#dmtips — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #dmtips, aggregated by home.social.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Great Shadowdark Torch Debate: Just how much area *does* a torch light up in Shadowdark?
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The Great Shadowdark Torch Debate: Just how much area *does* a torch light up in Shadowdark?
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The Great Shadowdark Torch Debate: Just how much area *does* a torch light up in Shadowdark?
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The Great Shadowdark Torch Debate: Just how much area *does* a torch light up in Shadowdark?
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The Great Shadowdark Torch Debate: Just how much area *does* a torch light up in Shadowdark?
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Terrain, weather, and severe weather dice for RPG hex crawls.
Because we needed more dice. No really, we needed more dice...
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Terrain, weather, and severe weather dice for RPG hex crawls.
Because we needed more dice. No really, we needed more dice...
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Terrain, weather, and severe weather dice for RPG hex crawls.
Because we needed more dice. No really, we needed more dice...
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Terrain, weather, and severe weather dice for RPG hex crawls.
Because we needed more dice. No really, we needed more dice...
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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 DefeatDiscussing the above Expectations during session Zero can make a better game for everyone.
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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 DefeatDiscussing the above Expectations during session Zero can make a better game for everyone.
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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 DefeatDiscussing the above Expectations during session Zero can make a better game for everyone.
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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 DefeatDiscussing the above Expectations during session Zero can make a better game for everyone.
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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 DefeatDiscussing the above Expectations during session Zero can make a better game for everyone.
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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