Isaac Allen Burns
@iaburns.bsky.social
Cat dad and Forever GM.
Skys the limit! Just gotta stay grounded
GM for Dodoborne: A Daggerheart TTRPG Podcast
Skys the limit! Just gotta stay grounded
GM for Dodoborne: A Daggerheart TTRPG Podcast
Someone said I be drinking too many drinks at work and at first I was going to defend myself and then I saw my desk with new eyes. I have no retort.
November 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Someone said I be drinking too many drinks at work and at first I was going to defend myself and then I saw my desk with new eyes. I have no retort.
Sometimes as a #GM you have secrets in the background that you expect to be revealed much later.
And sometimes you have a golden opportunity to honor someone looking like an important NPC and let some secrets to light.
It’s a good game! #daggerheart
And sometimes you have a golden opportunity to honor someone looking like an important NPC and let some secrets to light.
It’s a good game! #daggerheart
🎶Who's that cool dwarf walking 'round town? (Little Benny!) What? (Little Benny!)🎶
A brand new episode of DodoBorne: A Daggerheart Actual Play Podcast is available now on Dodoborne.com, or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Daggerheart #ttrpg #actualplay #podcast
A brand new episode of DodoBorne: A Daggerheart Actual Play Podcast is available now on Dodoborne.com, or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Daggerheart #ttrpg #actualplay #podcast
2.10 A Clank About Town
The big mission has finally been given! Since they proved they were...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Sometimes as a #GM you have secrets in the background that you expect to be revealed much later.
And sometimes you have a golden opportunity to honor someone looking like an important NPC and let some secrets to light.
It’s a good game! #daggerheart
And sometimes you have a golden opportunity to honor someone looking like an important NPC and let some secrets to light.
It’s a good game! #daggerheart
Tonight’s #dodoborne live stream was surreal! What an amazing time! Thank you everyone who came out to support us and show the love! Y’all are awesome!
Squawk!! 🦤🦤🦤
#daggerheart
Squawk!! 🦤🦤🦤
#daggerheart
November 11, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Tonight’s #dodoborne live stream was surreal! What an amazing time! Thank you everyone who came out to support us and show the love! Y’all are awesome!
Squawk!! 🦤🦤🦤
#daggerheart
Squawk!! 🦤🦤🦤
#daggerheart
Played a game of #daggerheart where someone said the word hatch and suddenly memories of Lost and “What’s in the hatch?” Came flooding back.
Those numbers are burned into my brain
Those numbers are burned into my brain
two men are looking out a window at a torch .
ALT: two men are looking out a window at a torch .
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October 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Played a game of #daggerheart where someone said the word hatch and suddenly memories of Lost and “What’s in the hatch?” Came flooding back.
Those numbers are burned into my brain
Those numbers are burned into my brain
The Tag Team Roll wording in #Daggerheart is interesting because it says: "On a roll with Hope, all PCs involved gain a hope." Seems to leave it open for more than 2 people in a tag team? But the rest of the rule suggests only 2 people.
Leaves it open for future mechanics maybe?
Leaves it open for future mechanics maybe?
October 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The Tag Team Roll wording in #Daggerheart is interesting because it says: "On a roll with Hope, all PCs involved gain a hope." Seems to leave it open for more than 2 people in a tag team? But the rest of the rule suggests only 2 people.
Leaves it open for future mechanics maybe?
Leaves it open for future mechanics maybe?
Played a home game of #daggerheart during a tournament arc. It was the finals, third fight, and I wanted to spice it up.
Pulled up a flaming totally-not-purple worm attack and both sides had to work together to take it down. Worked like a charm.
Such a good system.
Pulled up a flaming totally-not-purple worm attack and both sides had to work together to take it down. Worked like a charm.
Such a good system.
October 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Played a home game of #daggerheart during a tournament arc. It was the finals, third fight, and I wanted to spice it up.
Pulled up a flaming totally-not-purple worm attack and both sides had to work together to take it down. Worked like a charm.
Such a good system.
Pulled up a flaming totally-not-purple worm attack and both sides had to work together to take it down. Worked like a charm.
Such a good system.
