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They were often a struggle for me (yay adhd). I don’t think I’d use AI to just write them for me if it had been around, but if I could write something, and then give AI my paper and sources and have it do the bibliography and citations for me… I would probably have used that 100% of the time

As much as I'd like to say it's someone I came up with. The answer is almost always "The Players" with my groups 🤣

There’s nothing quite as soul destroying as applying for a dream role, for which you have 20+ years of experience, and a relevant degree, to never hear back. And then, a month later, the same company, reposts the same role… as a paid internship… only open to actively enrolled university students…

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I've always liked when my players do this with a portable hole 🤣

Running a session in #ProjectSigil comes with interesting hiccups for now, while the bugs get ironed out. But boy howdy! I sure do continue to be blown away with the visuals :D Exciting times for #dnd and @dndbeyond.com #sigilcreator

No hate for other editions; loved them too 🤣
1. AD&D (2nd Edition)
2. AD&D (2nd edition)
3. 5E D&D
4. 5E D&D
5. 5E D&D
6. 5E D&D
7. 5E D&D

1. First #ttrpg you ever played?
2. First you ever ran?
3. Played the most?
4. Run the most?
5. Favorite?
6. Most recently played?
7. Most recently run

If you are looking to share your work for job opportunities, while also protecting your art from AI training material, there are other options as well 👍
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Something about the stone "facing" in #projectsigil 's Crude Mine assets seemed like the trunk of a large tree to me. So we made a Druid Grove council chamber for #dnd #sigilcreator #sigilmaps

The devs over at @dndbeyond.com's #ProjectSigil gave us new roof assets recently. So, naturally... I made some boats. #dnd #sigilcreator #sigilmaps

Oh man! @laidbackdm.bsky.social gave us Heroic Inspiration with this Timelapse of a hand-drawn #dnd map. I could never be this good hand drawn, but #ProjectSigil gives me a whole new way to visit places built by others! #SigilCreator #SigilMaps The Collab potential with this tool is *chef's kiss*

This is amazing! It hit my inspiration button hard, and I did a recreation in Sigil. Is it cool if I post those images as a quote post? I don't know the rules/etiquette for somethin like this (if no reply, I'll assume no) 👍

Who would've guessed? It looks like those Will-O-Wisps were leading you to something in the forest after all. What lessons do we recon we can learn from this fella? #dnd #ProjectSigil #SigilCreator #SigilMaps

I love how, in #ProjectSigil you can build set pieces, like these magical altars, and save them off for later use. Being able to copy and Paste things between maps is a big win. #SigilCreator #dnd

the secret is to try and build a dozen garbage taverns ;) One will inevitably be pretty cool <3 You may be a bit out of practice, but I'm sure you're not garbage 👍

In spite of the Alpha-state issues you can get with @dndbeyond.com's #ProjectSigil I'm still consistently blown away when I hit photo mode and swoop in for an up close perspective of an area. It can be truly stunning #dnd #SigilCreator

Been a little dark on socials lately, it's because I've had Closed Early Access to @dndbeyond.com's #ProjectSigil. I'm very excited that we can now share stuff, and I think everyone that plays #dnd in a virtual setting should check it out. www.dndbeyond.com/sigil NOTE: full access does req paid sub

I don't mind it at all. And i differentiate between the cute, aesthetic pets - that "stay back at camp;" vs the Companion animals they want to heavily train and bring as a "trusted sidekick" by mostly using the sidekick rules. That said, only 1 sidekick from the menagerie can be "active" at a time 🤣

Oh gosh! I forgot to mention, these battlemaps were made with #dungeondraft 👍

aerial view of a dnd battlemap designed based off of a modern day floor plan blueprint. This one is 12x15 but does not have the gridlines. This home seems to be in a temperate area, with a grassy yard, and a couple trees around it. The home is fully furnished, with four bedrooms, two baths, a living room, and a study. There's even a multi-car garage area that features a mining cart, wagon, and carriage with a horse looking like it's ready to take you to town.

aerial view of a dnd battlemap designed based off of a modern day floor plan blueprint. This one is 12x15 with gridlines. This home seems to be in a temperate area, with a grassy yard, and a couple trees around it. The home is fully furnished, with four bedrooms, two baths, a living room, and a study. There's even a multi-car garage area that features a mining cart, wagon, and carriage with a horse looking like it's ready to take you to town.

This is a modern floorplan, or blueprint, for a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. It includes a living room and study, as well as a multi-car garage. This image was the inspiration behind the the battlemaps attached to this post.

