‘What do you do’ is an indicator to the pace

When you say “What do you do” it calls the players to action. This is a good indicator to how the game is running.

However if you just use this without providing them without any hooks or Secrets and clues they’ll just stand around being uncertain where to go next. If you did provide them with choices, feel free to remind the players of these.

When characters are called to action, bring the world to life and so the adventure.

Reference

E. Schea, M. (2018). Sly flourish’s return of the lazy dungeon master. Sly flourish shop

Highlights or timestamps

Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master Highlights

• How often you say the words ‘what do you do?’ shows you how close you are to the action of the characters.

— ^2fad22 from Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master highlights

• When the pace of the game starts to flag, you can help pick it up again by clarifying the characters existing choices.

— ^a3ce3e from Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master highlights