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d100 - Faction Features
Nicknames & Hallmarks for fleshing them out on the fly
blog.d4caltrops.com/2025/02/d100...
#osr #randomtables #ttrpgs
Nicknames & Hallmarks for fleshing them out on the fly
blog.d4caltrops.com/2025/02/d100...
#osr #randomtables #ttrpgs
d100 - Faction Features
U sually as I’m stocking a Dungeon or a Hex with a particular group of Humanoids, I want to attempt to associate them with a specific Fact...
blog.d4caltrops.com
February 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
d100 - Faction Features
Nicknames & Hallmarks for fleshing them out on the fly
blog.d4caltrops.com/2025/02/d100...
#osr #randomtables #ttrpgs
Nicknames & Hallmarks for fleshing them out on the fly
blog.d4caltrops.com/2025/02/d100...
#osr #randomtables #ttrpgs
The Helpers of Honeyhollow started the night on a peaceful shopping expedition. I’m sure it’ll be a nice, quiet #DnD session with my 5 year old.
February 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The Helpers of Honeyhollow started the night on a peaceful shopping expedition. I’m sure it’ll be a nice, quiet #DnD session with my 5 year old.
Reposted by Mike Robertson
Question for the GMs, writers, and worldbuilders out there;
What's a fun little detail you've added into something typical that you feel makes it just a little bit more interesting?
It can be anything that is considered "normal" for your genre, but you've spiced up a bit.
#TTRPG
What's a fun little detail you've added into something typical that you feel makes it just a little bit more interesting?
It can be anything that is considered "normal" for your genre, but you've spiced up a bit.
#TTRPG
January 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Question for the GMs, writers, and worldbuilders out there;
What's a fun little detail you've added into something typical that you feel makes it just a little bit more interesting?
It can be anything that is considered "normal" for your genre, but you've spiced up a bit.
#TTRPG
What's a fun little detail you've added into something typical that you feel makes it just a little bit more interesting?
It can be anything that is considered "normal" for your genre, but you've spiced up a bit.
#TTRPG
For the #TTRPG DMs/GMs - what are the most useful bits of information on your side of the GM screen?
I’ve seen some people who have rules notes, initiative trackers, etc. What’s something you can’t live without on your screen?
I’ve seen some people who have rules notes, initiative trackers, etc. What’s something you can’t live without on your screen?
a man with long hair is peeking out from behind a screen in front of a shield .
Alt: a man with long hair is peeking out from behind a screen in front of a shield. The man is Matt Mercer from the Critical Role Dungeons and Dragons show.
media.tenor.com
January 26, 2025 at 5:42 AM
For the #TTRPG DMs/GMs - what are the most useful bits of information on your side of the GM screen?
I’ve seen some people who have rules notes, initiative trackers, etc. What’s something you can’t live without on your screen?
I’ve seen some people who have rules notes, initiative trackers, etc. What’s something you can’t live without on your screen?
Another thing about running a #DnD campaign for a five year old is that she’s not content with just one character. Our pool of PCs/DMPCs includes no less than…
1 Elf Bard
1 Elf Cleric
1 Dragonborn Rogue
1 Tiefling Sorcerer
1 Goliath Fighter
Needless to say, combat rounds are chaos
1 Elf Bard
1 Elf Cleric
1 Dragonborn Rogue
1 Tiefling Sorcerer
1 Goliath Fighter
Needless to say, combat rounds are chaos
January 26, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Another thing about running a #DnD campaign for a five year old is that she’s not content with just one character. Our pool of PCs/DMPCs includes no less than…
1 Elf Bard
1 Elf Cleric
1 Dragonborn Rogue
1 Tiefling Sorcerer
1 Goliath Fighter
Needless to say, combat rounds are chaos
1 Elf Bard
1 Elf Cleric
1 Dragonborn Rogue
1 Tiefling Sorcerer
1 Goliath Fighter
Needless to say, combat rounds are chaos
I didn’t need to have this knowledge. Now you can have it against your will, too.
For today's 'true but horrifying' fact:
You have tastebuds in your colon.
You have tastebuds in your colon.
The Internet asks:
"Why is 'spicy' the only thing my [anus] can taste?"
Buckle up folks, because your entire colon is lined with taste buds, or at least a close facsimile.
In fact, we find taste receptors throughout your digestive system, but not wired to your brain's 'gustatory areas,' thank god.
"Why is 'spicy' the only thing my [anus] can taste?"
Buckle up folks, because your entire colon is lined with taste buds, or at least a close facsimile.
