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By Maximilian Hart - March 21, 2020

Let Your Players Create

As a general rule, I prefer to be in command of my world as a DM and storyteller. For the most part, I know what happens and why, and what does and doesn’t fit in the world.

That being said, it can be useful to occasionally offload some of that creative demand onto your players, and NPCs are a great place to start.

If you’re strapped for NPC ideas and want your players to have a better connection with your world, have each of them tell you an NPC or two that they know in the world. Maybe a teacher, a rival, a friend or family member, etc.

It doesn’t have to be complex, and you don’t have to use or incorporate the NPC, but you’ll probably find that your players will send you something that will spark your imagination and give you a lot of ideas to work with.


​How To Move Your RPG Campaign Online: Tools​ – Roleplaying Tips

New Player’s Guide: How to Play D&D Online​ – DnDBeyond

Magic Item Creatorium​ – DMsGuild – $1.00


​Now get out there and tell a story!

Peace,

Maximilian Hart

P.S. Many thanks to my friend Nakiya who introduced me to this idea, by the way. I’ve tried it and gotten some awesome ideas, and I’m sure you will too. 🙂

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