thumb + examples (combat, social, exploration) ""Fix-it"" tools for common issues: slow fights, quiet players, rules arguments, chaotic parties If you want your players to leave the table saying ""When's the next session?"", start here.

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