Donnie Don't Does Daggerheart
@donniedh.bsky.social
Sharing the cool stuff I make for my Daggerheart: Journey to Horizon campaign.
Everything I post is 100% human made. AI wishes it could produce this kind of trash.
HoD: https://heartofdaggers.com/homebrew/author/32453/
Everything I post is 100% human made. AI wishes it could produce this kind of trash.
HoD: https://heartofdaggers.com/homebrew/author/32453/
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I've made this account as I'm running a West Marches version of the Journey to Horizon campaign frame in the new Daggerheart: Hope & Fear book.
It's mainly so I can post things without my players seeing any spoilers, but I'll share the experience and any cool stuff I make for it here as well. :-p
It's mainly so I can post things without my players seeing any spoilers, but I'll share the experience and any cool stuff I make for it here as well. :-p
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August 18, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Trying to seem chill while chasing the last of my players for their backstories so I can really get started. 😅
Hades: Okay, fine, fine. I'm cool. I'm fine.
ALT: Hades: Okay, fine, fine. I'm cool. I'm fine.
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September 19, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Trying to seem chill while chasing the last of my players for their backstories so I can really get started. 😅
A cleaned up version of the Journey to Horizon map, from the Hope & Fear expansion for Daggerheart.
I didn't love the split down the middle or the text round the edges, so I've covered it up as well as I can. It's not perfect but it'll do.
Should be suitable for UK A3 printing, but not tested yet.
I didn't love the split down the middle or the text round the edges, so I've covered it up as well as I can. It's not perfect but it'll do.
Should be suitable for UK A3 printing, but not tested yet.
September 18, 2026 at 10:10 AM
A cleaned up version of the Journey to Horizon map, from the Hope & Fear expansion for Daggerheart.
I didn't love the split down the middle or the text round the edges, so I've covered it up as well as I can. It's not perfect but it'll do.
Should be suitable for UK A3 printing, but not tested yet.
I didn't love the split down the middle or the text round the edges, so I've covered it up as well as I can. It's not perfect but it'll do.
Should be suitable for UK A3 printing, but not tested yet.
Had a D&D session last night that reminded me just how much I've come to hate D20 TTRPG systems. Level 2 Guiding Bolt, my characters most powerful attack, w/ Advantage. Rolled a 1 and a 3. Oh well, bad luck, see you in 45 minutes when the initiative comes back round.
Daggerheart has ruined me. 😅
Daggerheart has ruined me. 😅
September 17, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Had a D&D session last night that reminded me just how much I've come to hate D20 TTRPG systems. Level 2 Guiding Bolt, my characters most powerful attack, w/ Advantage. Rolled a 1 and a 3. Oh well, bad luck, see you in 45 minutes when the initiative comes back round.
Daggerheart has ruined me. 😅
Daggerheart has ruined me. 😅
Can't wait to start my new job and have money coming in again so I can immediately spend it all on things like this. 😅
HOPE DIES LAST is live! #ttrpg #daggerheart
3 Campaign Frames
1 Toolbox Zine
A deck of new cards
A pack of gorgeous maps
ttrpg.fund/hope-dies-last
3 Campaign Frames
1 Toolbox Zine
A deck of new cards
A pack of gorgeous maps
ttrpg.fund/hope-dies-last
September 15, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Can't wait to start my new job and have money coming in again so I can immediately spend it all on things like this. 😅
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Ohhhh that's a really combination to give you a mermaid. Love it.
I've made a few random things for Daggerheart. The last one is a new ancestry made via Mixed Ancestries for my Journey to Horizon campaign, as I had two players that wanted to be mermaid sisters. :-p
September 13, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Ohhhh that's a really combination to give you a mermaid. Love it.
One thing I really hate about Daggerheart discourse is when people describe it as rules-light.
It has exactly the correct amount of rules - there's even some rules it could drop.
It only looks light to you because you're comparing it to DnD, which has a million unnecessary and contradictory rules.