I saw this blueprint shared on another social feed, and heard it might make a good #dnd #battlemap So I took a stab at it. I'd say, the proportions make it tricky with some very narrow corridors, but it's a great inspo/starting point. Map is 12x15 with gridless and gridded versions 😀 #dndart

image of three grungs (poisonous, frog-like, humanoids), from left to right one is bright yellow, one is bright green, and one is red. They each have unique black splotch patterns, and they are wearing tribal outfits, and carrying small versions of whips, spears, and a staff. The artist attributed is named Shawn Wood, @thesgw on instagram

I love all frogs, but I think Grungs would be better for this adventure🤣(I believe @strangedruid.bsky.social is the artist that made the image #attribution)

As a forever DM, I suppose my favorite method for handling them is just ... creating them 🤣

[Frontal View Angle] A long staff with an elaborate bestial mask on top, meant to represent an animal that can be ridden like a horse. This one is decorated in green with red and gold highlights meant to evoke the spirit of Christmas, or other, similar, winter holidays.

[Rear profile angle] A long staff with an elaborate bestial mask on top, meant to represent an animal that can be ridden like a horse. This one is decorated in green with red and gold highlights meant to evoke the spirit of Christmas, or other, similar, winter holidays.

[frontal profile angle] A long staff with an elaborate bestial mask on top, meant to represent an animal that can be ridden like a horse. This one is decorated in green with red and gold highlights meant to evoke the spirit of Christmas, or other, similar, winter holidays.

Got to play #dnd in a winter themed one-shot where the characters were all "traditional toys." Designed a Moon Druid that was a Stick-Horse #dndart #dndminis made with @heroforgeminis.bsky.social When they wild-shape the head changes into different animals 🤣 I'm honestly loving the 5E '24 Druid

omg! the way the path has been overgrown with time, and the statue is "still there" but crumbled. Really Cool! So you can do something timey-wimey with it 10/10

A well-muscled gentleman without a shirt shows off his abs while wearing black leather pants, a top hat, and an incredibly elaborate, long coat; adorned with purple and white fabric and a fringe of soft, white furs. In one hand he carries a snake, while the other holds a golden, gem encrusted staff. He's surrounded by gold and other treasures at his feet, suggesting that this man might be making his money through illicit means.

A profile view of A well-muscled gentleman without a shirt shows off his abs while wearing black leather pants, a top hat, and an incredibly elaborate, long coat; adorned with purple and white fabric and a fringe of soft, white furs. In one hand he carries a snake, while the other holds a golden, gem encrusted staff. He's surrounded by gold and other treasures at his feet, suggesting that this man might be making his money through illicit means.

A rear view of A well-muscled gentleman without a shirt shows off his abs while wearing black leather pants, a top hat, and an incredibly elaborate, long coat; adorned with purple and white fabric and a fringe of soft, white furs. In one hand he carries a snake, while the other holds a golden, gem encrusted staff. He's surrounded by gold and other treasures at his feet, suggesting that this man might be making his money through illicit means.

Another profile view of A well-muscled gentleman without a shirt shows off his abs while wearing black leather pants, a top hat, and an incredibly elaborate, long coat; adorned with purple and white fabric and a fringe of soft, white furs. In one hand he carries a snake, while the other holds a golden, gem encrusted staff. He's surrounded by gold and other treasures at his feet, suggesting that this man might be making his money through illicit means.

Introducing "Viktor Smalls," A warlock and proprietor of a suspicious #dnd brothel in an out-of-the-way town. Be careful when making deals with this one #dndart #dndminis made with @heroforgeminis.bsky.social

A giant, caramel skinned warrior, wearing chain mail armor, and carrying a sword and shield, stands in a battle ready position, on a snowy embankment. He sword is tinged with scarlet, and his shield is not entirely whole, suggesting he has already known the woes of combat, though he appears to have emerged victorious.

A giant, caramel skinned warrior, wearing chain mail armor, and carrying a sword and shield, stands in a battle ready position, on a snowy embankment. He sword is tinged with scarlet, and his shield is not entirely whole, suggesting he has already known the woes of combat, though he appears to have emerged victorious. Fresh bruises color his exposed arm, along with old battle scars, this is not his first battle.

A giant, caramel skinned warrior, wearing chain mail armor, and carrying a sword and shield, stands in a battle ready position, on a snowy embankment. His back is to us, and we can see the old scars upon his muscled arms. He will charge in ahead of us, leaving the crimson and gold leaves crushed underfoot behind.

A giant, caramel skinned warrior, wearing chain mail armor, and carrying a sword and shield, stands in a battle ready position, on a snowy embankment. He sword is tinged with scarlet, and his shield is not entirely whole, suggesting he has already known the woes of combat, though he appears to have emerged victorious.

Meet "Relfis" a Goliath warrior for #dnd a little light on equipment, but he's just getting started on his adventures. #dndart #dndminis made with @heroforgeminis.bsky.social I like the sleeveless armor cause it allows more color contrast. I'm not 100% on this helm choice though. Open to feedback 😅

It do be like that sometimes. I believe in you 👍

tbf it’s more likely due to impending burst pipes 🤣 nearly every freeze it happens

Girl Scout cookies, caramel delights, against a backdrop of Diet Pepsi, and gaming dice.

It’s that wonderful time of year again! Where I get to show my support for the #girlscouts continuing to promote programs for empowering young women! 👍