Scotty 🖤
@scottyshares.bsky.social
Co-Founder @HexplorersDnD.bsky.social ⚔️
YouTube Partner | Marketer | Writer
👀 HexplorersDnD: https://www.youtube.com/hexplorersdnd
👑 Creator of Storied, the storytelling newsletter: https://scottyshares.substack.com/
YouTube Partner | Marketer | Writer
👀 HexplorersDnD: https://www.youtube.com/hexplorersdnd
👑 Creator of Storied, the storytelling newsletter: https://scottyshares.substack.com/
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@scottyshares.bsky.social
· Jun 2
Make bad choices
How flaws and stakes turn messy characters into great stories
scottyshares.substack.com
"Make bad choices."
The first issue of Storied, my newsletter about storytelling, has officially launched 🎉
I'm currently on pat leave and thought: "What's easier than starting a consistent creative project while caring for a newborn?" 🫠
scottyshares.substack.com/p/make-bad-c...
The first issue of Storied, my newsletter about storytelling, has officially launched 🎉
I'm currently on pat leave and thought: "What's easier than starting a consistent creative project while caring for a newborn?" 🫠
scottyshares.substack.com/p/make-bad-c...
With the official character art dropping for @criticalrole.bsky.social Campaign 4, I took a stab for @hexplorersdnd.bsky.social guessing what class every character is playing 👀
youtu.be/jYbYaMXw4c0
youtu.be/jYbYaMXw4c0
Critical Role Campaign 4: Who’s Playing What?
YouTube video by Hexplorers DnD
youtu.be
September 16, 2025 at 3:38 PM
With the official character art dropping for @criticalrole.bsky.social Campaign 4, I took a stab for @hexplorersdnd.bsky.social guessing what class every character is playing 👀
youtu.be/jYbYaMXw4c0
youtu.be/jYbYaMXw4c0
To celebrate a decade of @criticalrole.bsky.social here’s ten lessons from Dungeons & Dragons that will make you a better storyteller 👀
#CriticalRole #DnD
open.substack.com/pub/scottysh...
#CriticalRole #DnD
open.substack.com/pub/scottysh...
This game makes you a better storyteller
Ten storytelling lessons from a 50-year-old game that launched a creative empire
open.substack.com
June 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
To celebrate a decade of @criticalrole.bsky.social here’s ten lessons from Dungeons & Dragons that will make you a better storyteller 👀
#CriticalRole #DnD
open.substack.com/pub/scottysh...
#CriticalRole #DnD
open.substack.com/pub/scottysh...
"Make bad choices."
The first issue of Storied, my newsletter about storytelling, has officially launched 🎉
I'm currently on pat leave and thought: "What's easier than starting a consistent creative project while caring for a newborn?" 🫠
scottyshares.substack.com/p/make-bad-c...
The first issue of Storied, my newsletter about storytelling, has officially launched 🎉
I'm currently on pat leave and thought: "What's easier than starting a consistent creative project while caring for a newborn?" 🫠
scottyshares.substack.com/p/make-bad-c...
Make bad choices
How flaws and stakes turn messy characters into great stories
scottyshares.substack.com
June 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"Make bad choices."
The first issue of Storied, my newsletter about storytelling, has officially launched 🎉
I'm currently on pat leave and thought: "What's easier than starting a consistent creative project while caring for a newborn?" 🫠
scottyshares.substack.com/p/make-bad-c...
The first issue of Storied, my newsletter about storytelling, has officially launched 🎉
I'm currently on pat leave and thought: "What's easier than starting a consistent creative project while caring for a newborn?" 🫠
scottyshares.substack.com/p/make-bad-c...
This limited edition core set is absolutely beautiful. Was truly blown away from the unboxing experience 👏🏻
Also sorry for the dishwasher hum in the background 😅 When baby sleeps it's full send on allllll the chores
Also sorry for the dishwasher hum in the background 😅 When baby sleeps it's full send on allllll the chores
Unboxing Daggerheart limited edition core set 🗡️💛
Congratulations @criticalrole.bsky.social and @darringtonpress.bsky.social 🎉
#TTRPG #Daggerheart #DnD
Congratulations @criticalrole.bsky.social and @darringtonpress.bsky.social 🎉
#TTRPG #Daggerheart #DnD
May 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
This limited edition core set is absolutely beautiful. Was truly blown away from the unboxing experience 👏🏻
Also sorry for the dishwasher hum in the background 😅 When baby sleeps it's full send on allllll the chores
Also sorry for the dishwasher hum in the background 😅 When baby sleeps it's full send on allllll the chores
Got my exclusive addition copy of the Devils by
@lordgrimdark.bsky.social yesterday.
