NEW: "5 Reasons Smart Play Wins the Day" If you love clever problem-solving, this one’s for you. Smart play wins the day. 📺 VIEW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e49V... 📖 READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/10/5-re... #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #dnd5e #dungeonmaster #tabletoprpg #roleplaying #dndtips

NEW MISSION: Operation: SONGBIRD Capture the voice of Nazi propaganda — and silence her lies. Now available on DriveThruRPG for my WW2 espionage RPG, "Ashes of Isar" www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5... #TTRPG #HistoricalGaming #IndieRPG #WW2 #espionage #espionageRPG #SOE

I've spent over a year designing Ashes of Isar, a tabletop RPG that captures the real tension of SOE agents working behind enemy lines in WWII. It's finally live on DriveThruRPG. I can't wait for you to play it. www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5... #TTRPG #Espionage #WWII

NEW VIDEO: "Why I Play D&D" WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWeQ... This begs the question, if you play D&D, why? #dnd #ttrpg #roleplayinggames

I have a new video coming out tomorrow: "Why I Play D&D" Why do -you- play D&D? Stay tuned. OTHER VIDEOS: www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/ #dnd #ttrpg #roleplayinggames

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Oh, wow, here's another title of mine that's now available on DriveThruRPG: Solus Domini, my solo hex-crawl and dungeon-crawl rules-set. Designed for old-school gaming but works with modern D&D rules-sets and d20-based fantasy TTRPGs. #ttrpg #dnd #solorpg legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/5400...

Based on feedback from the wonderful people on Mastodon, I published my WW2-espionage-themed table-top RPG, "Ashes of Isar" to DriveThruRPG. #ttrpg #ww2 #espionage legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/5399...

How good are you at building solid characters in D&D (or any other #ttrpg), whether it's an NPC or a player character? WATCH: youtu.be/2jh23YzAqsU READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/10/memo... #dndtips #ttrpgadvice #characterbuilding #dnd

NEW: "Building Memorable Characters: A Guide for Players and DMs" I break down five principles (6, actually) to help you create memorable characters and NPCs that feel alive and leave a lasting impact on your campaign. WATCH: youtu.be/2jh23YzAqsU READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/10/memo... #dnd #ttrpg

New Release: Solus Domini v1.2 Explore alone above and alone below. A solo fantasy RPG of wilderness hex-crawls and dungeon delves — no GM required. Use code SOLORPG to get 50% off (just $9.99). Begin your journey: ruckerworks.com/shop/solus-d... #TTRPG #SoloRPG #DnD

One of my friends started a campaign using QuestLine and it was such a fun experience that helped us learn DnD. The creator is super responsive on Discord to questions and feature requests, thought I'd give a shout out!

"20 Dungeon Master Tips: A Q&A for New and Aspiring DMs" Q6. I can't do voices. Can I still be a good DM? WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=woD4... READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/10/dung... #DungeonMaster #DMTips #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #DungeonMasterAdvice #TTRPG #GameMaster

Q4. How much time does it take to prepare an adventure? VIDEO & ARTICLE: "20 Dungeon Master Tips: A Q&A for New and Aspiring DMs" WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=woD4... READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/10/dung... #DungeonMaster #DMTips #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #DungeonMasterAdvice #TTRPG #GameMaster

VIDEO & ARTICLE: "20 Dungeon Master Tips: A Q&A for New and Aspiring DMs" Q1. What's the difference between being a player and a Dungeon Master? WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=woD4... READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/10/dung... #DungeonMaster #DMTips #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #DungeonMasterAdvice #TTRPG

NEW VIDEO & ARTICLE: 20 Dungeon Master Tips: A Q&A for New and Aspiring DMs I answer 20 of the most common questions about being a DM. WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=woD4... READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/10/dung... #DungeonMaster #DMTips #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #DungeonMasterAdvice #TTRPG #DMGuide

Coming this Thursday, I have a video and article coming out with 20 Q&As for people interested in becoming a D&D dungeon master, or who are new to it and want to get a leg up on improving their DM skills. www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/ ruckerworks.com #DungeonMaster #DMTips #DungeonsAndDragons

