The must-have cheat sheet for every dungeon master - become the true master of every tabletop session and host games so good, everyone will want to play with you!

Did your first experience as a dungeon master not end up as smoothly as you had hoped?

Do you have difficulty dealing with your players and making your game progress without issue?

Are you looking for ways to a) take your dungeon mastering to the next level, b) create a compelling adventure, and c) confidently manage players?

Then you have come to the right place.

As a dungeon master, you play a critical role in ensuring that every game proceeds smoothly and all players on the table enjoy it.

You are basically playing god as you administer and oversee all aspects of the game.

But in this realm where you are god, you must establish specific rules that don't cross the line between stiff and lenient, and between fun and serious.

Most importantly, you don't want to negatively impact everyone's gaming experience and make them not want to play with you.

So, how do you become a dungeon master that upholds order while keeping the game engaging?

Fortunately, you can count on this guidebook-slash-manual for essential tips all dungeon masters must know.

Read inside to gain profound knowledge about your responsibility as a dungeon master and how you can make the game more enjoyable than before, where you will discover:

• What it means to be a dungeon master and how you can up your game - you have many hats to wear and roles to fulfill!
• The basics of Dungeons & Dragons and how the game works - all DMs must know the ins and outs of the game
• A brief timeline of how table-top RPGs developed - did you know D&D was considered a satanic cult scheme in the 80s?
• The importance of having session zeroes with a checklist for essential topics to cover - preparing your players and setting up expectations can go a long way
• The pitfalls of over- and under-preparing for a session - the key to a successful gaming experience is to balance everything out
• How to create an emotionally safe space for every participant - employ the best practices and most effective safety tools
• Practical tips for managing toxic players and conflict between them - address problematic players without losing your cool

And much more!

Anyone can become a dungeon master, but only a true master can sort through problems, ensure a fair game and keep every player entertained.

Remember: you only win when everyone walks away happy.

And because this book already solves half the problems for you, all that's left now is for you to have fun!