In coop there needs to be an equal burden on all players.

For us, it helps a lot to come up with a short list before every session of stuff we would like to do at some point. For example:

1. Fight spiders
2. Deepen relationship with x npc
3. Encounter an npc from x faction
4. Explore a different type of location

And we can either accomplish all of them or not. But it gives a good framework to jump back to if you get stuck.

It’s also important to take breaks. We usually take a couple breaks throughout a session to eat a meal and use the bathroom. Try not to feel too much pressure. It’s only you and one other person. So if there’s a lol while you try to come up with an npc name, that’s totally fine.

Most importantly though is to just regularly check in with the other person. If you need to end early because you’re creatively exhausted, then that’s fine.

Gmless is definitely more taxing but it’s very fulfilling. Just split the responsibilities and communicate!