PhD20
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I’m Kirk. I like to build things. Software. Maps. Adventures. Campaigns. Worlds. Also obsessed with ☕️ and 📚 #dnd #ttrpg
I write at https://www.phd20.com and host an RPG community at https://forum.phd20.com
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PhD20
@phd20.com
· May 16
PhD20 | TTRPG Creator
I create content to help you have more fun playing TTRPGs.
phd20.com
Hi, I'm Kirk. I like to build things. Software. Maps. Adventures. Campaigns. Worlds.
I run phd20.com and talk a whole lot about #DnD, #TTRPG, and #WorldBuilding.
I run phd20.com and talk a whole lot about #DnD, #TTRPG, and #WorldBuilding.
Elder Scrolls provides the perfect example for delivering lore in our #dnd #ttrpg.
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"Elder Scrolls"-Style Lore for D&D
Elder Scrolls provides the perfect example for delivering lore in our tabletop roleplaying games.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Elder Scrolls provides the perfect example for delivering lore in our #dnd #ttrpg.
phd20.com/blog/elder-s...
phd20.com/blog/elder-s...
We don’t need a degree in etymology to develop cool names for our #DnD games.
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What's in a Name?
Naming things in D&D is hard. But it doesn't have to be.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
We don’t need a degree in etymology to develop cool names for our #DnD games.
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November 1, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I don't think it's reasonable to advocate for always being unprepared. But there is magic in that space. So maybe from time to time, be unprepared.
#TTRPG #DND
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#TTRPG #DND
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Unprepared and Never Better
I don't think it's reasonable to advocate for always being unprepared. But there is magic in that space. So maybe from time to time, be unprepared.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I don't think it's reasonable to advocate for always being unprepared. But there is magic in that space. So maybe from time to time, be unprepared.
#TTRPG #DND
phd20.com/blog/unprepa...
#TTRPG #DND
phd20.com/blog/unprepa...
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October 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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October 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
What terrible notes led to such a good session of #DnD? Grab the markdown here.
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Anatomy of Notes from a "Fantastic" Session | PhD20
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October 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
What terrible notes led to such a good session of #DnD? Grab the markdown here.
www.patreon.com/posts/140147...
www.patreon.com/posts/140147...
I just ran what seems like the best session of #DnD I've DM'd in years. Feels amazing and a bit terrifying since the "best" sections were 1000% improvised on the spot 😳
What a hobby ❤️
What a hobby ❤️
September 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I just ran what seems like the best session of #DnD I've DM'd in years. Feels amazing and a bit terrifying since the "best" sections were 1000% improvised on the spot 😳
What a hobby ❤️
What a hobby ❤️
The vault includes usable artifacts (actual maps, locations, NPCs, magic items, etc) and examples of how I recommend organizing #TTRPG in #ObsidianMD. This release also includes my full #ShadowdarkRPG one-shot.
Much more to come.
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Much more to come.
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Architect's Vault 1.2.0 🎉 | PhD20
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September 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The vault includes usable artifacts (actual maps, locations, NPCs, magic items, etc) and examples of how I recommend organizing #TTRPG in #ObsidianMD. This release also includes my full #ShadowdarkRPG one-shot.
Much more to come.
www.patreon.com/posts/archit...
Much more to come.
www.patreon.com/posts/archit...
Give your player characters a little R&R in this Ghibli-inspired bathhouse. Maybe toss a few evil spirits at them while they're there...
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September 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Give your player characters a little R&R in this Ghibli-inspired bathhouse. Maybe toss a few evil spirits at them while they're there...
www.patreon.com/posts/bathho...
www.patreon.com/posts/bathho...
We're building a community. It's slow but that's the point. #TTRPG discussion without the FOMO. Communication without the "always online" presence. Drop in and stay for a bit. Come back tomorrow, in a week, in a year. You're always welcome.
Join us?
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Join us?
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Welcome to Coffee & Campaigns! 👋
Coffee & Campaigns ☕ Imagine walking into a cafe and spending the day talking about tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons. That’s the vibe we aim for here. We are a community for…
forum.phd20.com
September 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
We're building a community. It's slow but that's the point. #TTRPG discussion without the FOMO. Communication without the "always online" presence. Drop in and stay for a bit. Come back tomorrow, in a week, in a year. You're always welcome.
Join us?
forum.phd20.com/t/welcome-to...