To all my “listen to everything” people looking for some new #music. Check out Jantra.
Rural Sudanese electronic dance is maybe the best way to describe it.
Hella good.
Rural Sudanese electronic dance is maybe the best way to describe it.
Hella good.
October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
To all my “listen to everything” people looking for some new #music. Check out Jantra.
Rural Sudanese electronic dance is maybe the best way to describe it.
Hella good.
Rural Sudanese electronic dance is maybe the best way to describe it.
Hella good.
Fun fact about me as a #ttrpg GM: my nose doesn’t work all that well, so I tend to forget odors in my scene descriptions.
So when a player describes a smell in a scene I’m always floored like “wow such good scene work”
So when a player describes a smell in a scene I’m always floored like “wow such good scene work”
October 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Fun fact about me as a #ttrpg GM: my nose doesn’t work all that well, so I tend to forget odors in my scene descriptions.
So when a player describes a smell in a scene I’m always floored like “wow such good scene work”
So when a player describes a smell in a scene I’m always floored like “wow such good scene work”
Nothing reminds me of the fact I have asthma more than listening to the heaving inhales I make during the edit of #dodoborne. It’s like I’m coming up for air from a dive evrerytime
October 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Nothing reminds me of the fact I have asthma more than listening to the heaving inhales I make during the edit of #dodoborne. It’s like I’m coming up for air from a dive evrerytime
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It’s my favorite day guys!! Dodo day! So another Do-Doodle and bigger Doodle from today’s episode! Man they just keep getting better @dodoborne.com ! #dodoborne #ttrpg #daggerheart #tabletop #art #fanart #doodles #sqwuaksquad #games #dice
October 8, 2025 at 2:10 AM
It’s my favorite day guys!! Dodo day! So another Do-Doodle and bigger Doodle from today’s episode! Man they just keep getting better @dodoborne.com ! #dodoborne #ttrpg #daggerheart #tabletop #art #fanart #doodles #sqwuaksquad #games #dice
Life must be so hard. Face buried in the pillow. Me too little guy.
#cats #blackcats #justoneofthosedays
#cats #blackcats #justoneofthosedays
October 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Life must be so hard. Face buried in the pillow. Me too little guy.
#cats #blackcats #justoneofthosedays
#cats #blackcats #justoneofthosedays
Voices are so hard as a GM! But sometimes a strong swing is what you have to go for lol.
Also we’re really getting some of the campaign frame characters in the mix now!… kind of. Some recognizable names at least! #daggerheart #dodoborne
Also we’re really getting some of the campaign frame characters in the mix now!… kind of. Some recognizable names at least! #daggerheart #dodoborne
There it is, again, that (familiar) feeling.
A brand new episode of DodoBorne: A Daggerheart Actual Play Podcast is available now on Dodoborne.com, or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Daggerheart #ttrpg #actualplay
A brand new episode of DodoBorne: A Daggerheart Actual Play Podcast is available now on Dodoborne.com, or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Daggerheart #ttrpg #actualplay
2.8 A Familiar Feeling
We're back in the mansion! Our heroes were clearly unprepared for high...
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October 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Voices are so hard as a GM! But sometimes a strong swing is what you have to go for lol.
Also we’re really getting some of the campaign frame characters in the mix now!… kind of. Some recognizable names at least! #daggerheart #dodoborne
Also we’re really getting some of the campaign frame characters in the mix now!… kind of. Some recognizable names at least! #daggerheart #dodoborne
I put all my d12s in a bag when I GM’ed #daggerheart for Gencon in case people needed extra.
Now I can’t find that bag anywhere… so I’m d12-less. Most important dice of that game! Guess I gotta get more!
Now I can’t find that bag anywhere… so I’m d12-less. Most important dice of that game! Guess I gotta get more!
September 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I put all my d12s in a bag when I GM’ed #daggerheart for Gencon in case people needed extra.
Now I can’t find that bag anywhere… so I’m d12-less. Most important dice of that game! Guess I gotta get more!
Now I can’t find that bag anywhere… so I’m d12-less. Most important dice of that game! Guess I gotta get more!
