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EPISODE · Sep 28, 2021 · 37 MIN

Character Plot and Setting | From Creative Writing to D&D

from Running Off The Rails · host Raymond O'Connor and Ariel Rascoe

Ray and Ariel learn lessons from creative writing to improve their DMing skills. Brandon Sanderson talks about the importance of character and plot over setting in creative writing. We explore the parallels between a Dungeons and Dragons character/plot/setting structure with a more traditional structure from the world of fiction. We discuss the different ways character and plot are created in a collaborative environment, but also find many similarities that can provide a template for homebrew content. If you enjoyed the show today, please follow us on Instagram and Twitter. It is the only means we have to get the show in front of new listeners.

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Ray and Ariel learn lessons from creative writing to improve their DMing skills. Brandon Sanderson talks about the importance of character and plot over setting in creative writing. We explore the parallels between a Dungeons and Dragons character/plot/setting structure with a more traditional structure from the world of fiction. We discuss the different ways character and plot are created in a collaborative environment, but also find many similarities that can provide a template for homebrew content. If you enjoyed the show today, please follow us on Instagram and Twitter. It is the only means we have to get the show in front of new listeners.

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