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Dave
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Husband. Dungeon Master. Homebrew Enthusiast. Video Game Lover. Soon-To-Be Girl Dad.
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My first ever song release, I’m pretty proud of it. Give it a listen!
May 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Some of the best moments at my tables have been when I (the GM) just shut the fuck up and let the scene play out.

Learning when to shut the fuck up is one of the best skills you can develop running #TTRPG for others. When you can just sit back and watch the magic happen, you've done your job.
December 27, 2024 at 12:48 AM
My wife and I won't make it to my family's big Christmas Eve party this year so we're spending this year alone, which is a huge bummer. BUT hot pot and going to see Nosferatu are pretty good, too. Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2024 at 9:20 PM
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wow you guys are right this dog kicks ass
December 19, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Nailed it!
December 19, 2024 at 2:42 PM
I know the #ttrpg and #dnd community is really warm and I've seen nothing but love here. What's a community for if not helping each other where we can?
I wish I didn't have to ask for help. I have always tried to take care of things myself but the last 2 weeks have been very tough with 2 of our 4 cats both having/needing vet visits that are going to cost a bit more than we can handle right now.

Thank you in advance!

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December 18, 2024 at 2:12 PM
This is easily the most important tip I've ever seen on here. As long as you and your table are having fun, it doesn't matter what's "balanced" or how things are done. Every table is different, with different styles and needs.
Daily DM Tip: do whatever works best for you & your table! No matter what the rules or the “experts” say, at the end of the day you have to do what works best for you and your table. The beauty of #D&D is the rules are guidelines and there is no right way to run or play this game!

#ttrpg #rpg #dnd
December 16, 2024 at 5:20 PM
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I know we do lots of #DMTips, but here’s a player tip:

Don’t shoehorn that PC you’re dying to play into just any setting. If the setting doesn’t fit, don’t force it - your morally unyeilding paladin might not be the ideal PC in a world full of moral ambiguity.

Customize your PC to the setting.
December 16, 2024 at 9:56 AM
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For many of my author friends. The typo makes it even funnier.
December 14, 2024 at 9:19 PM
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Leaving a bag of monopoly money near your murder scene and watching the cops fail to find it for three whole days while following an unrelated bike is what being a D&D DM is like
December 8, 2024 at 1:57 AM
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Too soon?
December 6, 2024 at 3:50 AM
Been a little rough lately so haven't been as active as I'd like, but I want to try to post more. So here's a Druid subclass for #dnd 5E that's focused on enchantment with a rose theme. I wish there were more plant-themed druid subclasses and I definitely plan on making more.
December 4, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Love a #dnd session where my players' baseless theory turns out to be true after months of speculation ON TOP of a big trauma lore dump and a level up
December 1, 2024 at 4:09 AM
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they'll never make another good assassin's creed game because they won't make another one about being a greasy fuckboy who beats a spanish pope into a coma
November 26, 2024 at 3:35 PM
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If you don’t want to read Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein together by the fireplace whilst sharing a vintage bottle of Sauvignon Blanc in an abandoned château in the French countryside during a raging snowstorm, then please don’t tell me you’re “down for a good time”.
November 26, 2024 at 11:26 PM
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The ability to block ai hashtags had been a blessing
November 25, 2024 at 6:28 PM
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And here we go!

First proper full length video showing how to fix death saving throws for your games.

#nerdling #TTRPG #5e

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Fixing 5e's Death Saving Throws
YouTube video by The Bearded Halfling
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November 24, 2024 at 5:19 PM
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#RESIST 🇺🇸
November 23, 2024 at 3:36 PM
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It's a massive collection of human-made, AI-free TTRPG creation resources!

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January 9, 2024 at 10:41 PM
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Pay attention to character wants vs. needs.

What they want drives the plot, but what they need creates the emotional core.

The gap between these two creates internal conflict and a powerful arc.

Easy for writers, but GMs should discuss both with players to find depth.

#WritingCommunity #TTRPG
November 22, 2024 at 1:39 PM
This one might have been my first #homebrew subclass for #dnd! A Hunt Domain Cleric felt like something that was missing that I've seen very few people take a crack at. Maybe give it a shot if you want a more caster-y ranger-ish type character.
November 22, 2024 at 3:26 PM
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I’m gonna do a little giveaway! Want the chance to win a cute little mug from Campaigns & Companions? Of course you do!

For a chance to win, like, retweet, and give me a follow—I’ll pick 3 winners this Saturday 23rd Nov at 9PM UK time.

(worldwide)

Best of Luck and keep rolling natural 20s!
November 21, 2024 at 2:55 PM
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RPG tip from the archive: Keep a loose grip on the precision of the rules. There's a lot of flexibility built into 5e's mechanics. Allow for it.

#dnd #ttrpg
November 21, 2024 at 9:45 PM
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Good morning friends! Let’s start a #ttrpgrising thread!

Under 1k followers? Tell us who you are and what you do!

I’m a game designer who focuses on diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in my games.

Don’t forget to follow, repost, and comment to help boost the post ❤️
November 21, 2024 at 3:28 PM
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Picking back up with more Homeworld, let's see how far we can make it tonight!
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November 21, 2024 at 2:07 AM