My partner is well read on Austen and was happy to be my subject matter expert. We performed research by rewatching season 2 of Bridgerton multiple times. Kate and Anthony are for sure the best couple in the show (though I do love the Duke of Hastings)!
#dodoborne #daggerheart
#dodoborne #daggerheart
Dearest Gentle Reader,
You are cordially invited to a brunch of nobles, landed gentry, and your trio of Dodoborne in the Manor District.
A brand new episode of DodoBorne: A Daggerheart Actual Play Podcast is available now on Dodoborne.com or wherever you get your podcasts
#Daggerheart #t...
You are cordially invited to a brunch of nobles, landed gentry, and your trio of Dodoborne in the Manor District.
A brand new episode of DodoBorne: A Daggerheart Actual Play Podcast is available now on Dodoborne.com or wherever you get your podcasts
#Daggerheart #t...
2.7 A Diamond of the Season
Dearest Gentle Reader, The town is abuzz with news of the misdeeds of...
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September 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
My partner is well read on Austen and was happy to be my subject matter expert. We performed research by rewatching season 2 of Bridgerton multiple times. Kate and Anthony are for sure the best couple in the show (though I do love the Duke of Hastings)!
#dodoborne #daggerheart
#dodoborne #daggerheart
Now I really want to run a full period drama campaign with #daggerheart. Combat is just witty barbs sent towards each other to establish social dominance. The statblocks can support it!
September 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Now I really want to run a full period drama campaign with #daggerheart. Combat is just witty barbs sent towards each other to establish social dominance. The statblocks can support it!
You can really tell what the people around me were like in middle school haha. Fun to get to play a lil brat and argue with my players like a rude teen.
#daggerheart
#daggerheart
Thank the 9 Gods! It's finally Dodo Day! 🦤🤘
A brand new episode of DodoBorne: A Daggerheart Actual Play Podcast is available now on Dodoborne.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Daggerheart #ttrpg #actualplay
A brand new episode of DodoBorne: A Daggerheart Actual Play Podcast is available now on Dodoborne.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Daggerheart #ttrpg #actualplay
2.6 Aftermidnight Delight
The second character to say the word Dodoborne! Clearly Father Charles...
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September 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
You can really tell what the people around me were like in middle school haha. Fun to get to play a lil brat and argue with my players like a rude teen.
#daggerheart
#daggerheart
So pleased with this combat. Having the players set the scene with me made for a much more dynamic combat and threw details I hadn’t even considered. Felt more #daggerheart that way.
Also Crank getting the wand away immediately upended any plans I had beforehand! A fine move.
Also Crank getting the wand away immediately upended any plans I had beforehand! A fine move.
The Dodos have a bone to pick.
A new episode of DodoBorne: A Daggerheart Actual Play Podcast is available now on Dodoborne.com or wherever you get your podcasts! 🦤🤘
#Daggerheart #ttrpg
A new episode of DodoBorne: A Daggerheart Actual Play Podcast is available now on Dodoborne.com or wherever you get your podcasts! 🦤🤘
#Daggerheart #ttrpg
2.5 All Rise for the Bone Master
Spooky scary skeletons are spooky scaring our recently seanced heroes! A...
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August 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
So pleased with this combat. Having the players set the scene with me made for a much more dynamic combat and threw details I hadn’t even considered. Felt more #daggerheart that way.
Also Crank getting the wand away immediately upended any plans I had beforehand! A fine move.
Also Crank getting the wand away immediately upended any plans I had beforehand! A fine move.
Seeing people make art for our lil podcast always makes me feel so happy. This made my day I love this so much! #dodoborne #daggerheart
@ahawthorne.bsky.social @embiodiedvoice.bsky.social it’s finally here! Crank’s animatic, Hello world by Louie Zong
August 23, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Seeing people make art for our lil podcast always makes me feel so happy. This made my day I love this so much! #dodoborne #daggerheart
The energy at the end of this ep was so good, we were all so amped afterwards. Are the mechanics I introduce going to bite me later? Maybe… but that’s the fun of #daggerheart!
Also turns out making music is really hard, but really satisfying when it turns out like you envisioned!
