So, You Want to Run a Dark / Light Experience?
Excellent! Being an Experience Director (ED) takes effort, but it’s incredibly rewarding.
Your first task? Read the front half of the Dark / Light Grimoire—every page. Understanding the core mechanics and philosophy will set you up for success.
Next, let’s talk about rules. Think of them as guidelines rather than rigid laws. As the ED, you have control. Use what’s here, tweak it, or adapt it to fit your table’s needs. The goal is to create the best experience for your players.
The Dark / Light Philosophy
This system was designed to make combat faster and more intuitive, so players can take their turns quickly and stay engaged. The less time spent on mechanics, the more time for story development and role-playing—the heart of the game.
The Basics
As the Experience Director (ED), your job is to manage all aspects of the game while collaborating with players to create an exciting and immersive story.
Think of yourself as a film director—guiding the narrative, setting the scene, and bringing characters to life. You’ll track time, environments, Story Characters (SCs), and creatures, embodying them and rolling dice on their behalf.
The Dark / Light Grimoir has all the information you need to run dynamic session!
