Handling the Unexpected

This episode we talk about what to do when your best laid plans go completely out the window.

One of the best parts about D&D is the freedom to creatively solve problems. The joy of being able to try just about anything, say whatever you want, and roam wherever you’d like is something you can’t find in most other games. But sometimes your players throw something at you you’re just not ready for. Or, if you’re like Kagan, you throw a wrench in your own plans and accidentally lead the party completely astray...

We’ll be talking about what to do when your session goes in an unexpected direction and how to regroup and make the best of it. We’ll be sharing ideas on how to prepare for these surprising moments, how to take the time you need to regroup, and the importance of not beating yourself up when things don’t go as smoothly as you had imagined.

Jargon Cheat Sheet

APL: Average Party Level. For example, APL 12 is a group of level 12 adventurers (on average).Mod: Short for module, which is an old school term for a written adventure.