GM Workshop – 2026/02/06

From player to game master.

The leap to GMing can feel overwhelming. This workshop breaks it down: prep, improvisation, pacing, and table management. Practical, no theory overload.

Perfect for: Players wanting to GM, new GMs seeking feedback, or experienced GMs looking to compare notes.

🎒 What to bring

• Yourself
• Questions (seriously, bring them)
• A notebook (you’ll want to write things down)
• Your current campaign problems (optional—we troubleshoot)
• Ego checked at the door (we’re all learning)

🎁 What we provide

• Structured workshop content
• Handouts and reference sheets
• Real examples and scenarios
• Practice exercises
• Experienced GMs to learn from
• Safe space to ask “stupid” questions (none are stupid)
• Coffee/tea

📋 Topics covered

• Session zero and setting expectations
• Prep that works (and when to skip it)
• Improvisation frameworks
• Handling unexpected player choices
• Pacing and spotlight management
• Difficult player situations
• Resources for continued learning

🏆 What you take home

• Workshop handouts
• GM quick-reference sheets
• Recommended reading list
• Confidence (hopefully)
• 10% discount on GM screens and accessories
• Invitation to our GM support network

📚 Free resources to continue

• Matt Colville’s Running the Game — Essential viewing
• Sly Flourish’s Lazy DM — Prep methodology
• The Alexandrian — Deep GM theory
• TTRPG Safety Toolkit — Safety tools compilation
• Kobold Press Blog — Practical GM advice