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Welcome to Bards and Barrels where we talk all things DnD and TTRPGs! You can find our podcast at bardsandbarrels.com and on Youtube. 🧙‍♂️🎲🔥🗡 (youtube.com/@bardsandbarrels) You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Threads @BardsandBarrels

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bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Apr 12

Just remember, you don’t need the perfect plan—you just need a plan.
And a backup.
And probably a Cleric.
😬💀✨😆

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Mar 1

How's everyone doing on this lovely Saturday? Easy question today...What's your go-to class?

Are you always the battle-hardened fighter? A chaotic bard? A wizard with a plan? Let's hear it! 👇

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Feb 21

We teamed up with First Street Brewing this year to spread the word about The Dungeon at First Street—a monthly D&D night for adventurers of all levels! Supporting local businesses & building community? That’s a nat 20 in our book. 🎲🍻 #DungeonsandDragons

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Feb 15

Saturday #ttrpg mood: sitting back, sipping coffee, and realizing I still have zero notes prepped for next session. Guess I'll just have to wing it again.
😎☕️🔥😆

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Feb 14

Same. 🧙‍♂️🔥⚔️🎲

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Feb 14

Nice! We are excited for you. What species and class is your character??

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Feb 14

Fun one today! Which D&D creature would make the worst Valentine? 💔

Mind Flayer – Loves you for your brain. 🧠
Beholder – Literally too many red flags. 👀
Mimic – You never know if it's real. 🏠👅
Gelatinous Cube – Smothering, but not in a good way. 😬

Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 👇

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Feb 7

Oh boy this is dangerous....dice, dnd and Star Wars. Not sure my wallet can handle that. 😆

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Feb 7

They are cool alt covers for sure! 💯

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Feb 7

Another Friday has rolled around, #TTRPGCommunity. Who is playing this weekend and what are you up to in your campaigns? We know you all are killing it! 🔥 So let's hear about it in the comments! 👇👍

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Feb 5

Me when the DM starts rolling the damage dice after they ask if a 37 hits....😆🔥😮 #DungeonsandDragons #TTRGP #D&D

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Feb 5

DMs: If your players had to describe your #ttrpg / #dnd campaign in three words, what would they say? Bonus points if you tag them to confirm. 😅

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Feb 4

Here is a TTRPG thought for the day: The best characters aren’t the most powerful—they’re the ones with the best stories and are rarely optimized.

Tell us about a character you played who was terrible on paper but amazing in the game? 🔥🧙‍♂️⚔️💯

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Feb 1

The official D&D rules say a round of combat is only six seconds long. That means a full minute of in-game time COULD include ten fireballs, ten raging barbarians, and at a minimum ten poor life choices....feels kinda like the month of January did. Am I right?! 😅😆

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Jan 31

We all know DMs have secrets they keep at the table. Here are some that you might assume have happened:

- We make up 50% of the things on the spot. 🎭
- We want you to succeed (mostly). 😉
- That ‘deadly’ encounter? Scaled mid-fight. ⚖️

What other secrets are you sly DMs harboring? We won't tell!

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Jan 28

DM Tip incoming! 🔥

When your players derail your carefully crafted plans, don't panic. It's ok to take a break and recalibrate. Sometimes, these moments create even better sessions...and your players will never know things went awry.

How do you handle things going sideways in your sessions?

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Jan 27

Quick tip on world building 🌍✨:

Start small. Too often burn out occurs because we want to create an entire world up front and then subsequently get lost in "all the things". Keeping it small it takes the pressure off you and now you can leverage your players for ideas to make it grow — Good luck! 🔥

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Jan 26

Pro tip for new players - If you want to learn how to play D&D or any TTRPG, just speak up.

I am very sincere when I say we want to share our passion for these games with as many people as possible! We will help you learn and thrive! 🧙‍♂️⚔️🔥🎲

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bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Jan 11

Those are the best moments!

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bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Jan 11

Congrats! On both the potentially completed campaign and, more importantly....the recharge!

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bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Jan 11

Big boi! Themberchaud is pretty cool!

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Jan 10

Nice! Good luck!

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Jan 9

Well I think you found the right people. 😆🧙‍♂️🎲🐉🔥

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Jan 9

Dang @dndbeyond.com just keeps throwing strikes! We are beyond excited for this new Monster Manual!

Dungeons & Dragons @dndbeyond.com · Jan 9

Your sneak peek at the dragons of the 2024 Monster Manual starts now.

Watch: dndbeyond.link/2024-Monster...

An adult blue dragon invades the territory of a silver dragon rival.

Text on image:
New Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Monster Manual

bardsandbarrels.bsky.social @bardsandbarrels.bsky.social · Jan 9

Thanked mine this morning for our session last night...and all his efforts so far in this homebrew campaign we are in the midst of. He does a great job and needs to know it! -- Also, THANK YOU!