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So You Want to be A Game Master

By Justin Alexander

This book was very D&D centric, but even so it's clearly written and actionable. Many of the concepts apply more broadly.

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4 factions taking turns in the spotlight

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Social situations - ideally 15 notable people with 8-10 topics, mixing trivial and important. Can also use evening events for conversation (did you see Astoria run out in tears? What could Rupert have possibly said to her!)

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