#dmtips — Public Fediverse posts

Have you ever lost total track of time because you were so engrossed in your D&D session?

This article and video talks about moments like that and 4 others.

"5 Unspoken D&D Moments That Stay With You for Years"

READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/05/memorable-dnd-moments/
WATCH: https://youtu.be/Sn52P-gaeek [5 min 9 sec]

#DnD #TabletopRPG #TTRPGCommunity #DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #DMTips #RoleplayingGames #GameMaster

Have you ever lost total track of time because you were so engrossed in your D&D session?

This article and video talks about moments like that and 4 others.

"5 Unspoken D&D Moments That Stay With You for Years"

READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/05/memorable-dnd-moments/
WATCH: https://youtu.be/Sn52P-gaeek [5 min 9 sec]

#DnD #TabletopRPG #TTRPGCommunity #DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #DMTips #RoleplayingGames #GameMaster

Have you ever lost total track of time because you were so engrossed in your D&D session?

This article and video talks about moments like that and 4 others.

"5 Unspoken D&D Moments That Stay With You for Years"

READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/05/memorable-dnd-moments/
WATCH: https://youtu.be/Sn52P-gaeek [5 min 9 sec]

#DnD #TabletopRPG #TTRPGCommunity #DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #DMTips #RoleplayingGames #GameMaster

Have you ever lost total track of time because you were so engrossed in your D&D session?

This article and video talks about moments like that and 4 others.

"5 Unspoken D&D Moments That Stay With You for Years"

READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/05/memorable-dnd-moments/
WATCH: https://youtu.be/Sn52P-gaeek [5 min 9 sec]

#DnD #TabletopRPG #TTRPGCommunity #DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #DMTips #RoleplayingGames #GameMaster

I have a new article and video coming out tomorrow that talks about #TTRPG moments we still talk about years later.

Stay tuned!

READ: https://ruckerworks.com/blog/
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/

#DnD #TabletopRPG #TTRPGCommunity #DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #DMTips #RoleplayingGames #GameMaster

I have a new article and video coming out tomorrow that talks about #TTRPG moments we still talk about years later.

Stay tuned!

READ: https://ruckerworks.com/blog/
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/

#DnD #TabletopRPG #TTRPGCommunity #DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #DMTips #RoleplayingGames #GameMaster

I have a new article and video coming out tomorrow that talks about #TTRPG moments we still talk about years later.

Stay tuned!

READ: https://ruckerworks.com/blog/
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/

#DnD #TabletopRPG #TTRPGCommunity #DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #DMTips #RoleplayingGames #GameMaster

I have a new article and video coming out tomorrow that talks about #TTRPG moments we still talk about years later.

Stay tuned!

READ: https://ruckerworks.com/blog/
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/

#DnD #TabletopRPG #TTRPGCommunity #DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #DMTips #RoleplayingGames #GameMaster

The Great Shadowdark Torch Debate: Just how much area *does* a torch light up in Shadowdark?

https://youtu.be/bmhAlrFqwuY

#ShadowdarkRPG #ShadowDark #GMTips #DMTips #RPGRules

The Great Shadowdark Torch Debate: Just how much area *does* a torch light up in Shadowdark?

https://youtu.be/bmhAlrFqwuY

#ShadowdarkRPG #ShadowDark #GMTips #DMTips #RPGRules

The Great Shadowdark Torch Debate: Just how much area *does* a torch light up in Shadowdark?

https://youtu.be/bmhAlrFqwuY

#ShadowdarkRPG #ShadowDark #GMTips #DMTips #RPGRules

The Great Shadowdark Torch Debate: Just how much area *does* a torch light up in Shadowdark?

https://youtu.be/bmhAlrFqwuY

#ShadowdarkRPG #ShadowDark #GMTips #DMTips #RPGRules

The Great Shadowdark Torch Debate: Just how much area *does* a torch light up in Shadowdark?

https://youtu.be/bmhAlrFqwuY

#ShadowdarkRPG #ShadowDark #GMTips #DMTips #RPGRules

Terrain, weather, and severe weather dice for RPG hex crawls.

Because we needed more dice. No really, we needed more dice...

https://youtube.com/shorts/63JnSqxsGVk?si=rfOUbOFCJMhLsPgy

#hexcrawl #TTRPG #gmtips #dmtips

Terrain, weather, and severe weather dice for RPG hex crawls.

Because we needed more dice. No really, we needed more dice...

https://youtube.com/shorts/63JnSqxsGVk?si=rfOUbOFCJMhLsPgy

#hexcrawl #TTRPG #gmtips #dmtips

Terrain, weather, and severe weather dice for RPG hex crawls.

Because we needed more dice. No really, we needed more dice...

https://youtube.com/shorts/63JnSqxsGVk?si=rfOUbOFCJMhLsPgy

#hexcrawl #TTRPG #gmtips #dmtips

Terrain, weather, and severe weather dice for RPG hex crawls.

