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The Ultimate RPG Gameplay Guide: Role-Play the Best Campaign Ever―No Matter the Game! (Ultimate Role Playing Game Series) Paperback – 17 Oct. 2019

by James D’Amato (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 934 ratings
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Improve your RPG campaign with this comprehensive and interactive guide to making the most out of your gaming experience.

Whatever RPG game you play, from D&D to Call of Cthulu to licensed games like Star Wars, every detail is important. From setting the scene to choosing the right music or even adjusting the lighting to create the right atmosphere, every choice helps maximize your gaming experience.

The Ultimate RPG Gameplay Guide provides practical advice for everything from pre-game preparations and in-game improvisation to working out a plan of attack with your teammates to learning how to lean into the setting of your game. Including instructions, prompts, and activities, it offers everything you need for successful, fun role-playing with your friends every time you play.

Create hours of narrative and make the most out of your storytelling skills by setting the perfect scene for your adventure. Whether you need advice on your character or working better with your gaming group, James D’Amato includes everything you’ll need to take your game to the next level.
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  1. ISBN-10
    1507210930
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1507210932
  3. Publisher
    Adams Media
  4. Publication date
    17 Oct. 2019
  5. Part of series
    Ultimate Role Playing Game
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    13.97 x 1.52 x 21.43 cm
  8. Print length
    256 pages
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“James D’Amato is one of those rare storytellers who can not only make those delightful and unexpected choices that make the table laugh or their eyes go wide, but he has that second, rarer gift. When doing it, he can build upon what’s already been established, weaving a little more and passing the tapestry to someone else to be inspired from.”

—Alan Linic, writer for Saturday Night Live and cohost of the tl;dm podcast

“Look, I’m gonna level with you: James D’Amato is doing the coolest, most exciting, and original work in tabletop game design right now and provides a truly vast assortment of tools and techniques for you to immediately and profoundly improve the narrative experience of your game. If I were you, I’d be getting this book in my hands as fast as possible!”

—Brennan Lee Mulligan, host of CollegeHumor’s Dimension 20 D&D RPG show

“I’ve been role-playing for thirty-five years and I’m still learning how to make our sessions more fun and more emotionally resonant by listening to the great One Shot podcast. James has put together a great collection of ideas that’ll appeal to a wide range of players, from newbies to old hands.”

—John Rogers, writer and showrunner for Leverage, The Librarians, and Jackie Chan Adventures

“This is a book you’ll get hours of helpful enjoyment out of… a required resource.”

—Outright Geekery

“Buy this book and use it to make your gameplay more entertaining for all audience members.”

—Game Vortex

“Incredibly useful.”

—Game Industry

“A great tool.”

—The Gaming Buddha

“A joy to read.”

—Game Industry



“A good primer on the ins-and-outs of playing an RPG.”

—Venturebeat

About the Author

James D’Amato is the author of The Ultimate RPG Series, cofounder of the One Shot Podcast Network, and host of the One Shot and Campaign: Skyjacks podcasts. He trained at Second City and iO in Chicago in the art of improvisational comedy: he now uses that education to introduce new people to role-playing, and incorporates improvisational storytelling techniques to create compelling and entertaining stories for RPG campaigns and one-shot adventures.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Adams Media (17 Oct. 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1507210930
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1507210932
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 1.52 x 21.43 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 934 ratings

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Customers find the book helpful with useful tips and exercises for tabletop RPGs. They describe it as a great resource for TTRPGers, providing great ideas to improve games. The book provides specific advice and exercises that cross genres.

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Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Kit Goode
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a super friendly guide for someone wanting to run ttrpgs.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 October 2019
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    I'm dead happy with this book. As a long term player who has never DMed before but wants to, right from the start this book was giving me some hot tips. Like just thinking smarter about what system to use that compliments the story I want to make with players! I just hadn't thought of that before, but of course it's a great idea, and it immediately takes the pressure off, knowing I don't have to rebalance another DnD oneshot and make sure players haven't played it. I can look for a system that crafts the experience I want to craft rather then crowbarring it into a system designed for something else.

    I won't spoil the rest of James advice for up, but the book is filled with stuff like this. Very wise bits and pieces!
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  • Rintu Basu; Author - Persuasion Skills Black Book
    5.0 out of 5 stars I Love this book, Packed Full of Ideas
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 January 2020
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    There are lots of books about GMing and the like. What makes this book stand out is that it is full of very specific advice and exercises that cross genres. It's a quick and easy read but I will be months sorting through and putting this information into practice.

    I am not a novice GM I have been running games since the 70s and it is nice to find a book that still gives me a fresh perspective on the are and craft of running role-playing games.
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  • dynamo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic and helpful book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 November 2019
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    Fantastic book full of helpful tips and exercises for tabletop RPGs. I've been playing for 3 years and hadn't considered a lot of the things James has wrote about. Can't wait to improve my improv and GM skills!
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  • AJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book! Worth it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 April 2020
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    I play D&D, but I don't roleplay as often as I want to, this book is good.

    The delivery was fast especially considering this time of the pandemic!
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  • LellyBeth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Apparently Engrossing!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 January 2020
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    Cannot comment on content as bought as a present, but the recipient certainly spent a lot of time reading this and two similar books by the same author I bought him over Christmas.
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  • Mr. Matthew P. Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant resource for TTRPGers
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 October 2019
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    An amazing resource for making better more enjoyable role playing more accessible, higly recommended!
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  • David Gillions
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 February 2020
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    Excellent work, lots of great ideas to help your game
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  • Sally
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic and helpful read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 November 2019
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    Fantastic book, very helpful and wonderfully written! Would highly recommend it!!
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  • Ryan Thomas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book that's very informative and helps a lot for DM's and PC's
    Reviewed in the United States on 20 May 2023
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    I haven't been playing D&D long and I ordered this book, and it has helped me a lot at being a better gamer and dungeon master! Well worth it and very informative! If you're new to the TTRPG games, or need something to help you be a better DM, this is the book for you! It's helped me a lot when it comes to playing in a campaign with way to not only help your character progress in their story, but to also be better interactive with your fellow players and help them with their stories also.
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  • Carrie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Item as described
    Reviewed in Canada on 29 November 2020
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    Item arrived quickly, is as described
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  • Zoey
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book will make your game better
    Reviewed in Germany on 17 July 2020
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    This is a very helpful source book for everyone who likes TTRPGs. It is not focused on one particular game or ruleset, but talks gaming in general: What does really happen when we sit down at the table? What does it mean to tell a story while being the audience at the same time? D'Amato manages to ask questions and make suggestions that may be leaning towards a narative-heavy gaming style but should still be useful for any other preferences. The prompts, questions and games suggested in the last chapter also seem really helpful. If you are looking to make your gaming sessions better, this is the book for you.
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  • Client d'Amazon
    2.0 out of 5 stars not as good as the book on PC creation by same author
    Reviewed in France on 25 October 2019
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    not as good as the book on PC creation by same author. previous one was just FANTASTIC. This one is more vanilla, with lots of ideas and concepts read in many other rpg theory/advice books. less than average. very disappointed given the author is fantastic.
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  • Ricardo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rly good
    Reviewed in Spain on 20 October 2019
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    If I could go back in time and giv myself this book... Oh boy I'd be a happy camper, and my GMing skills would be so much better.
    This book is essential to anyone that appreciates good storytelling and roleplaying
    Thanks James, for helping us tell better stories once more
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