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Hey, I wrote a blog. I don't have a ton of experience, but this is one I'm genuinely proud of! Thanks to @startplaying.bsky.social for this awesome opportunity!

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D&D for Parents: How to Introduce Your Kids to the Game | StartPlaying
Be ready for anything: Be ready for fun.
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May 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Tolerance is a far more meaningful concept than forced acceptance.
April 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Stopped at a #subway on the way home from a trip. One person working. It was busy. We tipped him. He was awesome. But that helped him. And the orphan crushing machine is still getting made. And now I’m yelling to the void because they’re not on Bluesky.

Do better by your employees subway.
April 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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April 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I wrote a TTRPG related Blog! Character Creation for @modiphius.bsky.social Dune Adventures in the Imperium! It’s a great narrative driven game
March 20, 2025 at 11:42 PM
These folks are prepping hard for this event. Check them out!

#gm #dm #ttrpg #dnd #d&d
Coming back for #GenCon 2025 after a successful showing in 2024, Deathwish5e brings tactical combat with miniatures, terrain, cards, and brand new adventures.

This year, we're joined by some of the best pro GMs on @startplaying.bsky.social.

Keep an eye out for event listings in the coming months!
March 6, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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The Math of the 2025 Monster Manual!

I crunch all the numbers and compare 2025 to the 2014 DMG guidelines, published 5E monster books, and the Forge of Foes!

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#ttrpg #DnD
January 30, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I haven’t done enough digging, but I wonder if GMs on Rpghorrorstories have ever stumbled across their own games.

There’s some seriously heinous things going on there.
January 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Finished Planescape Turn of Fortune’s wheel Last night! We had a blast. Super weird. Super Fun.

All players stayed on to run Strahd. Super excited but nervous for the tone shift.

#gm #dm #gmadvice #ttrpg #dnd #d&d
January 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Got into WotC’s Project Sigil alpha.

It looks really nice.

I don’t understand it at all. I don’t know how anything works. I’m more frustrated than enthralled.
January 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Make it happen
Dear @dndbeyond.bsky.social , don’t you think I should preview the new 2025 Flumph?
January 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Man Returns To Work After Vacation With Fresh, Reenergized Hatred For Job
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January 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Tonight my players beat the villain in Planescapeabd rescued themselves from their crystal prisons. Turn of Fortunes Wheel has been wildly weird and wonderful. Absolutely a blast to run.

#gm #dm #ttrpg #dnd #d&d
December 31, 2024 at 7:07 AM
Real GM Basics: You Can! It’s easier than some people suggest. It’s harder than others suggest. But at the end of the day You Can.
December 27, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Hey Gang, Merry Christmas.
And Truly, if that’s not your jam happy Wednesday! And if it’s not Merry, have the best day possible. You deserve it!
December 25, 2024 at 4:58 AM
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This holiday season, you can support an indie author for free just by sharing this post. It truly makes all the difference. To everyone who's been supporting me, thank you. You've made this journey incredible thus far, and your kindness means the world.

Merry Christmas 🎄.

#IndieAuthor #BookSky
December 25, 2024 at 3:54 AM
Real GM Basics: consider planned interactions an encounter. Some will be quests. Some will be social interactions. Some will be fights.

Random encounters allow GMs to practice improv by following up on how players interact with the encounters.

#gm #dm #gmadvice #ttrpg #dnd #d&d
December 19, 2024 at 11:28 PM
Reign of Fire as a ttrpg. I dig it.
🐉 They don’t teach you about dragons in Boot Camp… 👀

High Fantasy meets Military Fantasy in this standalone solo/coop 'Five X' Adventure Wargame. Enter a world of Dungeons and high-caliber Machine Guns!

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#wargames #sologames #wargaming
December 17, 2024 at 12:05 PM
Real GM Basics: the best thing I learned about GMing came from @slyflourish.bsky.social and that is there is what you know, what the character knows, and what the player knows. Understanding all of those differences will help you drive to your story.

#gm #dm #gmadvice #ttrpg #dnd #d&d
December 16, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Real GM basics: You don’t know what you don’t know. You will be both overly prepared and underprepared at the same time. As a first time GM it is ok to ask the group to stay on the rails. Remind them you’re new and explain to them you’re not sure how to handle some requests.

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December 15, 2024 at 8:22 PM
SNL has my attention. I’ve laughed a good bit. But last weeks Gladiator 2 commercial was hysterical.

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Gladiator II: The Musical - SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live
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December 13, 2024 at 3:39 AM
Real GM basics: a new game master’s style is New GM running a game. Style takes understanding.

New GM is perfectly acceptable. TTRPGs need new GMs.

#gm #dm #gmadvice #ttrpg #dnd #d&d
December 12, 2024 at 8:33 PM
Real GM Basics: have a session 0.

Set the expectations that you are a new GM.

www.level1geek.com/blog/dnd-ses...

Here’s a decent starter structure for a session 0. But it’s comprehensive. Your first one may not be this detailed.

Practice Makes Permanent.

#gm #dm #dnd #d&d #ttrpg
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December 12, 2024 at 3:25 AM
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Not sure if anyone will see this but tabletop gaming Bluesky, I need your help.. How far in over my head would I be if I decided to GM a ttrpg campaign (not sure which one yet) for a small group of friends? I literally only have half a campaign under my belt even as a player... Is it a bad idea?
December 11, 2024 at 5:55 AM
My Drakkenheim game took on the Lord of the Feast.

Now they’re in a race to complete resolve Saint Vitruvius Cathedral before one of the factions does.

#Drakkenheim #Ttrpg #dnd #d&d
December 11, 2024 at 6:12 AM