The Countdown Conundrum: Building Engaging One-Shot Adventures

Dungeons and Devices

Time constraints can often challenge the flow of your adventure, whether it’s a one-shot for friends, a session at the local gaming store, or a game for beginners at a roleplaying convention. With players who may be strangers, unpredictability looms large. Will they get stuck? Will you run out of time? How can you manage the story, encounters, and ensure timely completion while keeping the fun intact?

In this episode, I delve into the countdown conundrum: mastering the art of running a time-constrained game. Discover practical tips and strategies to keep your adventure on track and your players engaged, no matter the time limit.

Links from the show:

• Android dice app: RPG simple dice
• iOS dice app: Tabletop RPG dice

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with either of these apps. They are free apps I found by trying them out and I deemed them good enough.