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Author | Resident of the Pacific Northwest | Day job in marketing, content and HR (views are my own) | ruckerworks.com
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Steve Williamson @ruckerworks.bsky.social · Dec 22
"The Quiet Hand" is my latest novel, and is now available in eBook/Kindle-compatible and paperback editions.

If you enjoy tense, character-driven crime stories, this one will grab you.

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#MurderMystery #IndieAuthor #NewRelease
A mysterious male face looms in the background. The tagline at the top says "Three murders. One secret." The title is "The Quiet Hand" with splatters of blood on some of the letters. Below the title is a kukri knife in a soft spotlight, resting on a stone floor. Across the bottom is the text "A novel by Steven Scott Williamson"
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I checked the estimated market value of our house and saw that it dropped $50k overnight. Then I realized it’s because someone parked a Tesla Dumpster (aka Cybertruck) on the street out front. #TeslaSucks
February 13, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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Today is Friday the 13th. Remember, kids, it's bad luck to be superstitious.

#Fridaythe13th
February 13, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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A group of first-level D&D adventurers plan a stealth mission into a hobgoblin lair that fails in the most memorable way.

WATCH: youtu.be/Ab7aNB3RE-Q [3 min 13 sec]
READ: ruckerworks.com/2026/02/perf...

#dndstories #rpg #dungeonmaster #ttrpg #becmi #dnd5e #dndmemories #tabletopgaming
The Plan Was Perfect Until the Dice Got Involved
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February 12, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Can failure in your D&D game be more fun than success?

My next video drops tomorrow (THU Feb 11) where I describe a table-top D&D game that went horribly wrong in the most memorable way.

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#dndstories #rpg #ttrpg #becmi #dnd5e #dndmemories #tabletopgaming
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Want to run better sessions and design stronger adventures? I've been playing D&D since 1980, and I make straightforward, no-fluff videos that help dungeon masters and players build great games. You'...
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February 11, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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RPG tip: Review your prep notes an hour or so before your game.

#dnd #ttrpg
February 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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A classic RPG party formation. You know the drill.

#ttrpg #dnd #rpg #meme #ttrpgsky #ttrpgcommunity
A comic strip featuring four panels with different RPG characters. The first panel shows a warrior with a sword saying, “I swear I will have my revenge for the death of my brother.” The second panel shows an elf with a bow and arrow saying, “You have my bow.” The third panel shows a dwarf with an axe saying, “And my axe.” The fourth panel shows a necromancer with a skeletal hand saying, “And your brother.”
February 5, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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NEW: "9 Habits of Great D&D Players"

VIDEO: youtu.be/CCVydwDhipI
READ: ruckerworks.com/2026/01/grea...

#dnd #ttrpg #dndtips #rpgadvice #dndplayers #goodplayers #dndgroup #roleplayingtips
9 Habits of Great D&D Players
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February 5, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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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!

www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/

#dnd #ttrpg #dndtips
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Want to run better sessions and design stronger adventures? I've been playing D&D since 1980, and I make straightforward, no-fluff videos that help dungeon masters and players build great games. You'...
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February 4, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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GM Tip: Nothing's creepier than the familiar made wrong. The office where everyone smiles too much. The grocery store that's never quite the same layout. The neighbor who's just slightly off. Start normal, then twist it.

#ttrpg #horror #rpg #gaming
January 30, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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The video is now LIVE:

"How to Write a D&D Adventure From Scratch (Step-by-Step)"

VIDEO LINK: youtu.be/BF3VoeGGlMM

#dnd #ttrpg #dungeonmaster #dndadventure #adventurewriting #greyhawk #osr #oldschooldnd
January 29, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Want to see how a complete D&D adventure comes together from start to finish? In this video, I walk you through my 7-step process for writing an adventure and you'll watch it unfold in near-real time.

VIDEO LINK: youtu.be/BF3VoeGGlMM

#dnd #ttrpg #dungeonmaster
How to Write a D&D Adventure From Scratch (Step-by-Step)
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January 29, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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I roll in the open, so the party can see if I (as the GM) am really lucky or unlucky, but they never have to wonder if I'm doing anything deliberately re: the dice.
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Have you ever left your players wondering?

