Episode 272 4 “S”s for Creating Better Encounters plus a 5th for DMs

Today's Topic 4 “S”s to create better side scenes

As a game master, I call them random encounters. I call them a side scene in writing. They are the scenes add do not add to the plot of the story. Join Michael and Jeff as they talk about the 4 “S”s for Creating Better Encounters plus a 5th for DMs.

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Podcast Show flow – Brainstorming

- A non-essential plot scenes for the plot
  - In Games
- Track them
4 “S”s for Creating Better Encounters – Add variety to a story
- Spice
- Surprises – Easter Eggs
- Strengthening – Leads into side plots or red herring
- Setbacks – Should set the story back
- For Game Masters and Dungeon Masters
  - Semi-Random encounters
  - When, Where, Why