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I designed the Build-A-Hero Kit to capture the most important details about my player's characters in a consistent, easy-to-use format to help me craft the best possible game for them!

I'm pretty big about always continuing to educate myself and further refining my skills. I’m one of those women that once I dedicate myself to something, I am all-in on committing to become the best in that field. This has led to some very neurotic, tutorial-hell phases of mine, where I kept myself tuned in to those who were not as experienced as I was, just holding out for a nugget of wisdom they might have had that I did not.

So, you’ve heard about professional GMing and you’re wanting to make the transition into this business. Who wouldn’t, right? Running games and getting paid for it is every GM’s dream, but how much money does a professional game master really make?

The 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide (pages 21–22) introduces several “player types,” each describing a different way people connect with TTRPGs. Some of these archetypes are straightforward, but others are frequently misunderstood. Among the most misinterpreted is the Instigator, a role I personally identify with.

Your backstory is one of the most powerful tools you have at the table. It’s what turns your character from a collection of stats into someone the group actually cares about.

When most people think of Actions in D&D, they envision high-stakes combat encounters that involve quick thinking, calculated moves, and tense decisions made within the strict structure of an initiative turn order.