5 tips to work with your players, not against them, from StartPlaying's Customer Experience Lead, Sarah

The idea is simple by design: a browser-based application where users can place predrawn rooms together to make a unique layout. It’s meant to be easy to use, but still allow for quality visuals as it uses hand-drawn Czepeku art. 

For being sold as a quick-draw concept, I really like the depth provided by Ultimate RPG Worldbuilding Deck.

Running a sandbox-style Dungeons & Dragons campaign can be one of the most rewarding experiences for Game Masters and players. It allows for organic storytelling, empowers player agency, and creates a living world that evolves with their actions.

While there are several excellent options available, Roll20 emerges as the best choice for running W5 due to its accessibility, robust features, and more.

The best VTT for Star Trek: Adventures should be able to accommodate the STA 2d20 system, record key currencies of the game (Momentum, Threat, and Determination), and accurately reproduce iconic Star Trek settings and aesthetics to keep the universe consistent. 

Whether you’re trying to run your own game, or you’re looking for the best time to hire a StartPlaying Pro DM for your group, juggling everyone’s availability can be a nightmare. 

So, how do you keep players engaged? How do you turn a one-shot into a long-term campaign? How do you get players so invested that they sign up for multiple games with you?