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there are so many variables to consider. As a rule though, I think 2 hours is a good centre for online play, it loses the nuance of the social interaction that makes the longer in person sessions work so well. In Person I plan up to 4 hours.

A painterly illustration of a whimsical, steampunk-inspired mechanical creature resembling a chicken. Its body is a rusted metal birdcage-like coop with gears, knobs, and pipes, standing on two jointed, bird-like metal legs. Inside the cage sits a rounded, warm-toned core or occupant. The figure stands alone against a soft, beige background, giving a curious, storybook feel.

Has anybody else tried the #DND2024 Cartographer Subclass?
I've jumped in with both feet at Level 8 and first combat I tried my signature faerie fire out. It was a little underwhelming... ok I mean a lot. The #DM gave me a pity blow with my chicken frier Homunculus to make up for it.

#DND #TTRPG

Most definitely a victory feast. Those dragons aren't getting any of it.

a 10ft pole, 50ft of rope and based on the time of night a kebab with burger sauce

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I got a request from my #FLGS last night to run a #oneshot in a couple of weeks.
Does anybody have a self-contained #DND encounter with pre-gen characters and a killer story for 2024 rules, for 6 unexpected players I can use?
Happy to playtest and provide feedback

An ornate sarcophagus standing upright like a doorway in a sprawling ashen graveyard. The short foot end is depicted as shattered, thrust into the ground. The visible long sides of the intricately carved pale stone coffin, rich with gold veining, subtle cracks, and faint ancient runes, each feature a distinct carved human face. The front long side's face grimaces with closed eyes and mouth. The left side displays a face with wide-open bulging eyes. The right side shows a face with a screaming mouth. The graveyard is bathed in a dim, ambient glow beneath dark, stormy clouds.

The Mercy In the Abyss #Oneshot took 3 hours to build, 3 to run…
and way longer to write up.
Which begs the question:
How much scaffolding do your encounters need?
Do you design everything or just enough to let the table do the rest?

#WIPWednesday #TTRPG #DND #Habitica #HoneYourWeapon

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Get this occult action thriller ttRPG for 1-7 people. Perfect if you enjoy playing powerful undead revenants embroiled in breakneck action, interpersonal drama, and occult investigation. Soundtrack by @mollynoise.bsky.social and human-made art by @stregawolf.art. Jump in now for early bird deals!

I have a character in 5e DnD tabletop, he was lost in the FeyWild and ended up being themed around bugs, so think glow bugs as dancing lights.

I like to think of most actions he does having an aspect of bug interactions, it's great for conjuring the imagery for him

For me, I think it is 3rd Level, from my previous experience. It has plenty of flavour without being overly complicated.

a man with sweat running down his face ALT: a man with sweat running down his face

I don't think I've been caught fudging yet

What’s the best level for a drop-in #DnD one-shot?
I’ve run a few at the #FLGS and want to prep some pregens that won’t take ages to build, overwhelm newer players and won't switch off a seasoned vet.
What level do you aim for when running a casual, all-experience-welcome #oneshot?

#TTRPGCommunity

Thanks @ka1ikasan.bsky.social for the inspiration to give a game jam a go, I really enjoyed the challenge it presented.

#TTRPGCommunity The #48WordRPGJam is still going until the 1st of Feb if you want to have a go :)

Where did you go? by psib3rman A meditative 48 word RPG inviting you to explore your inner self.

I took part in my first game jam #48WordRPGJam

What happens if you strip an RPG down to breath, questions, and movement between thoughts?
The result is quiet, contemplative, and endless
#WDYG?

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#itchio #ttrpg

From Bottom To Top by ka1ikasan A solo dice game about mountain climbing

My entry to the 48-words RPG jam has just been released! I am so happy to present you "From Bottom To Top", a solo dice game about mountain climbing. ka1ikasan.itch.io/from-bottom-...

from the FAQs you can include images:
"Are graphic elements and symbols allowed?
It is in fact encouraged to use graphic elements to enhance your game!..."
So put the words polyhedral dice in and include a graphic of the specific dice to be used.

