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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A Book Your Players Just Found
Hey everybody, this is going to be a slightly different post than usual, but it’s something I’ve been having a lot of fun with creatively over the last few days.
Building Neurodivergent NPCs with Care, Not Just Good Intentions
## Opening: Why We Wrote This Together
Building Cozyvale: A World of Small Problems and ‘Filthy’ Chai Lattes
I left BookCon 2026 on Sunday afternoon, the Javits Center behind me, and walked home feeling creatively charged for the first time in months.
A Practical Guide to Prepping Situations, Not Plots
For the last two articles, I’ve been writing about situational prep, or as Justin Alexander wrote, “Don’t prep plots.” This third article is the instructional companion and focuses on breaking the process down into actionable steps so you c...
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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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