The GMs Tarot - Story Telling Made Easy

The GMs Tarot is a deck-based story builder developed by Wartorn Games, specifically for Game Masters (GMs) in tabletop role-playing games. It aims to simplify session preparation by providing tools for generating interesting plotlines and encounters. The system is designed to be neutral, meaning it can be used with a variety of RPG systems, including D&D 5th Edition, A Song of Ice and Fire, Pendragon, The Dresden Files RPG, and Desolation RPG.

The deck is structured around three core categories: Locations, Encounters, and Hooks. These categories allow GMs to quickly pull ideas for traditional campaigns, generate on-the-fly plot ideas when players deviate from the planned narrative, or facilitate unexpected pick-up games. The initial "General" deck alone offers a vast number of thematic combinations, with additional "Wilderness" and "Urban" themed decks available as stretch goals to expand the variety of settings and encounters.

Beyond its primary function as a story generator, The GMs Tarot also serves as a practical tool for games involving player abilities like scrying or precognition. The cards are printed on durable Heretic 305um Black Cored Playing Cardboard with a full-color, matt laminated finish, ensuring longevity for repeated use. The project emphasized quick production and shipping by using a UK-based card manufacturer.

This deck is ideal for Game Masters (GMs) of tabletop role-playing games, regardless of their preferred system, who need assistance with session preparation, plot generation, or on-the-fly improvisation. It caters to GMs who want a physical tool to spark creativity and streamline the storytelling process, particularly those who enjoy fantasy RPGs and appreciate durable, game-specific accessories.

Wartorn Games designed The GMs Tarot as a practical tool for Game Masters, stemming from a vision to simplify the creation of plotlines and encounters in tabletop RPGs. The project was play-tested extensively across various game systems, including D&D 5th Edition and A Song of Ice and Fire, to ensure its system-neutral functionality. The creators prioritized durability and quick delivery, opting for a UK-based manufacturer to produce the cards on high-quality, matt laminated cardboard.