Roll & Play Press The Game Master's Fantasy Toolkit

This little book is full of great resources for and DM and comes in handy when your PC's inevitably go off in a random direction and you haven't exactly planned for it. Also the critical miss tables add a bit of spice to the combat

This book is definitely really handy for inspiration as a DM.I use it for quick inspiration when running d and d and it it's a speedy reference for encounters and making up scenarios, even on the fly.A very handy little book that isn't game system specific so it will always have use for and DM.Recommended.

Anyone that has DMed knows that, despite your best attempts, that players can really throw your adventure off course when they decide they are more interested in following a path that you aren’t prepared for. This is where being able to think on the fly is key, but sometimes you can be stumped and don’t want to rehash the same ideas that you’ve come up with before. This book comes in handy here, because it gives you enough ideas to serve as seeds for your own storytelling. I wouldn’t say that these do it all for you, but they do cover enough ground and give you enough ideas to get you out of a narrative hole.For the most part, I thought the book was really great, with only the section on food and drink seeming out of place, as the suggestions all sounded like something from a 21st century picnic, rather than a cod-medieval fantasy adventure. I get that fantasy role play is escapism and sometimes wish-fulfilment and doesn’t need to reflect the food stuffs of a particular time and place - even Tolkien was anachronistic, but that section really stood out for me. I’m not going to mark it down for my pedantry though, because the rest of the book is so good.Obviously, this book is best suited for fantasy roleplay and might be of interest for those running games in other genres, but in reality it’s going to get used with the most well-known role playing game out there.

I must admit that I mistakenly ordered Roll & Play: The Game Master’s Fantasy Toolkit, thinking it was a tool for character development in storytelling. However, upon realising that it is related to Dungeons and Dragons, I decided to give it a 5-star rating as it wouldn't be fair to judge it negatively based on my own error.For those who are into Dungeons and Dragons or similar role-playing games, this toolkit is likely to be a valuable addition to their gaming experience. Although it may not have been what I initially intended, I can appreciate the depth and detail that has gone into this toolkit. It seems to be a well-crafted resource that can enhance the gameplay and storytelling aspects for dedicated Dungeons and Dragons enthusiasts.Please note that my rating is based on the product's intended purpose and not my personal needs. If you are a fan of Dungeons and Dragons, I believe Roll & Play: The Game Master’s Fantasy Toolkit would be a worthwhile investment to enhance your gaming adventures.

This is a great accompanying book for so many games, not just D&D. With so many ideas/variations/scenarios, the layout and structure is user-friendly and the spiral structure is perfect for accessing. It's also ideal for those looking for prompts/creativity boosts!Highly recommended.