I think every episode of @thac0withadvantage.bsky.social is entertaining and worth listening to, but I really liked how @orikes.bsky.social and I talked about the concept of the five room dungeon in this episode. This is the kind of episode I would love to point to as an example of what we do. #DnD

I had a new @gnomestew.bsky.social article drop today about my views of what I call the collaborative storytelling loop during an RPG session or story arc. gnomestew.com/collaborativ...

On today's episode, Chris and I talk about fantasy RPG News, that was outdated as soon as we recorded. But we still talk about it, while we waited for Ang to come back from Origins. #TTRPGs #RPGs #Daggerheart

@orikes.bsky.social and @thac0withadvantage.bsky.social take a look at metagaming and why maybe its not so bad? Join them today on THAC0 with Advantage. #TTRPGs #RPGs #5eSRD #DnD #TalesOfTheValiant

To get more familiar with with Daggerheart, I've been converting some well known fantasy characters to Daggerheart to get a feel for the system. In this post, I'm looking at the Heroes of the Lance via Daggerheart rules. #TTRPGs #RPGs #Daggerheart

Let's take a look at Daggerheart, characters sheets, Roll20, Demiplane, and the, um . . . Nexus of all of them. #Daggerheart #TTRPGs #RPGs #CriticalRole #DarringtonPress

In case you missed it yesterday, I've got an interview this week with @louanders.bsky.social about his Fury of the Forsaken Kickstarter for the Thrones & Bones setting, and there is a ton of information on the setting in addition to the project itself. #DnD5e #5eSRD #TalesOfTheValiant

Today on the Gnomecast, @whatdoiknowjr.bsky.social interviews @louanders.bsky.social about his Thrones & Bones setting, and the Fury of the Forsaken Kickstarter going on right now. If you're interested in Norse fantasy, #DnD5e, or #TalesOfTheValiant, please check it out!

On the Gnomecast this week, @orikes.bsky.social, Carl Lehmann, and @whatdoiknowjr.bsky.social talk about different kinds of players and the challenges they present in your RPG games. #TTRPGs #RPGs polygamero.us/gnomecast-21...

Coming soon on the @polygamerous.bsky.social Podcast Network on @gnomestew.bsky.social's Gnomecast, we've got an interview with @louanders.bsky.social about the Fury of the Forsaken Kickstarter for his Thrones & Bones setting, for #DnD5e and #TalesOfTheValiant. #5eSRD

I wanted to pull together some posts I made about the Roll20 Tales of the Valiant character sheet situation into a single place on the blog, so some of this may seem a little familiar, depending on how closely you've been following recent posts.

@dnaphil.bsky.social examines techniques for how to help you follow your own advice at the table and remember your best practices so you can continue to hone your GM skills. #TTRPGs #RPGs

I uploaded some pictures of the @koboldpress.com Dungeons & Ruins Kickstarter items I received today on Pixelfed.

Wait, is it 2025? I guess I should get back to work. Today on the blog, we're looking at the update to the Worlds Beyond Number #5eSRD Witch class revisions.

Ever had that feeling that you just walked into a dangerous area, where something bad could happen, at any moment? @orikes.bsky.social and @whatdoiknowjr.bsky.social talk about lair actions for the #5eSRD game. This episode will start playing on initiative count 20 losing initiative ties.

Gnome Stew contributor @jtevans.bsky.social writes about people with differing game styles and how to bridge the gaps and accept other people rather than rallying against something different. #TTRPGs #RPGs

Seeking performers for a paid 10-episode campaign of UNDYING CORRUPTION, a 5e adventure book of Korean folklore & mythology. This casting call closes Jan 28th. Apply: forms.gle/9F6yBfP6oauR... Sponsored by @nineheavenspress.bsky.social 👻 #TTRPG #Casting

Earlier today I did links to my indie RPG reviews on my blog. Now I'm going to do the same thing with my reviews from @gnomestew.bsky.social. Same rules as with that one, nothing licensed, only from a big publisher if its creator-owned, and nothing licensed, from 2020 to today.

As this year draws to a close, about to be murdered by Baby New Year so 2025 can replace 2024 like a sinister changeling subverting our connection to this year, I'm looking at Glory to the High One, a supplement for Shadow of the Weird Wizard. #TTRPGs

I dropped a 2nd article for Dec. at @gnomestew.bsky.social. This time, it's a review of Shadowcat Magazine by @chazkemp.bsky.social. If you want a free PDF of the promo issue of the magazine, hit the article, read what I have to say, and find the link at the bottom. gnomestew.com/review-shado...

#ttrpg Gaming is at its core a social experience we do to hangout with our friends and enjoy some time together in a shared activity. I hope I never lose sight of that primary feature and that everyone out there gaming remembers it at the end of the day.

Like I did with the Ranger a few months ago, I take some time to look at what I think the hallmarks of an Artificer should be in a 5e SRD fantasy game. #5eSRD #DnD #DnD5e #DnD2024

Gnome @jtevans.bsky.social takes a look at Shadowcat magazine, a system neutral RPG publication, on Gnome Stew today. #TTRPGs #RPGs

Review Gnome @whatdoiknowjr.bsky.social continues his exploration of @koboldpress.com's Tales of the Valiant RPG, this time looking at the Tales of the Valiant Monster Vault. #5eSRD #BlackFlag #TalesOfTheValiant #TTRPG #RPG

@orikes.bsky.social and @whatdoiknowjr.bsky.social talk about diversity and how it has been portrayed in D&D over the years. They look at where D&D has gone off track, and where its been moving in the right direction. #DnD #TTRPGs #RPGs #GamerOs

@jtevans.bsky.social continues his series on adventure design, this time with an eye toward Maps and PC Handouts. #TTRPGs #RPGs

Review Gnome @whatdoiknowjr.bsky.social takes a look at Building Better Worlds for the Alien RPG from Free League. This one examines the Alien setting from the colonist's point of view. #TTRPGs #RPGs #YZE #Alien

I put a lot of work into this review (not that I don't always, but the devil is in the details), and it took longer than I would have liked because 2024 has been a wild ride inside the RPG hobby and, unfortunately, outside as well. I hope this resource is helpful for people who want to learn more.

Critical Role reveals Daggerheart cover and limited edition box set

Review Gnome @whatdoiknowjr.bsky.social takes a deep dive into the Tales of the Valiant Player's Guide from @koboldpress.com and examines what this #5eSRD based game means in the greater scheme of D&D options going forward.

#ttrpg Scene setting. GMs, when setting scenes you need to decide if you’re going create the tension or give space to the PCs to create tension. If you’re creating the tension then make it obvious when setting the scene. If you’re not then give the PCs enough description so they can take action.

Today on the blog, we're going to revisit Fantasy AGE 2e, with a look at the supplement Cthulhu Mythos. #TTRPGs #FantasyAGE

Big thanks to @shawnmerwin.bsky.social and @alphastream.bsky.social for calling out two of our gnomes, @whatdoiknowjr.bsky.social and @jtevans.bsky.social in the latest episode of Mastering Dungeons! It warms our currently uncooked hearts.

Join @orikes.bsky.social, Matt, and @senda.bsky.social as they discuss how to help your gaming group survive the holiday season's inevitable scheduling woes. Special Guest Star: ADHD! #TTRPGs #RPGs

1 like = 1 TTRPG in my library/I wanna play

Aggressive Negotiations. #DnD5e #TTRPGs

If you like the content we produce, you can find us at the THAC0 w Advantage Patreon: #DnD5e #TTRPGs

Today we're going to take a dive back into the Vodari setting, looking at the #DnD5e adventure The Hunt for the Undine. #Vodari

Always look on the bright side of life. #DnD #CurseOfStrahd

Taking another look at how D&D Beyond implements a third party product, this time around looking at The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying. #DnD5e #LOTR #TTRPGs #RPGs

@orikes.bsky.social and @whatdoiknowjr.bsky.social get by with a little help from their friends, as they take a look at companion characters and how to make them work in D&D. #DnD #5eSRD #GamerOs

JT Evans serves up the most recent edition to his Adventure Design series, this time looking at Combo Encounters! #TTRPGs #RPGs

Josh Storey examines character tropes, and looks at how to avoid the worse aspects of those tropes in RPGs, in this case, The Loner. #TTRPGs

#ttrpg Session 0. You should have one. It lets GMs give a better pitch and explanation of the game. Check out CATS if you’re looking for a solid method. Players can collaborate on character concepts that fit in the setting. You can get group mind in far less time. Much more efficient.

Join @orikes.bsky.social playing Odi and @whatdoiknowjr.bsky.social playing Eremon as they try to survive an ancient magical power source that could cause widespread devestation, courtesy of DM @clight101.bsky.social. #DnD5e #GamerOs

@dnaphil.bsky.social takes a loot at setting the table in the context of running your game, and having a functional setup. gnomestew.com/setting-the-...

#ttrpg Fun is subjective. Ask the people at your table what’s fun for them and tell them what’s fun for you. It makes it easier to find the overlaps in your tables fun and builds your tables culture of play.

Gnome @tgimenezrgm.itch.io talks about his experience with Ryuutama, introducing a D&D player, a broader RPG player, and someone brand new to tabletop RPGs, and why he would recommend trying out the game. #TTRPGs

Gnome @jtevans.bsky.social continues his series on Adventure design, with this installment covering Thematic Mooks. #TTRPGs