Oftentimes you will hear storytellers talking about hooks or linchpins, but what are they really? And how do you use them? This week Sara and Rob explore techniques to pull your players into plots, quests, and adventures, what makes them work, and how you can use them.
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Creating Lifelike NPCs

Running a tabletop roleplaying game like Dungeons & Dragons can be a daunting task, even for experienced players. Rob and Sara share their combined 50 years of gaming experience across multiple game systems every week to help make that task easier and enjoyable for everyone! Whether you’re new to tabletop RPGs and want to try running one, or an experienced Dungeon Master looking to take your game to the next level, this podcast is for you!