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Scatterbrained GM prep is not your friend. While it's fun to chase each rabbit down the hole, it's also distracting. Invent while you prep, sure, but make certain your efforts aren't aimless.

Focused Prep is Practical Prep
While brainstorming is great for jumpstarting your imagination, creative meandering can detract greatly from your session preparation time. Creativity shouldn't be kept to a strict schedule, either. Here's how to make sure you have what you need prepared with limited segues.

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