Going Public

Promoting Your Realm

Every public realm gets a shareable home page, and every creator gets a portfolio. Here's how to make them shine and turn curious visitors into a loyal audience.



1

Choose a striking cover image

It headlines your preview page, fills your realm card on your profile, and becomes the image in every link preview.

2

Write a synopsis

Up to 350 characters about where the story stands. It is the first thing visitors read and becomes your search result description, so lead with the hook.

3

Polish your creator profile

A clear profile image, a short bio, and links to where you stream, post, or take patrons. Your bio doubles as your profile's search description.

4

Reveal part of your world

Mark a handful of key characters, places, and factions Public to Realm. It raises the counts on your preview page and gives guests something to explore when they step inside.

5

Keep sessions flowing

Your three most recent sessions headline the preview page, and session count and hours played show your realm is alive. Regular play is the best advertisement.


  • Your Discord server, pinned in an announcements channel

  • Your social media bios: link your creator profile once and it stays current

  • Stream panels and video descriptions for actual-play shows

  • Community forums and subreddits for your game system

  • The session recap you post after each game


Every preview page invites visitors to See behind the scenes or Become Audience. Guests who browse inside your realm see the same invitation at the top of the page. Once they follow, they're notified when sessions end and receive a weekly email about your realm, so every game you play brings them back.

Your session rumors setting shapes what followers can read. Rumors build intrigue; full summaries and transcripts let fans catch up on every detail. Pick whichever fits the kind of show you're running.

When a follower becomes a regular, promote them from your audience straight to the table. See Managing Your Audience.


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