It has exactly the correct amount of rules - there's even some rules it could drop.
It only looks light to you because you're comparing it to DnD, which has a million unnecessary and contradictory rules.
September 13, 2026 at 12:26 PM
One thing I really hate about Daggerheart discourse is when people describe it as rules-light.
It has exactly the correct amount of rules - there's even some rules it could drop.
It only looks light to you because you're comparing it to DnD, which has a million unnecessary and contradictory rules.
It has exactly the correct amount of rules - there's even some rules it could drop.
It only looks light to you because you're comparing it to DnD, which has a million unnecessary and contradictory rules.
Is there a bluesky feed for TTRPGs that specifically excludes DnD? I know that's difficult to set up in practice, but even one that just excludes a few basic key words would be good.
I don't want to use my word filters as I do still want to see DnD stuff, but a place without it would be good too.
I don't want to use my word filters as I do still want to see DnD stuff, but a place without it would be good too.
September 13, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Is there a bluesky feed for TTRPGs that specifically excludes DnD? I know that's difficult to set up in practice, but even one that just excludes a few basic key words would be good.
I don't want to use my word filters as I do still want to see DnD stuff, but a place without it would be good too.
I don't want to use my word filters as I do still want to see DnD stuff, but a place without it would be good too.
Finally running my Session Zero for my Journey to Horizon campaign today. \o/
Slightly nervous, as I've never run a Session Zero before, and I've never even attended one for Daggerheart.
Slightly nervous, as I've never run a Session Zero before, and I've never even attended one for Daggerheart.
September 13, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Finally running my Session Zero for my Journey to Horizon campaign today. \o/
Slightly nervous, as I've never run a Session Zero before, and I've never even attended one for Daggerheart.
Slightly nervous, as I've never run a Session Zero before, and I've never even attended one for Daggerheart.
I designed a Hot Springs encounter for Daggerheart!
On a long journey through the mountains, the party come across a beautiful natural hot spring where they can rest and recover. But if they aren't careful, they may disrupt the harmony of this natural wonder and find themselves in trouble...
On a long journey through the mountains, the party come across a beautiful natural hot spring where they can rest and recover. But if they aren't careful, they may disrupt the harmony of this natural wonder and find themselves in trouble...
September 12, 2026 at 6:33 PM
I designed a Hot Springs encounter for Daggerheart!
On a long journey through the mountains, the party come across a beautiful natural hot spring where they can rest and recover. But if they aren't careful, they may disrupt the harmony of this natural wonder and find themselves in trouble...
On a long journey through the mountains, the party come across a beautiful natural hot spring where they can rest and recover. But if they aren't careful, they may disrupt the harmony of this natural wonder and find themselves in trouble...
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These days more than ever
September 10, 2026 at 10:52 AM
These days more than ever
Another little amendment to my Journey to Horizon campaign. I decided that the 'Locate Soul Echo' downtime move didn't have enough meat to it, so I've made it an action roll.
September 11, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Another little amendment to my Journey to Horizon campaign. I decided that the 'Locate Soul Echo' downtime move didn't have enough meat to it, so I've made it an action roll.
Devastated to have discovered that AI Actual Play podcasts are apparently a thing. >.>
September 11, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Devastated to have discovered that AI Actual Play podcasts are apparently a thing. >.>
In addition - writers, if you want me to care about your world, don't plonk me down in the middle of it with zero memory/knowledge of the world.
It works in videogames because you get to play the game, it works in TV/Film because you just sit there and watch.
It doesn't work for TTRPGs/Books.
It works in videogames because you get to play the game, it works in TV/Film because you just sit there and watch.
It doesn't work for TTRPGs/Books.
Dear TTRPG writers, fantasy/speculative fiction authors, and videogame designers,
I am officially out of patience for 'main character has memory loss' as a plot device. It's both lazy and deeply offensive. Memory loss is a crippling, dehumanising medical condition, not a writer's tool.
