• In English

  • Online Only
  • 6 Weeks / 6 Sessions

Creating TTRPG Adventures & Modules

Learn how to structure, balance, and format compelling adventures & modules for Dungeons & Dragons 5e and other RPG systems.
Min students: 4 | Max students: 10

What you will learn

  • Adventure & Narrative Design for the tabletop.
  • How to create balanced, engaging encounters.
  • How to combine sandbox and linear storytelling.
  • Crafting worlds & NPCs.
  • Formatting and publishing adventures.
  • How to design maps, handouts, and other player resources. 
  • How to integrate puzzles, traps, interactive elements into adventures.
  • Publishing platforms and options.
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Start Date
June 12, 2025
End Date
July 24, 2025
Thursdays

17:30 CET, 18:30 GMT, 13:30 EST

Nick Mastrokolias

Your Instructor:
Nick Mastrokolias, known as NiTo, is a professional Dungeon Master, TTRPG game designer, and narrative-oriented storyteller with over five years of experience. He has worked on various projects including game design, world-building, and adventure writing for multiple platforms. With a background in Marketing and Digital Information Systems from the University of Piraeus, he combines storytelling expertise with industry knowledge to help aspiring creators develop and publish professional-level TTRPG content.  [full bio]

Elevate your DMing skills to the highest level. 

The Course Includes:

  • 6 Live Sessions
  • Lecture Recordings
  • Lecture Notes in PDF
  • Extra Asynchronous Lessons
  • Adventure templates
  • Structure Guides
  • 5 Homework Projects
  • Bibliography & Resources

Requirements:

Experience in playing and running 5e RPG sessions. Some knowledge of adventure design and storytelling, and familiarity with D&D 5e or similar TTRPG rulesets. Access to Zoom.

This course is ideal for:

  • Dungeon Masters looking to improve their skills.
  • Storytellers seeking professional development.
  • Experienced players.
  • Aspiring professional DMs wanting to attract paying players.
  • Hobbyist and experienced DMs who want to turn their passion into a profession.
This course focuses mainly on 5e TTRPG adventure module design. It aims to teach participants to structure, balance, and format compelling adventures and modules for Dungeons & Dragons and other RPG systems.

Learners will explore adventure hooks, encounter creation, world-building, NPC design, and industry-standard publishing techniques and options.

By the end of the course, participants will have developed a complete and fully structured module, ready for professional presentation, playtesting or publication.

📖 What This Course Covers

  • Designing structured TTRPG adventures and one-shots
  • Creating engaging adventure hooks and story structures
  • Balancing encounters and player choice
  • Developing immersive NPCs and world-building elements
  • Formatting adventures using industry-standard tools
  • Understanding publishing platforms and branding techniques


🕒 Duration & Format

  • Sessions: 6 (2-2.5 hours each)
  • Format: Interactive lessons, discussions, hands-on exercises & workshops, asynchronous lessons, peer reviews, and guided final presentations


🎯 Course Goals

  • Master adventure structure and encounter balance
  • Develop interactive, player-driven storytelling techniques
  • Create and format professional-level adventure modules
  • Understand how to publish and market TTRPG content
  • Build a personal brand as a TTRPG writer or game designer
Skills developed: Storytelling, world-building, encounter design, formatting, adventure writing, game balance, publishing, marketing, character development, map design, module structuring

Lectures Schedule

Times in Central European Time (CET)

Syllabus

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to have Zoom installed?

Yes. All online lessons are taught via Zoom.

Do I need publishing and/or DTP experience?

No, the course will cover the industry-standard publishing fundamentals.

Will I have a finished an adventure module by the course's end?

Yes! The final course outcome is your own, fully structured adventure module.

What's the refund policy?

A 100% refund -no questions asked- if you cancel up to 24 hours before the first live session.

Can I pay in instalments?

Yes, instalment payment options are available in most cases. Please reach out to us at info@d6learning.com to discuss the best plan for you.

More questions?

Please contact us directly here. We will respond within 1 to 2 days.
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