If you see this, QTP with a gif of your favorite anime attack.

DM Deep Thought: We used to dream of slaying dragons. Now we dream of scheduling a session that works for everyone. #ttrpg #dnd #tov #daggerheart

Five concurrent living world campaigns. One me. Send coffee. #trrpg #tov #daggerheart

Disappeared for a bit. Turns out I’m still here. Sorry to disappoint.

I grew up on these streets.

It’s Gen Con week—and my first time running games there. Social anxiety is through the roof. If you’re around, come say hi! I’ll be running Tales of the Valiant in the White River Ballroom on Sat & Sun. Friendly faces welcome. 🖤 If you want to play at my table, let me know! #GenCon #tov #ttrpg

Wrapped up a 3-year campaign Sunday night. It started in 5e and ended in Tales of the Valiant. That story is done, but theirs are not. I’ve invited the players to bring their characters back as guests in future games. Hope they do—feels like there’s still more life in them. #ttrpg #dnd #tov

DM Pro Tip: Instead of building up to the campaign’s big bad reveal, just have the party catch him dead to rights at a Coldplay concert. #gameable #ttrpg #dnd #tov #daggerheart

DM Deep Thought: “Don’t split the party” is great advice. But sometimes, watching them split the party and the consequences is the closest thing I get to self-care. #ttrpg #dnd #tov #daggerheart

DM Advice: If your players get excited about something you didn’t plan, lean into it. That energy is gold. Use it. You don’t need to steer them back—you just need to build the road in front of them a little faster. #ttrpg #dnd #daggerheart #tov

🎲 Player Tip: If you’re joining a game set in a homebrew world, check in with the DM to see if your character concept fits the tone and setting. Being flexible and open to collaboration goes a long way—sometimes small changes make for better stories (and less stress all around). #ttrpg #dnd

One of my biggest challenges as an online GM is my hyper-fixation—especially when a tech issue pops up. I flip from narrative mode to tech support mode, and then it’s hard to climb back into the story. Luckily it’s not often, but my brain can be such a nuisance. Does that happen to you? #ttrpg

DM Tip: If your players get quiet after a scene, don’t rush to fill the silence. Sometimes they’re sitting with the weight of a moment. Sometimes they’re processing. Sometimes you accidentally gave them something that mattered. Let it breathe. #daggerheart #dnd #ttrpg

As someone who struggles with imposter syndrome, there’s nothing quite like having players from a one-shot ask if we can turn it into a full campaign. It’s a quiet kind of validation. And I’m holding onto it today. #ttrpg #daggerheart #dnd

DM Deep Thought: DMs are gods, sure. Just the kind of god who cries into a Google Doc at 2am because four raccoons with swords outsmarted a dragon I spent a week designing. #ttrpg #dnd #tov #daggerheart

DM Deep Thought: Running games is cheaper than therapy. Unless you count the minis, the software, the caffeine, the subscriptions, the dice hoard, and the 3am existential spirals. So yeah. It’s a steal. #DMSelfCare #ttrpg #dnd #tov #daggerheart

Me: Decided to take some time this evening for myself to play a game in my backlog. Also me:

What about MY wizard tower?

Tomorrow, my new Discord mods officially step in—and I’m both relieved and a little nervous. Letting go of things isn’t easy for me. But I’m trying to make space for actual time off. Here’s hoping three mods can outpace my brain’s refusal to rest. 😅

Today: Tales of the Valiant campaign Tomorrow: Daggerheart one-shot Saturday: Tales of the Valiant campaign Sunday: Daggerheart and Tales of the Valiant campaigns Monday: Daggerheart one-shot I’m fine. Totally fine. Why do you ask? #ttrpg #daggerheart #tov #dnd #blueskytabletop

Good morning, Bluesky. Let’s be kind to ourselves this week. You know… considering *gestures wildly* all of… this. You are seen. You are important. We can get through this week together. #MondayMood

This week, my Discord community is helping me build one-shots based on their prompts—one per day. I’ll be posting them on SPG as playable games. Each one’s a bit chaotic, very collaborative, and 100% original. Here’s what we came up with yesterday: 🧵 #ttrpg #spg #daggerheart #tov #dnd

Hi, I’m Rob! I exclusively run Daggerheart and Tales of the Valiant games in an original setting. Sometimes I still dust off 5e (2014). No campaigns get recycled—each one is built around the characters at the table. Join our inclusive, welcoming space on Discord. #daggerheart #dnd #tov #ttrpg

Ran Session Zero for my first Daggerheart campaign yesterday, and honestly? 10/10. Watching players connect their characters and build shared backstories never gets old. No matter the system—do this. It’s pure gold for roleplay. #daggerheart #ttrpg #dnd #sessionzero #blueskytabletop #criticalrole

Kobold Press just announced the Labyrinth World Archive for Tales of the Valiant—a place to share your custom worlds and explore others. Big win for worldbuilders and GMs alike. #ttrpg #tov #dnd #worldbuilding

DM Deep Thought: I wrote a complex villain with justifications and nuance. Then the rogue stabbed him mid-monologue. Honestly? Fair. #ttrpg #dnd #tov #daggerheart

After running 8 one-shots and 6 campaign sessions since the end of May, my body finally tapped out—fever over 100 degrees during the last game. Didn’t even realize until after. Guess that was my long-overdue “take a break” notification. #ttrpg #dnd #tov #daggerheart

Most Mondays I wake up excited to share GM tips, chat with you all, and throw some thoughts into the void. But damn if this Administration doesn’t always manage to do something that replaces that excitement with guilt—for not speaking up, for just talking games instead.

I’ve got a Session Zero coming up soon, and I’m super excited about it. There’s something special about that first spark—when the world starts to take shape through collaboration. What’s your favorite part of Session Zero? #ttrpg #daggerheart #tov #dnd

DM Deep Thought: Sometimes I wonder if my villains are too over the top. Then I log on, read the news, and remember: no fictional evil will ever outpace two rich narcissists imploding in public. #ttrpg #dnd #tov #daggerheart #gameable

DM Tip: When two villains start fighting each other, let them. Nothing shows your party what’s truly at stake like watching ego, power, and unchecked chaos implode on its own. You don’t always have to escalate—sometimes you just need to set the scene and let the mess unfold. #ttrpg #gameable

I came here to post something TTRPG-related, but then I see They publicly throwing hands and completely forgot what I was going to say.

Oh lert, guys. I’m really exhausted. DMs who run multiple games a week—how?? What’s the max number of games you run in a week? How do you handle the fatigue? I need your wisdom (and maybe a nap). #ttrpg #gmfatigue #dnd #daggerheart #blueskyttrpg

DM Deep Thought: I planned a subtle mystery filled with foreshadowing and clues. They solved it by guessing. Wildly. On accident. Twice. #dnd #daggerheart #tov #ttrpg

5e will always have a special place in my heart, but with new systems like Daggerheart and Tales of the Valiant… I might just never look back. 👀 #ttrpg #daggerheart #tov #dnd

One-shots can be tricky to run within a tight time frame. Instead of railroading, stay fluid and reactive—but keep your players gently reined in. If there’s no time for the final fight, offer an equally rewarding option that avoids combat. Make the ending feel like a choice, not a shortcut. #dnd

🌈 Happy Pride Month! To my queer friends, storytellers, and fellow worldbuilders—you make this space brighter, weirder, and way more magical. Grateful for every moment of joy, courage, and creativity you bring. 💖🏳️‍🌈✨ #PrideMonth #TTRPG #QueerJoy #PrideAtTheTable

I’m really enjoying writing the frame for an upcoming Daggerheart campaign. It not only lays down the foundation & sets expectations—it’s about creating space for player buy-in. The DM offers a vision, but the players shape the heart of it through the questions they answer. #daggerheart #ttrpg

GM Tip: Want to sneak lore and plot hooks into your world? Drop journals, letters, or half-burned pages into the world. They’re not just exposition—they’re perspective, tone, and tension. Players love reading secrets they weren’t supposed to find. #dnd #tov #daggerheart #ttrpg

DM Tip: Get wild with your combat. Not everything has to be clean and tactical—let your ghouls shove skeletons off a bridge because they’re in the way. Let that kid they just saved climb to a roof and help the PCs Add chaotic variables. Break the pattern. That’s what makes combat memorable #ttrpg

Sorry I’ve been a bit MIA—I hope you’re holding up okay and had a good Memorial Day weekend. The Daggerheart event totally consumed me last week, and the Discord community has been growing fast. Do you ever hyperfocus on something a little too much you neglect other things in your life?

GM Tip: Create 3 questions for each class or background your players choose. Let them use those questions as springboards to connect their characters to each other. You’ll be surprised how quickly a group of strangers starts feeling like a real party. #ttrpg #dnd #gmadvice #dmtips

I ran my first Daggerheart game last night. I want a few more sessions under my belt before giving a full review—but honestly? It’s really good. The players had a great time, I had a great time, and I’m already looking forward to the next one. #daggerheart #ttrpg #criticalrole

Happy Daggerheart Release Day! I’m taking part in the release event over on SPG—if you’d like to play, check out my game listings this week! linktr.ee/TheSagaForge I’ll be sprinkling in more original one-shots for next week too. Sorry for repost. Bad link. #daggerheart #ttrpg #dnd #criticalrole

DM Deep Thought: I don’t punish my players. I just let natural consequences do what I no longer have the energy to fake surprise about.

Ever get so excited about new projects that your brain launches into twenty different directions at once and you can’t seem to pick which direction to go until you shut down overwhelmed? Anyways, Happy Monday!

🦉✨ Want to learn Daggerheart? Come join a free, story-rich one-shot designed for new and curious players! 📅 Tuesday, May 20 | 7PM EST 💸 Free for this community—I’ll comp your seat!l after you signup. 💬 DM or comment if you have questions—spots are limited! #daggerheart #criticarole #ttrpg #dnd

Hey Sunday afternoon players—looking for a Daggerheart campaign but your friends aren’t down? No worries. I’ve got a seat for you. Join the Discord for upcoming games: tinyurl.com/TheSagaForge Or grab your spot early and get 20% off: shorturl.at/aCNZE #daggerheart #ttrpg #criticalrole

Looking for more mystery dripping with flavor? Welcome to the gutters of a dark Victorian city rotting with secrets. You’re sleuths helping the downtrodden, solving crimes no one else will touch. Six of Crows meets Sherlock Holmes with a dash of Moriarty the Patriot. 👇🏻🧵 #daggerheart #ttrpg #DND

Critical Role just announced their first Daggerheart campaign—and it’s going grimdark. But why wait? Come play in my grimdark Daggerheart game. Biweekly. Living world campaign. Think First Law series meets Suicide Squad/Creature Commandos. Details below 👇🏻🧵 #daggerheart #criticalRole #dnd #ttrpg