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COM/DND  \ncontents  \n1: HOW TO BE A DM ............. 4  \nThe Gaming Group................ 6  \nThe Players ....................... 8  \n","cbCaiiCRAItxEYnU","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiCRAItxEYnU","pdf",21877899,226,"English","# How to Be a DM\n## The Gaming Group\n## The Players\n## The Dungeon Master\n## Table Rules\n# Running the Game\n## Preparing\n## Getting Started\n## Chronicling a Game\n## Modes of the Game\n## Narration\n## Pacing\n## Props\n## Dispensing Information\n## Passive Skill Checks\n## Informing Players\n## Rituals\n## Improvising\n## Ending\n## Troubleshooting\n## Teaching the Game\n# Combat Encounters\n## Combat Fundamentals\n## Monster Readiness\n## Surprise\n## Roll Initiative!\n## Running Combat\n## When Is an Encounter Over?\n## After an Encounter\n## Additional Rules\n## Actions the Rules Don’t Cover\n## Cover\n## Forced Movement and Terrain\n## Aquatic Combat\n## Mounted Combat\n## Flying\n## Disease\n## Poison\n# Building Encounters\n## Monster Roles\n## Encounter Components\n## Encounter Level\n## Target XP Reward\n## Encounter Templates","[{\"question\":\"What responsibilities does a Dungeon Master have in the game?\",\"answer\":\"The guide outlines the Dungeon Master’s core role and how table rules support the gaming group. 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