Video: Game Master Apprentice Cards: The Secret Weapon Every GM Needs

You ever hit that moment where the players zig instead of zag.. and you’ve got nothing prepped?
Been there. Probably once a week.

That’s why Apprentice Cards are on my table. Every time.

These cards aren’t magic, but they might as well be. One draw gives you a descriptor, a twist, maybe even a die roll outcome.. all in seconds. Perfect for those in-between moments that sneak up on you—shopping trips, sidebars, random bystanders, or “what’s behind that door?” kind of questions.

In this video, I talk through how I use them at my table:

• Building unique NPCs on the fly

• Making random encounters feel intentional

• Replacing filler with flavor

• Solving downtime without reaching for a rulebook

They’re not a replacement for prep.. but they’re a hell of a parachute when you fall off the edge of it.

Check out the video, then grab a set and throw them in your GM bag.
I don’t run without them anymore.

Links:

• Base Deck

• Fantasy Deck

• Sci-fi Deck

• Weird Horror

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