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A curated catalog of D&D 5e game-master resources — the books the FTTHelper team and our community actually reach for. We link out to buy; we don't copy any of the content. Pair these with our open-license SRD wiki and the /forge generators for a full prep workflow.

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The Game Master Series

7 books

The Game Master's Book of Random Encounters

Jeff Ashworth · Jetpack7 · 2020

500+ customizable maps, tables, and story hooks for 5e adventures on demand. 97 maps, 150+ tables, a one-shot generator, and a Random NPC generator.

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The Game Master's Book of Non-Player Characters

Jeff Ashworth · Jetpack7 · 2021

500+ bartenders, brawlers, mages, merchants, royals, rogues, sages, sailors, warriors, and weirdos — ready to populate your campaign. Includes 50+ hand-drawn illustrations and 3 bonus one-shots.

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The Game Master's Book of Traps, Puzzles and Dungeons

Jeff Ashworth · Jetpack7 · 2022

60+ RPG puzzles, 60+ unique dnd traps, and 50 modular dungeon chambers — designed to push PCs to their limit. Three one-shot campaigns included.

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The Game Master's Book of Legendary Dragons

Aaron Hübrich · Jetpack7 · 2022

24+ epic dragons with complete backstories, history, motivations, lair actions, and legendary combat. Dragon cults, dragon riders, and aerial combat included.

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The Game Master's Book of Astonishing Random Tables

Ben Egloff · Jetpack7 · 2023

300+ roll tables for worldbuilding, storytelling, locations, magic, and more. Three bonus one-shot adventures included.

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The Game Master's Handbook of Proactive Roleplaying

Jonah Fishel · Jetpack7 · 2025

Convert your sessions from predictable action/reaction clichés to player-driven narratives. Foreword by Ginny Di, afterword by Jeff Ashworth.

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The Game Master's Book of Villains, Minions and Their Tactics

Aaron Hübrich · Jetpack7 · 2023

Epic new antagonists for your PCs, plus new minions, fighting tactics, and guidelines for 5e adventures.

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