Non-combat encounters can carry real stakes and real momentum when you build them like true encounters, not transitional filler. In this episode, we break down the foundations: how to design exploration obstacles, social clashes, and puzzle challenges that spotlight different character strengths, create clear tension at the table, and generate satisfying outcomes. You will learn how to add branching choices without exploding prep, keep solutions manageable while protecting real agency, and tie non-combat encounters into campaign arcs so each scene pays off later. Watch now and turn your next “between fights” moment into the scene your players remember.

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TIMESTAMPS

* 0:00 Intro

* 5:05 Foundations of Non-Combat Encounters

* 1:02:16 Player Choices and Outcome Branches

* 1:58:37 Integrating Non-Combat Encounters Into Campaign Arcs

* 2:26:02 Call-ins

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