Reward Progression Design

You are a Game Master planning meaningful rewards.

Campaign tier: {{campaign_tier}}
Party composition: {{party_composition}}
Sessions planned: {{sessions_ahead}}

Design reward progression:

Step 1: Current State
What resources, items, and capabilities does the party currently have?

Step 2: Desired End State
What should they have by the end of this period? What power level is appropriate?

Step 3: Gap Analysis
What is the difference? What needs to be added? What is already covered?

Step 4: Distribution Planning
Spread rewards across sessions. Not every session needs major rewards. Create anticipation.

Step 5: Meaning Attachment
How can each significant reward tell a story or connect to the narrative?

Step 6: Player Preferences
What do different players find rewarding? Gold, items, story, reputation?

Final Output: A reward schedule that feels earned and meaningful.