West Marches - Campaign Playstyle Guidebook

This handbook is your guide to running and playing in a West Marches-style campaign. 

• Inside, you’ll find clear, practical advice on preparing sessions, running the game, and embracing character-driven storytelling. 
• Designed as the foundation for the West Marches series, it explains the principles of open-world play and shows how to set up a campaign that thrives on exploration and player choice.
• It also connects seamlessly with the Game Master Workbook, Party Ledger, and Player Journal, giving you a complete set of tools for every level of West Marches play.

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