It is stunnnning @gollancz.bsky.social
Can’t wait to dive in 😈
@lordgrimdark.bsky.social yesterday.
It is stunnnning @gollancz.bsky.social
Can’t wait to dive in 😈
May 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Got my exclusive addition copy of the Devils by
@lordgrimdark.bsky.social yesterday.
It is stunnnning @gollancz.bsky.social
Can’t wait to dive in 😈
@lordgrimdark.bsky.social yesterday.
It is stunnnning @gollancz.bsky.social
Can’t wait to dive in 😈
A message can change everything.
Exactly one year ago, I nervously DMed @ajwintersvo.bsky.social asking about Castleton.
That led to an unforgettable year of scheming, storytelling and friendship.
So dare to ask. Because even if you're an unlucky mortal... one message can change your whole story.
Exactly one year ago, I nervously DMed @ajwintersvo.bsky.social asking about Castleton.
That led to an unforgettable year of scheming, storytelling and friendship.
So dare to ask. Because even if you're an unlucky mortal... one message can change your whole story.
April 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
A message can change everything.
Exactly one year ago, I nervously DMed @ajwintersvo.bsky.social asking about Castleton.
That led to an unforgettable year of scheming, storytelling and friendship.
So dare to ask. Because even if you're an unlucky mortal... one message can change your whole story.
Exactly one year ago, I nervously DMed @ajwintersvo.bsky.social asking about Castleton.
That led to an unforgettable year of scheming, storytelling and friendship.
So dare to ask. Because even if you're an unlucky mortal... one message can change your whole story.
#CritAwards recommendations!
@ajwintersvo.bsky.social Innovation & Best Series
@seum.bsky.social Best Player Indie & Best Tech/Producer
@edwardspence.bsky.social Best GM Indie & Best Villain
Wounded Warrior Project Best Legacy Twitch
@gremlinfroggart.bsky.social Best Character Artist
1/2
@ajwintersvo.bsky.social Innovation & Best Series
@seum.bsky.social Best Player Indie & Best Tech/Producer
@edwardspence.bsky.social Best GM Indie & Best Villain
Wounded Warrior Project Best Legacy Twitch
@gremlinfroggart.bsky.social Best Character Artist
1/2
April 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
#CritAwards recommendations!
@ajwintersvo.bsky.social Innovation & Best Series
@seum.bsky.social Best Player Indie & Best Tech/Producer
@edwardspence.bsky.social Best GM Indie & Best Villain
Wounded Warrior Project Best Legacy Twitch
@gremlinfroggart.bsky.social Best Character Artist
1/2
@ajwintersvo.bsky.social Innovation & Best Series
@seum.bsky.social Best Player Indie & Best Tech/Producer
@edwardspence.bsky.social Best GM Indie & Best Villain
Wounded Warrior Project Best Legacy Twitch
@gremlinfroggart.bsky.social Best Character Artist
1/2
For your consideration — me.
I'd love to be nominated for @critawards.bsky.social's Best DnD player ⚔️👀
If you liked what I brought to the table with @hexplorersdnd.bsky.social or @winterstalesco.bsky.social's Castleton, I'd love to be considered 🖤
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#CritAwards
I'd love to be nominated for @critawards.bsky.social's Best DnD player ⚔️👀
If you liked what I brought to the table with @hexplorersdnd.bsky.social or @winterstalesco.bsky.social's Castleton, I'd love to be considered 🖤
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#CritAwards
April 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
For your consideration — me.
I'd love to be nominated for @critawards.bsky.social's Best DnD player ⚔️👀
If you liked what I brought to the table with @hexplorersdnd.bsky.social or @winterstalesco.bsky.social's Castleton, I'd love to be considered 🖤
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#CritAwards
I'd love to be nominated for @critawards.bsky.social's Best DnD player ⚔️👀
If you liked what I brought to the table with @hexplorersdnd.bsky.social or @winterstalesco.bsky.social's Castleton, I'd love to be considered 🖤
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#CritAwards
Reposted by Scotty 🖤
We are liveee on @moonbeamstream.bsky.social airing the first episode of our Vigil D&D campaign!
Come drop by and say hi as our heroes investigate a sinister mystery in a world where magic is outlawed and darkness is rising ⚔️✨
#DnD #ttrpg
www.moonbeam.stream/pr/tabletop-...