#ttrpg #dnd #rpg #meme #ttrpgsky #ttrpgcommunity
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January 29, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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I have a new video coming out this THU that is an actual walk-through of me using a 7-step process to create a one-shot #DnD adventure (in just 16 minutes!) The finished adventure will be available as a free download. Stay tuned! #ttrpg #dungeonmaster #adventure

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January 27, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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January 23, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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I've seen folks play necromancers like this.

#ttrpg #dnd #rpg #meme #ttrpgsky #ttrpgcommunity
A meme featuring a paladin explaining how they lost their squad and a necromancer eagerly asking where.
January 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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NEW: "Why Shadowdark Matters More Than You Think"

This isn't a review of Shadowdark's rules. It's an important discussion about what the game represents.

WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3_D...
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#rpg #dungeonmaster #ttrpg #shadowdark #tabletopgaming #indierpg
Why Shadowdark Matters More Than You Think
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January 22, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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TOMORROW: "Why Shadowdark Matters More Than You Think"

This video may change how you think about third-party RPGs and why they matter.

By the end, you'll see #Shadowdark not just as a game, but as a signal about creativity, courage, and change in the #ttrpg industry.

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I've been playing D&D since 1980, and I make straightforward, no-fluff videos that help dungeon masters and players design and run better games. This channel provides practical guidance on adventure d...
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January 21, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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If you want to play a #ttrpg where you go behind enemy lines to defeat the Nazis, check out "Ashes of Isar"

WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZMA...
READ: ruckerworks.com/ashes-of-isar/

#AshesOfIsar #TabletopRPG #WWIIEspionage #TTRPG #SOE #nazis
Ashes of Isar: A WWII Espionage Tabletop Role-Playing Game
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January 17, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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NEW: "How to Find D&D Adventure Ideas in the Real World"

I take a short field trip around my local area to show how ordinary places can fuel ideas for D&D adventures.

WATCH: youtu.be/t4aQkQ5JVhM [Total length: 4 minutes 7 seconds]
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#dnd #dungeonmaster #ttrpg
How to Find D&D Adventure Ideas in the Real World
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January 15, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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In tomorrow's video, I take a field trip to show how you can find D&D adventure ideas in the real world.

Stay tuned!

www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/

#dnd #dungeonmaster #ttrpg #adventuredesign #rpginspiration #dndprep #worldbuilding #gamemaster
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I've been playing D&D since 1980, and I make straightforward, no-fluff videos that help dungeon masters and players design and run better games. This channel provides practical guidance on adventure d...
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January 14, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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RPG tip from the archive: Write down the names of NPCs who start to resonate with your players. They're likely to come back.

#dnd #ttrpg
January 13, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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NEW: "Stuck for Adventure Ideas? Try These 4 D&D Foundations"

In this video, I break down four foundational adventure themes: maps, monsters, magic, and people.

WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t6N...
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#dnd #dungeonmaster #ttrpg #adventuredesign #rpginspiration
Stuck for Adventure Ideas? Try These 4 D&D Foundations
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January 8, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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I have both played this and GMed this...

#ttrpg #dnd #rpg #meme #ttrpgsky #ttrpgcommunity
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January 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Stuck for D&D adventure ideas? If you've ever sat down to prep and felt like your creativity has stalled out, my new video coming out tomorrow will help you see adventure design more clearly.

Stay tuned!

www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/

#dnd #ttrpg #dungeonmaster #adventuredesign
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I've been playing D&D since 1980, and I make straightforward, no-fluff videos that help dungeon masters and players design and run better games. This channel provides practical guidance on adventure d...
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January 7, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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Hey #ttrpgCommunity!

Have you ever played a game that didn't rely on combat to resolve conflicts? What was the system? And how did the mechanics encourage non-combat resolution?

#ttrpg #dnd #rpg
January 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM