Al turned out to be a very natural and relaxed GM, surprising with both the chaos goblins @maddambeltaine.bsky.social and Charlie in the party. You'd never believe he was a first timer. And to do it on mic as well. *chef's kiss

A fantastic start as far as I’m concerned.

Our very own @maddambeltaine.bsky.social and @magpiehound.bsky.social join Alex in this. Are we kind to him, bearing in mind it's his first ever time GMing? There's only one way to find out...

This is something I never thought I'd do Please have a listen - and feel free to give me tips to improve 🎲

🚨 ALARM 🚨 Chapter one of our four-part Kids on Bikes special is OUT NOW It's got a haunted house, paintings of dogs wearing hats and Alex making his debut as GM 🎲🎃👻

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"Doorman's door repair services, 30% off with return of knife."

This was really interesting. The cold open is great, that’s why we do it on @dicecompany.bsky.social I can only assume that they took inspiration from us. Dice Company - Your Favourite Actual Play’s Favourite Actual Play

Your adventure begins when you find a note pinned to a tavern door with a knife 🔪 📝 What does the note say? *silly answers only*

It’s time. Good luck to all involved (not that it’s needed).

Vander wants help... but not from Tock 🤖🎲

Roll for initiative 🎲 Let's see if you'll be leading the action today...

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This is a campaign idea I keep kicking around. The heroes have taken down an evil wizard/witch/mad scientist. But those heroes aren't the party. The party are the familiars/apprentices/monsters left behind. What do they do now?

Puppets seek revenge

Werewolves on moon

We are all rooting for you. And ready to point out any plot holes... But mostly rooting for you! Honestly though, GMing for the first time is hard enough. On a podcast? Mind boggling. I am extremely impressed from the get go

Tonight we're recording the final part of our Kids on Bikes Halloween special - with @alexmorrison81.bsky.social making his GM debut Will it be a masterpiece - or a confusing pile of plot holes and spelling errors? Well, it's in our release schedule so you'll find out!

Will both halves of the party survive?

🚨 ALARM 🚨 Chapter 85 of our Small Embers D&D campaign is OUT NOW! This week: hard truths

Pandimensional scavenger hunt

Awakened Elephant Florist.

Pitch us a TTRPG campaign concept in three words (who knows - maybe the winner will become our second campaign) 🎲

Every character can be a nemesis if you're vindictive enough!

I loved this miniseries so much. Apart from Tom being the funniest he’s ever been, and the whole team being brilliant, it was so well DMed! Plus, it’s inspired me to run a 5E Spelljammer campaign set entirely in deep wild space with mystery, monsters and ALL the space horror movie references.

Ever had a minor character become your nemesis in TTRPGs? In our show, it's beginning to feel like Vander vs the Rat King is a battle for the ages

Even our most innocent characters get corrupted by Tock and Vander Petren didn't realise he was helping to create a chessboard with pieces that bleed... ♟️🩸

I'm a slow-and-steady writer - so my debut as GM for @dicecompany.bsky.social has been a wild ride Read all about it (and sign up for my newsletter) here 👇 alexmorrison.co.uk/september-20...

And a dog. It's got a dog too. #ttrpg #mothership #dog

Fancy trying our Mothership miniseries? It’s got an evil corporation, alien monsters and an ant psychiatrist Board our derelict spaceship here 🚀🎲👉 dicecompany.podbean.com/e/mothership...

Eat your dice without breaking eye contact with the GM to assert dominance

Finished the Tock redesign. It's a geode now! #dice #dnd #ttrpg @dicecompany.bsky.social

Break all of the rules. Throw a tantrum. Leave cheese-flavored residue on everything.

Host: if you have a bunch of weird house rules, write them down coherently and email them in advance Guest: bring snacks, try to stick to the vibe of the table

As a host: • check any red lines or issues with the guest before play • set general expectations and explain any rules of the table • give an overview of what's going on in the story • offer the guest a reason and opportunity to shine - it can be intimidating to join an established group

As a guest: • be polite • ask if you don't understand something • respect the table that you're at • make sure any red lines or subjects you're uncomfortable with are discussed before joining • don't try and make it about you (unless that's the reason why you're there)

What are your top tips for being a guest player at a TTRPG table? And how do you welcome guests at your table? This week, three guest stars burst into our adventure at high speed! 🎧🎲👇

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(rolls a die to pick literally any sean bean character) even if we’re doing necromancy it’s a very short run

For @alexmorrison81.bsky.social of @dicecompany.bsky.social fame. #dnd #dice #ttrpg

Which TV/movie character should NOT have their own spin-off series?

"That roll doesn't detect any traps."

I don't know about words, but just having the DM/GM randomly roll dice behind the screen for no reason and not saying to the players, other than "it's nothing."

"The room seems empty"

My thing was always: "Sure, you can try"

"What's your AC again?"

*sound of dice rolling for no obvious reason* *air sucked through teeth*

"The creature's lair seems empty" when the group is expecting an encounter with some powerful monster.

"hold up, I need more dice for this"

"Are you sure?"