How To Play – Session Master Plans

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Lite: fast one-shots Pro: persistent campaigns Ultimate: AI assistant support Evolved: AI as primary GM
Session Master Lite
One-shots, casual sessions, lightweight group play
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What Lite Is Best For

  • One-shots
  • Casual sessions
  • Solo prep or lightweight group play

How To Play

  1. Create or join a room.
  2. The Session Master introduces the setting and starting situation.
  3. Players describe actions in plain language.
  4. The Session Master resolves outcomes manually.
  5. Notes and decisions stay session-based.

Example Session

Fantasy tavern encounter.

  • The Session Master describes a tense tavern at dusk.
  • A player tries to overhear a conversation.
  • The Session Master chooses difficulty and narrates success or failure.
  • Combat starts only if the Session Master triggers it.

Scenario

A scout sneaks into an abandoned watchtower.

  • The Session Master describes loose stone and broken stairs.
  • The player chooses speed over caution.
  • The Session Master narrates a slip and minor injury.

Protips for the Session Master

  • Keep rulings fast to maintain momentum.
  • Write down key NPC names early.
  • Use consistent logic so players trust outcomes.

Protips for Players

  • Describe intent clearly.
  • Avoid rule arguments during play.
  • Ask clarifying questions before risky actions.

Alerts

  • Lite does not track long-term state.
  • Save notes externally if the session matters.
Session Master Pro
Persistent rooms, structured continuity, campaign state
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What Pro Is Best For

  • Ongoing campaigns
  • Structured play
  • Groups that want consistency

How To Play

  1. The Session Master creates a campaign room.
  2. Players join using assigned accounts.
  3. The Session Master sets tone, era, and rules.
  4. Player actions update persistent notes.
  5. Sessions resume with saved context.

Example Session

Sci-fi exploration campaign.

  • Players dock at a derelict station.
  • The Session Master tracks oxygen, damage, and NPC trust.
  • A failed negotiation carries into the next session.

Scenario

Diplomatic meeting gone wrong.

  • A player insults a faction leader.
  • The Session Master records hostility.
  • Future encounters begin at a disadvantage.

Protips for the Session Master

  • Write a short session summary after every game.
  • Track consequences explicitly, then show them later.
  • Reuse NPCs to reinforce continuity.

Protips for Players

  • Take notes on allies and enemies.
  • Coordinate actions with other players.
  • Respect in-world consequences.

Alerts

  • Inconsistent rulings create campaign drift.
  • Review notes before each session.
Session Master Ultimate
AI Session Master Assistant, human final authority
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What Ultimate Is Best For

  • Deep narrative play
  • Hybrid AI assisted sessions
  • High immersion campaigns

How To Play

  1. The Session Master creates a room.
  2. The AI Session Master Assistant activates for lore and suggestions.
  3. Players act normally.
  4. The Session Master approves or overrides AI output.
  5. The story evolves collaboratively.

Example Session

Ancient megastructure discovery.

  • The AI suggests forgotten civilizations and clues.
  • The Session Master chooses which details become canon.
  • Players explore with guided mystery and clear stakes.

Scenario

Interrogating a captured enemy.

  • The AI proposes motives and hidden affiliations.
  • The Session Master selects the most dramatic path.
  • Player choices lock in future plot threads.

Protips for the Session Master

  • Treat AI output as raw material, then rewrite into your voice.
  • Set canon rules early, then enforce them.
  • Override AI suggestions when tone drifts.

Protips for Players

  • Engage with lore hooks and ask follow-up questions.
  • Build on established facts, then add details consistently.
  • Use clear goals each scene so the Session Master and AI align.

Alerts

  • Overreliance on AI weakens human judgment.
  • Final authority must stay with the Session Master.
Session Master Evolved
AI-driven sessions, fast iteration, flexible structure
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What Evolved Is Best For

  • AI-driven campaigns
  • Small groups or solo play
  • Experimental storytelling

How To Play

  1. Players enter the room.
  2. The AI sets the scene.
  3. Players describe actions.
  4. The AI resolves outcomes.
  5. The system records narrative state.

Example Session

Solo survival story.

  • The AI introduces a crashed ship with limited supplies.
  • The player scavenges and prioritizes repair or shelter.
  • Environmental hazards escalate dynamically.

Scenario

Heist planning.

  • Players propose a plan with roles and timing.
  • The AI introduces complications based on the plan.
  • Outcomes evolve without manual intervention.

Protips for Players

  • State action, intent, and target in one message.
  • Clarify your goal each turn, then confirm the risk you accept.
  • Expect twists and adapt quickly.

Protips for Overseers

  • Review logs regularly, then adjust prompts between sessions.
  • Step in when the narrative drifts from the table’s tone.
  • Keep a short list of canon facts, then reinforce them often.

Alerts

  • AI interpretations persist across scenes.
  • Ambiguous input leads to unpredictable results.
General Advice
Applies to every plan, improves pacing and player trust
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  • Agree on tone before starting.
  • Respect player agency.
  • Keep pacing tight.
  • Document major decisions.

Session Master Alert

State expectations early. Players follow your clarity.

Player Alert

Describe actions with intent, then accept outcomes and keep the story moving.

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