Pack it in.
I am officially out of patience for 'main character has memory loss' as a plot device. It's both lazy and deeply offensive. Memory loss is a crippling, dehumanising medical condition, not a writer's tool.
Pack it in.
September 11, 2026 at 12:48 PM
In addition - writers, if you want me to care about your world, don't plonk me down in the middle of it with zero memory/knowledge of the world.
It works in videogames because you get to play the game, it works in TV/Film because you just sit there and watch.
It doesn't work for TTRPGs/Books.
It works in videogames because you get to play the game, it works in TV/Film because you just sit there and watch.
It doesn't work for TTRPGs/Books.
Update on my enhanced Journey to Horizon biome table for Daggerheart.
Though you could use it for any TTRPG worldbuilding, I suppose. Just replace the rule for if you roll a 1 - maybe something like "Roll Twice and Combine Biomes"? Depending on how whimsical you're going with your environments.
Though you could use it for any TTRPG worldbuilding, I suppose. Just replace the rule for if you roll a 1 - maybe something like "Roll Twice and Combine Biomes"? Depending on how whimsical you're going with your environments.
September 10, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Update on my enhanced Journey to Horizon biome table for Daggerheart.
Though you could use it for any TTRPG worldbuilding, I suppose. Just replace the rule for if you roll a 1 - maybe something like "Roll Twice and Combine Biomes"? Depending on how whimsical you're going with your environments.
Though you could use it for any TTRPG worldbuilding, I suppose. Just replace the rule for if you roll a 1 - maybe something like "Roll Twice and Combine Biomes"? Depending on how whimsical you're going with your environments.
TTRPGs in a nutshell (at least the way I run/play them).
September 10, 2026 at 8:56 AM
TTRPGs in a nutshell (at least the way I run/play them).
I've reworked the Journey to Horizon biome rolltable slightly for my Daggerheart campaign. I found more examples of the existing biomes, and added an 'Otherworldly' biome for those more whimsical/horrifying adventures.
September 9, 2026 at 9:40 PM
I've reworked the Journey to Horizon biome rolltable slightly for my Daggerheart campaign. I found more examples of the existing biomes, and added an 'Otherworldly' biome for those more whimsical/horrifying adventures.
Spent most of today restructuring my Obsidian Vault for my Daggerheart campaign and now she almost looks presentable. ^.^
September 8, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Spent most of today restructuring my Obsidian Vault for my Daggerheart campaign and now she almost looks presentable. ^.^
I really enjoy all the weird notes that I have to write myself when preparing to GM Daggerheart (or any TTRPG, really).
Today's note, "Work out what the sun is."
My world doesn't have planets or space or anything, but it defo has a giant fireball going across the sky, so what's that about? 😅
Today's note, "Work out what the sun is."
My world doesn't have planets or space or anything, but it defo has a giant fireball going across the sky, so what's that about? 😅
September 8, 2026 at 12:56 PM
I really enjoy all the weird notes that I have to write myself when preparing to GM Daggerheart (or any TTRPG, really).
Today's note, "Work out what the sun is."
My world doesn't have planets or space or anything, but it defo has a giant fireball going across the sky, so what's that about? 😅
Today's note, "Work out what the sun is."
My world doesn't have planets or space or anything, but it defo has a giant fireball going across the sky, so what's that about? 😅
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A year into running Daggerheart, I've created literally dozens of new adversaries.
In decades of D&D, I've never felt the same urge to create legions of new monsters.
Why?
Daggerheart does 3 things inviting GMs to become game designers.
In decades of D&D, I've never felt the same urge to create legions of new monsters.
Why?
Daggerheart does 3 things inviting GMs to become game designers.
September 7, 2026 at 9:15 PM
A year into running Daggerheart, I've created literally dozens of new adversaries.
In decades of D&D, I've never felt the same urge to create legions of new monsters.
Why?
Daggerheart does 3 things inviting GMs to become game designers.
