GM Tip: I like to divide long campaigns into shorter "chapters" of 4 to 8 sessions. This allows me to alternate between different campaigns with each chapter, preventing burnout. And it allows me to check in with players regularly, adjusting the campaign as needed. #ttrpg #dnd #rpg - ThreadSky

tabcreations.com • 3 days ago

GM Tip: I like to divide long campaigns into shorter "chapters" of 4 to 8 sessions. This allows me to alternate between different campaigns with each chapter, preventing burnout. And it allows me to check in with players regularly, adjusting the campaign as needed.
#ttrpg #dnd #rpg

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testeria.bsky.social•3 days ago

Wow. I used to make campaigns that lasted 8-12 sessions...

vthebutcher.bsky.social•3 days ago

How exactly do you make the separation between the chapter?

tabcreations.com•3 days ago

I try to plan each chapter with its own mini plot arc of a sort. When the arc, or at least something approximating it, has been resolved, I declare an end to the chapter.

And then we take a break to play another game for a chapter, or at least a one-shot, to help break things up.

vthebutcher.bsky.social•3 days ago

Oh, I see, for there is a breather in-between and the end of it is declared☺️ I like it!

cheefmurphy.bsky.social•3 days ago

god I wished I played enough to get burned out

yoboldope.bsky.social•2 days ago

This has a secondary benefit of making a story feel somewhat complete if the group TPKs against the great scheduling beast.

delander.bsky.social•3 days ago

This is how I like to do things as well! Different tables have different preferences for story bears, but having chapters helps me plan big overarches and fit in any character and NPC arch moments that may need some actual attention

alex-gamemaster.bsky.social•3 days ago

I like this idea a lot

notoriousscsrpg.bsky.social•2 days ago

Considering that we all have adult lives (maybe) it's also a good time to let some players phase out, switch roles, or make new characters. Unless you're the forever GM then you just another couple weeks to plan their demise muhahaha

havocmythos.bsky.social•3 days ago

It can help you manage the pace and atmosphere of the campaign better too! Its easier to keep track of what they players have done, and what you have planned for them to do if you have certain contained sections in the story.

gridflay.bsky.social•3 days ago

I like to drop in whole other games at regular intervals, 1-shots or ongoing campaigns. You get to play with different mechanics, and it's a good way to encourage players to maybe run their own game so a forever DM can actually play once in a while...

maehedrose.bsky.social•3 days ago

Pacing yourself so you don't burn out is a good thing.

For me, GMing is my hobby so I prefer to do that more than playing.

Even so, giving a lengthy campaign time to breathe by taking the occasional break for another game can help reinvigorate your interest and keep you from falling into a rut.

notjustanacrobat.bsky.social•3 days ago

Yes!! I call them arcs but I feel the exact same!

opscon.bsky.social•2 days ago

I also long ago moved to a Streaming like "Seasonal" model for my TTRPGs. Full story in 6 to 13 "episodes."

Popular games get season 2 or even 3.

Let's me rotate thru my 16 cubic feet of RPGs.

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