Because we needed more dice. No really, we needed more dice...

https://youtube.com/shorts/63JnSqxsGVk?si=rfOUbOFCJMhLsPgy

#hexcrawl #TTRPG #gmtips #dmtips

As promised, here are 9 D&D ideas you can steal:

3 Campaigns.
3 Adventures.
3 Encounters.

All in one video & article.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2t-iJ10G_w [7 min 37 sec]
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/03/dnd-campaign-adventure-encounter-ideas/

#DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #DMTips #CampaignIdeas #TabletopRPG #TTRPG

Coming tomorrow (THU Mar 4), 9 D&D ideas you can steal:

3 Campaigns.
3 Adventures.
3 Encounters.

All in one video/article.

Stay tuned!

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/blog/

#DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #DMTips #CampaignIdeas #TabletopRPG #TTRPG

"The 30% Rule Every DM Should Know (And How to Use It)"

After 40+ years as a DM, I've found that players only explore about 30% of what I create in my D&D campaigns. Here's how to make peace with that reality and save yourself hours of wasted effort.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sqC87B7xK0 5 min 43 sec
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/02/30-percent-rule-dungeon-master-prep/

#dnd #dungeonmaster #ttrpg #dungeonsanddragons #dmtips #campaignprep #tabletoprpg #dndtips

COMING TOMORROW THU Feb 26: "Prep is a terrible thing to waste."

Learn how to get the most out of the material you prep for your D&D campaigns.

Stay tuned!

https://www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/

#dnd #dungeonmaster #ttrpg #dungeonsanddragons #dmtips #campaignprep #tabletoprpg #dndtips

DID YOU KNOW: Running one-shots can be one of the easiest ways to build a long-running D&D campaign?

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0KA64sKizo [6 min]
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/02/build-dnd-campaign-using-one-shots/

#dnd #dungeonmaster #oneshot #dndcampaign #ttrpgadvice #dmtips #adventuredesign #tabletopgaming

DID YOU KNOW: Running one-shots can be one of the easiest ways to build a long-running D&D campaign?

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0KA64sKizo [6 min]
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/02/build-dnd-campaign-using-one-shots/

#dnd #dungeonmaster #oneshot #dndcampaign #ttrpgadvice #dmtips #adventuredesign #tabletopgaming

DID YOU KNOW: Running one-shots can be one of the easiest ways to build a long-running D&D campaign?

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0KA64sKizo [6 min]
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/02/build-dnd-campaign-using-one-shots/

#dnd #dungeonmaster #oneshot #dndcampaign #ttrpgadvice #dmtips #adventuredesign #tabletopgaming

I release new D&D videos every Thursday, created to help you become a better Dungeon Master or player, provide some creative inspiration for adventure design, or at least give you a reason to smile (or roll your eyes) for a few minutes.

Before tomorrow's video comes out, here's Wonderwall. Just kidding... it's one of my more popular videos:

5 Ways Players and DMs Sabotage Their D&D Game (and How to Fix It)

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61dQhfYbM4E

#DMTips #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #GameMaster

What tips do you have for making your #ttrpg game more efficient?

"Make your D&D Game More Efficient"

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBOouGdnIOE
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/12/make-your-dnd-game-more-efficient/

#DMTips #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #DnD5e #RPGTips #GameMaster #DMAdvice #TTRPGCommunity #RoleplayingGames #TabletopGaming #Ruckerworks

What tips do you have for making your #ttrpg game more efficient?

"Make your D&D Game More Efficient"

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBOouGdnIOE
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/12/make-your-dnd-game-more-efficient/

#DMTips #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #DnD5e #RPGTips #GameMaster #DMAdvice #TTRPGCommunity #RoleplayingGames #TabletopGaming #Ruckerworks

NEW: "Make your D&D Game More Efficient"

D&D sessions don't usually fall apart because of bad ideas, they bog down because of inefficiency. I share practical, table-tested tips for making your D&D game run more smoothly.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBOouGdnIOE
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/12/make-your-dnd-game-more-efficient/

#DMTips #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #DnD5e #RPGTips #GameMaster #DMAdvice #TTRPGCommunity #RoleplayingGames #TabletopGaming #Ruckerworks

NEW: "Make your D&D Game More Efficient"

D&D sessions don't usually fall apart because of bad ideas, they bog down because of inefficiency. I share practical, table-tested tips for making your D&D game run more smoothly.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBOouGdnIOE
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/12/make-your-dnd-game-more-efficient/

#DMTips #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #DnD5e #RPGTips #GameMaster #DMAdvice #TTRPGCommunity #RoleplayingGames #TabletopGaming #Ruckerworks

NEW: "Become an Expert D&D Player: 44 Tips to Level Up Your Game"

I share 44 pieces of practical advice pulled from decades of playing and DMing. What are your tips for becoming an expert D&D player?

