Behind the Screen
Chris VicariBehind the Screen is your resource for all things DMing and TTRPGs. Learn from practical guides that break down the preparation process, enjoy creative insights, and access resources for both new and seasoned game masters and TTRPG fans.
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How to Run a Session Zero
You’ve spent weeks building a world. You’ve got an overarching story, a villain you’re proud of, and a cadre of players interested in joining you. And in your excitement, you want to jump in and start playing. Don’t blame you in the least,...
On Purposeless Detail in Worldbuilding and D&D
As I write this in my New York City apartment, it’s raining. I hear the thunder overhead and see the lightning flash on my bedroom walls. I hear the patter of raindrops on the windowsill and on the air conditioner that’s still running, tryi...
Prepping a One-Shot to Last One Session
Have you ever wondered why your one-shots never actually end in one sitting? And because of that, you have to rush to the finish line to end on time, or turn your one-shot into a two-shot where the last part barely fills an hour? Anyone who...
A Practical Guide to Designing Villains
Every NPC you prep exists to serve a situation. The bartender has a rumor, the guard has a post, the merchant has a price. A villain is different in kind, not just in degree. A villain doesn't serve a situation, a villain generates them. Th...
One Year of Behind the Screen
It has been a year since I started on this platform, and I cannot express how much I appreciate my readers, this community, and how supportive everything feels. I am so happy to be a part of it.
Why I Started This Substack
I started he...
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Professional Dungeon Master, game designer, and educator in NYC. I help DMs craft stories with less stress and more fun. Author of upcoming book Behind the Screen: A Dungeon Master’s Guide to Crafting Campaigns.
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