V. The Guild at Work — Quest Preparation
This is where reactive generation becomes practical. A player posts intent; a DM (possibly with the player) generates what's needed; the results become canon; the session runs.
Quest Prep Overview
The complete workflow from player intent to session-ready content.
Reading Player Intent
Intent Procedure
What does the player actually want? Types of intent. The Discord post. Forming a party.
Content Generation
Generation Procedure
Check existing canon. Identify gaps. Select appropriate system. Generate content. Update wiki.
Hooks & Situations
Hooks Procedure
Turning generated content into playable situations. The Lazy DM approach. Complications and stakes.