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzn9cZ0f20Q
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/12/become-an-expert-dnd-player/

#DnD #DMTips #TTRPG #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD5e #RPGAdvice #PlayerTips #OldSchoolDnD #DungeonMaster #TabletopRPG #GameMaster #RoleplayingGames #Ruckerworks

NEW: "Become an Expert D&D Player: 44 Tips to Level Up Your Game"

I share 44 pieces of practical advice pulled from decades of playing and DMing. What are your tips for becoming an expert D&D player?

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzn9cZ0f20Q
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/12/become-an-expert-dnd-player/

#DnD #DMTips #TTRPG #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD5e #RPGAdvice #PlayerTips #OldSchoolDnD #DungeonMaster #TabletopRPG #GameMaster #RoleplayingGames #Ruckerworks

NEW: "Become an Expert D&D Player: 44 Tips to Level Up Your Game"

I share 44 pieces of practical advice pulled from decades of playing and DMing. What are your tips for becoming an expert D&D player?

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzn9cZ0f20Q
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/12/become-an-expert-dnd-player/

#DnD #DMTips #TTRPG #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD5e #RPGAdvice #PlayerTips #OldSchoolDnD #DungeonMaster #TabletopRPG #GameMaster #RoleplayingGames #Ruckerworks

NEW: Learn how to make NPCs memorable in your D&D game with three simple techniques—relatability, impact, and portrayal—to keep players engaged and invested.

📚 READ: https://ruckerworks.com/blog/2025/12/make-npcs-memorable-dnd/
🎥 WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTWCg7pPTUo

#DMTips #DnD #DungeonMaster #DnD5e #RPGTips #DMAdvice #NPCDesign #GameMaster #TTRPGCommunity #RoleplayingGames #DungeonMasterTips #TabletopRPG #Ruckerworks

NEW: Learn how to make NPCs memorable in your D&D game with three simple techniques—relatability, impact, and portrayal—to keep players engaged and invested.

📚 READ: https://ruckerworks.com/blog/2025/12/make-npcs-memorable-dnd/
🎥 WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTWCg7pPTUo

#DMTips #DnD #DungeonMaster #DnD5e #RPGTips #DMAdvice #NPCDesign #GameMaster #TTRPGCommunity #RoleplayingGames #DungeonMasterTips #TabletopRPG #Ruckerworks

"Preparing vs Planning your D&D Campaign"

Whether you’re a new Dungeon Master or a veteran storyteller, this change in perspective can save you from frustration, burnout, and railroading your players.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlDIwC2KGJk
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/11/preparing-vs-planning-dnd-campaign/

#DMTips #DnD #DungeonMaster #RPGTips #DungeonMasterAdvice #GameMaster #TTRPGCommunity #Storytelling #TabletopRPG #DMAdvice #RoleplayingGames #Ruckerworks

"Preparing vs Planning your D&D Campaign"

Whether you’re a new Dungeon Master or a veteran storyteller, this change in perspective can save you from frustration, burnout, and railroading your players.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlDIwC2KGJk
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/11/preparing-vs-planning-dnd-campaign/

#DMTips #DnD #DungeonMaster #RPGTips #DungeonMasterAdvice #GameMaster #TTRPGCommunity #Storytelling #TabletopRPG #DMAdvice #RoleplayingGames #Ruckerworks

"Preparing vs Planning your D&D Campaign"

Whether you’re a new Dungeon Master or a veteran storyteller, this change in perspective can save you from frustration, burnout, and railroading your players.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlDIwC2KGJk
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/11/preparing-vs-planning-dnd-campaign/

#DMTips #DnD #DungeonMaster #RPGTips #DungeonMasterAdvice #GameMaster #TTRPGCommunity #Storytelling #TabletopRPG #DMAdvice #RoleplayingGames #Ruckerworks

NEW: "Preparing vs Planning your D&D Campaign"

What’s the real difference between preparing and planning your D&D campaign? It might sound like a small distinction, but it can make or break your game.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlDIwC2KGJk
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/11/preparing-vs-planning-dnd-campaign/

#DMTips #DnD #DungeonMaster #RPGTips #DungeonMasterAdvice #GameMaster #TTRPGCommunity #Storytelling #TabletopRPG #DMAdvice #RoleplayingGames #Ruckerworks

NEW: "Preparing vs Planning your D&D Campaign"

What’s the real difference between preparing and planning your D&D campaign? It might sound like a small distinction, but it can make or break your game.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlDIwC2KGJk
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/11/preparing-vs-planning-dnd-campaign/

#DMTips #DnD #DungeonMaster #RPGTips #DungeonMasterAdvice #GameMaster #TTRPGCommunity #Storytelling #TabletopRPG #DMAdvice #RoleplayingGames #Ruckerworks

