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Matt Bruyninckx
@mattbruyninckx.bsky.social
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Neurospicy DM conjuring chaos, compassion, and crits. Actor (trained, not tame), voice artist, improv gremlin. Building inclusive worlds.
I think I'm funny.
Perth, WA · He/Him · They/Them
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Todays battle map for D&D.
Possibly my most difficult one for the players yet, I hope they remember everything Ive said about resource management…
Picture of a D&D play mat for battle. Shows a long grass and forest area leading to a small town constructed with 3D play pieces Close up of the town for the battle map, showing 4 buildings and winding streets with a boardwalk / dock A 3D printed black ship at the dock, to be used for the battle map
October 11, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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Working on Session 4, a combination of storytelling and battle, this is my opening, feedback welcomed, especially glowing, positive feedback: (for context, Session 3 ended with news the "peaceful" druids were attacking a seaside town)
The picture contains the following text / storyline for the opening of Session 4 of my D&D campaign as Dungeon Master: For a brief moment, everything pauses within the castle walls. The guards words hang in the air like thick smoke as the weight and gravity of what is occurring grips everyone in the room. Queen Dellawren: The druids… The queens eyes flick to Phoenix… sympathy, concern, and something unspoken. Then she rises from her chair with sudden energy and a commanding presence. Queen Dellawren: Rally the troops, Shoals Rest is under siege and innocent lives are at risk. We want to try and save everybody, but the innocents are our priority and we will defend them at all costs. She turns to Zeffarin. No words are exchanged, but the look between them is sharp and knowing. Zeffarin nods and bolts from the hall, heading in a different direction than the guards now scrambling to mobilise. All that remains in the hall now are, Phoenix, Irene, Firerose, Inara and Quixy, alongside a few guards and the King and Queen. Queen Dellawren: Heroes, this is the moment I need you, if you can help defend Shoals Rest and uncover why the druids are attacking, we may finally begin to understand what dark forces are consuming this world. The Queen pauses, takes a deep breath and for the first time you see her mask of royalty slip, revealing someone desperate, vulnerable and sincere. Queen Dellawren: You are not my subjects, you owe this kingdom nothing. But I beg of you, please help us. She turns, her voice steady once more. Queen Dellawren: I will leave you to your decision, I must prepare. And with that, the Queen leaves the room, King Dellawren following behind.
October 6, 2025 at 7:33 AM