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How to Really Beat GM Burnout — Domain of Many Things

February 1, 2026 at 2:50 PM

JimmiWazEre

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Well, I'd like to say it's been a productive month of some solid #ttrpg #blogging but the truth is, ironically considering the one post I did put out, I've been a bit burnt out and I've stepped back for a few weeks to take a break.

Also my laptop died. Which was a sad story 😭

January 29, 2026 at 9:27 PM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

Being a #GM can be exhausting from time to time, today's post is about #selfcare when you're running #DnD to keep the spark alive.

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#burnout #ttrpg #support

Feeling exhausted or unmotivated as a Game Master? This in-depth guide breaks down the real causes of GM burnout and offers practical, experience-based ways to recover your energy, creativity, and lov...

I Posted A Blog Once A Week For A Year, Here’s What Happened - 2025 — Domain of Many Things

January 14, 2026 at 8:13 PM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

Happy New Year everyone. Phew, DoMT is a year old! Who'd have thought it.

Here's to 2026 🙂

January 1, 2026 at 8:13 AM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

The big blog roundup of my 2025!

www.domainofmanythings.com/blog/2025-re...

#blog #contentcreation #ttrpg

According to my Squarespace analytics, DoMT has had 35,000 visitors in all of 2025, which works out on average to be about 2,900 per month.

Nemesis Retaliation: Single Play, First Thoughts — Domain of Many Things

December 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

A little bit of spicy #TTRPG #advice for you folks about to get into the hobby as a result of your impending presents :D

Merry Christmas ya filthy animals!

TTRPG Blogs (dndblogs.com) @dndblogs.com · Dec 24

9 Meta TTRPG Bitter Pills to Swallow: Domain of Many Things

https://www.domainofmanythings.com/blog/meta-advice-no-one-asked-for

#dnd #ttrpg

December 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM

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9 Meta TTRPG Bitter Pills to Swallow: Domain of Many Things

https://www.domainofmanythings.com/blog/meta-advice-no-one-asked-for

#dnd #ttrpg

December 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

#DM and #GM #TTRPG people! How many of you have battled through burnout, what caused it, and how did you overcome it?

Answers below - researching for a post next week hopefully 🙂

December 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

Have you ever played #Nemesis? I'm a big fan of the original, and I finally got to play it's second sequel; Nemesis #Retaliation, the other weekend.

These are my first thoughts!

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#boardgame #alien #aliens #xenomorph #review #blog #gaming #horror #action

First impressions of Nemesis Retaliation after a single co-op play. How it differs from the original Nemesis, what’s changed mechanically, how it feels at the table, and whether it justifies owning al...

December 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

I think there's actually a good #ttrpg under a lot of #dnd bloat. In this week's post I talk about what #rules I leave on the editing room floor to make the game a better experience for my players ✂️🤗

TTRPG Blogs (dndblogs.com) @dndblogs.com · Dec 5

5 Cuts To 5e That Make The Game More Interesting: Domain of Many Things

https://www.domainofmanythings.com/blog/5-things-to-cut-from-5e

#dnd #ttrpg

December 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

Hey there folks, here's your weekly reminder that cool folks put up #free #TTRPG #Resources on the internet.

I've collated a bunch of them all for you to use. It's a living document so please let me know if you find more that I should include here.

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#opensource #art #music #app

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November 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

Hey there folks, here's your weekly reminder that cool folks put up #free #TTRPG #Resources on the internet.

I've collated a bunch of them all for you to use. It's a living document so please let me know if you find more that I should include here.

buff.ly/jpegoWN

#opensource #art #music #app

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Cheap Medieval Fantasy Terrain for Tabletop Games — Domain of Many Things

November 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

Want to know how to paint #fantasy city #terrain to a nice quality, fast?

www.domainofmanythings.com/blog/cheap-f...

#mordheim #ulvheim #frostgrave #warhammer #kingsofwar #guardsoftraitorstoll #dnd

A practical guide to cheap medieval fantasy terrain for tabletop gaming. Covers where to source free 3D-printable Ulvheim files, how to scale and print them, and a fast painting method using zenithal ...