#dodoborne
Also turns out making music is really hard, but really satisfying when it turns out like you envisioned!
#dodoborne
🎙️ Just published a new episode of DodoBorne: A Daggerheart Actual Play Podcast : 2.4 Anxious as the Grave. Have a listen:
2.4 Anxious as the Grave
The Algenubi Adventurers Guild! Chock full of jobs that needs to get...
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August 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The energy at the end of this ep was so good, we were all so amped afterwards. Are the mechanics I introduce going to bite me later? Maybe… but that’s the fun of #daggerheart!
Also turns out making music is really hard, but really satisfying when it turns out like you envisioned!
#dodoborne
Also turns out making music is really hard, but really satisfying when it turns out like you envisioned!
#dodoborne
Post convention work blues got me being so productive on all the wrong things. All I can think about is #daggerheart and #heroscape.
Gotta do more cons
Gotta do more cons
August 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Post convention work blues got me being so productive on all the wrong things. All I can think about is #daggerheart and #heroscape.
Gotta do more cons
Gotta do more cons
People seemed really excited for #daggerheart! Most people at my #Gencon tables were first timers, and really liked the game.
The dodos in paradise will be back in 2026 for sure!
The dodos in paradise will be back in 2026 for sure!
August 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
People seemed really excited for #daggerheart! Most people at my #Gencon tables were first timers, and really liked the game.
The dodos in paradise will be back in 2026 for sure!
The dodos in paradise will be back in 2026 for sure!
Shoutout to @paulinealtman.bsky.social who was at my table yesterday at #Gencon and is AMAZING!!
August 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Shoutout to @paulinealtman.bsky.social who was at my table yesterday at #Gencon and is AMAZING!!
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Hey all, tomorrow’s #GenCon meetup with the Dodos is still on!
We’re going to meet at 10am in front of the Tabletop Gaymers spot, room 120.
See you then! 👋🦤
#dodoborne #daggerheart #ttrpg
We’re going to meet at 10am in front of the Tabletop Gaymers spot, room 120.
See you then! 👋🦤
#dodoborne #daggerheart #ttrpg
August 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Hey all, tomorrow’s #GenCon meetup with the Dodos is still on!
We’re going to meet at 10am in front of the Tabletop Gaymers spot, room 120.
See you then! 👋🦤
#dodoborne #daggerheart #ttrpg
We’re going to meet at 10am in front of the Tabletop Gaymers spot, room 120.
See you then! 👋🦤
#dodoborne #daggerheart #ttrpg
Day 1 of #Gencon!! I’ll be running a game of #Daggerheart starting at 10a at the Hilton! It’s currently sold out but I’ll be there early so come by and say hello!
#dodoborne
#dodoborne
July 31, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Day 1 of #Gencon!! I’ll be running a game of #Daggerheart starting at 10a at the Hilton! It’s currently sold out but I’ll be there early so come by and say hello!
#dodoborne
#dodoborne
We waited for the full #daggerheart release to begin recording S2 so I had MONTHS to write a memo. A fun exercise for worldbuilding that I then got to strong arm my players to interact with tee hee.
Also got to cut my teeth trying to make some music. Fun episode to edit!
Also got to cut my teeth trying to make some music. Fun episode to edit!
Stop us if you've heard this one before:
2.3 A Duck Walks Into a (Hospital) Bar - is available now! 🦆
Check out more DodoBorne: A Daggerheart Actual Play Podcast on the newly renovated Dodoborne.com
2.3 A Duck Walks Into a (Hospital) Bar - is available now! 🦆
Check out more DodoBorne: A Daggerheart Actual Play Podcast on the newly renovated Dodoborne.com
2.3 A Duck Walks Into a (Hospital) Bar
We've gone to the second location, and the night is still young! Three...
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July 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
We waited for the full #daggerheart release to begin recording S2 so I had MONTHS to write a memo. A fun exercise for worldbuilding that I then got to strong arm my players to interact with tee hee.
Also got to cut my teeth trying to make some music. Fun episode to edit!
Also got to cut my teeth trying to make some music. Fun episode to edit!