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Running TTRPG Mysteries

Running TTRPG Mysteries

The Gauntlet Podcast · Jason Cordova

September 21, 20221h 10m

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Show Notes

This is the audio of a seminar by ENnie winner Lowell Francis, ageofravensgames.com, talking about planning and running TTRPG mysteries. It's about 60 of talk followed by a Q&A. Lowell talks about his approach and best practices for running mysteries in rpgs. Topics include:

  • Kinds of mysteries (set, set variable, improv)
  • Plotting mysteries
  • The power of the timeline
  • Info handling
  • Keeping players involved
  • Table management and more.

You can find an outline of the talk here.