Encounter Design 101 (GM Workshop)

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Jason Baldrick
5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5

$35.00 / week

GM Playstyle

Balanced

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Workshop

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Other

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Streamyard
5 of 5 seats available
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Encounter Design 101: Mastering Encounters in Your D&D Game

 

Course Description:

Step up your game with Encounter Design 101, a specialized online workshop designed to teach Dungeon Masters how to create memorable combat encounters and intriguing puzzles for Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. In this 2-hour session, you will learn the art of balancing difficulty with enjoyment, ensuring each encounter enriches your game’s narrative and keeps your players engaged.

 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Basics of Encounter Balancing: Techniques for crafting combat scenarios that are challenging yet fair, using D&D’s challenge rating system.
  • Puzzle Design: Strategies for integrating puzzles that complement your campaign’s themes and test your players’ problem-solving skills.
  • Environmental Storytelling: How to use the game environment to enhance the drama and stakes of encounters.
  • Dynamic Encounters: Create encounters that evolve based on player actions, enhancing the dynamism of your campaign.
  • Utilizing Digital Tools: Incorporate tools like Tale Spire to visualize and manage encounters effectively.
  • Best Practices: Common pitfalls in encounter design and how to avoid them.

 

Workshop Features:

  • Live Demonstrations: See real-time demonstrations of encounter creation using digital tools.
  • Hands-On Exercises: Participants will design their own encounters and receive feedback in breakout sessions.
  • Q&A Sessions: Direct interaction with the instructor to discuss specific encounter design challenges.
  • Resource Access: Attendees will get templates and access to online resources to aid in encounter creation.

 

Who Should Attend:

This workshop is perfect for D&D Dungeon Masters looking to enhance their game sessions with well-crafted encounters. It’s suited for those who have a basic understanding of game mechanics and want to delve deeper into the creative aspects of being a GM.

 

Instructor:

Brings 40 years of Dungeon Master experience, particularly excelling in the art of encounter design. Learn from a master how to keep your players constantly engaged and excited about every session.

Elevate your D&D sessions with encounters that challenge, delight, and engage. Join us for Encounter Design 101 and become the master of your game’s highs and lows!

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This GM is the REAL deal!

Rated 5.0 out of 5
April 2, 2024

I am in two campaigns he’s running and I look forward to playing both each week! He expertly crafts a compelling story with challenging but rewarding combat. Jason also listens to how you want your character to progress, and does a wonderful job at weaving those threads into the campaign! I leave each session wanting more and re-loving DnD! If you like a fair share of all the three pillers of TTRPG (RP, Combat, Exploration) then get a seat on one of Jason’s tables! You won’t regret it!

Lee (verified owner)

Best part of the week is our weekly game!

Rated 5.0 out of 5
March 8, 2024

Jason is an amazing person and extremely talented, skilled and knowledgeable game master/dungeon master. I used to enjoy playing DND. Now, I love playing DND. The story lines are entertaining, and engaging while the combat is challenging, never a cake walk but always rewarding and the RP is like a tv table read. This campaign will end one day, it will be a very sad day……. unless I can immediately jump into another one of Jason’s campaigns. Thanks Jason!

Mario Provini (verified owner)

Amazing Storyteller who will motivate you to step up your game

Rated 5.0 out of 5
February 21, 2024

I have had the pleasure of playing 2 D&D campaigns and Candela Obscura with Jason. I was fairly new to D&D and very inexperienced with the role play aspect when I started playing with Jason. I have grown and improved so much as player at Jason’s tables. Jason is so good at what he does you get very invested in the story being created. He really knows how to balance combat extremely well. I am someone who likes strategy games & rising to the challenge Jason delivers it like no other. I don’t know how many voices Jason can do but it’s so many & so impressive I think he might have missed his calling as a voice actor. If you want compelling role play and difficult but rewarding combat grab a seat at one of his tables when you get the chance.

Kerri (verified owner)

Great homebrew campaign from a great GM

Rated 5.0 out of 5
February 17, 2024

Love the campaign! Challenging combat, fun RP, compelling story, and fully built out world!

Dustin (verified owner)

Could Never Have Imagined Having So Much Fun

Rated 5.0 out of 5
February 17, 2024

I’m a first time D&D player and was unsure about getting started – but Jason made the experience more fantastic than I could have imagined. He brought together such a fun group of players, has patiently explained aspects of the game and has created such a vivid and wonderful fantasy journey. I look forward to the three hours of game play every week and can’t imagine having this kind of experience without Jason’s imagination and passion.

VictoriaCAi (verified owner)
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