In decades of D&D, I've never felt the same urge to create legions of new monsters.
Why?
Daggerheart does 3 things inviting GMs to become game designers.
This is one for Journey to Horizon specifically, but in the campaign frame, the Fungril Network (my favourite Daggerheart ability) has been destroyed and regrows as time goes by. I didn't want to be handwave-y with the regrowth speed, so I came up with a mechanic by which to control the growth.
September 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM
This is one for Journey to Horizon specifically, but in the campaign frame, the Fungril Network (my favourite Daggerheart ability) has been destroyed and regrows as time goes by. I didn't want to be handwave-y with the regrowth speed, so I came up with a mechanic by which to control the growth.
Inspired by @bardandraven.bsky.social 's recent 'Mawdrey' Social Adversary, I wanted to try making some plants for the multiple Nature's Tongue users on my table to talk to.
I really love the concept of Social Adversaries in Daggerheart, but I feel like it's criminally underutilized so far.
I really love the concept of Social Adversaries in Daggerheart, but I feel like it's criminally underutilized so far.
September 6, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Inspired by @bardandraven.bsky.social 's recent 'Mawdrey' Social Adversary, I wanted to try making some plants for the multiple Nature's Tongue users on my table to talk to.
I really love the concept of Social Adversaries in Daggerheart, but I feel like it's criminally underutilized so far.
I really love the concept of Social Adversaries in Daggerheart, but I feel like it's criminally underutilized so far.
TTRPG players - and especially Daggerheart players - what makes a good Halloween oneshot?
I want to try my hand at designing an actual oneshot rather than random bits and pieces, and with Halloween coming up, it makes sense to give that a crack.
I want to try my hand at designing an actual oneshot rather than random bits and pieces, and with Halloween coming up, it makes sense to give that a crack.
September 6, 2026 at 12:33 AM
TTRPG players - and especially Daggerheart players - what makes a good Halloween oneshot?
I want to try my hand at designing an actual oneshot rather than random bits and pieces, and with Halloween coming up, it makes sense to give that a crack.
I want to try my hand at designing an actual oneshot rather than random bits and pieces, and with Halloween coming up, it makes sense to give that a crack.
Salt Marsh - A Tier 1 Traversal Environment for Daggerheart, complete with a Vicar of Dibley reference.
My first environment for Journey to Horizon! The biome surrounding Marrogate was a wetland, but I resisted the urge to immediately for for Shrek theming. :-p
heartofdaggers.com/homebrew/env...
My first environment for Journey to Horizon! The biome surrounding Marrogate was a wetland, but I resisted the urge to immediately for for Shrek theming. :-p
heartofdaggers.com/homebrew/env...
September 5, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Salt Marsh - A Tier 1 Traversal Environment for Daggerheart, complete with a Vicar of Dibley reference.
My first environment for Journey to Horizon! The biome surrounding Marrogate was a wetland, but I resisted the urge to immediately for for Shrek theming. :-p
heartofdaggers.com/homebrew/env...
My first environment for Journey to Horizon! The biome surrounding Marrogate was a wetland, but I resisted the urge to immediately for for Shrek theming. :-p
heartofdaggers.com/homebrew/env...
By the time I'm finished running Journey to Horizon, I fear I'm going to have an encyclopedic knowledge of every biome that exists on Earth and a bunch that only exist in fantasy TTRPGs. 😅
Though good news, I'll be able to take over for Attenborough once he finally decides to retire.
Though good news, I'll be able to take over for Attenborough once he finally decides to retire.
September 5, 2026 at 9:34 AM
By the time I'm finished running Journey to Horizon, I fear I'm going to have an encyclopedic knowledge of every biome that exists on Earth and a bunch that only exist in fantasy TTRPGs. 😅
Though good news, I'll be able to take over for Attenborough once he finally decides to retire.
Though good news, I'll be able to take over for Attenborough once he finally decides to retire.