Rich the First-Time DM
@richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social
Disabled Air Force vet, Dungeon Master and player, provide D&D tips on YouTube, lover of boardgames and TTRPGs, animals, craft beer, bourbon, & the Yankees. Also play in board game actual plays!
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Do you like #boardgames? What about tips for #D&D? Okay, how about #minipainting? What about #whiskey reviews? If so subscribe to our channel!
Trying to get to 400 subs on channel and 500 followers on this account by end of September!
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Trying to get to 400 subs on channel and 500 followers on this account by end of September!
youtube.com/@thelaughing...
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The Laughing Tavern brings you Rich the First-Time DM's DM and player tips for D&D, Dungeons and Dragons and TTRPG topic discussions, and tabletop board game and TTRPG reviews! We also do unboxing v...
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Help us hit our channel goal and I am trying to get to 1800 followers on this account by end of September (would love to be at 2k)!
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Worldbuilding 101- MOAR Ways to Make Better Worlds!
YouTube video by Magpie
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November 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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It’s #WorldKindnessDay
Do something nice for somebody today. Make their day. Any form of kindness goes a long way ❤️
Do something nice for somebody today. Make their day. Any form of kindness goes a long way ❤️
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It’s #WorldKindnessDay
Do something nice for somebody today. Make their day. Any form of kindness goes a long way ❤️
Do something nice for somebody today. Make their day. Any form of kindness goes a long way ❤️
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Thursday video is up!
make crits feel, well, critical!
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#dnd #ttrpg #DungeonsAndDragons #vtuber
make crits feel, well, critical!
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#dnd #ttrpg #DungeonsAndDragons #vtuber
Critical attacks should be dangerous in your ttrpg/dnd game!
YouTube video by Quartermaster's Cache
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November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Thursday video is up!
make crits feel, well, critical!
www.youtube.com/shorts/xBPx0...
#dnd #ttrpg #DungeonsAndDragons #vtuber
make crits feel, well, critical!
www.youtube.com/shorts/xBPx0...
#dnd #ttrpg #DungeonsAndDragons #vtuber
Sorry for again being quiet on here and not releasing new videos. My chronic pain has been hard to control lately and the videos I have done have been unfocused and rambling. Hope to get through this soon and release the next critical breakdown vid this weekend.
November 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Sorry for again being quiet on here and not releasing new videos. My chronic pain has been hard to control lately and the videos I have done have been unfocused and rambling. Hope to get through this soon and release the next critical breakdown vid this weekend.
To all my fellow veterans, Happy veterans day hope you all have a great day and those who are going thru shit hope you get thru it well and safe
November 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
To all my fellow veterans, Happy veterans day hope you all have a great day and those who are going thru shit hope you get thru it well and safe
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The Codex of Celestials has now gone live!
If you're disappointed by the lack of Celestials in DnD, this is the guide is a must have!
With art done by the amazing @joymakesmonsters.bsky.social this project is 100% human made and a great labour of love.
#dnd
www.kickstarter.com/projects/170...
If you're disappointed by the lack of Celestials in DnD, this is the guide is a must have!
With art done by the amazing @joymakesmonsters.bsky.social this project is 100% human made and a great labour of love.
#dnd
www.kickstarter.com/projects/170...
Codex of Celestials - a Celestial Pantheon for 5E D&D
A Dungeons & Dragons 5E/5.5E compatible supplement that adds in a Celestial pantheon, their lore, and additional worldbuilding.
www.kickstarter.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
The Codex of Celestials has now gone live!
If you're disappointed by the lack of Celestials in DnD, this is the guide is a must have!
With art done by the amazing @joymakesmonsters.bsky.social this project is 100% human made and a great labour of love.
#dnd
www.kickstarter.com/projects/170...
If you're disappointed by the lack of Celestials in DnD, this is the guide is a must have!
With art done by the amazing @joymakesmonsters.bsky.social this project is 100% human made and a great labour of love.
#dnd
www.kickstarter.com/projects/170...
Help if you can please. As someone who has spent thousands over the last year on vet visits, I understand what they are going through!
Jak had to be rushed to the emergency vet as he was leaking an alarming amount of puss from his abdomen. He requires surgery and a drain as he has an infection and in total is going to cost nearly $4,500. If anyone is able to help, I would be eternally grateful. #mutualaid
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Support Tech-Priest Neerzlu
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November 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Help if you can please. As someone who has spent thousands over the last year on vet visits, I understand what they are going through!
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Movable Keys and Quantum Ogres can offer you the most flexible adventures you've ever created.
Today I'm talking about how understanding these mechanics is crucial to writing one shots.
This is part 3 in the series, but does stand alone, or you can start at the beginning by following the links:
Today I'm talking about how understanding these mechanics is crucial to writing one shots.
This is part 3 in the series, but does stand alone, or you can start at the beginning by following the links:
How to write a one-shot: Part Three
Movable keys and quantum ogres
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November 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Movable Keys and Quantum Ogres can offer you the most flexible adventures you've ever created.
Today I'm talking about how understanding these mechanics is crucial to writing one shots.
This is part 3 in the series, but does stand alone, or you can start at the beginning by following the links:
Today I'm talking about how understanding these mechanics is crucial to writing one shots.
This is part 3 in the series, but does stand alone, or you can start at the beginning by following the links:
What an episode! So much to discuss - so much lore, so many lessons, and man, that ending!
In this installment of Critcal Breakdown, Rich discusses Critical Role Campaign 4 Episode 3 - The Snipping of Shears. All the lore and lessons to be learned as well as one of the best episode endings in Critical Role history!
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#CriticalRole #Campaign4
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#CriticalRole #Campaign4
Critical Breakdown - Episode 3: The Snipping of Shears
YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern
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November 3, 2025 at 3:48 AM
What an episode! So much to discuss - so much lore, so many lessons, and man, that ending!
They are live! Get more dice but this time with Kobold and Gator inside!
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Pack Tactics | Kobold & Gator Dice Sets
A dice set featuring tiny resin Kobolds and Gators inside!
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November 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM
They are live! Get more dice but this time with Kobold and Gator inside!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pac...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pac...
So in last night’s Halloween one-shot I ran, there were so many crits by the players and by me. The most memorable were double-nat20s by the rogue rolling with advantage but even better was the monk rolling 3 nat 20s out his 4 attacks on one turn. It was crazy!
October 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
So in last night’s Halloween one-shot I ran, there were so many crits by the players and by me. The most memorable were double-nat20s by the rogue rolling with advantage but even better was the monk rolling 3 nat 20s out his 4 attacks on one turn. It was crazy!
Get yourself some cool kobold and gator dice, chonky d20s and more! Launched Nov 1st
Reminder - new @onlycritsco.bsky.social & @packtactics.bsky.social Kickstarter launches Nov 1st!
Check out our preview vid then go to the link in the description to get notified when it launches!
Only Crits & Pack Tactics Kobold and Gator Dice Kickstarter Preview
youtu.be/PPO6YkHB1Qc
Check out our preview vid then go to the link in the description to get notified when it launches!
Only Crits & Pack Tactics Kobold and Gator Dice Kickstarter Preview
youtu.be/PPO6YkHB1Qc
Only Crits & Pack Tactics Kobold and Gator Dice Kickstarter Preview
YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern
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October 31, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Get yourself some cool kobold and gator dice, chonky d20s and more! Launched Nov 1st
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Thursday video is up!
What if a party member IS the monster?
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#dnd #ttrpg #DungeonsAndDragons #spooky #vtuber
What if a party member IS the monster?
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#dnd #ttrpg #DungeonsAndDragons #spooky #vtuber
Make a PC the monster in your ttrpg/dnd game!
YouTube video by Quartermaster's Cache
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October 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Thursday video is up!
What if a party member IS the monster?
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#dnd #ttrpg #DungeonsAndDragons #spooky #vtuber
What if a party member IS the monster?
www.youtube.com/shorts/CADV1...
#dnd #ttrpg #DungeonsAndDragons #spooky #vtuber
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🌪️ Hurricane Melissa Relief Charity Stream! 🌪️
Today from 8 AM to 8 PM EST, join Eisaeh live at www.twitch.tv/eisaeh
for 12 hours of games, laughs, and giving back. Every donation helps those hit by Hurricane Melissa. 💙
#CharityStream #HurricaneRelief #StreamingForGood #Fundraiser #HurricaneMelissa
Today from 8 AM to 8 PM EST, join Eisaeh live at www.twitch.tv/eisaeh
for 12 hours of games, laughs, and giving back. Every donation helps those hit by Hurricane Melissa. 💙
#CharityStream #HurricaneRelief #StreamingForGood #Fundraiser #HurricaneMelissa
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Charity Stream with Disaster Response Ministries International
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October 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
🌪️ Hurricane Melissa Relief Charity Stream! 🌪️
Today from 8 AM to 8 PM EST, join Eisaeh live at www.twitch.tv/eisaeh
for 12 hours of games, laughs, and giving back. Every donation helps those hit by Hurricane Melissa. 💙
#CharityStream #HurricaneRelief #StreamingForGood #Fundraiser #HurricaneMelissa
Today from 8 AM to 8 PM EST, join Eisaeh live at www.twitch.tv/eisaeh
for 12 hours of games, laughs, and giving back. Every donation helps those hit by Hurricane Melissa. 💙
#CharityStream #HurricaneRelief #StreamingForGood #Fundraiser #HurricaneMelissa
If you're looking for a new set of dice, you gotta check out Only Crits.
