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Ryan Rieder

@tbkzord.bsky.social

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#DnD DM and Player, DnDiscussions podcast host, and eater of delicious foods, like KC BBQ! He/Him

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Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · Nov 18

Hi, I'm Ryan! I like to podcast, talk about #dnd, campaign for social justice, and eat BBQ. If you're into #ttrpg you can check out my podcast @dndiscussions.bsky.social!

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Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 1d

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 1d

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Make your voices heard. Join us in a peaceful protest across our country against the most corrupt, deceitful & criminal Administration in U.S. History. We say NO KINGS, NO CROOKS, NO SPRAY-TAN CONMAN! 👎

Check for a location near you at: www.nokings.org

#BeThere 👍

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

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Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 2d

We are currently in 25th amendment territory daily, and have been for months.

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Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 2d

Absolutely love this!

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Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 3d

Fuck absolutely everything about this. This is not normal, this is not right. This is a gestapo, kidnapping and disappearing people. No one should be ok with this. Keep yelling at your officials, keep amplifying these videos, and protect your neighbors. People need to see what's going on.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4d

CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?

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Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 4d

The best of crossovers

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 4d

TONIGHT (and especially for followers outside of NYC who want to get involved):

Join @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social on a special phonebank at 6pm!

Sign up: volunteer.zohranfornyc.com/phonebank-fo...

A graphic with a photo of Brennan Lee Mulligan that says "Phone Bank with Zohran, Wednesday, October 8th at 6pm."

Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 5d

Just @hankgreen.bsky.social over here putting all my AI feelings into some wonderful polite ranting www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz0o...

Give me a single reason why Sora2 should exist.

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Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 6d

Our current system is soooo broken. But it will get even worse if the ACA subsidies expire. Fighting for those extensions, and to roll back the gutting of medicare and medicaid is a cause worth fighting for.

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 6d

Letting the health care tax credits expire would devastate American families — and we’re making that crystal clear by giving you the data.

We’ve built graphics showing how much costs would rise in every GOP district.

Let’s start with Mike Johnson (R-LA):

Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 7d

With people events being attended for the last 4 days, I will now retreat into my cave and introvert hibernate.

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Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 9d

That Dr. Pepper was refilled several times 😆 Darn pacific time!

Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 9d

Had an incredible time last night at our local #CriticalRole watch party, and got to wear our Sprinkles onesies! Amazing first episode! Huge shoutout to @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social and team for a phenomenal start! I'll just have to do half-live in the future cause I am feeling that 2am bedtime 😅

Ryan and partner watching the critical role campaign 4 episode 1 at a local game store watch party wearing their Sprinkles onesies

A picture of the projector screen showing the critical role campaign 4 episode 1 at a local watch party

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Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 9d

Lol, yeah those must have been really bad rolls for a few. I wonder if Thimble's strength was just that bad of a roll and it worked out perfectly, or it was done for thematic reasons cause tiny fairy (I would guess the latter).

Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 9d

Our watch party was going wild at each stat reveal lol. Apparently Matt confirmed on Beacon Discord they used 5d6 drop the lowest 2 for stat rolls. He mentioned this gives Brennan more opportunities to craft challenging combat without instantly overwhelming the party. So that makes way more sense.

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Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 10d

Excited for the brand new #CriticalRole campaign to start tonight! Really intrigued by the new format and @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social is one of my favorite people to watch in media, but especially as a DM, so I can't wait to see what he does with this very unique table and story!

Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 10d

Wild that it's been over a decade!

Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 11d

That game emotionally broke me in a way no other game has and it was glorious

Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 11d

RIP after an incredibly impactful life, we could use many more like her.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 11d

Jane Goodall, ethologist and conservationist, has died. She was 91

Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 13d

I love this so much

Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 14d

🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶

🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈

#FollowTheRainbow

Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 13d

Given the recent news, I wouldn't be surprised if EA doesn't exist anymore in 5 years. I expect it to be chopped up and sold for parts fairly quickly, especially with being saddled with 20 billion in debt from the venture capital purchase.

Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 13d

Besides the new starter set, the Dragon of Ice Spire Peak one is also a great starting point that I've done before that's pretty easy to run and has some handout cards for more tactile stuff!

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Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 18d

Teos has excellent deep dives and I've heard nothing but good things about the new starter set so far, so if you're interested in it, be sure to check this out!

Alphastream @alphastream.bsky.social · 20d

DM Tips for the Keep in Heroes of the Borderlands!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hkl...

A detailed look at the Keep on the Borderlands adventure booklet, when to use the inner vs outer keep, and how to establish a cadence between keep, wilderness, and caves!

#DnD #ttrpg

A pile of Heroes of the Borderlands maps, tiles, and handouts, with the Keep booklet on top. The title is superimposed in yellow, Keep on the Borderland Tips.

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Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 20d

Looking forward to replacing as many of those establishment Dems as possible (and it's already starting which is great to see)!

Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 23d

This is genuinely powerful stuff. And I won't lie, I got a bit emotional watching it. This is the kind of world I want to live in, and I want my kids to grow up in. A world where we fight for equity for all, and love triumphs over hate. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe1V...

Mayor to Mayor: a conversation between Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani

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Jay Kuo @nycjayjay.bsky.social · 23d

For the Andor fans out there…

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Ryan Rieder @tbkzord.bsky.social · 26d

It was fun to talk about the initiative variation I'm trying out, and it's going well! Loving all these new #ttrpg games coming out to give more inspiration and help give me ideas to make my games more fun!

DnDiscussions @dndiscussions.bsky.social · 26d

Episode 142 is now out! Join @tbkzord.bsky.social and @benbumhoffer.bsky.social as we talk about the latest news, tips on running initiative, and much more! Check it out at www.dndiscussions.com/2025/09/16/e... or your podcast platform of choice! #dnd #ttrpg

Episode 142 – News and Running Initiative – DnDiscussions