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  1. D&D 5e's Monster Ratings: A Jagged Guide to Combat?

    D&D 5e players find monster Challenge Ratings are often wrong. This guide explains why and how it affects game difficulty for your characters.

    #DnD5e, #DungeonsAndDragons, #TTRPG, #GameMastering, #DnD

    newsletter.tf/dnd-5e-monster-c

  2. D&D 5e's Monster Ratings: A Jagged Guide to Combat?

    D&D 5e players find monster Challenge Ratings are often wrong. This guide explains why and how it affects game difficulty for your characters.

    #DnD5e, #DungeonsAndDragons, #TTRPG, #GameMastering, #DnD

    newsletter.tf/dnd-5e-monster-c

  3. D&D 5e's monster Challenge Ratings are often not correct, making games harder or easier than planned. This is a big change for game masters.

    #DnD5e, #DungeonsAndDragons, #TTRPG, #GameMastering, #DnD
    newsletter.tf/dnd-5e-monster-c

  4. D&D 5e's monster Challenge Ratings are often not correct, making games harder or easier than planned. This is a big change for game masters.

    #DnD5e, #DungeonsAndDragons, #TTRPG, #GameMastering, #DnD
    newsletter.tf/dnd-5e-monster-c

  5. I got this really good idea for villains and their evil plan to take over the less evil current government for an RPG campaign. 😀

    But no idea how the players would learn of it while the government doesn't, or why they would think they could do anything about it. 😐

    #ttrpg #gamemastering

  6. I got this really good idea for villains and their evil plan to take over the less evil current government for an RPG campaign. 😀

    But no idea how the players would learn of it while the government doesn't, or why they would think they could do anything about it. 😐

    #ttrpg #gamemastering

  7. I got this really good idea for villains and their evil plan to take over the less evil current government for an RPG campaign. 😀

    But no idea how the players would learn of it while the government doesn't, or why they would think they could do anything about it. 😐

    #ttrpg #gamemastering

  8. I got this really good idea for villains and their evil plan to take over the less evil current government for an RPG campaign. 😀

    But no idea how the players would learn of it while the government doesn't, or why they would think they could do anything about it. 😐

    #ttrpg #gamemastering

  9. Me running a collaborative roleplaying game and having to come up with a bizarre otherworldly ecosystem on the fly: “Luckily, the players don’t know I read a book about algae last week!” 🤓

    #GameMastering #TTRPG #DicelessRPG

  10. Me running a collaborative roleplaying game and having to come up with a bizarre otherworldly ecosystem on the fly: “Luckily, the players don’t know I read a book about algae last week!” 🤓

    #GameMastering #TTRPG #DicelessRPG

  11. Me running a collaborative roleplaying game and having to come up with a bizarre otherworldly ecosystem on the fly: “Luckily, the players don’t know I read a book about algae last week!” 🤓

    #GameMastering #TTRPG #DicelessRPG

  12. Me running a collaborative roleplaying game and having to come up with a bizarre otherworldly ecosystem on the fly: “Luckily, the players don’t know I read a book about algae last week!” 🤓

    #GameMastering #TTRPG #DicelessRPG

  13. Me running a collaborative roleplaying game and having to come up with a bizarre otherworldly ecosystem on the fly: “Luckily, the players don’t know I read a book about algae last week!” 🤓

    #GameMastering #TTRPG #DicelessRPG

  14. I don't use GM screens because they block my view of the table and are a barrier for talking with the players.

    But I think I really should get a clear desk pad for all the common reference and random tables. There's even some that are double layer, so you can just roll them up with all the notes and sheets staying in place.

    #ttrpg #gamemastering

  15. I don't use GM screens because they block my view of the table and are a barrier for talking with the players.

    But I think I really should get a clear desk pad for all the common reference and random tables. There's even some that are double layer, so you can just roll them up with all the notes and sheets staying in place.

    #ttrpg #gamemastering

  16. I don't use GM screens because they block my view of the table and are a barrier for talking with the players.

    But I think I really should get a clear desk pad for all the common reference and random tables. There's even some that are double layer, so you can just roll them up with all the notes and sheets staying in place.

    #ttrpg #gamemastering

  17. I don't use GM screens because they block my view of the table and are a barrier for talking with the players.

    But I think I really should get a clear desk pad for all the common reference and random tables. There's even some that are double layer, so you can just roll them up with all the notes and sheets staying in place.

    #ttrpg #gamemastering

  18. "...no meticulously planned story ever survives contact with the players..."
    Fate Core, page 252.

    Now somebody tells me.

    #ttrpg #fatecore #gamemastering

  19. "...no meticulously planned story ever survives contact with the players..."
    Fate Core, page 252.

    Now somebody tells me.

    #ttrpg #fatecore #gamemastering

  20. "...no meticulously planned story ever survives contact with the players..."
    Fate Core, page 252.

    Now somebody tells me.

    #ttrpg #fatecore #gamemastering

  21. Next session pushed back due to illness. That gives me a whole week to procrastinate!

    #ttrpg #gamemastering #GameMasterLife #gmlife

  22. Next session pushed back due to illness. That gives me a whole week to procrastinate!

    #ttrpg #gamemastering #GameMasterLife #gmlife

  23. The realization that the next session is tomorrow and you still haven't done all your gamemastering homework (xp rewards and other prep). Is there a word or phrase for that?

    #ttrpg #ttrpgs #gamemaster #gamemastering #gmlife

  24. The realization that the next session is tomorrow and you still haven't done all your gamemastering homework (xp rewards and other prep). Is there a word or phrase for that?

    #ttrpg #ttrpgs #gamemaster #gamemastering #gmlife

  25. The realization that the next session is tomorrow and you still haven't done all your gamemastering homework (xp rewards and other prep). Is there a word or phrase for that?

    #ttrpg #ttrpgs #gamemaster #gamemastering #gmlife

  26. The realization that the next session is tomorrow and you still haven't done all your gamemastering homework (xp rewards and other prep). Is there a word or phrase for that?

    #ttrpg #ttrpgs #gamemaster #gamemastering #gmlife

  27. On the subject of #Mimics in #Pathfinder1e

    Here is a snippet from the bestiary regarding their ability to mimic objects.

    Mimic Object (Ex)

    A mimic can assume the general shape of any Medium object, such as a massive chest, a stout bed, or a door. The creature cannot substantially alter its size, though. A mimic’s body is hard and has a rough texture, no matter what appearance it might present. A mimic gains a +20 Racial Bonus on Disguise checks when imitating an object in this manner. Disguise is always a class skill for a mimic.

    Environment any
    Organization solitary

    ------

    Heck it even suggests a Door there! And here I thought it was being a little bit original...

    With this said, any GM/DMs out there, let's come up with some fun and effective Mimics with these limitations in mind.

    My personal favourite is a privie, an old style toilet, but a Mimic, literally catching adventurers with their pants down.

    #TTRPG #GameMastering #PF1e #DungeonMaster

  28. On the subject of #Mimics in #Pathfinder1e

    Here is a snippet from the bestiary regarding their ability to mimic objects.

    Mimic Object (Ex)

    A mimic can assume the general shape of any Medium object, such as a massive chest, a stout bed, or a door. The creature cannot substantially alter its size, though. A mimic’s body is hard and has a rough texture, no matter what appearance it might present. A mimic gains a +20 Racial Bonus on Disguise checks when imitating an object in this manner. Disguise is always a class skill for a mimic.

    Environment any
    Organization solitary

    ------

    Heck it even suggests a Door there! And here I thought it was being a little bit original...

    With this said, any GM/DMs out there, let's come up with some fun and effective Mimics with these limitations in mind.

    My personal favourite is a privie, an old style toilet, but a Mimic, literally catching adventurers with their pants down.

    #TTRPG #GameMastering #PF1e #DungeonMaster

  29. On the subject of #Mimics in #Pathfinder1e

    Here is a snippet from the bestiary regarding their ability to mimic objects.

    Mimic Object (Ex)

    A mimic can assume the general shape of any Medium object, such as a massive chest, a stout bed, or a door. The creature cannot substantially alter its size, though. A mimic’s body is hard and has a rough texture, no matter what appearance it might present. A mimic gains a +20 Racial Bonus on Disguise checks when imitating an object in this manner. Disguise is always a class skill for a mimic.

    Environment any
    Organization solitary

    ------

    Heck it even suggests a Door there! And here I thought it was being a little bit original...

    With this said, any GM/DMs out there, let's come up with some fun and effective Mimics with these limitations in mind.

    My personal favourite is a privie, an old style toilet, but a Mimic, literally catching adventurers with their pants down.

    #TTRPG #GameMastering #PF1e #DungeonMaster

  30. On the subject of #Mimics in #Pathfinder1e

    Here is a snippet from the bestiary regarding their ability to mimic objects.

    Mimic Object (Ex)

    A mimic can assume the general shape of any Medium object, such as a massive chest, a stout bed, or a door. The creature cannot substantially alter its size, though. A mimic’s body is hard and has a rough texture, no matter what appearance it might present. A mimic gains a +20 Racial Bonus on Disguise checks when imitating an object in this manner. Disguise is always a class skill for a mimic.

    Environment any
    Organization solitary

    ------

    Heck it even suggests a Door there! And here I thought it was being a little bit original...

    With this said, any GM/DMs out there, let's come up with some fun and effective Mimics with these limitations in mind.

    My personal favourite is a privie, an old style toilet, but a Mimic, literally catching adventurers with their pants down.

    #TTRPG #GameMastering #PF1e #DungeonMaster

  31. On the subject of #Mimics in #Pathfinder1e

    Here is a snippet from the bestiary regarding their ability to mimic objects.

    Mimic Object (Ex)

    A mimic can assume the general shape of any Medium object, such as a massive chest, a stout bed, or a door. The creature cannot substantially alter its size, though. A mimic’s body is hard and has a rough texture, no matter what appearance it might present. A mimic gains a +20 Racial Bonus on Disguise checks when imitating an object in this manner. Disguise is always a class skill for a mimic.

    Environment any
    Organization solitary

    ------

    Heck it even suggests a Door there! And here I thought it was being a little bit original...

    With this said, any GM/DMs out there, let's come up with some fun and effective Mimics with these limitations in mind.

    My personal favourite is a privie, an old style toilet, but a Mimic, literally catching adventurers with their pants down.

    #TTRPG #GameMastering #PF1e #DungeonMaster

  32. 🎭 Elevate your one-shot games in The Yellow King RPG with customized Shock and Injury cards! Create intense, genre-fitting experiences that embrace the horror and unpredictability of the setting. Dive into our article for tips on crafting cards that leave a lasting impact. #YKRPG #Roleplaying #GameMastering 🐙

    bit.ly/48f4eut

  33. 🎭 Elevate your one-shot games in The Yellow King RPG with customized Shock and Injury cards! Create intense, genre-fitting experiences that embrace the horror and unpredictability of the setting. Dive into our article for tips on crafting cards that leave a lasting impact. #YKRPG #Roleplaying #GameMastering 🐙

    bit.ly/48f4eut

  34. 🎭 Elevate your one-shot games in The Yellow King RPG with customized Shock and Injury cards! Create intense, genre-fitting experiences that embrace the horror and unpredictability of the setting. Dive into our article for tips on crafting cards that leave a lasting impact. #YKRPG #Roleplaying #GameMastering 🐙

    bit.ly/48f4eut

  35. 🎭 Elevate your one-shot games in The Yellow King RPG with customized Shock and Injury cards! Create intense, genre-fitting experiences that embrace the horror and unpredictability of the setting. Dive into our article for tips on crafting cards that leave a lasting impact. #YKRPG #Roleplaying #GameMastering 🐙

    bit.ly/48f4eut

  36. 🎭 Elevate your one-shot games in The Yellow King RPG with customized Shock and Injury cards! Create intense, genre-fitting experiences that embrace the horror and unpredictability of the setting. Dive into our article for tips on crafting cards that leave a lasting impact. #YKRPG #Roleplaying #GameMastering 🐙

    bit.ly/48f4eut

  37. We have a new article in the Gamemaster's Duct Tape series of quick fixes: how to say no to unwanted haggling by PCs, and what to do instead. #TTRPG #gamemastering

    shewstone.com/blog/2023/12/31/

  38. We have a new article in the Gamemaster's Duct Tape series of quick fixes: how to say no to unwanted haggling by PCs, and what to do instead. #TTRPG #gamemastering

    shewstone.com/blog/2023/12/31/

  39. We have a new article in the Gamemaster's Duct Tape series of quick fixes: how to say no to unwanted haggling by PCs, and what to do instead. #TTRPG #gamemastering

    shewstone.com/blog/2023/12/31/

  40. 🎲 Master the art of improv in your RPGs with our guide! Learn how to use ability lists as a creative checklist, ensuring diverse and engaging gameplay. Perfect for scenarios like the Dracula Dossier or spontaneous adventures. #RPGTips #GameMastering #Improvisation #PelgranePress
    bit.ly/41qFb52

  41. 🎲 Master the art of improv in your RPGs with our guide! Learn how to use ability lists as a creative checklist, ensuring diverse and engaging gameplay. Perfect for scenarios like the Dracula Dossier or spontaneous adventures. #RPGTips #GameMastering #Improvisation #PelgranePress
    bit.ly/41qFb52

  42. 🎲 Master the art of improv in your RPGs with our guide! Learn how to use ability lists as a creative checklist, ensuring diverse and engaging gameplay. Perfect for scenarios like the Dracula Dossier or spontaneous adventures. #RPGTips #GameMastering #Improvisation #PelgranePress
    bit.ly/41qFb52

  43. 🎲 Master the art of improv in your RPGs with our guide! Learn how to use ability lists as a creative checklist, ensuring diverse and engaging gameplay. Perfect for scenarios like the Dracula Dossier or spontaneous adventures. #RPGTips #GameMastering #Improvisation #PelgranePress
    bit.ly/41qFb52

  44. 🎲 Master the art of improv in your RPGs with our guide! Learn how to use ability lists as a creative checklist, ensuring diverse and engaging gameplay. Perfect for scenarios like the Dracula Dossier or spontaneous adventures. #RPGTips #GameMastering #Improvisation #PelgranePress
    bit.ly/41qFb52

  45. Assume you're some minor noble or scholar and discover a note detailing where the lord of a lost barony hid his treasures before his death and his domain became abandoned.

    How do you get people to find that stash for you and not simply keep everything for themselves?

    #ttrpg #gamemastering