Gamemaster's Guidepost: A Novel Approach to GMing, Part 1: The Plot Thickens (Patreon)

Ravens N' Pennies: Gamemaster's Guidepost: A Novel Approach to GMing, Part 1: The Plot Thickens

"You're a GM, not an author. Don't railroad!" Sound familiar? Sooner or later, it seems every guide to gamemastering includes that little gem, a reminder that this is a collaborative hobby, where everyone's imagination counts. Don't lock the players into a restrictive plot, we're told, don't predetermine your ending, and never, ever assume the story will go the way you expect it.