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Week 32 crushed it! Magic items system for Shotgun Fantasy is finally clicking, playtest went amazing & I'm sharing my secret to lore dumps as a GM. Spoiler make players ask YOU! 🎲✨

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Designer Diary 32: Lore Dumps
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September 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
sigtrent.bsky.social
Week 33: #ShotgunFantasy magic items nearly done! Sharing for combat design tips - how to make fights feel like epic stories. Also: Alien Earth is AMAZING and ear infections suck 😅

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Designer Diary 33: Fun Combats
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September 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
markezrastokes.bsky.social
A reminder for GMs:

Not every player wants the spotlight—some want a flashlight to explore the edges.

Design for both. Honor both.

#GameMasterTips #TTRPGDesign #SELforGMs #SafeSpacesInPlay #EquityInAction
July 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM
larrydmguy.bsky.social
Struggling to balance encounters for level 20 players? A CR 20 monster felt too much for one player. How do you handle this? Share your tips for creating epic yet fair challenges for high level campaigns #TTRPG #DnD #GameMasterTips #DnD20 #TabletopGaming #RPGTips #DMHelp #DungeonMaster #CriticalRole
December 28, 2024 at 8:13 PM
anvilandink.bsky.social
Why do small #DND groups struggle in combat? Well, today I got into that on a YouTube video. #gamemastertips #TTRPG

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Why Small D&D Groups Struggle in Combat (and the Easy Fix) | Small-Table GM Tips #dndtip #dmtips
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August 21, 2026 at 5:32 AM
gmbookclub.bsky.social
Check out our "live" episode at Rising Phoenix Game Con 2025. #RisingPhoenix #Gamecon #TTRPGCommunity #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast #gamemastersbookclub #gamemasters #gamemastertips #GameMasterLife #dungeonsanddragons #worldofdarkness #ghostbusters #gencon www.k-squareproductions.com/gmbc
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
dungeonmaverick.bsky.social
#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #D&D #ttrpg #shadowdark #daggerheart #dmtips #Gamemastertips
#Rumours

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How to use Rumours in your D&D Campaign!/Walk and Talk series!
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June 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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d20 Sounds: Loot Falle (#ttrpg , #gamemastertips

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Loot Falle (#ttrpg , #gamemastertips💾Ich hatte mal eine SL, die uns mit magischen Items zugeschmissen hat. Genau das war das Problem. 🎧 Musik für deinen Spieltisch auf Patreon: … #d3_p #pnpde
Loot Falle (#ttrpg , #gamemastertips
Ich hatte mal eine SL, die uns mit magischen Items zugeschmissen hat. Genau das war das Problem. 🎧 Musik für deinen Spieltisch auf Patreon: www.patreon.com/...
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September 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
monriatitans.bsky.social
@trekiros.bsky.social | Trekiros: "The 4 Pitfalls of Travel Campaigns in D&D" | #TTRPG #DMtips #GameMasterTips #FeyWeek #RoadTripStory #Worldbuilding #Storytelling #HerosJourney #Railroading #OpenDestinations #TravelingNarratives #NarrativeArcs #RepeatableHooks
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The 4 Pitfalls of Travel Campaigns in D&D
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May 25, 2026 at 8:42 PM
monriatitans.bsky.social
@trekiros.bsky.social | Trekiros: "The 4 Pitfalls of Travel Campaigns in D&D" | #TTRPG #DMtips #GameMasterTips #FeyWeek #RoadTripStory #Worldbuilding #Storytelling #HerosJourney #Railroading #OpenDestinations #TravelingNarratives #NarrativeArcs #RepeatableHooks
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The 4 Pitfalls of Travel Campaigns in D&D
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May 26, 2026 at 1:37 AM
aggiebear.bsky.social
Starting a D&D campaign without a Session Zero? That’s like charging into a dungeon blind. In 2025, it's essential for building trust, fun, and epic adventures. 🛡️🎲 #sessionzero #ttrpg #DnDCommunity #gamemastertips #dungeonsanddragons

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How Modern DMs Are Leveling Up the Most Important Session of the Campa
Discover why Session Zero is more crucial than ever. Learn how to build trust, set expectations, and use modern tools to launch your D&D campaign the right way.
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May 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
markezrastokes.bsky.social
GM question for you:

When your players face a fork in the road, do you let them debate it out—or push them toward a choice?

Explore The Path Divides: Part Two in my new module.

#TabletopGames #GameMasterTips #TTRPG
September 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
markezrastokes.bsky.social
Ever felt stuck as a GM or player?

My new blog post explores how improv techniques unlock creativity at the table.

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#TTRPG #Improv #GameMasterTips
New blog post is live! | Patreon
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September 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
markezrastokes.bsky.social
You don’t need a fight to make players sweat.

All it takes is one subtle detail—one clue that they’re being watched.