In fact, we find taste receptors throughout your digestive system, but not wired to your brain's 'gustatory areas,' thank god.
January 26, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I didn’t need to have this knowledge. Now you can have it against your will, too.
Reposted by Mike Robertson
You can create deep, rich #TTRPG settings with succinct descriptions and minimalist #worldbuilding. Come explore some ideas about simple worldbuilding that leads to complex living worlds that inspire play imaginations.
thoughtpunks.com/cra...
#Blog #RPGAdvice
thoughtpunks.com/cra...
#Blog #RPGAdvice
Crafting Minimalist Settings for Tabletop Roleplaying Games
Create Worlds That Spark Imagination Without Overwhelming
Tabletop roleplaying games thrive on imagination. At their best, they whisk players away to vibrant, fantastical worlds brimming with possibilities. But not every game needs dense lore or intricate backstories. Sometimes, the most captiv
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January 23, 2025 at 12:17 AM
You can create deep, rich #TTRPG settings with succinct descriptions and minimalist #worldbuilding. Come explore some ideas about simple worldbuilding that leads to complex living worlds that inspire play imaginations.
thoughtpunks.com/cra...
#Blog #RPGAdvice
thoughtpunks.com/cra...
#Blog #RPGAdvice
Hey #TTRPG creators, I have an odd question. Where do you like to host your free content to share out to people?
I know there are places like Drive Thru RPG where you can sell it, but I’m looking for somewhere I can just give it away.
I know there are places like Drive Thru RPG where you can sell it, but I’m looking for somewhere I can just give it away.
a cartoon character in a red robe waving his hands
Alt: a cartoon character in a red robe waving his hands. He is the Dungeon Master from the 1980’s Dungeons and Dragons cartoon
media.tenor.com
January 23, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Hey #TTRPG creators, I have an odd question. Where do you like to host your free content to share out to people?
I know there are places like Drive Thru RPG where you can sell it, but I’m looking for somewhere I can just give it away.
I know there are places like Drive Thru RPG where you can sell it, but I’m looking for somewhere I can just give it away.
Reposted by Mike Robertson
A question I sometimes ask the kids in my ttrpg campaigns is: "If not for this, what would your character be doing?"
And the follow up: "But they are doing this instead, so how do they feel about that?"
And after they've been primed: "If not for this, what do you think the bbeg would be doing?"
And the follow up: "But they are doing this instead, so how do they feel about that?"
And after they've been primed: "If not for this, what do you think the bbeg would be doing?"
January 22, 2025 at 2:38 AM
A question I sometimes ask the kids in my ttrpg campaigns is: "If not for this, what would your character be doing?"
And the follow up: "But they are doing this instead, so how do they feel about that?"
And after they've been primed: "If not for this, what do you think the bbeg would be doing?"
And the follow up: "But they are doing this instead, so how do they feel about that?"
And after they've been primed: "If not for this, what do you think the bbeg would be doing?"
I made my first complete #ttrpg map using @inkarnate.com for my daughter’s #DnD campaign!
Our party’s home base is the city of Honeyhollow, named for the regionally famous Honeyhollow Apiary and Meadery.
Our party’s home base is the city of Honeyhollow, named for the regionally famous Honeyhollow Apiary and Meadery.
December 13, 2024 at 4:46 AM
I made my first complete #ttrpg map using @inkarnate.com for my daughter’s #DnD campaign!
Our party’s home base is the city of Honeyhollow, named for the regionally famous Honeyhollow Apiary and Meadery.
Our party’s home base is the city of Honeyhollow, named for the regionally famous Honeyhollow Apiary and Meadery.
Here’s a free character idea for your #DnD campaign:
A Kenku Bard that communicates via slide whistle noises
Bring a literal slide whistle to the game and play it rather than talking. Your DM and fellow players will love it!
A Kenku Bard that communicates via slide whistle noises
Bring a literal slide whistle to the game and play it rather than talking. Your DM and fellow players will love it!
December 11, 2024 at 2:49 AM
Here’s a free character idea for your #DnD campaign:
A Kenku Bard that communicates via slide whistle noises
Bring a literal slide whistle to the game and play it rather than talking. Your DM and fellow players will love it!
A Kenku Bard that communicates via slide whistle noises
Bring a literal slide whistle to the game and play it rather than talking. Your DM and fellow players will love it!
Reposted by Mike Robertson
Another free #DnD campaign idea for kids: the village library.
In the beginning, it’s home to a modest collection of books that characters may read. From these books, they could
1. Gain hints to solve a puzzle
2. Learn a secret about the BBEG
3. Gain inspiration on a relevant skill check
Etc.
In the beginning, it’s home to a modest collection of books that characters may read. From these books, they could
1. Gain hints to solve a puzzle
2. Learn a secret about the BBEG
3. Gain inspiration on a relevant skill check
Etc.
December 3, 2024 at 4:53 AM
Another free #DnD campaign idea for kids: the village library.
In the beginning, it’s home to a modest collection of books that characters may read. From these books, they could
1. Gain hints to solve a puzzle
2. Learn a secret about the BBEG
3. Gain inspiration on a relevant skill check
Etc.
In the beginning, it’s home to a modest collection of books that characters may read. From these books, they could
1. Gain hints to solve a puzzle
2. Learn a secret about the BBEG
3. Gain inspiration on a relevant skill check
Etc.
Reposted by Mike Robertson
For D&D, check out Little But Fierce by @dcbradshaw.com (it's a D&D rewrite made for kids):
www.ttrpgkids.com/2024/04/25/r...
And... I just reviewed a pre-made D&D starter here too that would be a great first adventure:
www.ttrpgkids.com/2024/11/21/r...
Also... (ctd)
www.ttrpgkids.com/2024/04/25/r...
And... I just reviewed a pre-made D&D starter here too that would be a great first adventure:
www.ttrpgkids.com/2024/11/21/r...
Also... (ctd)
November 21, 2024 at 8:29 PM
For D&D, check out Little But Fierce by @dcbradshaw.com (it's a D&D rewrite made for kids):
www.ttrpgkids.com/2024/04/25/r...
And... I just reviewed a pre-made D&D starter here too that would be a great first adventure:
www.ttrpgkids.com/2024/11/21/r...
Also... (ctd)
www.ttrpgkids.com/2024/04/25/r...
And... I just reviewed a pre-made D&D starter here too that would be a great first adventure:
www.ttrpgkids.com/2024/11/21/r...
Also... (ctd)
Random #DnD encounter idea for young kids:
While the party is enjoying a short rest, have a small child NPC come up to them and ask for 5GP to buy food for his/her family. If someone from the party does so, the child skips away happily and promises to pay them back later.
While the party is enjoying a short rest, have a small child NPC come up to them and ask for 5GP to buy food for his/her family. If someone from the party does so, the child skips away happily and promises to pay them back later.
November 21, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Random #DnD encounter idea for young kids:
While the party is enjoying a short rest, have a small child NPC come up to them and ask for 5GP to buy food for his/her family. If someone from the party does so, the child skips away happily and promises to pay them back later.
While the party is enjoying a short rest, have a small child NPC come up to them and ask for 5GP to buy food for his/her family. If someone from the party does so, the child skips away happily and promises to pay them back later.
One thing I’m quickly learning about DMing #DnD for a kindergartener is that we aren’t playing RAW or RAI. We’re playing “Rules as Determined to Maintain Attention Span.” So…RADTMAS
a dungeons and dragons tray with a purple dice
Alt: a dungeons and dragons tray with a purple 20-sided dice rolling a 1
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November 21, 2024 at 5:28 PM
One thing I’m quickly learning about DMing #DnD for a kindergartener is that we aren’t playing RAW or RAI. We’re playing “Rules as Determined to Maintain Attention Span.” So…RADTMAS
Instead of an “adventuring party”, my 5 year old and I formed a “helper’s club” in our #DnD game. We go around the town helping people for gold. Gold, I’ve learned, is the biggest motivation for a young player.
November 21, 2024 at 2:28 AM
Instead of an “adventuring party”, my 5 year old and I formed a “helper’s club” in our #DnD game. We go around the town helping people for gold. Gold, I’ve learned, is the biggest motivation for a young player.
I’ve officially begun my DM career running a game for my 5 year old. I’m happy to report that she’s…
1.) Already distrustful of random old women asking adventurers for aid
2.) Quick to look for diplomatic solutions to encounters rather than violence
3.) An absolutely chaotic gremlin
#dnd #ttrpg
1.) Already distrustful of random old women asking adventurers for aid
2.) Quick to look for diplomatic solutions to encounters rather than violence
3.) An absolutely chaotic gremlin
#dnd #ttrpg
November 20, 2024 at 10:22 PM
Reposted by Mike Robertson
Did you know that there are *thousands* of high-quality images in the public domain you can use for absolutely free? 🤩 I use this search engine to source images for my game: picryl.com
November 17, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Did you know that there are *thousands* of high-quality images in the public domain you can use for absolutely free? 🤩 I use this search engine to source images for my game: picryl.com