The Digital DM
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Sharing TTRPG advice and game theory from an experienced DM. Exploring how digital tools can simplify sessions and make games more engaging and fun.
What is the point of fighting in TTRPGs if you can't lose?
I believe this is why so many DMs and players alike complain about "boring combat" as it has no stakes.
Loss can come in many forms and is more than just character death.
Put a favorite NPC friend or magical item at risk.
#dnd #ttrpg
I believe this is why so many DMs and players alike complain about "boring combat" as it has no stakes.
Loss can come in many forms and is more than just character death.
Put a favorite NPC friend or magical item at risk.
#dnd #ttrpg
February 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Your job as a Dungeon Master is not to make sure everyone HAS fun.
Your job is to create an environment where everyone CAN have fun.
The emotions of your players is outside your control, but you should provide the setting and space for fun if the player wishes to engage.
#dnd #ttrpg
Your job is to create an environment where everyone CAN have fun.
The emotions of your players is outside your control, but you should provide the setting and space for fun if the player wishes to engage.
#dnd #ttrpg
February 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Ibis The Cleric, third and final OC inspired by the first DnD classes! #OC #characterdesign #dndcharacter #cleric
January 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Ibis The Cleric, third and final OC inspired by the first DnD classes! #OC #characterdesign #dndcharacter #cleric
January 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
While it may not be the first place you would think of for #TTRPG content, I have found Pinterest to be a great resource for finding artwork for my games. It is very good at suggesting additional art that matches the style of what you’ve already pinned/uploaded.
#dnd #dndart #pinterest
#dnd #dndart #pinterest
December 8, 2024 at 4:58 PM
While it may not be the first place you would think of for #TTRPG content, I have found Pinterest to be a great resource for finding artwork for my games. It is very good at suggesting additional art that matches the style of what you’ve already pinned/uploaded.
#dnd #dndart #pinterest
#dnd #dndart #pinterest
For those playing #scifi campaigns, here is an awesome looking spaceship map that could serve as a homebase for the crew.
#ttrpg #battlemap
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#ttrpg #battlemap
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From the battlemaps community on Reddit: BT-7 Thunderclap Starship [50x45]
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December 8, 2024 at 7:38 AM
For those playing #scifi campaigns, here is an awesome looking spaceship map that could serve as a homebase for the crew.
#ttrpg #battlemap
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#ttrpg #battlemap
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For any #eberron fans out there looking to explore Xen’Drix this guide is an incredible resource on sale for Cyber Monday.
#dnd #ttrpg
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#dnd #ttrpg
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The Giant Guide to Xen'drik - Dungeon Masters Guild | Dungeon Masters Guild
Explore the secrets of the Shattered Continent of Xen’drik in this giant expansion for the Eberron campaign setting. T
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December 2, 2024 at 7:38 PM
For any #eberron fans out there looking to explore Xen’Drix this guide is an incredible resource on sale for Cyber Monday.
#dnd #ttrpg
www.dmsguild.com/product/4500...
#dnd #ttrpg
www.dmsguild.com/product/4500...
Veylan "Whisper" Trassil, a changeling member of the Autumn seeking revenge against the Silver Flame. They masquerade as a wealthy philanthropist while secretly undermining the church's influence, gathering relics of Bel Shalor. How far will they go for revenge?
#dnd #ttrpg #eberron #npc
#dnd #ttrpg #eberron #npc
December 2, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Looks like an interesting VTT. Anyone have any experience with it?
#dnd #ttrpg #vtt
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#dnd #ttrpg #vtt
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How to use the Quest Portal Virtual Tabletop (VTT) - RPG Tutorial
YouTube video by Dave Thaumavore RPG Reviews
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December 1, 2024 at 1:39 AM
Looks like an interesting VTT. Anyone have any experience with it?
#dnd #ttrpg #vtt
youtu.be/5NUSqIExYRk?...
#dnd #ttrpg #vtt
youtu.be/5NUSqIExYRk?...
If you use Foundry VTT to run your games I would HIGHLY recommend Moulinette cloud. It lets you pull in assets from other creators on Patreon into your foundry game directly, with walls and dynamic lighting already set up for you!
#dnd #ttrpg #foundry #patreon
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#dnd #ttrpg #foundry #patreon
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November 29, 2024 at 6:58 PM
If you use Foundry VTT to run your games I would HIGHLY recommend Moulinette cloud. It lets you pull in assets from other creators on Patreon into your foundry game directly, with walls and dynamic lighting already set up for you!
#dnd #ttrpg #foundry #patreon
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#dnd #ttrpg #foundry #patreon
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November 29, 2024 at 3:15 AM
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In case anyone needs a thematic threat for their D&D characters today…
November 28, 2024 at 5:35 PM
In case anyone needs a thematic threat for their D&D characters today…
Meet Mr. Shadowpaws, one of my players familiar:
“It's an eldritch horror with a cat face painted on the front of a cardboad box on it's head, the lore will be that my character is so clueless it doesn't realize that it's not actually a cat and everybody else just goes along with it”
#dnd #ttrpg
“It's an eldritch horror with a cat face painted on the front of a cardboad box on it's head, the lore will be that my character is so clueless it doesn't realize that it's not actually a cat and everybody else just goes along with it”
#dnd #ttrpg
November 28, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Gearing up to run my favorite #TTRPG campaign of Eberron using Pathfinder 2E Remastered ruleset. I’m excited to see if Pathfinder’s focus on constantly acquiring new magical gear matches perfectly with Eberron’s wide availability of magic items as I believe it will.
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November 17, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Gearing up to run my favorite #TTRPG campaign of Eberron using Pathfinder 2E Remastered ruleset. I’m excited to see if Pathfinder’s focus on constantly acquiring new magical gear matches perfectly with Eberron’s wide availability of magic items as I believe it will.
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John Harper is a master of the craft and has released an expansion to Blades in the Dark!
#dnd #ttrpg #bladesinthedark #pbta
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#dnd #ttrpg #bladesinthedark #pbta
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Blades in the Dark: Deep Cuts - One Seven | DriveThruRPG
Blades in the Dark: Deep Cuts is a 118-page expansion for the Blades in the Dark roleplaying game — containing a treasure trove of lore, setting material, and alternative mechanics I've developed over...
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November 16, 2024 at 3:16 PM
John Harper is a master of the craft and has released an expansion to Blades in the Dark!
#dnd #ttrpg #bladesinthedark #pbta
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#dnd #ttrpg #bladesinthedark #pbta
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If you are looking for a good hexcrawl for your players, I would recommend Wolves Upon the Coast.
It is a huge 51x32 hex campaign with a Dark Ages feel.
Comes with it's own built in system, but easy to convert to your standard OSR system of choice.
It is a huge 51x32 hex campaign with a Dark Ages feel.
Comes with it's own built in system, but easy to convert to your standard OSR system of choice.
Wolves Upon the Coast Grand Campaign by lukegearing
A 'dark ages' hexcrawl.
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March 2, 2024 at 9:39 PM
If you are looking for a good hexcrawl for your players, I would recommend Wolves Upon the Coast.
It is a huge 51x32 hex campaign with a Dark Ages feel.
Comes with it's own built in system, but easy to convert to your standard OSR system of choice.
It is a huge 51x32 hex campaign with a Dark Ages feel.
Comes with it's own built in system, but easy to convert to your standard OSR system of choice.
Wife wanted to get baby chicks. I told her at least one would have to live up to this image 😂
February 29, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Wife wanted to get baby chicks. I told her at least one would have to live up to this image 😂
Mossling Knight of Dolmenwood!
February 28, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Mossling Knight of Dolmenwood!
Today's awesome #ttrpg tool is Hexroll!
Hexroll let's you create a brand new hex map based on the criteria you give it, and then procedurally fills that map with cities, dungeons, factions, and NPCs.
It even has a built in VTT to share the hex map and dungeon maps with your players.
Hexroll let's you create a brand new hex map based on the criteria you give it, and then procedurally fills that map with cities, dungeons, factions, and NPCs.
It even has a built in VTT to share the hex map and dungeon maps with your players.
Roll a sandbox
Generate a random sandbox
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February 27, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Today's awesome #ttrpg tool is Hexroll!
Hexroll let's you create a brand new hex map based on the criteria you give it, and then procedurally fills that map with cities, dungeons, factions, and NPCs.
It even has a built in VTT to share the hex map and dungeon maps with your players.
Hexroll let's you create a brand new hex map based on the criteria you give it, and then procedurally fills that map with cities, dungeons, factions, and NPCs.
It even has a built in VTT to share the hex map and dungeon maps with your players.
Sir Chyde from Winter's Daughter adventure.
February 25, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Sir Chyde from Winter's Daughter adventure.
Today's #ttrpg tool that you should check out is Squoosh. Squoosh lets you upload any image and get a side by side comparison of the quality as it reduces the file size. It's fast, easy, and FREE!
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squoosh.app
February 25, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Today's #ttrpg tool that you should check out is Squoosh. Squoosh lets you upload any image and get a side by side comparison of the quality as it reduces the file size. It's fast, easy, and FREE!
squoosh.app
squoosh.app
My players took it upon themselves to create their own excel character sheet for my Dolmenwood campaign. I love when players are invested enough to do things like this!
February 24, 2024 at 1:48 PM
My players took it upon themselves to create their own excel character sheet for my Dolmenwood campaign. I love when players are invested enough to do things like this!