And no, I don't say they are great just because they are partners of the channel, I say they are great, because THEY ARE!
Never been disappointed by any of the dice I have gotten from @onlycritsco.bsky.social!
And no, I don't say they are great just because they are partners of the channel, I say they are great, because THEY ARE!
Never been disappointed by any of the dice I have gotten from @onlycritsco.bsky.social!
Join us as we do another unboxing for a new dice set we just received from the folks at @onlycritsco.bsky.social.
What's in the package? How do they look? Most importantly, how do they roll? Those are the key things we will discuss in this unboxing video!
youtu.be/7pZANJD3no4
What's in the package? How do they look? Most importantly, how do they roll? Those are the key things we will discuss in this unboxing video!
youtu.be/7pZANJD3no4
Only Crits Royal Blue Dragon Scale Metal Dice Unboxing
YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern
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October 27, 2025 at 10:47 PM
If you're looking for a new set of dice, you gotta check out Only Crits.
And no, I don't say they are great just because they are partners of the channel, I say they are great, because THEY ARE!
Never been disappointed by any of the dice I have gotten from @onlycritsco.bsky.social!
And no, I don't say they are great just because they are partners of the channel, I say they are great, because THEY ARE!
Never been disappointed by any of the dice I have gotten from @onlycritsco.bsky.social!
Reminder - new @onlycritsco.bsky.social & @packtactics.bsky.social Kickstarter launches Nov 1st!
Check out our preview vid then go to the link in the description to get notified when it launches!
Only Crits & Pack Tactics Kobold and Gator Dice Kickstarter Preview
youtu.be/PPO6YkHB1Qc
Check out our preview vid then go to the link in the description to get notified when it launches!
Only Crits & Pack Tactics Kobold and Gator Dice Kickstarter Preview
youtu.be/PPO6YkHB1Qc
Only Crits & Pack Tactics Kobold and Gator Dice Kickstarter Preview
YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern
youtu.be
October 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Reminder - new @onlycritsco.bsky.social & @packtactics.bsky.social Kickstarter launches Nov 1st!
Check out our preview vid then go to the link in the description to get notified when it launches!
Only Crits & Pack Tactics Kobold and Gator Dice Kickstarter Preview
youtu.be/PPO6YkHB1Qc
Check out our preview vid then go to the link in the description to get notified when it launches!
Only Crits & Pack Tactics Kobold and Gator Dice Kickstarter Preview
youtu.be/PPO6YkHB1Qc
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IT LIVES!!!!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/170...
#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #indie #ttrpg #codex #kickstarter
Free sample is going up this week too, so please juice the algo by sharing and following the Kickstarter page.👼
www.kickstarter.com/projects/170...
#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #indie #ttrpg #codex #kickstarter
Free sample is going up this week too, so please juice the algo by sharing and following the Kickstarter page.👼
Coming soon: Codex of Celestials - a Celestial Pantheon for 5E D&D
A Dungeons & Dragons 5E/5.5E compatible supplement that adds in a Celestial pantheon, their lore, and additional worldbuilding.
www.kickstarter.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
IT LIVES!!!!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/170...
#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #indie #ttrpg #codex #kickstarter
Free sample is going up this week too, so please juice the algo by sharing and following the Kickstarter page.👼
www.kickstarter.com/projects/170...
#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #indie #ttrpg #codex #kickstarter
Free sample is going up this week too, so please juice the algo by sharing and following the Kickstarter page.👼
So far I am enjoying Campaign 4, even with the political intrigue. Watch my take on Episode 2 and the lessons we can learn as DMs and as players!
Remember to like, subscribe and comment! Also be sure to follow this account and the channel account to help us reach our goals for October!
Remember to like, subscribe and comment! Also be sure to follow this account and the channel account to help us reach our goals for October!
What did we think of Critical Role, Campaign 4, Episode 2? Who do we think will be at each table? What lessons can we learn from Brennan Lee Mulligan and the players for our own games of #D&D?
Watch our latest video and be sure to like, subscribe and leave a comment!
youtu.be/Pew1ASGyKIc
Watch our latest video and be sure to like, subscribe and leave a comment!
youtu.be/Pew1ASGyKIc
Critical Breakdown - Episode 2: Broken Wing
YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern
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October 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
So far I am enjoying Campaign 4, even with the political intrigue. Watch my take on Episode 2 and the lessons we can learn as DMs and as players!
Remember to like, subscribe and comment! Also be sure to follow this account and the channel account to help us reach our goals for October!
