To have Strong start into your game session, there is a fool-proof way of to grab peoples attention by calling them to action using combat. This really brings them Into the middle of things immediately.
Besides starting strong, it helps with not boring your players to death with a monologue.
A battle usually comes with it’s own adventure hooks,* why did this battle just happen?*
Reference
E. Schea, M. (2018). Sly flourish’s return of the lazy dungeon master. Sly flourish shop
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