I have a GM/Creative question for you.

How do you deal with burnout?

I know that in 9 years there must have been times where you just wanted to trash it all and walk away.

So how did you . . . not? I feel ya. In my honest opinion, a break is always warranted when this feeling finds you. Being honest with your players/collaborators that you need some time for “input” instead of “output” is huge. Take time to recharge and experience the stories of others for a time. (1/2)

— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) February 23, 2022

In games, empowering your players to take the GM seat for a one-shot or short campaign both gives them a chance to show their appreciation by gifting you a time to just play/experience, and allows you to let the pressure settle and absorb inspiration for as long as needed. (1/2)

— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) February 23, 2022