Oh! I found your link to the 48 word Game Jam haha, ok "Use Polyhedral Dice" maybe

Do you express which dice to use when they are needed? If so then it won't matter if they have too many dice, just that they have all the right dice to hand and can select the right one at the right time :)

most concise format I can think of is a set of polyhedral dice.
If someone searches the internet for polyhedral dice. They will find a set of dice that includes the dice you have mentioned and be able to buy them quickly

What level of comprehension are you hoping the reader has.
Is the audience existing people from the #TTRPGcommunity or is it for beginners who have never bought dice before?
Also, what is the context you are communicating in? for a bsky post with constraint word count or in a book?

Mercy in the Abyss WIP journal | Patreon Get more from Mystery Box Stories on Patreon

Still working on Mercy in the Abyss.
If you want to peek inside the mystery box, I’ve shared a short foreshadowing on Patreon.
www.patreon.com/post...

#WIPWednesday #TTRPG #Horror

My half-orc vengeance paladin lost his family to a white dragon. When it later landed to demand a toll, it expected gold.

Instead, it got a tirade of unresolved grief. I rolled so high on intimidation the dragon wasn’t prepared for that level of emotional trauma and fled in need of therapy.

Volunteer with us in 2026!; Article on anthropocentrism; The Philosopher & The News tomorrow Hello all,

The Philosopher is looking for volunteers to produce podcasts from videos and manage our instagram account.

Email us at thephilosopher1923@gmail.com with Instagram Manager or Podcast Producer in the subject line by Feb. 8th.
#philosophy #volunteer

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“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
— Will Durant, The Story of Philosophy (1926), in discussing Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics.

#HabitStacking #AtomicHabits #SelfImprovement

#WIPWednesday 😅Still writing up Mercy in the Abyss, it's a divine horror one-shot that started as panic prep. Went really well at the table. Regular updates on the original post linked below: #TTRPG #Horror #OneShot bsky.app/profile/simo...

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I’m trying out #HabitStacking from #AtomicHabits, linking a tiny new habit to something I already do.

Have you played with this idea?
How did you make it stick?

Would love to hear what worked for you.
Or do you have an alternative you recommend for #SelfImprovement let me know.

"We found it half-buried, as if flung from the stars.
Three faces: bulging eyes, clenched mouth, silent scream.
Unreadable sigils. No seams. No lock.
What’s the pattern?
And what sealed it… from the inside?"

—Sylvester Scribblestitch
#TTRPG #Horror

I bet she doesn't even have a milk frother :P

A painterly, fine-art illustration in a dark, atmospheric style, depicting an ornate celestial coffin standing upright like a doorway in a sprawling ashen graveyard. The short foot end is depicted as shattered, thrust into the ground. The visible long sides of the intricately carved pale stone coffin, rich with gold veining, subtle cracks, and faint ancient runes, each feature a distinct carved human face. The front long side's face grimaces with closed eyes and mouth, symbolizing "Hear Evil." The left side displays a face with wide-open bulging eyes, representing "See Evil." The right side shows a face with a screaming mouth, representing "Speak Evil." The graveyard is bathed in a dim, ambient glow beneath dark, stormy clouds.

Last week’s #DND session needed a quick one-shot.
I improvised a divine dissection in the Abyss.

The players didn’t know if they were saving an angel or finishing what the Red Wizards had started.

Writing it up as Mercy in the Abyss.

Like if you want to read more.
#TTRPG #Horror #OneShot

one of my favourite gadgets is a Milk Frother, great for hot chocolate and making lattes, warms the milk and makes it frothy :D

At twilight, a man writes in a journal at a lantern-lit table outdoors, surrounded by maps, books, and dice. Mountains stretch behind him as evening settles in, and a small group sits together around a distant campfire, suggesting travel, storytelling, and connection.

2025 was big: I started Grit and Resolve, rebuilt my website, and joined #Bluesky.
My first post asked:

"Hey ChatGPT, based on all the things we discussed and what you know about me, please imagine what my life would look like and draw me."

Here’s my 2026 update. ⬇️
#TTRPGCommunity