Four Thieves Gaming

For exploring worlds that are Larger, Older, Stronger, Stranger, and Scarier. For adventures that feel challenging and gritty, moments of peace and beauty, and the trophies and keepsakes with a story all there own. For the gamemasters that put it all together.

GM Toolkit

A system hack, house rule, or play concept designed to help GMs create a more engaging tabletop experience.

  • Timers for Tension

    Timers for Tension

    A GM Tool Poor pacing on the GM’s part can have players fiddling on their phones instead of moving the plot forward. To help keep the dynamic tension up, we believe every adventure should have a timer–not a literal one, but a literary one. These are narrative tools or mechanics that add motivation and urgency… Read more

  • Moments of Beauty and Moments of Peace

    Moments of Beauty and Moments of Peace

    A GM Tool Moment of Beauty Some of the most memorable moments in an adventure (real life or fantasy) are moments when the characters are momentarily overwhelmed by the beauty of their surroundings. In real life, these moments linger in our memories long after the adventures end. We attempt to capture some of the wonder… Read more

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