TTRPG Show for Jan 22, 2026. 
What makes a good Game Master?  Here are five habits GMs can develop to improve the game.
@thievescantcast 
<a href='mailto:thievescantcast@gmail.com'>thievescantcast@gmail.com</a>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">00:00 Open</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">00:43 Intro: Five Things Good Game Masters Do</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">01:34 Know the Rules</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">04:51 Engage With the Fiction, Not Just the Mechanics </li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">07:51 Share the Spotlight</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">10:01 Commit To Choices</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">12:19 Accept Consequences</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">16:27 Wrap</li>
</ul>

TTRPG Show for Jan 22, 2026. What makes a good Game Master? Here are five habits GMs can develop to improve the game. @thievescantcast thievescantcast@gmail.com 00:00 Open 00:43 Intro: Five Things Good Game Masters Do 01:34 Know the Rules 04:51 Engage With the Fiction, Not Just the Mechanics 07:51 Share the Spotlight 10:01 Commit To Choices 12:19 Accept Consequences 16:27 Wrap

TTRPG Show for Jan 22, 2026. 
What makes a good Game Master?&nbsp; Here are five habits GMs can develop to improve the game.
@thievescantcast&nbsp;
<a href="mailto:thievescantcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">thievescantcast@gmail.com</a>
<ul>
<li>00:00 Open</li>
<li>00:43 Intro: Five Things Good Game Masters Do</li>
<li>01:34 Know the Rules</li>
<li>04:51 Engage With the Fiction, Not Just the Mechanics&nbsp;</li>
<li>07:51 Share the Spotlight</li>
<li>10:01 Commit To Choices</li>
<li>12:19 Accept Consequences</li>
<li>16:27 Wrap</li>
</ul>

Five Good Game Master Habits

Thieves’ Cant features news, discussion, and deep dives into the world of RPGs and other tabletop games. Hosts Jeremy and Chris deliver a mix of analysis, opinion, and engaging segments, exploring game mechanics, worldbuilding, and the latest in the industry. Whether you’re a veteran game master or new to the hobby, welcome to the guild.

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