For those following along at home, the vast majority of my weekly D&D and fantasy RPG gaming content is available as both a YouTube video and as a blog article: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks BLOG: ruckerworks.com/category/gam... #dnd #ttrpg #fantasy

I like seeing that moment when the grasshoppers realize the ants outnumber them 3000x to 1. #Sinclair #ABC #JimmyKimmel

NEW VIDEO: "Yak Shaving in D&D: Stop Endless Side-quests" I break down what yak shaving looks like at the D&D table, why it happens, and how you can stop it. Watch here: youtu.be/WueSg1EHlyg Subscribe for weekly DM and player tips. #DnD #DungeonMasterTips #TabletopRPG #RPGTips #DMAdvice

Summer milky way night with Mt Rainier #milkyway #milkywayphotography #photography #landscape #mtrainier #mttahoma

D&D Starter Set – Heroes of the Borderlands – First Look: SlyFlourish YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzz7x2KDprc #dnd #ttrpg

NEW VIDEO: "30 More Adventure Ideas for Dungeon Masters" Get 30 brand-new D&D adventure ideas organized into 10 creative categories. Watch here: youtu.be/saV9uC-nNSw Subscribe for weekly DM and player tips. #DnD #AdventureIdeas #DMTips #OneShot #CampaignIdeas #GMAdvice #TabletopRPG #TTRPG

NEW VIDEO: "Which Dungeon Master's Guide Is Best for Adventure Creation? (AD&D to 2024)" Which Dungeon Master's Guide is best for creating D&D adventures? Watch here: youtu.be/nWGn5u3IoQI #dnd #dungeonmaster #dndtips #ttrpg #dnd5e #tabletoprpg #dungeonmastersguide #oldschooldnd #dndone

It's my birthday!! I'm 49 - how did that happen? I would LOVE it if you could share or follow my art for my birthday, that would be a brilliant gift! Thank you everyone who follows and comments, it is such a great place here! 49 feels ace btw. #artshare #birthday #watercolour www.emilyhare.co.uk

UPCOMING VIDEO: "Which Dungeon Master's Guide Is Best for Adventure Creation? (AD&D to 2024)" Stay tuned! www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/ #dnd #dungeonmaster #dndtips #ttrpg #dnd5e #tabletoprpg #dungeonmastersguide #oldschooldnd #dndone

Can D&D improve mental health? This evidence-based video shows how TTRPGs reduce anxiety, depression, and stress while building confidence and connection. Includes practical DM tools you can use tonight. Watch: youtu.be/PzHRtUZXQ90 #DnD #TTRPG #MentalHealth #DungeonMaster #TherapeuticGaming

Steve is back from the pub. I can tell something has happened. He has shenanigans written all over his face.

I hate to get political, but I can't help myself. ruckerworks.com/shop/gygax-a... Get this cool Gygax/Arneson '74 t-shirt and show the world your true political colors (several available)! #Gygax #DnD #OldSchool #tshirt #politics

UPCOMING VIDEO Thursday 9/4, "D&D as Therapy" Dungeons & Dragons and mental health: can TTRPGs really help? Stay tuned! www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/ #DnD #MentalHealth #TTRPG #therapy

NEW ARTICLE: "How to Run a One-shot D&D Game With Zero Prep" ruckerworks.com/2025/08/how-... Learn some practical tips for running a one-shot D&D adventure with little or no prep. #dnd #fantasy #dungeonmasters #oneshot #adventureideas #ttrpg

NEW VIDEO: "How to Run a One-shot D&D Game With Zero Prep" youtu.be/xdRrPt8hTq8 Ever have to run a one-shot D&D adventure with little or no prep? I've got you, fam. (I had to run a one-shot with zero notice last night, in fact.) #dnd #fantasy #dungeonmasters #oneshot #adventureideas #ttrpg

The teens D&D program I run through the local public library doubled to two tables earlier this year, and we have a waiting list of more young players eager to join up. VIDEO: "Looking for Group!" How to Find D&D Players! youtu.be/flT1WK9I8QE #dnd #fantasy #ttrpg #lookingforgroup #LFG

