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If you see this post a vampire
July 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you see this post a vampire
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My players never fail to reminisce about the time they got trapped in a room with two exists and a gargoyle head that was slowly letting gas in. The exit doors had different DCs. They decided to open the easy one first, only to discover a second gargoyle head. The panic that set in 😆
[ #TTRPG #D&D]
[ #TTRPG #D&D]
July 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Why is it always the GM that gets pushed to do these? You can do all these things as a player too. Be proactive. Make plans and suggestions for what to do. Get other PCs involved in a scene. Ask other PCs about their background and thoughts on the situation. etc.
[ #ttrpg #dnd ]
[ #ttrpg #dnd ]
RPG Tip: As the game master, you are the energy at your table. Being confident enough to do silly voices, keep everyone involved, seem a bit ridiculous goes much further than you think.
#ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgcommunity
#ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgcommunity
July 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Big move for #D&D. My guess would be that WotC wants to recreate the ecosystem GamesWorkshop has with #Warhammer and the Black Library and games studios like FatShark and Bulwark.
Dungeons & Dragons Shifts to Franchise Model, Dan Ayoub Named as Head #ttrpg #dnd https://twp.ai/Imnrt5
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Dungeons & Dragons Shifts to Franchise Model, Dan Ayoub Named as Head
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July 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Big move for #D&D. My guess would be that WotC wants to recreate the ecosystem GamesWorkshop has with #Warhammer and the Black Library and games studios like FatShark and Bulwark.
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After playing our first session of Daggerheart, we talked and and we concluded that we missed my personalized character sheets. So I spent two days working on adapting my custom D&D sheets for Daggerheart 🤗 #ttrpg #daggerheart #oc
July 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
After playing our first session of Daggerheart, we talked and and we concluded that we missed my personalized character sheets. So I spent two days working on adapting my custom D&D sheets for Daggerheart 🤗 #ttrpg #daggerheart #oc
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Time once again to post the meme
July 8, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Time once again to post the meme
Once you are done binge watching YouTube advice channels this is the logical next step.
I think the equivalent to the treasure trove of design tech that is osr blogs (which I learn a LOT from despite not making osr) on the non-osr side is small itchio ttrpg pdfs. focused tech that’s easy to digest since the game is <16 pages. only discoverable thru bundles. order vs chaos
July 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Once you are done binge watching YouTube advice channels this is the logical next step.
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One of my fave one-shot (usually campaign starters) for #ttrpg is to have all the players start when their cryo pods open and they step out with no memory.
They get to describe themselves but otherwise have no character sheets, no idea what they are good at and no idea about the setting.
Its fun.
They get to describe themselves but otherwise have no character sheets, no idea what they are good at and no idea about the setting.
Its fun.
June 28, 2025 at 4:27 AM
One of my fave one-shot (usually campaign starters) for #ttrpg is to have all the players start when their cryo pods open and they step out with no memory.
They get to describe themselves but otherwise have no character sheets, no idea what they are good at and no idea about the setting.
Its fun.
They get to describe themselves but otherwise have no character sheets, no idea what they are good at and no idea about the setting.
Its fun.
New blog post
I played #Daggerheart from #CriticalRole and wrote down my first impressions of it. TLDR I think it's a really good #TTRPG and should at least check it out even if it's not your jam.
open.substack.com/pub/catmillo...
I played #Daggerheart from #CriticalRole and wrote down my first impressions of it. TLDR I think it's a really good #TTRPG and should at least check it out even if it's not your jam.
open.substack.com/pub/catmillo...
Daggerheart, First Impression
"This is like Blades in the Dark if that game would run on D&D-4E"
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June 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
New blog post
I played #Daggerheart from #CriticalRole and wrote down my first impressions of it. TLDR I think it's a really good #TTRPG and should at least check it out even if it's not your jam.
open.substack.com/pub/catmillo...
I played #Daggerheart from #CriticalRole and wrote down my first impressions of it. TLDR I think it's a really good #TTRPG and should at least check it out even if it's not your jam.
open.substack.com/pub/catmillo...
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Not sure that #Nerds have found the cure for #loneliness, but it sure is a great way to find #friendships as an adult and bond over adventuring together, and it's pretty #therapeutic too.
#DnD #DungeonsandDragons #TTRPG
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#DnD #DungeonsandDragons #TTRPG
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Nerds have found the cure for America's loneliness epidemic
Fantasy tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons are booming. No longer just for nerds, they're now the hot new hangout.
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March 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Not sure that #Nerds have found the cure for #loneliness, but it sure is a great way to find #friendships as an adult and bond over adventuring together, and it's pretty #therapeutic too.
