Scenes in Tabletop Roleplaying Games --Collection

As a GM and designer, I struggle most with structuring and running scenes for the table. Here is a list of blog posts I’ve written about the subject.

Varieties of Scenes in TTRPGs — a taxonomy and exploration of the state of things

Struggling with “Scenes” — Playing ‘Follow: A New Fellowship’ by Ben Robbins, the post that started it all

The Scene Kit Series

1. Everyday gamers CAN make great dramatic scenes — let’s find the method.

2. How to ‘Set the Scene’ for ANY scene in your roleplaying game of choice

3. Adding tension to narrative TTRPG scenes, step by step

4. You need a way to stop a scene while roleplaying

5. Ending each Dramatic Scene in your game with a few great vigettes, or ‘minor scenes’

6. Putting together the Scene Kit and boiling it waaaaay down

7. When one player is in the spotlight, give everyone else a job