COMING THU 8/28: "How to Run a One-shot D&D Game With Zero Prep" This video will contain practical tips to help you handle the spontaneous one-shot. Stay tuned! Check out my other videos: www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks #dnd #fantasy #dungeonmasters #oneshot #adventureideas #ttrpg

From now until Saturday Aug. 30, my solo dungeon crawl and hex crawl rules, 'Solus Domini' is on sale! Get it for just $9.99 [PDF download; regular price $19.99]. ruckerworks.com/shop/solus-d... #SoloFantasyRPG #SoloRPG #HexCrawl #DungeonCrawl #OldSchoolOSR #Sale #Discount #HalfOff #SaleAlert

NEW VIDEO (as promised): "How to Write a Fantasy Novel (Efficiently)" youtu.be/VmjQ-lMTZE0 Use this process to turn those ideas into your first fantasy novel in an efficient and effective way. #dnd #fantasy #amwriting #fantasyfiction #authors #ttrpg

RELEASING TOMORROW THU 8/21: "How to Write a Fantasy Novel (Efficiently)" Stay tuned! You can view my other videos at www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/ #dnd #fantasy #amwriting #fantasyfiction #authors #ttrpg

Steve is losing his marbles

I often post articles that are essentially transcripts of my YouTube videos. Example: "What's the Difference Between Teens & Adult D&D Players?" VIDEO: youtu.be/codg0az2wHw ARTICLE: ruckerworks.com/2025/08/teen... #dnd #fantasy #ttrpg #teenagers #teenDnDplayers #adults #tabletopgames #fantasy

ARTICLE: "What's the Difference Between Teens & Adult D&D Players?" ruckerworks.com/2025/08/teen... #dnd #fantasy #ttrpg #teenagers #teenDnDplayers #adults #tabletopgames #fantasy

NEW D&D VIDEO: "What's the Difference Between Teens & Adult D&D Players?" youtu.be/codg0az2wHw Warning: This is an opinion piece. It references cat litter boxes, judgmentalism, noise levels, and Dave ... once. #dnd #fantasy #ttrpg #teenagers #teenDnDplayers #adults #tabletopgames #fantasy

I should also mention that I've started another TTRPG community where I'll be: - running various one-shots and campaigns! - Posting updates on the TTRPG setting I'm writing, Oddities In Engress! Join here: discord.com/invite/VMMGdgSg3M

COMING UP: I have a new video coming out Thursday 8/13: "What's the Difference Between Teens & Adult D&D Players?" Stay tuned! You can view my other videos at www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/ #dnd #ttrpg #YouTube #fantasy

Which version of D&D or 3rd party D&D clone requires the fewest table rules and mods before you feel it's ready for play? #dnd #fantasy #ttrpg #OSR #5eDnD #OldSchoolEssentials #starterset #basicdnd #WotC

ARTICLE: Is Basic D&D Perfect? No. Is it better? Maybe. ruckerworks.com/2025/08/is-b... #dnd #fantasy #ttrpg #OSR #5eDnD #OldSchoolEssentials #starterset #basicdnd #WotC

BREAKING NEWS: Local otter has a blast.

NEW VIDEO: Here's why basic D&D and starter sets in general may provide a better table-top role-playing experience than the current batch of D&D from WotC. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxBi... #dnd #fantasy #ttrpg #OSR #5eDnD #OldSchoolEssentials #starterset #basicdnd #WotC

UPCOMING VIDEO: I explain why basic D&D and starter sets in general may provide a better table-top role-playing experience than the current batch of 5e and 5.5 D&D from WotC. #dnd #fantasy #ttrpg #OSR #5eDnD #OldSchoolEssentials #starterset #basicdnd #WotC

Bloody rabbit! I sell these really cool coffee mugs with an understated Monty Python bloody rabbit design They really are great coffee mugs, though. 15 oz., comfortable handle, durable printing. Inexpensive, too, just $15. ruckerworks.com/shop/bloody-... #MontyPython #coffee #coffeemug

The title of my latest video, "20 Must-have Changes for Players & DMs" is inaccurate. It's actually 25. youtu.be/2Uum_JfT1SA #DungeonsAndDragons #DND5e #DNDTips #TTRPG #DungeonMasterAdvice #DNDPlayerTips #RoleplayingGames #DMsGuild #TabletopGames #DnD