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As a #GM #DM #Storyteller or other name for a #TTRPG referee, you can't really control the rolls (unless you're cheating) or the players (which is half the fun!), but you can control the tone of results.

When I'm running a heroic game, I never want to undercut the players and make the characters feel foolish. "You rolled a 1 so you drop your weapon and soil yourself" diminishes the character.

Instead, I use that as a chance to make the world feel more dangerous.

"You rolled a 1. The bandit in front of you blocks your attack and pushes an offense, slashing at you, knocking you off balance with skill and grace."

"You rolled a 1. Your blood drips into your eyes, temporarily blinding you with stinging saltiness."

"You rolled a 1. The goblin lashes out with surprising ferocity. Fear and desperation in its eyes, hoping to drive you off and protect its family from the invading adventurers."

But that's just my two cents.

#GMLife

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Roll Initiative Con @[email protected] · 2025-06-16 · 11:29 UTC

🕯️✨ CALLING ALL #CREATORS – #EVENT & #WORKSHOP SIGN-UPS ARE OPEN! ✨🕯️
📅 #RINCON #Halloween Edition – November 1st

Do you have a burning passion for sharing your #TTRPG knowledge or skills? Whether you're a #maker, #storyteller, or theory wizard — we want you!

We’re looking for #spooky, #creative, or #insightful:
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Stories for every one! @[email protected] · 2025-02-14 · 11:38 UTC

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Stories for every one! @[email protected] · 2025-02-14 · 11:38 UTC

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Stories for every one! @[email protected] · 2025-02-14 · 11:38 UTC

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Stories for every one! @[email protected] · 2025-02-14 · 11:38 UTC

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Marco Ciappelli🎙️✨:verified: :donor: @[email protected] · 2024-03-17 · 19:51 UTC

One more of the amazing connections made at The Mentor Project, for another fantastic episode of my Audio Signals Podcast! Subscribe and share 🙂

Enjoy this #story and get to know the #storyteller, Alison Escalante, MD FAAP

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Audio Signals Podcast hosted by Marco Ciappelli on ITSPmagazine Podcasts with guest Dr. Alison Escalante, MD FAAP

In this episode of Audio Signals Podcast, Dr. Alison Escalante explores her enlightening book, unpacking the transformative "Sigh, See, Start" method designed to guide parents through the complexities of raising children in our modern society.

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Salvador Castío @[email protected] · 2023-05-12 · 01:01 UTC

Mastodon friends and followers, It’s been a while. A few years ago, the wife of a dear friend commissioned me to draw their sphinx cat. Normally I would have said NO to this. I don’t do animal portraits and rarely take commissions. My piece has finally been framed and I could not be happier. #scastio #artist #draughtsman #storyteller #picturemaker #penandink #drawing #animals #blackandwhite #ink #traditionalart #artistonmastodon #art

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Salvador Castío @[email protected] · 2023-04-10 · 04:48 UTC

Greetings friends and followers. It’s been a while, but I do have some news to share. My drawing Entre Sombras is featured in the spring issue of The Pre-Raphaelite Society’s journal, The PRS Review. I’m honored to share my work with The PRS’s global audience. Follow me here: https://salvadorcastio.go.studio #scastio #draughtsman #storyteller #picturemaker #drawing #penandink #preraphaelite #findesiecle #Victorian #artistonmastodon

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Salvador Castío @[email protected] · 2023-01-26 · 20:19 UTC

Support the arts and follow, like, share, and subscribe to my work. The following link will take you to all the different platforms where you can find my work. https://salvadorcastio.go.studio #scastio #artist #supportthearts #artistonmastodon #draughtsman #storyteller #picturemaker #drawing #fineart

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Salvador Castío @[email protected] · 2022-12-10 · 20:54 UTC

Cléo de Mérode. 2017. Pen and ink on paper. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cl%C3%A9o_de_M%C3%A9rode ..... #scastio #storyteller #draftsman #picturemaker #anachronist #anachronism #penandink #pencil #fineart #graphicjournalist #blogger #sketchbook #illustration #global #people #culture #arts #ink #artist #traditionalart #handdrawn #19century #preraphaelite #Symbolist #findesiecle #Victorian #england #europe #findesiecle #france #art

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Salvador Castío @[email protected] · 2022-12-10 · 03:10 UTC

For #followfriday I thought I’d share a color version of my drawing ”Entre Sombras.” Pen and ink on paper. ..... #scastio #storyteller #draftsman #picturemaker #anachronist #anachronism #penandink #pencil #fineart #graphicjournalist #blogger #sketchbook #illustration #global #people #culture #art #ink #artist #traditionalart #handdrawn #19century #preraphaelite #Symbolist #findesiecle #Victorian #england #europe

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Salvador Castío @[email protected] · 2022-12-04 · 01:06 UTC

A few years ago, the wife of a dear friend contacted me about a commission. I don’t do commissions and I don’t do animal portraits but I was willing to make an exception. I’m glad I did — I ended up doing one of the best drawings I’ve ever done. Happy #caterday. #scastio #artist #storyteller #draughtsman #picturemaker #drawing #penandink #catsofmastodon #art #sphnix #saturday

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Salvador Castío @[email protected] · 2022-11-28 · 16:54 UTC

This morning I started my day with a cup of coffee, and David Bowie on my iPod as I journaled. Songs like Changes and Life On Mars will never get old. I did this drawing of David a few years ago; it’s a transitional piece — my style was evolving into something that was much closer to who I am. 2017. Pen and ink on paper. #scastio #artist #draughtsman #storyteller #portrait #drawing #davidbowie #anachronism #fineart #artistsonmastodon #art #musicmonday

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Salvador Castío @[email protected] · 2022-11-23 · 23:50 UTC

A decade on and this drawing remains a personal favorite. Virginia Woolf. 2012. Pencil on paper. Private collection. . . . . . #scastio #storyteller #draughtsman #picturemaker #anachronist #anachronism #pencil #fineart #graphicjournalist #blogger #sketchbook #illustration #drawing #global #people #culture #arts #ink #instagram #artist #traditionalart #handmade #19century #preraphaelite #Symbolist #findesiecle #Victorian #england #europe

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