Come drop by and say hi as our heroes investigate a sinister mystery in a world where magic is outlawed and darkness is rising ⚔️✨
#DnD #ttrpg
www.moonbeam.stream/pr/tabletop-...
Topic: Tabletop-guild
Explore content related to tabletop-guild
www.moonbeam.stream
March 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We are liveee on @moonbeamstream.bsky.social airing the first episode of our Vigil D&D campaign!
Come drop by and say hi as our heroes investigate a sinister mystery in a world where magic is outlawed and darkness is rising ⚔️✨
#DnD #ttrpg
www.moonbeam.stream/pr/tabletop-...
Come drop by and say hi as our heroes investigate a sinister mystery in a world where magic is outlawed and darkness is rising ⚔️✨
#DnD #ttrpg
www.moonbeam.stream/pr/tabletop-...
Reposted by Scotty 🖤
There is still ONE DAY LEFT to apply for this casting call! Join the award-winning creative team behind The Fourth Age and Paradise Lost, as we brave the criminality and corruption of Gotham.
Will you lift the city into the light? Or drag it into the shadows...?
Casting closes MIDNIGHT TOMORROW!
Will you lift the city into the light? Or drag it into the shadows...?
Casting closes MIDNIGHT TOMORROW!
March 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
There is still ONE DAY LEFT to apply for this casting call! Join the award-winning creative team behind The Fourth Age and Paradise Lost, as we brave the criminality and corruption of Gotham.
Will you lift the city into the light? Or drag it into the shadows...?
Casting closes MIDNIGHT TOMORROW!
Will you lift the city into the light? Or drag it into the shadows...?
Casting closes MIDNIGHT TOMORROW!
“I hate this game.“
(I deeply love this game)
(I deeply love this game)
Shouts to all the #dnd players who brick it when they level up 🫠
January 24, 2025 at 12:02 AM
“I hate this game.“
(I deeply love this game)
(I deeply love this game)
Reposted by Scotty 🖤
AHHH see y'all next Tuesday!!
PARADISE LOST RETURNS NEXT WEEK!
By air and by road, the group travel back to the town of Pitstop to retrieve a heart. But threats both old and new lour on the horizon. And they are closing in...
The inaugural season of our Electric State charity campaign resumes on Tuesday 28th, 12pm PT!
By air and by road, the group travel back to the town of Pitstop to retrieve a heart. But threats both old and new lour on the horizon. And they are closing in...
The inaugural season of our Electric State charity campaign resumes on Tuesday 28th, 12pm PT!
January 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
AHHH see y'all next Tuesday!!
Loveeee this design. I’ve always wanted to play an artificer 🛠️👀
January 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Loveeee this design. I’ve always wanted to play an artificer 🛠️👀
Reposted by Scotty 🖤
January 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I’ve found with @hexplorersdnd.bsky.social this is the best way to deal with trolls 🙂↕️
#dnd #TTRPG #D&D
#dnd #TTRPG #D&D
January 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I’ve found with @hexplorersdnd.bsky.social this is the best way to deal with trolls 🙂↕️
#dnd #TTRPG #D&D
#dnd #TTRPG #D&D
We're in danger 🙃
January 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM
We're in danger 🙃
“You don’t have to know all the rules to have fun.”
Love this @koboldpress.com interview with Mandii on GMing and TTRPGs.
The talent Mandii has as a storyteller and designer is astounding. Well worth your time to give this a read 👀
Love this @koboldpress.com interview with Mandii on GMing and TTRPGs.
The talent Mandii has as a storyteller and designer is astounding. Well worth your time to give this a read 👀
January 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
“You don’t have to know all the rules to have fun.”
Love this @koboldpress.com interview with Mandii on GMing and TTRPGs.
The talent Mandii has as a storyteller and designer is astounding. Well worth your time to give this a read 👀
Love this @koboldpress.com interview with Mandii on GMing and TTRPGs.
The talent Mandii has as a storyteller and designer is astounding. Well worth your time to give this a read 👀
Reposted by Scotty 🖤
You might wanna give this thread a little gander.
*wink wink nudge nudge*
*wink wink nudge nudge*
The Cartographer's Deck goes beyond tarot with specific meanings for world building & character story creation. From secrets to resources to divine guidance, this 100 card tarot-sized deck will be perfect for writers, GM/DMs, & players alike! Sign up to get notified of the launch & special early-
January 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
You might wanna give this thread a little gander.
*wink wink nudge nudge*
*wink wink nudge nudge*
I was enjoying my time on Threads (especially the #TTRPG and creator community there) but Meta's announcements last week were just... vile.