#DnD #DungeonsandDragons #TTRPG
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#DnD #DungeonsandDragons #TTRPG
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Table Tip: If you want to maintain an atmosphere/theme but you got childish players, consider setting up a Mutual Pizza Fund. Every time someone does a distracting joke, call for a vote. If majority agrees, the offender pays 1€ into the fund. If there is enough money order pizza for everyone. #ttrpg
March 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Table Tip: If you want to maintain an atmosphere/theme but you got childish players, consider setting up a Mutual Pizza Fund. Every time someone does a distracting joke, call for a vote. If majority agrees, the offender pays 1€ into the fund. If there is enough money order pizza for everyone. #ttrpg
New blog post
This time about how you can use the rewards in Fizbans to create an RP scene with a simple mini-game that has implications:
#DnD #TTRPG #Dungeons&Dragons
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This time about how you can use the rewards in Fizbans to create an RP scene with a simple mini-game that has implications:
#DnD #TTRPG #Dungeons&Dragons
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Fizbans Draconic Minigame
"Do I go full lizard?"
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March 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
New blog post
This time about how you can use the rewards in Fizbans to create an RP scene with a simple mini-game that has implications:
#DnD #TTRPG #Dungeons&Dragons
catmillo.substack.com/p/fizbans-dr...
This time about how you can use the rewards in Fizbans to create an RP scene with a simple mini-game that has implications:
#DnD #TTRPG #Dungeons&Dragons
catmillo.substack.com/p/fizbans-dr...
Name 4 game with a 10/10 soundtrack
February 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Name 4 game with a 10/10 soundtrack
I once set up a city just like that. You can even click on the "learn more" button to get a handout of the district. We spend a total of 9(!) sessions there. We spend 27 session in Fort Beluarian just because they vibed more with the Fists.
#TTRPG Gms don't foget to introduce cool factions ASAP
#TTRPG Gms don't foget to introduce cool factions ASAP
February 6, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I once set up a city just like that. You can even click on the "learn more" button to get a handout of the district. We spend a total of 9(!) sessions there. We spend 27 session in Fort Beluarian just because they vibed more with the Fists.
#TTRPG Gms don't foget to introduce cool factions ASAP
#TTRPG Gms don't foget to introduce cool factions ASAP
AI got nothing on us
February 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
AI got nothing on us
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The president's tariffs are a terrible deal for, well, everyone. Especially Americans who buy things. And especially gamers.
For a limited time, all existing physical products on the MCG Shop are discounted by 25%—it's our Anti-Tariff Sale! 🎉 ⛔ 💲
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For a limited time, all existing physical products on the MCG Shop are discounted by 25%—it's our Anti-Tariff Sale! 🎉 ⛔ 💲
www.montecookgames.c...
February 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The president's tariffs are a terrible deal for, well, everyone. Especially Americans who buy things. And especially gamers.
For a limited time, all existing physical products on the MCG Shop are discounted by 25%—it's our Anti-Tariff Sale! 🎉 ⛔ 💲
www.montecookgames.c...
For a limited time, all existing physical products on the MCG Shop are discounted by 25%—it's our Anti-Tariff Sale! 🎉 ⛔ 💲
www.montecookgames.c...
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D&D is often described as a "medieval" setting, but it is not.
The closest historical analog to D&D cities would be Renaissance Florence - strong mercantile class, Medici politics, etc.
Outside the cities, it's the American Old West with magic swords instead of guns.
The closest historical analog to D&D cities would be Renaissance Florence - strong mercantile class, Medici politics, etc.
Outside the cities, it's the American Old West with magic swords instead of guns.
February 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
D&D is often described as a "medieval" setting, but it is not.
The closest historical analog to D&D cities would be Renaissance Florence - strong mercantile class, Medici politics, etc.
Outside the cities, it's the American Old West with magic swords instead of guns.
The closest historical analog to D&D cities would be Renaissance Florence - strong mercantile class, Medici politics, etc.
Outside the cities, it's the American Old West with magic swords instead of guns.
Mostly finished the map for my Shadowdark sandbox setting.
The Gancian Frontier
AMA about it
#WIPWednesday, #OSR, #TTRPG
The Gancian Frontier
AMA about it
#WIPWednesday, #OSR, #TTRPG
February 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Mostly finished the map for my Shadowdark sandbox setting.
The Gancian Frontier
AMA about it
#WIPWednesday, #OSR, #TTRPG
The Gancian Frontier
AMA about it
#WIPWednesday, #OSR, #TTRPG
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Sage advice: it is better to let your blog be fallow for months or even years than to post even one sentence that was written by artificial intelligence. Have some self respect and write your own thoughts yourself
Seeing a prolific new rpg blogger pump out post after post of AI generated stuff is wild
January 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Sage advice: it is better to let your blog be fallow for months or even years than to post even one sentence that was written by artificial intelligence. Have some self respect and write your own thoughts yourself
Today everyone seems to say that the DM should know their players preferences.
Here is something:
#DnD and #ttrpg players, go tell your DM what you like and what you want to see more of. It's your game too.
Here is something:
#DnD and #ttrpg players, go tell your DM what you like and what you want to see more of. It's your game too.
Dungeon master, quick tip of the day Know Your Players’ Preferences. Take the time to understand what your players enjoy most. #dungeonsanddragons #TTRPG #Roleplay
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Dungeon master, quick tip of the day Know Your Players’ Preferences. Take the time to understand what your players enjoy most. Are they here for epic combat, intricate puzzles, or deep role-play momen...
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January 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM