#dndtips — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #dndtips, aggregated by home.social.
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My D&D group (teens at the public library) has players drop out and new ones join on a regular basis. Handling the introduction of new players to an existing group is our S.O.P.
Here are 3 tips in under 3 minutes for how to handle that:
WATCH: https://youtu.be/dvWiQBJ1f1E [2 min 6 sec]
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/07/introduce-new-dnd-characters-players/#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #DMtips #DungeonMasters #DnDTips #NewCharacters #DnDCharacters
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My D&D group (teens at the public library) has players drop out and new ones join on a regular basis. Handling the introduction of new players to an existing group is our S.O.P.
Here are 3 tips in under 3 minutes for how to handle that:
WATCH: https://youtu.be/dvWiQBJ1f1E [2 min 6 sec]
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/07/introduce-new-dnd-characters-players/#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #DMtips #DungeonMasters #DnDTips #NewCharacters #DnDCharacters
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NEW: How to Quickly Add New Characters & Players to an Existing D&D Group
This is part of a series where I give three tips for your D&D game in three minutes or less.
WATCH: https://youtu.be/dvWiQBJ1f1E [2 min 6 sec]
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/07/introduce-new-dnd-characters-players/#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #DMtips #DungeonMasters #DnDTips #NewCharacters #DnDCharacters
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NEW: How to Quickly Add New Characters & Players to an Existing D&D Group
This is part of a series where I give three tips for your D&D game in three minutes or less.
WATCH: https://youtu.be/dvWiQBJ1f1E [2 min 6 sec]
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/07/introduce-new-dnd-characters-players/#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #DMtips #DungeonMasters #DnDTips #NewCharacters #DnDCharacters
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I'm excited about tomorrow's new video, which uses a new format: 3 D&D tips in 3 minutes or less.
I intend to add these shorter, more tip-focused videos to my current mix of slightly longer videos (which are typically ~7 minutes) that cover more philosophical-based topics.
Stay tuned!
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I'm excited about tomorrow's new video, which uses a new format: 3 D&D tips in 3 minutes or less.
I intend to add these shorter, more tip-focused videos to my current mix of slightly longer videos (which are typically ~7 minutes) that cover more philosophical-based topics.
Stay tuned!
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What happens when you've got too many options as a D&D player or DM, and you can't decide which to choose? I describe six ways players and DMs alike can become frozen with choice paralysis and what to do about it.
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/06/choice-paralysis-dnd-players-dms/
or
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxSV-GKeMag [7 min 7 sec]
#DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #DnDTips #DnDPlayers #RPGTips #TTRPG
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What happens when you've got too many options as a D&D player or DM, and you can't decide which to choose? I describe six ways players and DMs alike can become frozen with choice paralysis and what to do about it.
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/06/choice-paralysis-dnd-players-dms/
or
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxSV-GKeMag [7 min 7 sec]
#DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #DnDTips #DnDPlayers #RPGTips #TTRPG
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NEW: "The 10% Rule: Run Better D&D Games on the Fly"
Winging it might actually produce better D&D sessions than heavy prep. Learn the 10% Rule for running D&D on the fly.
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFYujs6Rd5o
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/05/run-dnd-on-the-fly/#DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #DnDTips #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #DnD #RPG #DnDCommunity #improv
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NEW: "The 10% Rule: Run Better D&D Games on the Fly"
Winging it might actually produce better D&D sessions than heavy prep. Learn the 10% Rule for running D&D on the fly.
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFYujs6Rd5o
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/05/run-dnd-on-the-fly/#DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #DnDTips #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #DnD #RPG #DnDCommunity #improv
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COMING SOON: "Winging your D&D game is better, but..."
I've got a new video and article coming out tomorrow that describes how winging your #TTRPG game might be a better way to produce quality D&D sessions.
Stay tuned!
READERS: https://ruckerworks.com/blog/
WATCHERS: https://www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/#DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #DnDTips #TabletopRPG #DnD #RPG #DnDCommunity #improv
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COMING SOON: "Winging your D&D game is better, but..."
I've got a new video and article coming out tomorrow that describes how winging your #TTRPG game might be a better way to produce quality D&D sessions.
Stay tuned!
READERS: https://ruckerworks.com/blog/
WATCHERS: https://www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/#DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #DnDTips #TabletopRPG #DnD #RPG #DnDCommunity #improv
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Combat is the moment everyone at the table looks forward to, and the moment most likely to drag. Here's what players and DMs each do to make D&D combat worse without realizing it, and what both sides can do to make it genuinely memorable.
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/05/making-dnd-combat-fun/
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O--JI7vT1iQ [9 min 9 sec]#DnD #DungeonMaster #TTRPGs #DungeonsAndDragons #DnDTips #TabletopRPG #DnDCombat #RPG
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Combat is the moment everyone at the table looks forward to, and the moment most likely to drag. Here's what players and DMs each do to make D&D combat worse without realizing it, and what both sides can do to make it genuinely memorable.
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/05/making-dnd-combat-fun/
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O--JI7vT1iQ [9 min 9 sec]#DnD #DungeonMaster #TTRPGs #DungeonsAndDragons #DnDTips #TabletopRPG #DnDCombat #RPG
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I have a new article & video coming out tomorrow that talks about our favorite D&D punching bag, combat (see what I did there?)
Stay tuned to find out how to make it fun!
Blog: https://ruckerworks.com/blog/
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks#DnD #DungeonMaster #TTRPGs #DungeonsAndDragons #DnDTips #TabletopRPG #DnDCombat #RPG
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I have a new article & video coming out tomorrow that talks about our favorite D&D punching bag, combat (see what I did there?)
Stay tuned to find out how to make it fun!
Blog: https://ruckerworks.com/blog/
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks#DnD #DungeonMaster #TTRPGs #DungeonsAndDragons #DnDTips #TabletopRPG #DnDCombat #RPG
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I have found the "people" aspect of playing D&D to be its biggest challenge, yet also its greatest potential reward.
"Why Some D&D Groups Last for Years (And Others Fall Apart After Three Sessions)"
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-HXmodZ8H4 [7 min 36 sec]
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/04/why-dnd-groups-fail/#DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #DnDTips #TTRPGCommunity #DnDPlayers #RPG
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I have found the "people" aspect of playing D&D to be its biggest challenge, yet also its greatest potential reward.
"Why Some D&D Groups Last for Years (And Others Fall Apart After Three Sessions)"
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-HXmodZ8H4 [7 min 36 sec]
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/04/why-dnd-groups-fail/#DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #DnDTips #TTRPGCommunity #DnDPlayers #RPG
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NEW: Some D&D groups play together for years. Others fall apart before the campaign really gets going. Here's what actually makes the difference.
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-HXmodZ8H4 [7 min 36 sec]
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/04/why-dnd-groups-fail/#DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #DnDTips #TTRPGCommunity #DnDPlayers #RPG
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NEW: Some D&D groups play together for years. Others fall apart before the campaign really gets going. Here's what actually makes the difference.
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-HXmodZ8H4 [7 min 36 sec]
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/04/why-dnd-groups-fail/#DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #DnDTips #TTRPGCommunity #DnDPlayers #RPG
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Finding a D&D group is hard enough. But what happens when the group you're in slowly (or quickly!) breaks apart?
My next video and article, coming out tomorrow THU April 9, addresses this topic.
Stay tuned!
For watchers: https://www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/
For readers: https://ruckerworks.com/blog/
#DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #DnDTips #TTRPGCommunity #DnDPlayers #RPG
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Finding a D&D group is hard enough. But what happens when the group you're in slowly (or quickly!) breaks apart?
My next video and article, coming out tomorrow THU April 9, addresses this topic.
Stay tuned!
For watchers: https://www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/
For readers: https://ruckerworks.com/blog/
#DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #DnDTips #TTRPGCommunity #DnDPlayers #RPG
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After 45 years behind the DM screen, some things become crystal clear. This video answers 20 honest questions about what actually matters, what's overrated, and where most DMs go wrong.
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ci9KJgUMJ4 16 min 47 sec
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/03/what-45-years-of-dnd-actually-taught-me/#DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #DnDTips #DnD #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #DnDCommunity #OldSchoolDnD
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After 45 years behind the DM screen, some things become crystal clear. This video answers 20 honest questions about what actually matters, what's overrated, and where most DMs go wrong.
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ci9KJgUMJ4 16 min 47 sec
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/03/what-45-years-of-dnd-actually-taught-me/#DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #DnDTips #DnD #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #DnDCommunity #OldSchoolDnD
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I've got a new video coming out tomorrow. 20 questions about D&D answered honestly, drawn from 45 years behind the screen. No sugarcoating.
Stay tuned!
https://www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/
#DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #DnDTips #DnD #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #DnDCommunity #OldSchoolDnD
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I've got a new video coming out tomorrow. 20 questions about D&D answered honestly, drawn from 45 years behind the screen. No sugarcoating.
Stay tuned!
https://www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/
#DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #DnDTips #DnD #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #DnDCommunity #OldSchoolDnD
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NEW: This video has three simple steps to make your D&D world feel alive, even when play isn't happening.
WATCH: https://youtu.be/J-UdETdXQ2k
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/03/dnd-living-world-background-events/#DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #TTRPG #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMasterTips #TTRPGCommunity #DnDTips
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NEW: This video has three simple steps to make your D&D world feel alive, even when play isn't happening.
WATCH: https://youtu.be/J-UdETdXQ2k
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/03/dnd-living-world-background-events/#DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #TTRPG #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMasterTips #TTRPGCommunity #DnDTips
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My next video, coming out tomorrow, gives practical advice on how to make your D&D world feel more alive.
Stay tuned!
https://www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/
#DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #TTRPG #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMasterTips #TTRPGCommunity #DnDTips
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My next video, coming out tomorrow, gives practical advice on how to make your D&D world feel more alive.
Stay tuned!
https://www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/
#DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #TTRPG #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMasterTips #TTRPGCommunity #DnDTips
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It's always interesting to see which of my videos YouTube's algorithm is suggesting most.
This week, it's been:
"9 Habits of Great D&D Players"
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/CCVydwDhipI
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/01/great-dnd-player-habits/#dnd #ttrpg #dndtips #rpgadvice #dndplayers #goodplayers #dndgroup #roleplayingtips #YouTube
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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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"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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NEW: "9 Habits of Great D&D Players"
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/CCVydwDhipI
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/01/great-dnd-player-habits/#dnd #ttrpg #dndtips #rpgadvice #dndplayers #goodplayers #dndgroup #roleplayingtips
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COMING SOON: "9 Habits of Great D&D Players"
Want to be the player every DM hopes shows up to the table? I've got a new video and article that comes out tomorrow (THU Feb. 5) that offers some advice.
Stay tuned!
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A lot of DMs over-explain their world because they've created something and they want it to be discovered. I'm guilty of this myself. What I learned is that letting players ask questions does more to reveal lore than a 10-minute monologue ever will.
I talked about this in my latest video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBbZiwqNF5E
4 min 46 secs#dnd #dndtips #dungeonmaster #dnd5e #dndtips #rpgadvice #dmadvice #dndplayers
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NEW: "Stop Lore Dumping in D&D: Let Players Discover Your World"
Revealing lore in a D&D campaign doesn’t have to overwhelm your players. I talk about how to share your world’s history, factions, secrets, and mysteries at a pace that keeps everyone engaged without turning the session into a lore dump.
🎥 WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBbZiwqNF5E
📚 READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/12/stop-lore-dumping-dnd/#dnd #dndtips #dungeonmaster #dnd5e #dndtips #rpgadvice #dndcommunity #worldbuilding #dmadvice #dndplayers #campaignbuilding
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I'm a big believer that your brain is more important than your character's stats when it comes to successful D&D adventuring.
📺 VIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e49VfBeFQV0
📖 READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/10/5-reasons-smart-play-wins-the-day/#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #dungeonmaster #tabletoprpg #roleplaying #dndtips
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I'm a big believer that your brain is more important than your character's stats when it comes to successful D&D adventuring.
📺 VIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e49VfBeFQV0
📖 READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/10/5-reasons-smart-play-wins-the-day/#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #dungeonmaster #tabletoprpg #roleplaying #dndtips
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"Best Dungeon Master’s Guide for Creating Adventures: AD&D to 2024 Compared"
🎥 WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWGn5u3IoQI
📚 READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/09/best-dungeon-masters-guide-comparison/#dnd #dungeonmaster #dndtips #ttrpg #dnd5e #tabletoprpg #dungeonmastersguide #OSR #oldschooldnd
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In every Dungeons & Dragons session, there comes a moment when the dice betray you.
Here's how to overcome that.
"5 Reasons Smart Play Wins the Day"
📺 VIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e49VfBeFQV0
📖 READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/10/5-reasons-smart-play-wins-the-day/#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #dnd5e #dungeonmaster #tabletoprpg #roleplaying #ttrpgcommunity #dndtips #oldschoolrpg #smartplay #dndadvice
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In every Dungeons & Dragons session, there comes a moment when the dice betray you.
Here's how to overcome that.
"5 Reasons Smart Play Wins the Day"
📺 VIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e49VfBeFQV0
📖 READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/10/5-reasons-smart-play-wins-the-day/#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #dnd5e #dungeonmaster #tabletoprpg #roleplaying #ttrpgcommunity #dndtips #oldschoolrpg #smartplay #dndadvice
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NEW: "5 Reasons Smart Play Wins the Day"
If you love clever problem-solving, teamwork, and roleplaying that matters, this one’s for you. Smart play wins the day.
📺 VIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e49VfBeFQV0
📖 READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/10/5-reasons-smart-play-wins-the-day/#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #dnd5e #dungeonmaster #tabletoprpg #roleplaying #ttrpgcommunity #dndtips #oldschoolrpg #smartplay #dndadvice
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ARTICLE: 20 Must-have Changes for Players & DMs
I provide a list of 10 things Dungeon Masters wish players would change, and 10 things players wish DMs would change (turn about is fair play!) Plus, I have five bonus changes we all wish would take place around the D&D table.
https://ruckerworks.com/2025/07/dnd-player-dm-changes-list/
#DungeonsAndDragons #DND5e #DNDTips #TTRPG #DungeonMasterAdvice #DNDPlayerTips #RoleplayingGames #DMsGuild #TabletopGames #DungeonsAndDragonsTips
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ARTICLE: 20 Must-have Changes for Players & DMs
I provide a list of 10 things Dungeon Masters wish players would change, and 10 things players wish DMs would change (turn about is fair play!) Plus, I have five bonus changes we all wish would take place around the D&D table.
https://ruckerworks.com/2025/07/dnd-player-dm-changes-list/
#DungeonsAndDragons #DND5e #DNDTips #TTRPG #DungeonMasterAdvice #DNDPlayerTips #RoleplayingGames #DMsGuild #TabletopGames #DungeonsAndDragonsTips
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Join Loki’s Lair as he reveals what makes a Dungeons & Dragons campaign truly unforgettable in his video, “the secret to creating great adventures.” Learn the importance of improvisation and using conflict to create unique, spontaneous moments in your games. Watch now on https://tinyurl.com/TTSLoki01.
#tabletop #tabletopgames #dnd #tabletopgaming #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #boardgamer #ttrpg #ttrpgs #fantasy #hobby #tabletopsentinel #dmtips #dndtips #pathfinder #shadowdark #rollinitiative
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When I play d&d I always take Democrats as my favored enemy feat. That way you get both undead and demons for one feat.
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Sly Flourish YouTube video: Selling D&D Magic Items #lazydm #dnd #dndtips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdgP2UWFcKE #dnd
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Sly Flourish YouTube video: Selling D&D Magic Items #lazydm #dnd #dndtips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdgP2UWFcKE #dnd
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Sly Flourish YouTube video: What does Challenge Rating Mean in D&D? #dnd #lazydm #dndtips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmzDmSGDFec #dnd