Remember to like, subscribe and comment! Also be sure to follow this account and the channel account to help us reach our goals for October!
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For #ttrpgrising lets each shout out someone OTHER than ourselves you think deserves more followers! So if you know someone else with less than 500 in the TTRPG space shout them out here and lets all follow the people mentioned! I choose my "miracle player" (not my words) @pebblefriend.bsky.social !
October 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
For #ttrpgrising lets each shout out someone OTHER than ourselves you think deserves more followers! So if you know someone else with less than 500 in the TTRPG space shout them out here and lets all follow the people mentioned! I choose my "miracle player" (not my words) @pebblefriend.bsky.social !
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Thursday video is up!
Another #spooky month special - what happens when the monsters attack when your players are locked up?
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#ttrpg #dnd #DungeonsAndDragons #vtuber
Another #spooky month special - what happens when the monsters attack when your players are locked up?
www.youtube.com/shorts/2hpiI...
#ttrpg #dnd #DungeonsAndDragons #vtuber
Lock up your Pcs in your ttrpg/dnd horror story!
YouTube video by Quartermaster's Cache
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October 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Thursday video is up!
Another #spooky month special - what happens when the monsters attack when your players are locked up?
www.youtube.com/shorts/2hpiI...
#ttrpg #dnd #DungeonsAndDragons #vtuber
Another #spooky month special - what happens when the monsters attack when your players are locked up?
www.youtube.com/shorts/2hpiI...
#ttrpg #dnd #DungeonsAndDragons #vtuber
Help us get to 400 subs!
Am trying to get to 1800 followers on this account to!
Is there something you want me to post about each day? What do you want to see me post about?
Am trying to get to 1800 followers on this account to!
Is there something you want me to post about each day? What do you want to see me post about?
With just over a week to go we still have a chance to get to 500 followers here! Getting 500 subs on the channel won’t be possible but if we can get 10 more we will hit 400!
Share and subscribe! If you haven’t subscribed, let us know what we can do to earn that subscribe!
Share and subscribe! If you haven’t subscribed, let us know what we can do to earn that subscribe!
Do you like #boardgames? What about tips for #D&D? How about #minipainting? What about #whiskey reviews? We also discuss #CriticalRole!
If so subscribe to our channel!
Trying to get to 500 subs on channel & 600 followers on this account by end of October!
youtube.com/@thelaughing...
If so subscribe to our channel!
Trying to get to 500 subs on channel & 600 followers on this account by end of October!
youtube.com/@thelaughing...
October 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Help us get to 400 subs!
Am trying to get to 1800 followers on this account to!
Is there something you want me to post about each day? What do you want to see me post about?
Am trying to get to 1800 followers on this account to!
Is there something you want me to post about each day? What do you want to see me post about?
I am looking for a good D&D one-shot for Halloween! Needs to be a true one-shot (3-4 hours). Let me know your recommendations!
October 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I am looking for a good D&D one-shot for Halloween! Needs to be a true one-shot (3-4 hours). Let me know your recommendations!
Another amazing whiskey from Quest's End!
The folks at Quest's End Whiskey and Find Familiar Spirits have knocked it out of the park again with their latest release in the Quest's End line, Monk.
What did we think of this latest offering? Watch this video and find out!
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@justinware.bsky.social
What did we think of this latest offering? Watch this video and find out!
youtu.be/hKhPOclbGkk
@justinware.bsky.social
Quest End Monk Unboxing and Taste Test
YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern
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October 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Another amazing whiskey from Quest's End!
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The folks over @onlycritsco.bsky.social and @packtactics.bsky.social have a new Kickstarter beginning Nov 1st! Check out our thoughts and be sure to head over and support them! Back within the 1st 48 hours to get a free adventure!
youtu.be/PPO6YkHB1Qc
youtu.be/PPO6YkHB1Qc
Only Crits & Pack Tactics Kobold and Gator Dice Kickstarter Preview
YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern
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October 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The folks over @onlycritsco.bsky.social and @packtactics.bsky.social have a new Kickstarter beginning Nov 1st! Check out our thoughts and be sure to head over and support them! Back within the 1st 48 hours to get a free adventure!
youtu.be/PPO6YkHB1Qc
youtu.be/PPO6YkHB1Qc
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Horror games can be scary for GMs, but they needn't be, be Okay at Horror this Halloween!
youtu.be/aCvVqu64khQ
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Horror for Halloween - How to be an Okay GM | D&D DM Advice
YouTube video by The Welsh DM
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October 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Horror games can be scary for GMs, but they needn't be, be Okay at Horror this Halloween!
youtu.be/aCvVqu64khQ
youtu.be/aCvVqu64khQ