CW for this screenshot from the article linked below. If you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community it's abhorrent to read.
www.them.us/story/trans-...
CW for this screenshot from the article linked below. If you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community it's abhorrent to read.
www.them.us/story/trans-...
January 12, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I was enjoying my time on Threads (especially the #TTRPG and creator community there) but Meta's announcements last week were just... vile.
CW for this screenshot from the article linked below. If you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community it's abhorrent to read.
www.them.us/story/trans-...
CW for this screenshot from the article linked below. If you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community it's abhorrent to read.
www.them.us/story/trans-...
Does your writing feel bland? Or your #dnd roleplaying isn't landing the way you want?
When I discovered this storytelling framework, it transformed the way I write, play, and tell stories.
And now... I share this magic with you. It's called Braided Storytelling 🧵✨
youtu.be/gI0zh83glgA
When I discovered this storytelling framework, it transformed the way I write, play, and tell stories.
And now... I share this magic with you. It's called Braided Storytelling 🧵✨
youtu.be/gI0zh83glgA
This Storytelling Trick Will Change Your D&D Forever
YouTube video by Hexplorers DnD
youtu.be
January 6, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Does your writing feel bland? Or your #dnd roleplaying isn't landing the way you want?
When I discovered this storytelling framework, it transformed the way I write, play, and tell stories.
And now... I share this magic with you. It's called Braided Storytelling 🧵✨
youtu.be/gI0zh83glgA
When I discovered this storytelling framework, it transformed the way I write, play, and tell stories.
And now... I share this magic with you. It's called Braided Storytelling 🧵✨
youtu.be/gI0zh83glgA
Well the first two episodes of the new season of Queer Eye have absolutely WRECKED me 😭
December 12, 2024 at 12:32 AM
Well the first two episodes of the new season of Queer Eye have absolutely WRECKED me 😭
Six months ago I joined Castleton with trickery in my heart. Now these two are etched there forever.
Getting to create their story with someone as sincere and mischievous as @seum.bsky.social has been... sinfully fun ❤️🤍
Lastly — Wow, the biggest thank you to Tanlynn for bringing this scene to life
Getting to create their story with someone as sincere and mischievous as @seum.bsky.social has been... sinfully fun ❤️🤍
Lastly — Wow, the biggest thank you to Tanlynn for bringing this scene to life
Thank you so much @scottyshares.bsky.social for commissioning me for this piece 🩷😌
As always, check out @winterstalesco.bsky.social Castleton series to see what these lovers are up to!
#ttrpg #commission #art
As always, check out @winterstalesco.bsky.social Castleton series to see what these lovers are up to!
#ttrpg #commission #art
December 11, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Six months ago I joined Castleton with trickery in my heart. Now these two are etched there forever.
Getting to create their story with someone as sincere and mischievous as @seum.bsky.social has been... sinfully fun ❤️🤍
Lastly — Wow, the biggest thank you to Tanlynn for bringing this scene to life
Getting to create their story with someone as sincere and mischievous as @seum.bsky.social has been... sinfully fun ❤️🤍
Lastly — Wow, the biggest thank you to Tanlynn for bringing this scene to life
When your 5-year-old niece calls you to tell you she scored her first goal today 🥹😭
December 8, 2024 at 11:40 PM
When your 5-year-old niece calls you to tell you she scored her first goal today 🥹😭
Our crew at @hexplorersdnd.bsky.social got a sneak peek at @dndbeyond.com's new Immersive Quest in Mississauga and it was... the best.
We had soooo much fun. Veteran adventurers and newcomers to #DnD alike will love it. Can't say enough good things ⚔️🖤
We had soooo much fun. Veteran adventurers and newcomers to #DnD alike will love it. Can't say enough good things ⚔️🖤
December 6, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Our crew at @hexplorersdnd.bsky.social got a sneak peek at @dndbeyond.com's new Immersive Quest in Mississauga and it was... the best.
We had soooo much fun. Veteran adventurers and newcomers to #DnD alike will love it. Can't say enough good things ⚔️🖤
We had soooo much fun. Veteran adventurers and newcomers to #DnD alike will love it. Can't say enough good things ⚔️🖤
Just... so surreal.
Forever grateful for everyone following along with our adventures at
@hexplorersdnd.bsky.social 💛
Forever grateful for everyone following along with our adventures at
@hexplorersdnd.bsky.social 💛
December 4, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Just... so surreal.
Forever grateful for everyone following along with our adventures at
@hexplorersdnd.bsky.social 💛
Forever grateful for everyone following along with our adventures at
@hexplorersdnd.bsky.social 💛