The Five Variables of a Core Dice Mechanic That Matter — Domain of Many Things

November 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

Today's post is a continuation of my series on core dice mechanics.

Hopefully, a must read for #indie game designers and #dice nerds alike!

www.domainofmanythings.com/blog/5-varia...

#ttrpg #dnd #morkborg #callofcthulhu #alienrpg #mothershiprpg #intotheodd #blog #analysis #games #systems

A deep-dive into the five key variables that shape tabletop RPG core dice mechanics. Learn how target numbers, probability curves, modifiers, degrees of success, and roll frequency affect tension, pac...

November 15, 2025 at 1:19 AM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

Hey there folks, here's your weekly reminder that cool folks put up #free #TTRPG #Resources on the internet.

I've collated a bunch of them all for you to use. It's a living document so please let me know if you find more that I should include here.

buff.ly/jpegoWN

#opensource #art #music #app

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November 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

Hey there folks, here's your weekly reminder that cool folks put up #free #TTRPG #Resources on the internet.

I've collated a bunch of them all for you to use. It's a living document so please let me know if you find more that I should include here.

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#opensource #art #music #app

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November 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

Hey there folks, here's your weekly reminder that cool folks put up #free #TTRPG #Resources on the internet.

I've collated a bunch of them all for you to use. It's a living document so please let me know if you find more that I should include here.

buff.ly/jpegoWN

#opensource #art #music #app

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What’s in a Core Dice Mechanic?

October 28, 2025 at 10:17 AM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

Hey folks, I do love dice mechanics! This is my first in a series of posts exploring them in detail.

Today's post identifies the constituent parts of the 'dice loop' in TTRPGs

Enjoy!

#dice #gamemechanics #ttrpg #boardgames #dnd #rng #randomnumbers

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I’ve been asked to review a lot of systems lately, and I’ve noticed myself drawn immediately to an...

1970’s Italian Horror Mysteries! First Look at Lies by Omission & L’Isola Lacrime

October 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

#LiesByOmission is an investigative #horror #TTRPG based on 1970s Italian #Giallo cinema.

If you like the niche and prefer your games to have a #narrative story driven focus, it could well be the one for you!

Their crowdfund is active now, check out my first look below if you fancy a read 🇮🇹👺

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LxO tries to capture the tone and aesthetics of 1960s and 70s Italian Giallo films - thrillers tha...

What happens when you mix The Old American West with Folkloric Horror? A First Look at Huckleberry

October 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

I got a PDF copy of #Huckleberry RPG to pick through and review before the #Backerkit launches today!

It's folkloric horror cowboy action, but did it leave me fanning my revolvers under the noon sun, or with a snake in my boot?

Clue: "Pyow! Pyow! Pyow! Pyow!"

#TTRPG #Western #Cowboy #Review

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In the case of Huckleberry, I’m happy to report that the central mechanic is lush. To begin with, ...

Yo-Ho-Ho-Ho and a Collection of Off-Brand Pirates

October 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

Join me on my journey into off brand #lego #pirates and their use in #pirateborg and other #TTRPG games

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As you know, I like pirates, pirates are cool - and I have a Pirate Borg game that I'm building up...

Silksong & Monkey Island Meet Aliens: My Own Kooky Appendix N

October 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

What do #Silksong and #MonkeyIsland have in common?!

I made my own #AppendixN for my #GM influences when I'm running #TTRPG sessions.

What's on your list?

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The Seven Elements of West Marches Play

September 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM

JimmiWazEre

@domainofmanythings.bsky.social

#CriticalRole mentioned #WestMarches on their recent fireside chat, and I'm glad they did as it gives me an excuse to talk about it 😂

If you want to know more about this unique play style, and how it can reinvigorate your campaign - then I got you covered!

#ttrpg #rpg #osr #pirateborg #blog #

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The West Marches is a style of TTRPG gameplay designed by Ben Robbins, and written up in 2007 on h...