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johnkowalskiauthor.bsky.social
Have you had your Lvl 1 PC critted?
What was your grieving process?

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December 16, 2025 at 11:03 PM
johnkowalskiauthor.bsky.social
What is your PCs retirement plan?
Assuming they survive...

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December 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
mshades01.bsky.social
Want to freak out your D&D party? Throw snakes at 'em.

How many snakes? ALL OF THE SNAKES. It's the Swarm of Venemous Snakes at Encounter Every Enemy! #DnD #DnD5e #EEE #DMTips #MonsterManual #Snakes

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Snakes. Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?
They’re not just snakes. They’re a slithering, fanged force of nature. Swarms can overwhelm, frighten, and transform terrain into living threat. This week, we explore how the Swarm of Venomous Snak…
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December 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
johnkowalskiauthor.bsky.social
What is your PCs retirement plan?
Assuming they survive...

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December 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
runtime83.bsky.social
When the tavern is located in a pocket dimension. 🌌🌳

The new album is live. Get lost in the atmosphere.

Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6A8qm...

#MedievalMusic #FantasyMusic #DnDMusic #Spotify #NewMusic #Playlist #CelticMusic #TavernMusic #folkmusic #nordicmusic #dmtools #dmtips #dnd
December 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
johnkowalskiauthor.bsky.social
How much do you anticipate your turn?

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December 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
whisper219.bsky.social
Gonna be listening to this all weekend

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Celtic Tavern Music, Vol. 2
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December 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
bigbadbugbear.bsky.social
I had to add these frosty critters to my Icewind Dale campaign. I always endorse making changes to prewritten adventures when the DM or players are inspired to do so.
#dnd #miniaturepainting #dungeonsanddragons
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December 12, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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A new episode of This Old Lair with @cwtycho.penny-arcade.com & @ejbenson.bsky.social has dropped for our $5+ Patrons over on Club PA! www.patreon.com/posts/this-o... #ttrpg #dmtips #advice #foryou
This Old Lair - Season 2, Episode 8 | Club PA
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December 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
johnkowalskiauthor.bsky.social
Haven't found the D&D game that actually happens?
They do exist!

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December 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
dmadhd.bsky.social
Back in the day, dressing above your station was illegal (this is where the term 'dressing up' comes from). One was expected to look like what they were, and they could be fined or even beaten for violating this law. Makes for an easy way to raise the stakes on a stealth mission...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
nawara-ven.bsky.social
I don't usually post #DMtips on here, but I've put together a #DnD guide focused more on #gamedesign than, say, storytelling. You can probably apply it to any #TTRPG, I reckon!

Presenting my "Game mechanics guide of how to run a one-shot and finish in one session."

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December 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
johnkowalskiauthor.bsky.social
What's your best Critical HIT story from D&D?

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December 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
runtime83.bsky.social
"Celtic Tavern Music, Vol. 1" is streaming NOW on Spotify. Perfect background vibes for your D&D session, reading, or just relaxing today. 🎻🍻

🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/album/2JesW5...

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December 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
johnkowalskiauthor.bsky.social
What's your best crit fail story from D&D?

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December 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM
johnkowalskiauthor.bsky.social
How long would you last without D&D?

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December 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
johnkowalskiauthor.bsky.social
Need a game?
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December 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
ruckerworks.bsky.social
NEW: Learn how to make NPCs stand out in your D&D game.

📚 READ: ruckerworks.com/blog/2025/12...
🎥 WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTWC...

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3 Ways to Make NPCs Memorable in Your D&D Campaign - Ruckerworks
Learn how to make NPCs memorable in your D&D game with three simple techniques—relatability, impact, and portrayal—to keep players engaged and invested.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
johnkowalskiauthor.bsky.social
How has D&D changed you?

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December 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
johnkowalskiauthor.bsky.social
I'm here for all the crazy!
Bring it, and roll well!

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December 1, 2025 at 11:02 PM
mshades01.bsky.social
Bring some Marids into your D&D game and watch it shine! #DnD #DnD5e #Marid #MonsterManual #EEE #DMTips

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A Wish, a Show, a Splash of Drama: Marids at Your Table
Marids are arrogant, dramatic, and deeply underused. But handled right, these oceanic genies can bring courtly intrigue, social chaos, and wish-fueled storytelling into your game. Whether you want …
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December 1, 2025 at 5:24 AM
johnkowalskiauthor.bsky.social
Have you been betrayed?
Call 1-800-myhealerhatesme

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November 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
sessioneer.bsky.social
Your perfect campaign finale is tomorrow but your main player just cancelled. Postpone or run it anyway?

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November 30, 2025 at 2:01 AM
johnkowalskiauthor.bsky.social
Is "too much D&D" even a thing??
If so, how much is too much?

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November 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
dmokami.bsky.social
If you're new to DMing and you want a place to keep your campaign notes organized, @1985games.bsky.social makes a WONDERFUL Session Notes book you can snag RIGHT NOW on Amazon on sale: amzn.to/3Hr0TNq

I know a lot of you keep your notes digital, but I just prefer physical stuff~
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DUNGEON CRAFT Notebook for Dungeons and Dragons & TTRPG – Player Character Journal (DM Journals, Black)
We found that, as a DM, one notebook wouldn't cut it, so we created two! The Campaign Notes provides a space for you to craft your new world while the Session Notes gives you a simple and efficient wa...
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November 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM