Practical development for the person behind the screen.
Game Master Academy is the Game Master development program of Mists.games. It brings structured learning, deliberate practice, feedback and reflection to the work of running tabletop games.
A clear purpose
The Academy uses evidence-based training design grounded in PhD-level expertise in industrial-organizational psychology. Its structured learning, practice, feedback and reflection experiences are designed to improve Game Master performance.
Room for different kinds of Game Masters
A quiet facilitator, an energetic performer, a careful planner and an improviser can bring different strengths to play. The Academy focuses on skills and decisions in context, with respect for the people at the table and the GM's own intent.
Practice with a purpose
The Foundation curriculum connects concepts with fictional cases, exercises and reflection. The development cycle gives that work a direction: choose a priority, practice it, review the evidence and adjust.