Join us?
forum.phd20.com/t/welcome-to...
Architect supporters (via Patreon or the website) have early access to next week's article!
#TTRPG #ObsidianMD
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#TTRPG #ObsidianMD
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How to Manage Locations in Obsidian for D&D
With just a few basic properties, we unlock a lot of powerful capabilities in how we organize and use our location notes.
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September 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Architect supporters (via Patreon or the website) have early access to next week's article!
#TTRPG #ObsidianMD
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#TTRPG #ObsidianMD
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"The world responds to action, not to abstract questions."
A fantastic #TTRPG article:
aboleth-overlords.com/2025/08/20/a...
A fantastic #TTRPG article:
aboleth-overlords.com/2025/08/20/a...
Action-Oriented Interaction
edited 08-21-2025 after some feedback, shortening and breaking into sections One thing I picked up playing with some of the old Twin Cities referees is how action-oriented their tables are, especia…
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September 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
"The world responds to action, not to abstract questions."
A fantastic #TTRPG article:
aboleth-overlords.com/2025/08/20/a...
A fantastic #TTRPG article:
aboleth-overlords.com/2025/08/20/a...
PhD20
Ideas and resources for tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons.
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September 19, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Obsidian Discord Share 2.6.1 released 🎉
This is a big "under-the-hood" release, completely removing Discord.js as a dependency. For users, the biggest difference is that most of the commands now work on mobile!
#ObsidianMD #TTRPG
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This is a big "under-the-hood" release, completely removing Discord.js as a dependency. For users, the biggest difference is that most of the commands now work on mobile!
#ObsidianMD #TTRPG
github.com/phd20/obsidi...
GitHub - phd20/obsidian-discord-share: This plugin allows you to share your Obsidian Vault content to Discord using discord.js.
This plugin allows you to share your Obsidian Vault content to Discord using discord.js. - phd20/obsidian-discord-share
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September 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Obsidian Discord Share 2.6.1 released 🎉
This is a big "under-the-hood" release, completely removing Discord.js as a dependency. For users, the biggest difference is that most of the commands now work on mobile!
#ObsidianMD #TTRPG
github.com/phd20/obsidi...
This is a big "under-the-hood" release, completely removing Discord.js as a dependency. For users, the biggest difference is that most of the commands now work on mobile!
#ObsidianMD #TTRPG
github.com/phd20/obsidi...
Another incredible #TTRPG tavern!
Building Better Taverns
Oh sure, that was the question of the post, right?! Sorry! My tavern is called “The End of the Flagpole”. The name is based on a German proverb my mum uses quite a lot: “End of the flagpole; please…
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September 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Another incredible #TTRPG tavern!
Read about Mill's Crossing Inn and then tell us about your favorite tavern!
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#ttrpg
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#ttrpg
Building Better Taverns
Mills Crossing Inn in Mills Crossing. It is an old Mill in the center of Mills Crossing. The Millkeeper Family did some pretty good job to repurpose the old Mill, since the new Mill was build. The…
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September 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Read about Mill's Crossing Inn and then tell us about your favorite tavern!
forum.phd20.com/t/building-b...
#ttrpg
forum.phd20.com/t/building-b...
#ttrpg
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Reflecting on Homebrew Rules for 5E: PhD20
https://phd20.com/blog/reflecting-on-homebrew-rules-for-5e/
#dnd #ttrpg
https://phd20.com/blog/reflecting-on-homebrew-rules-for-5e/
#dnd #ttrpg
September 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Reflecting on Homebrew Rules for 5E: PhD20
https://phd20.com/blog/reflecting-on-homebrew-rules-for-5e/
#dnd #ttrpg
https://phd20.com/blog/reflecting-on-homebrew-rules-for-5e/
#dnd #ttrpg
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The new Icarus Games website is now live! This has been in the works for months and I am so proud of it! This will be the home for all my things going forward and is packed with cool stuff you can grab right now!
Check it out:
Check it out:
Icarus Games - Play More. Prep Less
Practical, high-quality TTRPG Resources. Get 5e adventures, monsters, and tools for TTRPG GMs and players who want to play more and prep less.
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September 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The new Icarus Games website is now live! This has been in the works for months and I am so proud of it! This will be the home for all my things going forward and is packed with cool stuff you can grab right now!
Check it out:
Check it out: