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markezrastokes.bsky.social
Tarot cards → d20 tables.

Open-ended statements → “Tell me what your character notices.”

Cold reads → flashback seeds.

Fortuneteller tools map surprisingly well to TTRPG Stewarding.

Here’s how:
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#GameMastering #RPGNarrative #Worldbuilding #TTRPGtips #Ealdsmyth
The Illusion of Knowing - MarkEzraStokes.com
Imagine for a moment that you’re in a dark-but-candlelit room, across a modest table from a wizened woman. She squints at oversized cards spread across the navy-felted table, and she begins to speak: “Ah yes… I see a decision weighing on you…” You hang on to her every word. What if this same narrative trick was used at your TTRPG table?
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December 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
equalitygnoll.bsky.social
Steal from history! #dnd #dnd5e #worldbuilding #dndtips #worldbuildingtips #louvre #ttrpg #ttrpgtips #writing #writingtips
November 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
threerpg.bsky.social
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Our first major milestone... | Three RPG Podcast
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September 30, 2025 at 10:53 PM
markezrastokes.bsky.social
Part Two has landed!

After The Shifting Flame, your group now faces a fork in the forest with consequences on both sides.

Would your adventurers stop for the stranger—or press on?

#TTRPGTips #EthicalPlay #Worldbuilding
September 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
tabcreations.com
Kickstarter Rule #1: Keep your funding goal small! It's far better to run a successful campaign that funds the essentials than a failed one that aimed too high. Success builds momentum for your next project. (7/11)

#Crowdfunding #TTRPGtips #IndieDev #Publishing
September 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
markezrastokes.bsky.social
Roll 1d20 → get a reality glitch.

New Patreon post: The World Bends Slightly

20 eerie moments to deepen atmosphere & spark character introspection.

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#TTRPGTips #d20Table #StoryHooks
New Lorekeeper Drop! | Patreon
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September 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
ttrpj.bsky.social
🧙‍♂️ Monday GM Tip Drop:
Want to make your sessions unforgettable?
Build tension _without_ combat.
✅ Timers
✅ Secrets
✅ Dialogue duels
✅ Moral dilemmas
📜 Full write-up on #Patreon now!
#DnD #TTRPGTips #DungeonMasterAdvice #StorytellingDM #HomebrewDM
Creating Tension Without Combat. | Tabletop Roleplaying James
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September 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
markezrastokes.bsky.social
The secret ingredient for unforgettable games?

It’s not more prep—it’s improv.

New blog post: www.patreon.com/post...

#TTRPGTips #Storytelling #Improv
New blog post is live! | Patreon
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September 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
threerpg.bsky.social
Wake up, babe! New bonus 3RPG episode just dropped.

Sandra Goes to San Diego Comic Con

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#dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg #sandiegocomiccon #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaygirl #sandiego
Bonus Episode 1: Sandra Goes to San Diego Comic Con
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August 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
itsnicodegallo.bsky.social
Handling an Rules Evangelist!🧑‍💻📣

#dmadvice #newdm #dndadvice #dungeonmaster #ttrpgtips #dnd #dnd5e #ttrpg #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpgcommunity #dungeonsanddragons5e #pathfinderrpg #pathfinder2e #pf2e #queerdnd #lgbtdnd
August 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
itsnicodegallo.bsky.social
Handling a Paranoid Player! 😰

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August 1, 2025 at 2:34 AM
itsnicodegallo.bsky.social
Handling RULES LAWYERS!👩🏽‍⚖️

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July 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
itsnicodegallo.bsky.social
Players & DMs: TRUST Each Other!

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July 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
ttrpj.bsky.social
🛌 Downtime doesn't have to be downtime!
Use the breaks between dungeons to train, plot, fall in love, start a business, or rob a duke.
New post live on #Patreon now!
#DnD #TTRPGTips #DowntimeActivities #CharacterDevelopment #DungeonsAndDragons #ToV #Daggerheart #Shadowdark
Making Downtime Awesome: What to Do Between Quests | Tabletop Roleplaying James
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July 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
ttrpj.bsky.social
⚔️GM Tip Drop!
Want your players to feel powerful WITHOUT breaking your game? We’ve got 8 killer tips to balance power and challenge like a pro. Full post now live on #Patreon!
#DnD #TTRPGTips #GMAdvice #DungeonMasterLife #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPG #Daggerheart #Shadowdark #ToV #geek #nerd
How to Make Your Players Feel Powerful… Without Totally Losing Control of the Table | Tabletop Roleplaying James
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July 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
markezrastokes.bsky.social
One of the best GM moves I ever made?

Asking, “What do you need from this scene emotionally?”

Try it. You’ll be surprised what players say.

#TTRPGTips #StoryDrivenPlay #SELPrompts #PlayerAgency #GMAdvice
July 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
markezrastokes.bsky.social
I really enjoyed designing my SEL-infused NPC, Lorka, for this week's content drop.

It matters, because the characters your players encounter can prompt insight, healing & growth--all while the players are still having fun.

#NarrativeDesign #TTRPGTips #GrowthMindset #Ealdsmyth
July 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
threerpg.bsky.social
Shaun of the Dead as a one-off?

#podcast #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg #rpgaday #homebrew #homebrewgames #homebrewdnd #homebrewcampaign #zombie
July 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
ttrpj.bsky.social
💅 Want to build a rogue who doesn’t just sneak,they SPARKLE?! Try a **Charisma-Based Rogue** that dominates duels AND dinner parties. Swashbuckler or Mastermind. Big Cha energy.

🎭 Full build & tips on #Patreon!
#DnD #CharacterBuild #TTRPGTips #RogueBuild #ChaBased #TTRPG #geek #nerd #build #PC
The Subtle Strategist- Building a Charisma-Based Rogue That Slaps | Tabletop Roleplaying James
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July 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
therpggazette.bsky.social
Your epic campaign deserves more than lore and cool monsters — it needs clear expectations. My latest post dives into the real power of Session Zero and how it could've improved my long-running D&D game. 💬🎲 #TTRPGTips #DnD5e #SessionZero #GMAdvice #RPGGazette #TabletopRPG
Managing Player Expectations: Aligning Your Table’s Vision for a Campaign
We have all been there; the campaign starts from the best place possible, the characters are great, those story hooks are intriguing, and all is good. But at some point, hopefully not too deep in, players feel a subtle friction. One player perceives the combat as easy, another feels it is always vicious. Sometimes the tone shifts and suddenly players are left out of the engagement.
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July 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
markezrastokes.bsky.social
My favorite part of this week’s drop was considering what my last words would be. Would I want something poignant/clever/hilarious/reflective?

What would your last words be?

#NarrativeDesign #TTRPGTips #GrowthMindset #Ealdsmyth
July 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
threerpg.bsky.social
Treat the artists at your table like unicorns.

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June 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
threerpg.bsky.social
What's your favorite aspects of #TTRPG?
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June 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
threerpg.bsky.social
Trying to convince a friend to try #TTRPG? Tune in Saturday for the top 10 reasons each host has for playing (and 10 x 3 things to avoid).

#podcast #dnd #gaming #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthor #rpg #femalegamers #girlgamer #3rpg
June 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
threerpg.bsky.social
With 20+ years of GMing experience under his belt, Jay has some opinions. Find out what facets of #TTRPG made his best (and worst) list for 2025. Episode 7 drops Saturday at 8:00am PST.

#dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #rpg #3rpg
June 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM