Great GM: How to run a big battle, mass combat in your rpg session - Game Master Tips GMTips

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This week we look at how you can run a big battle whilst still making your players feel as though they are affecting the battle. Although numbers are needed, here is my formula and how to create an interesting large scale combat.

01:45 - The Mass Combat Formula
02:55 - Always player focused
04:33 - Discovery Involvement
05:00 - Missions
07:05 - Link objectives together
08:40 - Keep it shifting
10:15 - Why maths isn't important
12:29 - Descriptions
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