Research the dark fantasy genre through books, movies, and games to spark inspiration and ideas. Conduct a session zero with players to set expectations, consent boundaries, and tailor classes.

Stock voices are okay, don't pressure yourself to be perfect like pros. Characters remember things that you forget in lore-heavy games. Balancing is crucial to avoid accidental TPKs, adjust encounters ...

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