NEW: "Preparing vs Planning your D&D Campaign"

What’s the real difference between preparing and planning your D&D campaign? It might sound like a small distinction, but it can make or break your game.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlDIwC2KGJk
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/11/preparing-vs-planning-dnd-campaign/

#DMTips #DnD #DungeonMaster #RPGTips #DungeonMasterAdvice #GameMaster #TTRPGCommunity #Storytelling #TabletopRPG #DMAdvice #RoleplayingGames #Ruckerworks

https://gnomestew.com/make-it-personal/

Some Session Zero tips from GnomeStew about getting personal in session zero.
Things to discuss with your players:

- Player Goals
- Player Motivations
- Character Goals
- Character Motivations
- Events to Experience
- Location Types to Explore
- NPC Types to Meet
- Monsters to Defeat

Discussing the above Expectations during session Zero can make a better game for everyone.

#TTRPG #GnomeStew #DMtips #RPG #DND

https://gnomestew.com/make-it-personal/

Some Session Zero tips from GnomeStew about getting personal in session zero.
Things to discuss with your players:

- Player Goals
- Player Motivations
- Character Goals
- Character Motivations
- Events to Experience
- Location Types to Explore
- NPC Types to Meet
- Monsters to Defeat

Discussing the above Expectations during session Zero can make a better game for everyone.

#TTRPG #GnomeStew #DMtips #RPG #DND

https://gnomestew.com/make-it-personal/

Some Session Zero tips from GnomeStew about getting personal in session zero.
Things to discuss with your players:

- Player Goals
- Player Motivations
- Character Goals
- Character Motivations
- Events to Experience
- Location Types to Explore
- NPC Types to Meet
- Monsters to Defeat

Discussing the above Expectations during session Zero can make a better game for everyone.

#TTRPG #GnomeStew #DMtips #RPG #DND

https://gnomestew.com/make-it-personal/

Some Session Zero tips from GnomeStew about getting personal in session zero.
Things to discuss with your players:

- Player Goals
- Player Motivations
- Character Goals
- Character Motivations
- Events to Experience
- Location Types to Explore
- NPC Types to Meet
- Monsters to Defeat

Discussing the above Expectations during session Zero can make a better game for everyone.

#TTRPG #GnomeStew #DMtips #RPG #DND

https://gnomestew.com/make-it-personal/

Some Session Zero tips from GnomeStew about getting personal in session zero.
Things to discuss with your players:

- Player Goals
- Player Motivations
- Character Goals
- Character Motivations
- Events to Experience
- Location Types to Explore
- NPC Types to Meet
- Monsters to Defeat

Discussing the above Expectations during session Zero can make a better game for everyone.

#TTRPG #GnomeStew #DMtips #RPG #DND

NEW: "5 Ways Players and DMs Sabotage Their D&D Game (and How to Fix It)"

Here is my list of 5 ways players sabotage a D&D game, followed by 5 ways Dungeon Masters ruin the fun around the gaming table.

WATCH: https://youtu.be/61dQhfYbM4E
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/11/dnd-player-and-dm-mistakes/

#DMTips #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #DnD5e #DMAdvice #RPGTips #GameMaster #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPGCommunity #RoleplayingGames #Storytelling #Ruckerworks

NEW: "5 Ways Players and DMs Sabotage Their D&D Game (and How to Fix It)"

Here is my list of 5 ways players sabotage a D&D game, followed by 5 ways Dungeon Masters ruin the fun around the gaming table.

WATCH: https://youtu.be/61dQhfYbM4E
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/11/dnd-player-and-dm-mistakes/

#DMTips #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #DnD5e #DMAdvice #RPGTips #GameMaster #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPGCommunity #RoleplayingGames #Storytelling #Ruckerworks

"20 Dungeon Master Tips: A Q&A for New and Aspiring DMs"

Q6. I can't do voices. Can I still be a good DM?

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woD4szz12uc
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/10/dungeon-master-tips-qa/

#DungeonMaster #DMTips #DungeonsAndDragons
#DnD #DungeonMasterAdvice #TTRPG #GameMaster

Q4. How much time does it take to prepare an adventure?

"20 Dungeon Master Tips: A Q&A for New and Aspiring DMs"

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woD4szz12uc
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/10/dungeon-master-tips-qa/

#DungeonMaster #DMTips #DungeonsAndDragons
#DnD #DungeonMasterAdvice #TTRPG #GameMaster

Q2. Is being a Dungeon Master hard?

VIDEO & ARTICLE: "20 Dungeon Master Tips: A Q&A for New and Aspiring DMs"

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woD4szz12uc
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/10/dungeon-master-tips-qa/

#DungeonMaster #DMTips #DungeonsAndDragons
#DnD #DungeonMasterAdvice #TTRPG #DMGuide #GameMaster