Jared McFarland
jaredonline.bsky.social
Jared McFarland
@jaredonline.bsky.social
http://rollforinsight.blog

My name is Jared, and I've been playing D&D for about 30 years. This game has given me immeasurable joy.
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The form for the final #ExtraLife #charity #ttrpg one shot game on my channel for 2025 is open!

Play Quest RPG with me as you try to escape the story you've been magically pulled into. Let's close out this year with some fun!

Details here: forms.gle/bjCV1sULD8Bs...

Reposts appreciated. ❤️
TTRPG Charity Event - Extra Life
Hello and welcome! Thank you for your interest in this Tabletop Roleplaying Game Charity Event benefitting Extra Life (https://www.extra-life.org/). This is my fifth year (WOO!) raising money for Ext...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I picked up The Game Master’s Guide to Proactive Roleplaying and am really loving it. It has inspired a lot of ideas for my next series of adventures.

#roleplaying #ttrpg #gamemasters
November 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Took 37 years, but I’m finally jealous about one (1) New York thing.
November 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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For this 4 Session cycle, we've got @wanderingdm.bsky.social as our GM! I will continue on as a new Security, @highshelfdavid.bsky.social will be a new Scrounger, we will get to see @laughlovelindy.bsky.social's Intellectual, and our guest player Wildcard is @popeworldbuild.bsky.social!
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I've finished publishing my 6 part series on crafting memorable, story-driven campaigns that works for just about any TTRPG! Check it out here:

www.rollforinsight.blog/story-driven...

#ttrpg #dnd #storytelling #roleplaying #rpg
Story Driven Campaigns: Intro
Folks drift in, one-by-one, idle chatter and friendly hellos fill the space. We all sit down around the table. Takeout orders, homemade dinners and freshly popped beers in front of us. Eventually I…
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October 31, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The final post in my series about writing story-driven campaigns is up! I talk about my approach to designing scenes - something I do sparingly. PCs tend not to go where I anticipate and I don't like wasting effort!
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#ttrpg #storytelling #roleplaying #dnd #rpg
Step 6: Planning Scenes
This is Part 6 in my series of how I plan roleplay heavy D&D campaigns. For the rest of the posts in this series, click the button and return to the index. Story Driven Campaigns Index Like I said…
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October 29, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Check out my series on how to craft story-driven TTRPG campaigns that drive player engagement and help you tell a compelling story at the table!

#ttrpg #dnd #storytelling #roleplaying #rpg
Story Driven Campaigns: Intro
Folks drift in, one-by-one, idle chatter and friendly hellos fill the space. We all sit down around the table. Takeout orders, homemade dinners and freshly popped beers in front of us. Eventually I…
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October 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
@jemaginative.bsky.social's fundraiser is still going! All weekend long, check out the schedule to see when the next games are.

#fundraiser #actualplay #ttrpg
October 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We go live in about 30 minutes at www.twitch.tv/goodberrycafe for @jemaginative.bsky.social ‘s fundraiser!
October 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I'm gonna keep posting this: Join me & Goodberry Cafe to raise money for @jemaginative.bsky.social's legal fund fighting to obtain contracted reimbursements for performances!

I'll be in Sky Pirates in Plunder, a Daggerheart 1-shot GM'ed by @troybushido.bsky.social and can't wait! 10/24 @ 5p Pacific
October 22, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I've published the fifth part in my series on writing story driven campaigns!

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If you haven't seen, I'm working on a blog series on writing campaigns with deep character involvement . Check it out here: buff.ly/EnIwgdF

#ttrpg #rpg #dnd #roleplaying
Step 5: Putting the Pieces Together
This is Part 5 in my series of how I plan roleplay heavy D&D campaigns. For the rest of the posts in this series, click the button and return to the index. Story Driven Campaigns Index Continuing…
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October 22, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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What is the best advice you have before joining an actual play? Aside from necessary equipment. Did you do anything prior or just throw caution to the wind and audition? #ap #actualplay #ttrpg #dnd
October 21, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I'm gonna keep posting this: Join me & Goodberry Cafe to raise money for @jemaginative.bsky.social's legal fund fighting to obtain contracted reimbursements for performances!

I'll be in Sky Pirates in Plunder, a Daggerheart 1-shot GM'ed by @troybushido.bsky.social and can't wait! 10/24 @ 5p Pacific
October 21, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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Are you familiar producing/running tech for a stream on twitch? We could really use some more volunteers to help run a stream during the fundraiser from Oct 20-27th! We'll be using OBS and vdo.ninja so looking for people comfortable with that!
October 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I decided to run Rime of the Frostmaiden as a Draw Steel campaign. I'm super excited for it, but man this module is a complete mess. I watched @slyflourish.com's videos on it they were helpful but it took me 3 separate flow charts to put together a cohesive flow. #ttrpg #dnd #drawsteel
October 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Join me at Goodberry Cafe to raise money for @jemaginative.bsky.social's legal defense fund fighting to obtain contracted reimbursements for performance work!

I'll be playing in Sky Pirates in Plunder, a Daggerheart 1-shot, GM'ed by @troybushido.bsky.social and can't wait! 10/24 @ 5p Pacific
October 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I've just released Part 4 of my series on creating story-driven campaigns: "The Story So Far." I discuss connecting PCs to the story and planning campaign pacing. Check it out and share your thoughts!

www.rollforinsight.blog/step-4-the-story-so-far

#ttrpg #rpg #gamemaster
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October 17, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Thursday 10/23 9:45 - 11:45PM MT
In Dire Need
System: D&D 5e
GM: Adapt (beacons.ai/adaptation01)
Level 8 adventure!
Players Needed: 1 Femme player!
October 15, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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Tuesday 10/21 9:00 - 11:30PM MT
Of Birds and Bugs
System: Black Flies
GM: Jordan (@goosepoop207)
Players Needed: 1 BIPOC player!
October 15, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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Quick turnaround TTRPG casting call for live streamed games for NEXT WEEK!
Looking for BIPOC and Femme players only to fill these slots! Looking to confirm casting by tomorrow at the latest.
See the thread below for game details and times! Comment if you're interested and I'll send you the form!
October 15, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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Each game features unique donation goals and interactive audience redemptions.
Join the call here!
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October 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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Casting Call! Looking to cast players for 18 different games!
From October 20-27, storytellers and players from across the TTRPG community will gather to play 18 live games, all to help fund Jem’s legal battle and raise awareness for performers’ rights and accountability. Link below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
October 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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So, I feel the need to do an AMA for MMM (A cooking ttrpg). Ask me any questions you want about the game below and I shall do my best to answer!
October 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to convert #5e encounters to #drawsteel.

I find some thematically similar monsters, build out the encounter with 3-4 stat blocks following the math and… done.

I think running Rime of the Frostmaiden is gonna be easy
October 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
It’s been a good year for my #ttrpg shelf of my favorite books right now.

#daggerheart
#drawsteel
#gm
October 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM