Psi

A beautifully shaped bonsai tree with lush, vibrant green foliage arranged in layered, cloud-like clusters. The bonsai sits in a shallow white pot on a wooden table, its gnarled trunk twisting gracefully. Soft morning light filters through a blurred background of greenery, highlighting tiny dewdrops on the leaves.

@sjohnross.bsky.social certainly my doodles have helped me to imagine my world, thanks for the recommendation :D I'm also collecting inspiration from nature. The main city, design is going to be based on a bonsai kengai cascade style with city districts being formed by the separate leaf clusters

I needed this on Wednesday when my party decided to go left when I planned for them to go right 🤣 making my own setting has made it harder to prep the world around them, but it is so creatively engaging between games!

I really need to crack on with making some maps for my setting.
Anybody got any recommendations on the best way to approach this?

#fantasymap #fantasyart #dndmaps

The party skipped it by this time.

We're off to the Irredescent Court itself next time

"As the party winds along the forest path, surrounded by the scent of moss and the rustle of leaves, they come upon a sudden shift in the land. The air carries a rich, earthy tang. The ground ahead is churned and uneven — something passed through here, and not long ago."

A colossal, gentle snail glides across a forest glade beneath a misty twilight sky. Her spiraled shell has been transformed into a whimsical inn, with warm golden light glowing from crystal-paned windows and wooden balconies built into the shell’s natural curves. Green awnings, flowering vines, and carved archways give the structure a welcoming, fairytale charm. Lanterns hang from nearby trees, casting a soft glow over the mossy clearing. Brianne, the snail, emanates serenity as she carries the inn upon her back — a living sanctuary nestled in an enchanted forest.

I forgot to include an Image of Brianne

I've been creating a tavern for my party to find on their journey.
It's on the back of a giant snail and called The Mystical Spiral Inn 😂

#DND #TTRPG #HOMAGE

Lol, I love this video. Cracks me up every time 🤣

Oh! I've been working on a series of articles around this 😇
mysteryboxstories.com/stealth-in-d...

It's not just about stealth but how to fail forward when the dice don't behave themselves!

#ttrpg #dnd

My table ran an Ikea inspired adventure, for a one-shot, while I was away one week. This has a very similar sound to it.

Thanks Kai :) it's much more fun being proud of my gaming than hiding it from the normies. I even ran a game for my work team :D

At some point in the last year or two, I stopped hiding my geek.
I used to downplay my #DND life like it was a guilty pleasure.
But this weekend, I walked into a shop, got asked what the tablet was for, and said:
“I’m a Dungeon Master. I need it to run my game.”
#TTRPG

Do you use a VTT like roll20 as well?
I find it really helps. I would guess it also depends on the game, though.

Pokemon made it to Lunchtime :D
Up next some #Minecraft for digital collaboration.

Oh no, it's fallen apart,
I'm not surprised I didn't expect their attention to hold all morning.
Next suggestion is James's " #pokemon ?"
Let's hope it holds their attention until lunch!

“Can I run #DND for James?”
YES.
Childcare became storytelling.
Chaos became magic.
How long will it last!?

Ambulance. School holidays. Two boys, no plan.
I’m standing in the kitchen, holding a coffee I haven’t made yet, asking:
What do I do with this day?
#parenting #chaos

a cartoon character is sitting at a desk in a classroom ALT: a cartoon character is sitting at a desk in a classroom

It was a great session last night, a bit rail roady as I needed to get the party settled in to the setting. There were tears of laughter when Phee the small blue tiefling got a little handsy with a riding beetle if you know what I mean.

Off to run my first #dnd session with my new setting, "the iridescent court." bit nervous! I hope the players like it!

I was just thinking about this yesterday:

Large Format
Letter is 8.5 x 11 inches used in US mainly.
A4 is 8.3 x 11.7 inches is more International

Small Format
Half Letter 5.5 x 8.5 inches
A5 is 5.8 x 8.3 inches

For Print at home rules could you create a format to fit these dimension?

When to Roll the Dice - Mystery Box Stories When to roll the dice isn’t just about randomness — it’s about player agency. Discover how timing your rolls can build tension and empower storytelling at the table.

We all love shiny math rocks. But when is the right time to roll them?

A post about risk, control, and why good storytelling starts with respecting player agency.

🎲 mysteryboxstories.co...

How often do you like to roll?

#TTRPG #DND

Hi @a-lbertbond.bsky.social, reach out to @tabcreations.com for more details.

Hi @david-do-arts.bsky.social, I enjoy the style of these reach out to @tabcreations.com for more details.

Any Artists out there interested in this opportunity?

#IndieCreators #TTRPG #SCIFI

Flavors of Failure in Dungeons and Dragons - Mystery Box Stories Flavors of Failure in Dungeons and Dragons How to Use Failed Rolls to Spark Storytelling Opportunities What if failure was the most interesting part of your session? That question echoed in my mind af...

You planned the scene.
The rogue rolled low.
Now what?

Not all failure is created equal, and embracing that can unlock better gameplay.

In this follow-up, I explore how failure feels at the table and how we can lean into it.
mysteryboxstories.com/flavors-of-f...

#TTRPGDesign #DnD #GMThoughts

Such a great way to kick a campaign off! It can really help to get everybody on the same page and to establish the ground rules. Bonus points if you can slay the scheduling beast up front 💪

Stealth in Dungeons & Dragons and the d20 System What happens when stealth fails in D&D? Explore how the d20 system can stall narrative, and what DMs can do to keep the story moving forward.

I created and ran a #dnd one-shot the other week for my #ttrpg table and it really sparked my creativity.

The dice completely disrupted the story with constant missed rolls.

What do you do when the dice won't behave?

I posted my thoughts here:
🔗 mysteryboxstories.com/stealth-in-d...

Hey, it's not just pasta, it's that gluten free good shit. ya know what I mean ;) can't be giving that stuff out to just anybody 🤣

System tribalism is the real BBEG. Trolls hoarding fun like it’s loot, guarding their sacred d20s. Meanwhile, a goose-dueling paladin and a sentient shrub just saved the multiverse. Let the people play.

A digital painting created in a semi-realistic, impressionistic style using soft, textured brushstrokes. The scene shows a towering natural wall of snow and ice crumbling from the top as brilliant golden light bursts through the center. Shards of icy debris scatter downward, illuminated by the sunlight. The contrast between the warm glow of the breakthrough and the cool blues of the frozen wall evokes a powerful sense of release, hope, and transformation. - Created using ChatGPT

Finally feel like I'm breaking through a wall. Khalia's Journal has helped to keep me moving forward when the game design escaped me.