My newest d20 table helps you build that tension:
Why Are You Being Watched?
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Mark Ezra Stokes | Game Mastering the Human Experience | Patreon
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October 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM
handle.invalid
🌀 GM PSA: Stop letting players skip journeys. Make them REGRET it:
• Future corpses appear ahead
• Trees that hiccup wine
• Paladins crushed by guilt
(Yes, we've tested these. No, we're not sorry.)
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This One Weird Trick Makes Players Care About Travel (Liches Hate It!)
Tired of players snoozing through travel? Transform journeys from bland fast-travel into adventures that bite back. Sentient bridges, memory-stealing tolls, and paladins crushed by guilt - your road trips will haunt them. The Red Wizard reveals how to make every mile hurt (in the best way). No third edition encounter tables needed.
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August 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
aggiebear.bsky.social
Since the early days of D&D, the alignment chart shaped characters' morals. But with deeper storytelling, is it still useful—or outdated? Let’s talk. ⚖️🎲 #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpgtalk #characterdevelopment #gamemastertips

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The Ethics of Alignment: Should We Finally Retire the Chart?
Is the D&D alignment system outdated? Explore history, debate, and modern alternatives to the classic alignments in this take on morality in tabletop RPGs.
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May 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
aggiebear.bsky.social
Players will always surprise you—befriending the villain, ignoring the quest, or burning down the tavern. A great DM doesn’t panic—they adapt. Here’s how to master improvisation! 🎲🔥 #dungeonsanddragons #DungeonMaster #ttrpg #storytelling #gamemastertips

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The Art of Improvisation: How to Think on Your Feet as a DM
As a Dungeon Master, you might have meticulously planned your session, crafting every detail of the world, the NPCs, and the encounters. But then, your players do something completely unexpected. Mayb...
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March 31, 2025 at 1:06 PM
oceansoul316.bsky.social
If you were building a coastal/Island settlement in a fantasy world, which monster would you be more worried about attacking your burgeoning town, an ancient dragon turtle, or a kraken?

#dungeonsanddragons #gamemastertips
January 3, 2026 at 3:44 AM
ttrpj.bsky.social
Your players skipped your entire dungeon and decided to open a goblin-run bakery instead. What now?
Here are 3 lightning-fast GM fixes for when your party goes WAY off the rails.

#TTRPG #DnD #GameMasterTips #TTRPGCommunity #geek #nerd
3 Fast Fixes for When Your Players Go Off the Rails | Tabletop Roleplaying James
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May 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
markezrastokes.bsky.social
This one’s about the quiet power of the table:
listening, negotiating, repairing, choosing.

From Dice to Dialogue
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From Dice to Dialogue
I once had a student that we’ll call “Leo.” Leo was tall, Leo was compliant, and Leo was largely nonverbal. This provided difficulty in the classroom, because it was his senior year at the autism c…
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February 2, 2026 at 8:19 PM
dungeonmaverick.bsky.social
Who pulls the strings , how to roleplay the gods and patrons in ttrpg!
#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #daggerheart #warlockdnd #dmtips #gamemastertips

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How to Roleplay Gods & Warlock Patrons (The Right Way)
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September 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
aggiebear.bsky.social
Today’s D&D players want more than evil cackles—they want villains with depth. The best foes make your party question if they’re even on the right side. ⚔️🧠 #dungeonsanddragons #storytelling #ttrpg #villainarc #gamemastertips

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Villains We Love to Hate: How to Create Morally Complex Antagonists in
Want to create unforgettable D&D villains? Learn how to build morally complex antagonists that captivate your players and elevate your campaign storytelling.
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May 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
justjukes.bsky.social
Ready to craft NPCs that captivate? Dive into the world of tabletop RPGs and master the art of character creation. Whether you're a seasoned game master or a newbie, these tips are game-changers! 🧙‍♂️👾
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Creating NPCs: The best tips for creating custom characters for your ttrpg game.
Dive into the immersive world of tabletop roleplaying games and discover the art of crafting NPCs that your players will never forget. Whether you're a seaso...
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September 30, 2023 at 7:35 PM
cabbitcrossing.bsky.social
Not all party members are created equal…Some elevate the story. Some derail it in spectacular fashion. In this episode, we break down the player types every RPG group eventually meets. Are YOU one of them? #TTRPG #DnD5e #RPG #GameMasterTips #TabletopRPG #Roleplaying #Shadowdark youtu.be/BBn57Gk91R8
Every RPG Group Has THESE Player Types | Art of the Game
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April 1, 2026 at 5:24 AM
cabbitcrossing.bsky.social
Ever wondered about the role of realism in RPGs? Join us for an insightful chat on Art of the Game where we debate plausibility, genres, and breaking the mold with hotdog people! Watch now! #TabletopGames #GameMasterTips #Podcast youtu.be/_Wg6KNr-tV0
Plausibility vs Realism in TTRPGs – GM Tips | Art of the Game
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February 18, 2025 at 4:47 AM