The Deaf DM

Great meeting you too, hope our paths cross again.

AthVentureCon 4 Gamemaster items arranged on a Sword Coast XXL mousemat: branded travel mug, 2026 Gamemaster badge with teal lanyard, convention booklet, event pin, and large ATH 4 CON sticker.

AthVentureCon 4.
Two sessions run.
NEG stints.
Conversations between tables.
Laid out the badge, mug, booklet, sticker, and pin on the Sword Coast mat.
A reminder of the work behind the screen.
Grateful to everyone who sat at my table.
The Deaf DM™ · Stories You Can See
#AthVentureCon #DeafDM

Quiet room table setup for House of Madness at AthVentureCon. A DM screen stands at the end of the table with coloured lighting glowing in front of it. Four identical small chests sit on the table. Dice and notes are neatly arranged, creating a dramatic and focused atmosphere.

House of Madness.
Four identical chests.
No hints.
They chose Truth immediately.
Blue light.
Silence.
Weight.
Not every ending needs combat.
The Deaf DM™ · Stories You Can See

#AthVentureCon
#HouseOfMadness
#TTRPG
#DungeonMaster
#DeafDM

You are really fantastic and it was great fun even players are good fun too. Crazy but brilliant ideas.

Photo of the Never Ending Gory table in the Great Hall at AthVentureCon. A tactical D&D 5e battle map with terrain and miniatures placed across the grid. Player character sheets are visible on the table during a fast-paced battle royale session.

First stint at the Never Ending Gory table this weekend.
Fast combat. Random spawns. No initiative. No hiding HP.
Alliances don’t last long.
Ran longer than planned — worth it.
Sharp. Energising. Different rhythm from my story tables.
The Deaf DM™ · Stories You Can See
#AthVentureCon #DND5e

Photo of a black backpack resting on a wooden table in a hotel room. A blue AthVentureCon lanyard with a participant badge hangs over the front of the bag. The badge displays the event logo and number 4, signalling arrival and check-in for the convention weekend.

Checked in.
Let’s begin.
The Deaf DM™ · Stories You Can See
#AthVentureCon #DeafDM #TTRPG

Photo of packed convention gear arranged neatly on a bed. Two tote bags and a black backpack sit behind a custom black-and-gold Deaf DM screen. In front are folded black “The Deaf DM” T-shirts with a gold D20 logo, a fan of black-and-gold business cards, a leather card holder, two small boxed accessories, and a black top hat partially visible in a bag. The layout is symmetrical and organised, showing preparation for AthVentureCon.

Packed and ready.
Returning to AthVentureCon — this time wearing my own colours.
The table is set.
See you soon @athventurecon 🎲
The Deaf DM™ · Stories You Can See
#AthVentureCon #DeafDM #IrishTTRPG #DungeonMaster #StoriesYouCanSee

Will see you tomorrow. Im looking forward to weekend. I know it will be epic weekend 😃🎲🎲🎲

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#AthCon4 has sooooooo many things to get excited about; RPGs, LARP, awesome vendors, creative workshops, mesmerising panels, talk, merch and so much more!

It's hard to pick out one thing....but

THE NEVER ENDING GORY table has me super-excited!

What is this? I hear you all ask.
Well attend I say..

Several packed bags arranged on a desk covered with a Sword Coast XXL mousemat. A white reusable shopping bag with “MORE FOR YOU” printed in bold black letters sits beside a black backpack. A black bag is placed next to the white bag. In front of the backpack is a black Deaf DM™ DM screen with a gold logo and tagline. A soft shopping bag with blue handles rests on top of the backpack. The setup shows gear prepared and ready for AthVentureCon.

Packed. Prepared. Ready.
Three stories.
Three bags.
One weekend.
The quiet room.
The Great Hall.
Mini Adventurers and madness.
Everything has its place.
Everything has a purpose.
AthVentureCon is almost here.
(The Deaf DM™ · Stories You Can See)

#TheDeafDM #AthVentureCon #TTRPG #VisualStorytelling

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Deep in the West of Ireland the folk speak of a long lost temple filled with all manner of devious traps! Traps that have taken the lives of all who have ventured into the temple ruins before.

Will the next party fair any better or are they probably screwed as well??

Find out at #AthCon4!!

Ah cheers 💛
Glad the minis are going to a good home — Mini Adventurers are going to have a great time. Looking forward to the weekend!

A tabletop close-up showing three neat stacks of round metal tokens on a fantasy map. Behind them is a purple, textured dice tray with eye details on the inside walls. To the right is a brown leather pouch lying open. The tokens are arranged carefully, suggesting deliberate use rather than decoration.

Tokens aren’t rewards.
They’re choices.
Hope. Fear. Pressure. Consequence.
Every piece on the table exists for a reason — not to decorate the game, but to shape the story as it unfolds.
(The Deaf DM™ · Stories You Can See)

#TheDeafDM #TTRPG #GameDesign #VisualStorytelling #AccessibilityInGaming

Four miniature lanterns are arranged on a fantasy map, with four closed wooden chests and a red demonic portal prop placed behind them. The setup shows multiple physical storytelling tools prepared for different tabletop role-playing scenes before play begins.

Different stories need different tools.
Light. Choice. Consequence.
The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See

#DeafDM #TabletopStorytelling #VisualStorytelling #TTRPG #AthVentureCon

Close-up of a blue fabric surface with stitched, circular ripple patterns. The texture resembles water disturbed by raindrops, with small darker stitched shapes at the center of some ripples.

Chaos doesn’t have to be loud.
Even when the table gets bizarre, fast, and completely unhinged — calm keeps the story moving.
Presence matters more than control.
The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See.
#DeafDM #StoriesYouCanSee #CinematicTTRPG #Accessibility #TablePresence

A Dungeon Master screen with The Deaf DM™ logo visible, resting on a folded battle map book. A hand rests lightly against the screen, suggesting readiness before a tabletop role-playing session.

Quiet preparation before the table comes alive.
This is how The Deaf DM™ works - visuals first, intention clear, story ready.
(The Deaf DM™ · Stories You Can See)

#DeafDM #TTRPG #DungeonMaster #DnD #TabletopRPG

A folded DM screen with The Deaf DM™ gold logo and the tagline “Stories You Can See — The Deaf DM™” printed on the front. It rests on top of a brown book and the Giant Book of Battle Mats (Revised) is visible behind it. Two black dice bags sit to the right on the tabletop.

This screen isn’t just a barrier.
It’s where the story is shaped, paced, and protected.
Silence doesn’t mean absence, it means intention.
The Deaf DM™
Stories You Can See
#DeafDM #TTRPG #DungeonMaster #VisualStorytelling #TabletopRPG

Close-up of two sets of metal polyhedral dice, one silver and one gold, resting on a textured dice tray. The dice have engraved lightning-like patterns with blue accents.

New year. Same companions.
These metal dice have travelled with me through countless stories,
from home tables to castle halls.
Not just tools.
Part of the journey.
Stories You Can See — The Deaf DM™
#DeafDM #TTRPG #DakotaIrish

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New Year and we've a new game!

An ever-present at the various AthCons throughout the ages,GM Tony ( @thedeafdm.bsky.social ) takes a seat once more at #AthCon4!

First game of his we look at is a 8th Level D&D - The House Of Madness.

It kicks off with a goblin in a top hat & goes on from there!

Thanks Jon — really looking forward to #AthCon4 😊

A quiet tabletop scene with a dice bag open on the table and a few dice visible inside. A hand rests beside the bag under soft lighting, suggesting a moment of reflection at the end of a year of tabletop storytelling

This year wasn’t just about sessions.
It was about the people around the table, the moments, the rolls, the choices, the pauses between words.
I’m grateful for every story we shared.
And I’m quietly looking forward to what comes next.
(From The Deaf DM™ — stories you can see.)

#DeafDM #TTRPG

A softly lit tabletop scene featuring child-friendly Dreamland props: plush fantasy creatures and a colourful D6. The mood is warm, playful, and magical, hinting at a gentle adventure designed for young players.

Dreamland is almost here…
A place where courage is small, imagination is huge,
and every monster has a story.
A quiet moment before the magic begins
(From The Deaf DM™ — stories you can see.)

#DeafDM #TTRPG #Storytelling #Accessibility

A black top hat resting in front of a closed black-and-gold DM screen with The Deaf DM™ logo just visible above the brim. The scene is softly lit and theatrical, suggesting the storyteller behind the screen without showing their face.

A single top hat.
A closed screen.
A storyteller getting ready.

This is the part you don’t see on the map, the person behind the screen, shifting between guide, guardian, and chaos with one tilt of the brim.

(From The Deaf DM™ — stories you can see.)

#DeafDM #TTRPG #DND #Storytelling #DMStyle

A small lantern glowing softly in a dim room, placed in front of a closed black-and-gold DM screen with The Deaf DM™ logo faintly visible. The scene is quiet, warm, and cinematic, hinting at a story yet to unfold.

A single lantern.
A closed screen.
A story waiting in the dark.

This is how every adventure begins — with a little light, a little mystery, and a promise that something is coming.

(From The Deaf DM™ — stories you can see.)

#DeafDM #TTRPG #DMStyle #CinematicDM #TabletopGaming #Props #Storytelling

Exciting range of systems for AthVentureCon 4, going to be an incredible weekend.
Looking forward to playing and running games with everyone.
#athventurecon

Screenshot from Hero Forge showing Carron, a warforged Rune Knight. He stands on a circular stone platform with a misty fantasy background. Carron is tall and armored, holding a longsword in one hand and a shield in the other. He wears a dark cloak with warm orange lining. His metal face is expressionless, giving him a silent, protective presence.

Carron does not speak — he stands guard.
A warforged protector who takes every blow meant for someone else.
Quiet strength, unwavering purpose… and a promise he never breaks:

No one falls while he still stands.

(From The Deaf DM™ — stories you can see.)

#DND #TTRPG #DeafDM #Warforged

Four identical wooden treasure chests arranged in a neat row on a tabletop. Each chest is closed and made of dark wood with brass fittings. They are practical props used for the Deaf DM’s “House of Madness” puzzle encounter.

Four choices. Four fates.

These chests are part of House of Madness — the puzzle that decides whether your party faces battle, escape, truth… or something far worse.

Props matter. Atmosphere matters.

Stories you can see — The Deaf DM™

#TTRPG #DnD5e #DeafDM #GMProps #AthVentureCon

Hero Forge screenshot of Gory, a bald and tattooed Goliath fighter holding a longsword and shield, standing on a glowing circular platform. He has a confident battle stance.

Meet Gory, the fighter who became a legend in a single shout.
A Goliath with a longsword, a shield, and a grin that says “this won’t take long.”
He hits hard, protects harder, and when the dust settles there’s only one thing left to say…

Gory for Glory. ⚔️✨

#DND #TTRPG #TheDeafDM

A tabletop photo with the Dungeons & Naggins ‘Spansion Packet’ box in bright green, surrounded by cards and stickers with cartoon art and puns. The original white game box stands behind it, with a large purple D20 die on top. Everything sits on a colorful fantasy map, creating a fun and creative game-night vibe.

The Dungeons & Naggins ‘Spansion Packet’ just arrived! 🍻
Can’t wait to mix this with my original set from last year’s Castle weekend.
It’s pure chaotic fun — the perfect blend of Irish humor and tabletop madness.

#DungeonsAndNaggins #TTRPG #IrishCreators #DeafDM
@dungeonsandnaggins.bsky.social

Charleville Castle at night, windows glowing softly after a day of tabletop stories.

The lights fade,
but the echoes of laughter and courage stay.

Another night, another memory —
Gory for Glory.

#DeafDM #CharlevilleCastle #GoryForGlory #CinematicTTRPG