The elements in the grid and whether they are in the spotlight tells me where to focus my planning; I can draft up a couple of NPCs and a list of potential stat blocks for the Antagonists, and maps etc. for any Places I might need in the next couple of sessions. If it’s not likely to be relevant now or soon then don’t plan it! But do it in a way that can be reused in case it doesn’t become relevant immediately.
Creating Dynamic RPG Plots from Plot Elements
How to create dynamic RPG plots by linking places, antagonists, NPCs, things and player stories
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