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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · 8h

We made a free fantasy timeline maker :>
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Free Timeline Maker - Create Interactive Timelines & Calendars

Create stunning interactive timelines and custom calendars for free. Perfect for RPGs, fantasy worlds, historical projects, and creative writing.

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Oldrün Scholar @oldrun-scholar.bsky.social · 2d

After giving World Anvil my sincerest efforts (and money), I've found a far superior product in LegendKeeper. LK has a simpler, more intuitive interface that feels less clunky. Not to mention the performance difference (faster). LK is just better all around.

#osr #ttrpg #legendkeeper

LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · 3d

Timelines is out! If you haven't dipped your toe in the Timelines pool just yet, let us guide you in with our latest blog post. Learn what to use Timelines for, how to create events, how best to use the different views and more.

How to use LegendKeeper's Timeline feature

Learn how to use LegendKeeper's Timeline feature to create a comprehensive history for your world.

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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · 3d

Timelines is out! If you haven't dipped your toe in the Timelines pool just yet, let us guide you in with our latest blog post. Learn what to use Timelines for, how to create events, how best to use the different views and more.

How to use LegendKeeper's Timeline feature

Learn how to use LegendKeeper's Timeline feature to create a comprehensive history for your world.

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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · 5d

LegendKeeper is an independent, user-funded TTRPG campaign manager and has been for 6+ years now. No AI slop. No venture capitalists.

We built our business the old fashioned way: listening to our community and building something worth supporting.

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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · 11d

Looking great!

James Hendry @jameshendry.bsky.social · 16d

Having fun building out the timeline of my Daggerheart world with @legendkeeper.com ‘s new Timeline Feature!

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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · 17d

Daggerheart is looking to be one of the best big tabletop RPGs released in the last few years. If you're interested in giving it a try, then you might benefit from our comprehensive guide to character creation. #daggerheart #rpg #criticalrole
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How to make a Daggerheart character

Learn how to create your first Daggerheart character - from choosing a class to writing a backstory.

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River Ray @nullconstant.bsky.social · 29d

Very fun to use @legendkeeper.com's new Timelines feature to see where all these games took place within our in-universe calendar relative to one another, too.

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Dustin Yost @temportalflux.bsky.social · Sep 10

TIMELINES!!!! @legendkeeper.com

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How to make a fantasy timeline in LegendKeeper

YouTube video by LegendKeeper

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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · Sep 2

If you're struggling to find other players or a GM, then these TTRPG video games are the perfect alternative. #rpg #videogames #dnd #bg3 www.legendkeeper.com/best-video-g...

Best video games based on tabletop RPGs

From Baldur's Gate to Cyberpunk 2077, here are some of the best video games based on tabletop roleplaying games.

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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · Aug 18

Cheeky campaign prep with LegendKeeper.

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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · Aug 14

Everyone knows about dragons. But how much do *you* know about D&D's dragons? Learn even more about these incredible scaly giants in our newest blog post: www.legendkeeper.com/a-brief-hist... #dnd #rpg #dragon

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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · Aug 12

What if you could make a Google Map for your TTRPG campaign? I made this :> Here's how to make map pins in LegendKeeper.

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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · Aug 7

Timelines - our next major feature - is on its way! Here are some reasons why, if you're enthusiastic about RPG campaign planning and worldbuilding, you should be excited about the arrival of our best feature yet: www.legendkeeper.com/timelines-be... #rpg #dnd

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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · Aug 6

Deciding what tabletop roleplaying game to play is stressful. With so many options out there, it's difficult to know what's going to work best. Here's three very different TTRPGS for three very different experiences (and some other suggestions to help you choose) www.legendkeeper.com/choose-table...

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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · Jul 29

From planning campaigns to managing players - sitting in that dungeon master chair for the first-time can be a pretty terrifying concept. However, with the right approach - and guidance - becoming a new DM really isn't as scary as it looks www.legendkeeper.com/first-time-d... #dnd #rpg

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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · Jul 17

Besides dragons, Beholders are the poster-children of D&D. Get to know these scary, big-eyed blobs more with our guide to absolutely everything you need to know about Beholders: www.legendkeeper.com/beholder-dnd/ #dnd #rpg

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Deven Rue 🏳️‍🌈🏴‍☠️ @devenrue.com · Jul 11

Since @legendkeeper.com allows you to import templates for your project, making writing just that much more organized, I've decided to take some time and set up a "how to use LK" for writers along with templates, inspiration, & suggestions from the LK community. I'll post the link once it's done.😁

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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · Jul 10

Why is worldbuilding important for RPG campaigns? Here's some valuable homebrew guidance for experienced GMs or anyone wanting to run their own TTRPG storyline: www.legendkeeper.com/why-worldbui... #rpg #dnd #worldbuilding

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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · Jul 3

Want to play D&D? Don't know where to start? www.legendkeeper.com/how-to-start... We've got a comprehensive guide to beginning your RPG journey #dnd #rpg #dnd5e

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · Jul 1

Things have been real quite here for a little while, but that's because I am in the trenches building a brand new website to house all my goodies.

It's a little ways off, but I am so excited for this next chapter and finally having a site I can be proud of and a place to help more folks!

A work in progress screenshot of the new Icarus Games website, a bright a clean design which features blue, yellow, and white as the main colors.

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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · Jun 30

Are you interested in running a Daggerheart campaign? Here's how to get started with the new TTRPG from the Critical Role studio. #rpg #daggerheart #criticalrole www.legendkeeper.com/how-to-plan-...

How to plan a Daggerheart RPG campaign

Follow a step-by-step guide to begin running your very first Daggerheart campaign.

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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · Jun 26

Want to play the most popular tabletop RPG in the world?: www.legendkeeper.com/dnd-5e-chara... Learn how to create a D&D 5e character with this step-by-step guide from Legendkeeper #dnd #dnd5e #rpg

How to make a D&D 5E character

A step-by-step guide to creating your own

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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · May 20

A good RPG campaign requires a rich and detailed world history - here's how you can go about making one: www.legendkeeper.com/rpg-campaign... #dnd #dnd5e #rpg #ttrpg #storytelling #worldbuilding

How to create a compelling history for your RPG campaign

Craft an immersive world for your TTRPG campaign by starting with a rich and detailed history - find out more in this free article.

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · May 13

If you're an indie #TTRPG designer or publisher, my new video series is for you!

I'm diving into the Affinity suite and how I use it to produce professional TTRPG print products, starting with the basics and covering every step of the process!

Check out episode 1: youtu.be/jC9Q_is5um4...

Publishing TTRPG Books With Affinity Publisher

Have you ever wanted to make your own TTRPG books? Maybe you've got some D&D homebrew that you think people would love to see, or even a full TTRPG system that you want to get out there for people to play? Knowing how to start with design and layout for print is difficult, but there are tools whic

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LegendKeeper @legendkeeper.com · May 9

Have you ever wanted to run your own hexcrawl campaign? Do you know what hexcrawl roleplaying is? Reveal all by reading our new guide to hexcrawl campaigns! www.legendkeeper.com/hexcrawl-cam... #dnd #rpg #dungeonsanddragons

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