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OGDiceJockey, Pro DM, Author (John Kowalski)

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Happy Halloween from the OGDiceJockey! 👻🧙‍♀️🎃

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October 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM Everybody can reply

OGDiceJockey, Pro DM, Author (John Kowalski)

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Throwback Thursday!
A clutch roll on D&D night!

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October 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM Everybody can reply

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Lancaban

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gnomestew.com/preludes/

GnomeStew Talks about using preludes, small narrative bits in between sessions, to create more emotional investment among the players, convey important information, and maybe even have a bit of extra fun.

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Preludes

In my current Blades in the Dark game, I started to post preludes in our Slack channel a few days before the game. These preludes are short narrative pieces, centered on one of the characters, and con...

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October 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM Everybody can reply

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OGDiceJockey, Pro DM, Author (John Kowalski)

@johnkowalskiauthor.bsky.social

Lies? Story telling?
Who cares, let's play D&D!

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October 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM Everybody can reply

The Blind GM

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October 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM Everybody can reply

The ADHD DM

@dmadhd.bsky.social

Spend some time in front of a mirror practicing your best evil laugh! It won't come up terribly often, but some loud, dramatic laughter at the right time can command a LOT of attention--and let your players know that this guy isn't just some minion.

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October 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM Everybody can reply

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OGDiceJockey, Pro DM, Author (John Kowalski)

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Does your D&D group have a rules lawyer?
Help or a hindrance?

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October 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM Everybody can reply

OGDiceJockey, Pro DM, Author (John Kowalski)

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DMs, do you get mad when they clown your encounter?
Or do you get even?

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October 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM Everybody can reply

OGDiceJockey, Pro DM, Author (John Kowalski)

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Throwback Thursday!
When D&D night is happening!

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October 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM Everybody can reply

Cabbit Crossing Publishing

@cabbitcrossing.bsky.social

Every table is different and great GMs know how to adapt.
Learn how to read the table and meet your players where they’re at in our newest Art of the Game episode with guest GM Sarah Moore (@pixiesandpins.bsky.social)
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How to Read the Table & Meet Players Where They’re At | GM Tips | Art of the Game

YouTube video by Cabbit Crossing Publishing

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October 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM Everybody can reply

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OGDiceJockey, Pro DM, Author (John Kowalski)

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When you're invited out on D&D night...
Counter-offer, join my game!

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October 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM Everybody can reply

Hag Deal Gaming

@hagdealgaming.bsky.social

This week on Duality Bites: Combat! How our most recent one was made, and how Daggerheart makes combat design more fun, less anxiety-inducing.

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www.hagdealgaming.com/db-8-the-gre...

DB #8: The Great Weasel Trap (Environments, Adversaries, & Combat Design)

The Burning Heart of the Wood

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October 19, 2025 at 11:17 PM Everybody can reply

OGDiceJockey, Pro DM, Author (John Kowalski)

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Do you believe plot hooks = railroading?
Or are you a sane D&D player?

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October 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM Everybody can reply

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OGDiceJockey, Pro DM, Author (John Kowalski)

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How do you get through the workday on D&D night?

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October 18, 2025 at 10:04 PM Everybody can reply

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The ADHD DM

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A simple rule of thumb, but a powerful one: the behavior you reward is the behavior you encourage. If you want your players to think out of the box, you have to reward them for doing so!

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October 17, 2025 at 5:13 AM Everybody can reply

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OGDiceJockey, Pro DM, Author (John Kowalski)

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How long 'til your next D&D night?
Counter-offer, join my game!

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October 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM Everybody can reply

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Arcane Circle

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Is it difficult to get into #TTRPGS?

Follow us ! ✨

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October 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM Everybody can reply

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OGDiceJockey, Pro DM, Author (John Kowalski)

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When you're invited out on D&D night...
Counter-offer, join my game!

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October 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM Everybody can reply

OGDiceJockey, Pro DM, Author (John Kowalski)

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Are you finally ready to try D&D?
I can help!

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October 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM Everybody can reply

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OGDiceJockey, Pro DM, Author (John Kowalski)

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Who else loves spooky season themed adventures for D&D?

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October 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM Everybody can reply

OGDiceJockey, Pro DM, Author (John Kowalski)

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Who's your ride-or-die in D&D?

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October 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM Everybody can reply

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The ADHD DM

@dmadhd.bsky.social

If the game is flying off the rails, and the players are getting antsy or distracted, and you don't know what to do next--just throw a damned dragon at the party. You'll be AMAZED at how quickly they get back to business.

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October 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM Everybody can reply