Cheat sheet
GM checklist (Hunter: The Reckoning 5th Edition)
Before-session and during-session reminders.
Quick blocks
Hunter games are about fear + preparedness. Keep the cell under pressure and make information the real power.
Session checklist
- Define the monster’s pattern and what it wants.
- Make investigation meaningful: clues change tactics.
- Keep fights lethal; reward planning and traps.
- Keep Convictions/Touchstones relevant to choices.
Common pitfalls
- Monsters with no logic
- Combat-first sessions
- No cost for hunting