Doolin Digital
@doolin-digital.bsky.social
Forever DM, old school gamer, computer programmer, college professor and hobbyist gamedev.
Merry Christmas from our excited kitteh Ridley to all of the new friends and acquaintences here on Bluesky.
December 25, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Merry Christmas from our excited kitteh Ridley to all of the new friends and acquaintences here on Bluesky.
This was a fun Christmas gift. My wife is supporting my BECMI #DnD fixation, though she's one of the players, so the way I see it, it's a gift for her too. Right? I'm really looking forward to running these adventures.
December 25, 2024 at 8:53 PM
This was a fun Christmas gift. My wife is supporting my BECMI #DnD fixation, though she's one of the players, so the way I see it, it's a gift for her too. Right? I'm really looking forward to running these adventures.
I have added to my BECMI #DnD collection once again. I got PDFs of all the BECMI books, but I really missed having an actual book in my hand, so the local hobby shop gave me a good deal. The Expert book is very well used, but that's ok. I just needed the book.
December 18, 2024 at 5:58 PM
I have added to my BECMI #DnD collection once again. I got PDFs of all the BECMI books, but I really missed having an actual book in my hand, so the local hobby shop gave me a good deal. The Expert book is very well used, but that's ok. I just needed the book.
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WotC could have an entire market by cranking out Mystara as its own separate 80/90s anime themed fantasy setting, but noo...
More information can be found on: mystara.thorfmaps.com/appendix-j/
December 16, 2024 at 3:26 AM
WotC could have an entire market by cranking out Mystara as its own separate 80/90s anime themed fantasy setting, but noo...
I use the Lazy DM Session Prep method. I prepare for the most likely scenes, dungeon sections or adventuring areas, a list of NPCs, secrets and rumors, and one or two maps that have all needed info, such as enemy stats, treasure, secrets, tricks or traps, similar to Professor DM.
How much do your prep for your next session? Is there a right or wrong amount? It really depends on you!
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How Much Session Prep is Needed? - DM Tips #5
YouTube video by Rich the First-Time DM
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December 14, 2024 at 6:46 PM
I use the Lazy DM Session Prep method. I prepare for the most likely scenes, dungeon sections or adventuring areas, a list of NPCs, secrets and rumors, and one or two maps that have all needed info, such as enemy stats, treasure, secrets, tricks or traps, similar to Professor DM.
After a few weeks away, I'm finally back behind the #DnD DM screen. Tonight will be our first session with full BECMI rules. The players will enter the dangerous Orc Lair of cave B.
You can see my one page dungeon prep sheet that has everything I need. I technically don't need the module book.
You can see my one page dungeon prep sheet that has everything I need. I technically don't need the module book.
December 13, 2024 at 9:05 PM
After a few weeks away, I'm finally back behind the #DnD DM screen. Tonight will be our first session with full BECMI rules. The players will enter the dangerous Orc Lair of cave B.
You can see my one page dungeon prep sheet that has everything I need. I technically don't need the module book.
You can see my one page dungeon prep sheet that has everything I need. I technically don't need the module book.
The Duchy of Karameikos in the Mystara setting is roughly the same size and similar shape of the state of Ohio.
Lawrence Schick & Tom Moldvay were college students in Ohio at the time they started developing what would become Mystara. Coincidence? What say the historians? @bruceheard.bsky.social?
Lawrence Schick & Tom Moldvay were college students in Ohio at the time they started developing what would become Mystara. Coincidence? What say the historians? @bruceheard.bsky.social?
December 12, 2024 at 7:17 PM
The Duchy of Karameikos in the Mystara setting is roughly the same size and similar shape of the state of Ohio.
Lawrence Schick & Tom Moldvay were college students in Ohio at the time they started developing what would become Mystara. Coincidence? What say the historians? @bruceheard.bsky.social?
Lawrence Schick & Tom Moldvay were college students in Ohio at the time they started developing what would become Mystara. Coincidence? What say the historians? @bruceheard.bsky.social?
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Expanded Dungeon Stocking Table Coming Along!
This uses *both* d6s used for Room Stocking in B/X (that Treasure one is often wasted!) Referencing a lot of my other Tables and providing *prompts* as an Inspiration Tool.
I can already see a few more d100s I might need to whip up! 😅
This uses *both* d6s used for Room Stocking in B/X (that Treasure one is often wasted!) Referencing a lot of my other Tables and providing *prompts* as an Inspiration Tool.
I can already see a few more d100s I might need to whip up! 😅
December 11, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Expanded Dungeon Stocking Table Coming Along!
This uses *both* d6s used for Room Stocking in B/X (that Treasure one is often wasted!) Referencing a lot of my other Tables and providing *prompts* as an Inspiration Tool.
I can already see a few more d100s I might need to whip up! 😅
This uses *both* d6s used for Room Stocking in B/X (that Treasure one is often wasted!) Referencing a lot of my other Tables and providing *prompts* as an Inspiration Tool.
I can already see a few more d100s I might need to whip up! 😅
So, #TTRPG folks, tell me about your dice.
-Just grab a few random sets and go?
-Only one or two sets used for everything?
-A set for GM and a set for being a player?
-Do you have the same dice since the before times?
-Dice addict?
-Fancy materials or simple is better?
How do you roll?
-Just grab a few random sets and go?
-Only one or two sets used for everything?
-A set for GM and a set for being a player?
-Do you have the same dice since the before times?
-Dice addict?
-Fancy materials or simple is better?
How do you roll?
December 10, 2024 at 12:42 AM
So, #TTRPG folks, tell me about your dice.
-Just grab a few random sets and go?
-Only one or two sets used for everything?
-A set for GM and a set for being a player?
-Do you have the same dice since the before times?
-Dice addict?
-Fancy materials or simple is better?
How do you roll?
-Just grab a few random sets and go?
-Only one or two sets used for everything?
-A set for GM and a set for being a player?
-Do you have the same dice since the before times?
-Dice addict?
-Fancy materials or simple is better?
How do you roll?
My wife and son made me the coolest birthday dinner this evening. Everything is from the Hero's Feast #DnD cookbook: Castle Amber Onion Soup, Gurdats, Dragon Salmon, Black Pudding and Elven bread.
December 8, 2024 at 11:37 PM
My wife and son made me the coolest birthday dinner this evening. Everything is from the Hero's Feast #DnD cookbook: Castle Amber Onion Soup, Gurdats, Dragon Salmon, Black Pudding and Elven bread.
When I'm not DM, I'm usually a player in my friend's 2e adventures.
I'm Cialech. A former soldier who survived a hanging. Sick of everyone's shite, and ready to find some treasure and find a good place to retire.
I'm Cialech. A former soldier who survived a hanging. Sick of everyone's shite, and ready to find some treasure and find a good place to retire.
December 8, 2024 at 2:15 AM
When I'm not DM, I'm usually a player in my friend's 2e adventures.
I'm Cialech. A former soldier who survived a hanging. Sick of everyone's shite, and ready to find some treasure and find a good place to retire.
I'm Cialech. A former soldier who survived a hanging. Sick of everyone's shite, and ready to find some treasure and find a good place to retire.
I've been looking forward to this one. I admit I have a tendency to use a lot of tropes for NPCs, and they could be a lot more interesting. I think this book by @caspi.bsky.social will be a big help.
December 6, 2024 at 11:39 PM
I've been looking forward to this one. I admit I have a tendency to use a lot of tropes for NPCs, and they could be a lot more interesting. I think this book by @caspi.bsky.social will be a big help.
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In case you missed it, here's an article I published yesterday about the differences between characters and adventurers in Dungeons and Dragons.
#dnd #ttrpg
#dnd #ttrpg
The Secrets To Creating Better Adventurers – WobbleRocket
A discussion about creating better adventurers for Dungeons and Dragons. What makes the difference between a character and an adventurer?
www.wobblerocket.com
December 4, 2024 at 2:13 AM
A question for the #BECMI DMs out there: I currently have the five boxed set books, the RC, most of the #Mystara Gazetteers, Book of Marvelous Magic, Shady Dragon Inn, Creature Catalog, and several adventure modules.
Any other old school/ #OSR resources that I should know about?
Any other old school/ #OSR resources that I should know about?
December 2, 2024 at 10:31 PM
You don't have to figure out a solution to everything your players face. Create conflicts and problems, and let them figure it out. Good players are an inventive bunch.
Also, like so many others in this thread, create situations, not plots.
Also, like so many others in this thread, create situations, not plots.
Question for the GMs out there;
What tip would you provide to any newbies starting GMing?
Biggest one I'd give is that at higher levels, the enemies shouldn't just be stronger, but *smarter*.
Set them up with tactics and tricks they have ready to drop on people, it makes for fun combat.
#TTRPGs
What tip would you provide to any newbies starting GMing?
Biggest one I'd give is that at higher levels, the enemies shouldn't just be stronger, but *smarter*.
Set them up with tactics and tricks they have ready to drop on people, it makes for fun combat.
#TTRPGs
December 1, 2024 at 8:31 PM
You don't have to figure out a solution to everything your players face. Create conflicts and problems, and let them figure it out. Good players are an inventive bunch.
Also, like so many others in this thread, create situations, not plots.
Also, like so many others in this thread, create situations, not plots.
I love adding rival adventuring parties to campaigns, and I love ktreys d100 tables. So this is a perfect list for what those rivals may be up to.
d100 - Encounter Activities: Rival Adventuring Parties
Addressing an unsightly omission from a Previous Project!
blog.d4caltrops.com/2024/12/d100...
Addressing an unsightly omission from a Previous Project!
blog.d4caltrops.com/2024/12/d100...
d100 - Encounter Activities: Rival Adventuring Parties
A little while back now, I completed some Random Tables that were focused on each of the Monsters listed in B/X and OSE. When I was work...
blog.d4caltrops.com
December 1, 2024 at 8:20 PM
I love adding rival adventuring parties to campaigns, and I love ktreys d100 tables. So this is a perfect list for what those rivals may be up to.
A question for the 2e #DnD scholars: my wife and I each have our own copy of the PHB, same 1989 printing with the Jeff Easley cover. This is the exact same page number, but each shows a different ability for the same "Set Snares" NWP. Which is correct? Anyone else ever notice this?
November 30, 2024 at 11:30 PM
A question for the 2e #DnD scholars: my wife and I each have our own copy of the PHB, same 1989 printing with the Jeff Easley cover. This is the exact same page number, but each shows a different ability for the same "Set Snares" NWP. Which is correct? Anyone else ever notice this?
I expanded the #BECMI collection today with the Book of Marvelous Magic (items). There are so many fun magic items in here that are not all +1 weapons or stored spells, that could be used very creatively.
And of course more wonderful cover art by Clyde Caldwell.
And of course more wonderful cover art by Clyde Caldwell.
November 30, 2024 at 7:16 PM
I expanded the #BECMI collection today with the Book of Marvelous Magic (items). There are so many fun magic items in here that are not all +1 weapons or stored spells, that could be used very creatively.
And of course more wonderful cover art by Clyde Caldwell.
And of course more wonderful cover art by Clyde Caldwell.
I love using festivals, holidays and birthdays in games! They're perfect for being introduced to a new town or region, and a great background for significant events. One of my players once got to celebrate his birthday in game in King Arthur's Court.
This is a great article on the topic.
This is a great article on the topic.
I know it's Thanksgiving, but if you have some free time tonight please check out @stonehomegames.bsky.social article on holidays in gaming. If you can't, don't worry, I'll be posting about it a lot. buff.ly/4icux9Y
Holiday Gaming: A Gift for All Seasons
Holidays and how to use them in your TTRPGs.
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November 29, 2024 at 2:13 AM
I love using festivals, holidays and birthdays in games! They're perfect for being introduced to a new town or region, and a great background for significant events. One of my players once got to celebrate his birthday in game in King Arthur's Court.
This is a great article on the topic.
This is a great article on the topic.
On TTRPGs as "storytelling": 4 of the 5 main elements of a story are Setting, Characters, Conflict, and Plot. Most DMs are heavily involved in the first 3.
Postulate: The degree to which the DM is involved with a pre determined Plot is the difference between story telling & story as a side effect 🧵
Postulate: The degree to which the DM is involved with a pre determined Plot is the difference between story telling & story as a side effect 🧵
November 28, 2024 at 5:24 PM
On TTRPGs as "storytelling": 4 of the 5 main elements of a story are Setting, Characters, Conflict, and Plot. Most DMs are heavily involved in the first 3.
Postulate: The degree to which the DM is involved with a pre determined Plot is the difference between story telling & story as a side effect 🧵
Postulate: The degree to which the DM is involved with a pre determined Plot is the difference between story telling & story as a side effect 🧵
This year, I'm thankful for all of the creative, artistic and inspiring new people I've met here on Bluesky. A few I know from other platforms, but most are completely new to me. A few are names whose works I've known for a long time and had the pleasure of meeting here. It has been rejuvenating.
November 28, 2024 at 4:46 PM
This year, I'm thankful for all of the creative, artistic and inspiring new people I've met here on Bluesky. A few I know from other platforms, but most are completely new to me. A few are names whose works I've known for a long time and had the pleasure of meeting here. It has been rejuvenating.