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“All aboard!” the conductor cries, beckoning players to follow a story preordained, mapped and measured down to the choicest twist. Or perhaps—“You see an endless land sprawled before you. Where to next?” It’s the classic clash at the heart of every tabletop …

There’s a particular thrill—and a healthy jolt of terror—that comes with deciding to run your very first tabletop RPG session. The Dungeon Master’s seat is equal parts director’s chair, conductor’s podium, and stage magician’s hat—filled with ideas, nerves, and the weighty feeling …