Welcome to the GMs Notebook, a show about TTRPG ideas. Ideas for villains, story elements, or quest scenarios. It's like a conversation with a GM friend that starts with, "Ya know, I had this idea…" If you looking for things to jump start your imagination and help you prep for your next session, you have come to the right place!
This week's episode is the story of a magic item and how I remixed inspirations to create it.
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19 Dec 2023
Sacred Places
This week we explore locations meant to foster peace and community and ways to adapt them to suit your table.
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5 Dec 2023
Grove of Wishes
If you peel an orange all in one go you get a wish! But what happens if that wish goes horribly wrong?
Use this creepy adventure to make your players afraid of citrus forever.
You can support the show by telling all your friends about it and heading over to the DMs Guild to check out my adventure "Into the Caldera" (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/455483/Into-The-Caldera?affiliate_id=3210303) !
21 Nov 2023
Organized Crime
Organize Your Crime!
This week I provide some ideas for branches of bad guys doing bad things, and the consequences if the characters interfere.
You can support the show by telling all your friends about it and heading over to the DMs Guild to check out my adventure Into the Caldera. (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/455483/Into-The-Caldera?affiliate_id=3210303)
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7 Nov 2023
Into the Octagon!
This week I offer ideas for running an octagonal room with 8 identical doors. It’s easy to adapt for your table and drop into your next dungeon.
You can support the show by telling all your friends about it and heading over to the DMs Guild to check out my adventure Into the Caldera. (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/455483/Into-The-Caldera?affiliate_id=3210303)
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24 Oct 2023
Make Your Game More Immersive
This week I share some tips to add depth to your game world and make your sessions more immersive.
The best way to support the show is to head over to DM's Guild to buy my adventure "Into the Caldera" (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/455483/Into-The-Caldera?affiliate_id=3210303).
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10 Oct 2023
A Villain and an Adventure
Need a villain? Good news, I made one just for you.
The best way to support the show is to head over to DMs Guild and check out my new adventure: Into the Caldera! (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/455483/Into-The-Caldera?affiliate_id=3210303)
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28 Sept 2023
Cursed Seeds
Here is a side quest to make travel a bit more interesting. Side effects include sprouting leaves, angry druids and sentient plants.
The best way to support the show is to head over to DMs Guild and check out my encounter "Swamp Poetry (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/442862/Swamp-Poetry?affiliate_id=3210303)" by Jennifer A Rosewood.
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12 Sept 2023
Silent Paws
Here is a ready made Thieves Guild you can steal for you game. Smuggled inside you'll find a cast of unsavory NPCs, 3 adventure hooks, and a new a segment. Enjoy!
The best way to support the show is to head over to DMs Guild and check out my encounter "Swamp Poetry (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/442862/Swamp-Poetry?affiliate_id=3210303)" by Jennifer A Rosewood.
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29 Aug 2023
Truffle Point
Take your players to a cozy mountain side village celebrating fall. Just make sure they don't order pork chops at this tavern!
The best way to support the show is to head over to DMs Guild and check out my encounter "Swamp Poetry (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/442862/Swamp-Poetry?affiliate_id=3210303)" by Jennifer A Rosewood.
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15 Aug 2023
Candy Region: Running Games For Kids
Looking to run an adventure for kids? Not sure where to start? Start here.
The best way to support the show is to head over to DMs Guild and check out my encounter "Swamp Poetry (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/442862/Swamp-Poetry?affiliate_id=3210303)" by Jennifer A Rosewood.
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13 Aug 2023
Three NPCs
Need a few NPCs for your next session? Perhaps you could use a professional liar, a rat selling whispers, or a healer who skipped the Hippocratic oath.
The best way to support the show is to head over to DMs Guild and check out my encounter "Swamp Poetry (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/442862/Swamp-Poetry?affiliate_id=3210303)" by Jennifer A Rosewood.
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18 Jul 2023
Deep Gnome Project
The townsfolk swear they have seen torch light at the entrance to the old mine up on the hill. Is it ghosts? Bandits? Or, something else? There is only one way to find out.
In this episode we enjoy some fun mine tropes and explore who might be bringing valuables into an abandoned mine.
Check out my encounter on the DMs Guild "Swamp Poetry (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/442862/Swamp-Poetry?affiliate_id=3210303)" by Jennifer A. Rosewood
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4 Jul 2023
The Wizard Tower
A wizard's tower stands tall in the sunlit forest clearing. I wonder what's inside.
In this episode I describe a puzzle and a wizard tower I designed and discuss why I feel like things need to make sense.
Check out my encounter on the DMs Guild "Swamp Poetry" (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/442862/Swamp-Poetry?affiliate_id=3210303) by Jennifer A Rosewood
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If you liked the show please leave a review, it's easy, and free. I believe in you!
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4 Jul 2023
Mother Shipton Moths
Deep in a grove of perpetual Spring, all that stands between you and a safe path out is an old crone and her countless winged "children".
GM Note:
This episode has a LOT of bug talk. If bug encounters are not your jam, feel free to check out another episode of the GMs notebook instead. Episode #2 is about a puzzle in a Wizard's Tower. Enjoy!
In this episode I describe a monster encounter complete with eerie foreshadowing and tiny flying minions.
You can support the show by checking out my encounter on the DMs Guild "Swamp Poetry" (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/442862/Swamp-Poetry?affiliate_id=3210303) by Jennifer A Rosewood.
Follow on Instagram at GMsNotebook
If you liked the show please leave a review, it's easy, and free. I believe in you!
Send your emails to THE GMS Notebook @ gmail.com
9 May 2023
Session Zero
Welcome to the GMs Notebook a show about TTRPG ideas. Ideas for villains, story elements, or quest scenarios. It's like a conversation with a GM friend that starts with, "Ya know I had this idea…" If you looking to jump start your imagination to prep your next session, you have come to the right place!
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