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And my latest longform video for #Pathfinder2e is up on Youtube!
Making your own minions can seem daunting but it's not that bad if you start simple and go step by step.
I just hope with this video I can help you get started!

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Making Your First Minion in #pathfinder2e - Obscura Advice Episode 6
YouTube video by Tabletop Obscura
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January 8, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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A villain returning is easy.
A mistake returning is harder—and better.

This new d20 table is built for emotional callbacks, not power creep.

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December 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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What if “the oracle at your table” wasn’t there to predict the future…

…but to mirror back what your players are ready to explore?

That’s the heart of Ealdsmyth’s Stewarding philosophy:
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The Illusion of Knowing - MarkEzraStokes.com
Imagine for a moment that you’re in a dark-but-candlelit room, across a modest table from a wizened woman. She squints at oversized cards spread across the navy-felted table, and she begins to speak: “Ah yes… I see a decision weighing on you…” You hang on to her every word. What if this same narrative trick was used at your TTRPG table?
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December 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Dangerous GM advice:
Lie beautifully.
Cheat when the story deserves it.
Break things, then let your players rise from the wreckage.
This isn’t “fair.” It’s fun.
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Dangerous Game Mastering Advice (Dirty… Not Killer)
“I don’t play fair. Fair is boring. Fair is predictable. Game mastering isn’t about rules—it’s about rhythm, pain, and payoff. These are the dangerous tools—the ones that cut clean when you know where to stab. Not cruelty. Not ego. Controlled violence in the service of fun.”
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December 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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I started a YouTube channel the other day. Going to be about tabletop games, RPGs, encounter prompts, stuff like that.
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Epic RPG Encounters: Going Ape!
YouTube video by Barbaric Visions
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November 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Dave created a scratch-off fog of war battle map for #Shadowdark and other RPGs.

Check out the how-to video:
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Scratch off Fog of War Maps #dnd #shadowdark
YouTube video by Lair of Secrets
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November 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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We are keeping the DURF train rolling this week!

What are your favorite things about this great little game?

Are there any supplements you recommend for it?

And would you be excited about a new sci-fi world to explore?

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October 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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This week's post is reviewing Dragontown and the Darkness below and discussing running for my kiddos: #ttrpg #osr #shadowdark #dragontown #gmadvice

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Review: Dragontown and the Darkness Below
Using it as a gateway into the hobby for my kids: A whimsical, system-neutral TTRPG campaign-scale adventure with a Saturday-morning cartoon vibe that is broken down into chapters!
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October 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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#GMAdvice: When designing cultures for players to inhabit, the goal should be to muddy the waters, then make the player able to see through the gloom. Culture is obtuse to the outsider, and clear to the insider. That feeling of being a part of the people they come from is key.
October 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Golarion isn't Earth, but there's some great examples from real world history that can inspire your battle scenes! In early access for supporters now! #Pathfinder #TTRPG #GMAdvice

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The Face of Battle on Golarion! | POCGamer
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October 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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NEW VIDEO: "30 More Adventure Ideas for Dungeon Masters"

Get 30 brand-new D&D adventure ideas organized into 10 creative categories.

Watch here: youtu.be/saV9uC-nNSw

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30 More D&D Adventure Ideas
YouTube video by Ruckerworks
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September 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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GM Tip: Make an enemy more interesting by playing with how you use reinforcements. Budget a couple elementals into the encounter with the powerful mage, which appear when they do their big spells. Or switch stat blocks instead of having a creature die to give it a "second phase".

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September 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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September 6, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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August in review and plans for September. What would you like to see?

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Out of August to September, 2025
We enter once again into September, as Summer turns to Autumn (at least in the Northern hemisphere where I am).  September, unfortunately, does not seem to have any particular ties to myth or tradi…
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September 1, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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I am curious to know how many games do you have at the moment and at what frequency? I have a made dm with 5 games, but there is like 3 months gap between session for each of those game and I wonder if other dm are the same.

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August 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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An event in a recent game prompted these thoughts. How do you react as a GM when a player goes totally off-script?

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Game Masters Workshop – “You do what!?” What to do when the players surprise you
“I have signed in blood, as I know you respect the old traditions,” says my character.  When the villain reaches for the pen, I kneecap him with my derringer.  A simple statement, indic…
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August 24, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Players wrecking your prep isn't a bug - it's the feature.

Here's how the unexpected can turn into your game’s best plot twist (and why you should start prepping with chaos in mind):
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Prepping With Chaos: Why the Unexpected is Your Game's Best Plot Twist
Your players aren't ruining your prep with chaos. They're rewriting it was fireworks. Learn how to embrace it and ease your prep workload.
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August 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Chaotic neutral is not a personality.

Everyone may get their fun in different ways, but characters whose only purpose is to be annoying and cause mischief that derails the flow of the session are not welcome at my table.

I tell players not to fill out alignment in systems that have it.
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The heading reads "what are youtube guru's views on multiclassing ?" There are two side by side examples. One is titled "Zee says" and has a friendly looking gnome. It reads "multiclassing makes your character more unique and can lead to powerful combos and fun battle tactics" the other image is labeled "Puffin says" and has an image of green haired cartoon character with a sword, called abserd. It reads "absuuuuuuurd!" abserd dnd ttrpg pathfinder ttrpgs dungeonsanddragons tabletop roleplay RP D&D larp dndhumor dndmeme DnDmemes meme memes gmadvice
August 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Let’s talk prompts. Not the ‘you meet in a tavern’ kind—the ‘why is the mayor a golden retriever?’ kind. 🐕✨
My guide for GMs who’d rather burn clichés than their sanity: redwizard.ca/2025/08/prom...

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Promptly Questioning My Life Choices: A Guide to RPG Hooks That Don't Suck
Your campaign deserves better than 'you meet in a tavern.' Brew prompts with the perfect mix of mystery, danger, and 'oh gods why' - because nothing motivates players like a crying dragon or a mayor…
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August 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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⚔️GM Tip Drop!
Want your players to feel powerful WITHOUT breaking your game? We’ve got 8 killer tips to balance power and challenge like a pro. Full post now live on #Patreon!
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How to Make Your Players Feel Powerful… Without Totally Losing Control of the Table | Tabletop Roleplaying James
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July 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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One of the best GM moves I ever made?

Asking, “What do you need from this scene emotionally?”

Try it. You’ll be surprised what players say.

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July 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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This die has been the best tool I have added to my GM kit. I use it in any system I play.
Anytime a player asks a question about something I didn’t plan.
I usually have the player themselves roll it. It has created some wonderful moments. I really recomend adding it to your kit.

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July 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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July 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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July 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Your epic campaign deserves more than lore and cool monsters — it needs clear expectations. My latest post dives into the real power of Session Zero and how it could've improved my long-running D&D game. 💬🎲 #TTRPGTips #DnD5e #SessionZero #GMAdvice #RPGGazette #TabletopRPG
Managing Player Expectations: Aligning Your Table’s Vision for a Campaign
We have all been there; the campaign starts from the best place possible, the characters are great, those story hooks are intriguing, and all is good. But at some point, hopefully not too deep in, players feel a subtle friction. One player perceives the combat as easy, another feels it is always vicious. Sometimes the tone shifts and suddenly players are left out of the engagement.
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July 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM