FRPG GM Tip: There’s nothing wrong with telling stories that touch on repeated settings and themes, especially if you run campaigns in the same world. But for any new campaign, coming up with at least one concept or angle you’ve never made use of before will help keep things fresh.

FRPG Player Tip: The game is meant to be fun. So if you’re not having fun, think about what you feel is missing from the game that might change that. Then talk to the other players and the GM about what might need fixing. Your player group is a party, and party members look out for each other.

FRPG GM Tip: Don’t be afraid to ask players to help you track complicated ongoing effects during combat encounters. Especially when running characters with a straightforward combat build, a lot of players are happy to have something else to do while waiting for their turn to come up.