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Stop Railroading Players? How We Got Ours Players Hooked – RPG tips

September 11, 2025


Are you struggling with players who ignore your plot hooks? Tired of railroading your party just to keep the story moving? In this episode of Art of the Game,…

Are you struggling with players who ignore your plot hooks? Tired of railroading your party just to keep the story moving? In this episode of Art of the Game, our Game Masters (with guest GM Keenan) break down how to guide players without taking away their agency. A chat about the problem of railroading in tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Rifts, and more. You’ll hear real examples from past campaigns, smart ways to align character goals with the narrative, and tips for dealing with both new and veteran players. Plus, we wrap things up with a fun tangent.


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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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