How I Went From 40 Pages of Notes to Just One

Ever find yourself at 2:00 AM writing a 10-page political history for a town your players might just skip entirely? You aren't alone. Over-prepping is one of the biggest traps Dungeon Masters fall into. But it’s not just "being dedicated." It's a psychological coping mechanism. In this episode, we break down the behavioral psychology behind why our brains force us to over-prep, how the Sunk Cost Fallacy directly causes railroading, and how you can psychologically retrain your brain to prep less and run better games. Learn how to use Choice Architecture, Cognitive Reframing, and the One-Page Method to take back your time, defeat DM burnout, and bring the joy back to your tabletop. Put the pen down. You’ve prepped enough. #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #dungeonmaster #dmadvice #tabletoprpg