From DERAILED to Legendary: Turning RPG Player Chaos Into Wins

What do you do when your players completely derail your campaign? In this episode of Art of the Game, we discuss one of the biggest challenges a Game Master…

by Marx Pyle August 11, 2025

What do you do when your players completely derail your campaign? In this episode of Art of the Game, we discuss one of the biggest challenges a Game Master can face: unexpected plot twists and player-driven chaos. Join the GMs and guest GM Keenan Dain Little, as we explore the fine art of navigating surprises in tabletop RPGs. From a derailed Pathfinder campaign to strategies for managing off-the-rails moments in Dungeons & Dragons and other systems, this episode is packed with practical GM advice, funny stories, and insights.

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Marx is the author of the non-fiction book Television on the Wild Wild Web, co-host of the podcast GenreTainment, co-host of DC Action Hour on YouTube, and creator of web series/films. He has been a panelist at various conventions, including San Diego Comic-Con, Boston Comic Con, Gen Con, and Dragon Con. As a professor, he teaches script analysis & film production. Click over to MarxPyle.com to learn more about him.

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