(7 months, 2 weeks ago)

Balancing Humor and Seriousness in Campaigns

posted by ElvenEnchanter

I’m curious about how other DMs balance humor with serious moments in their campaigns. My group loves to joke around, which is great for keeping things light, but I sometimes struggle to shift the tone when the story needs to get serious or emotional. How do you navigate this balance? Do you let humor happen naturally, or do you have strategies for guiding the tone of the game? I'd appreciate any advice on how to maintain the right atmosphere without killing the fun!