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I painted this a while back but I was scared to post it because of how proud I was at how it came out! I suppose I have some issues to work out there!
Anyway this is my take on a light deprived cave troll by reaper minis. #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ca

My D&D group are lovely people!
#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #abcsofdnd #babygrow

What I’m working on at the minute.
I’ve got Tungletaint the goblin artificer and his spider turret that I 3D printed from heroforge and @mz4250 and the Grombrindal warhammer model that has been sitting in my box of shame for over a year!

This is Gizzard the Lizard Wizard. I played him in a level 20 one shot and cast feeble mind on the BBEG!
Fine cast warhammer minis are a challenge and I did snap his staff when I was putting him together 😤

#paintingwarhammer #lizardman #wizard #dn

Had to show off these soot sprite dice from @heartbeatdice
I couldn’t recommend them highly enough for their products and their dedication to helping their communities, they’re just all round good eggs!
#dice #sootsprites #studioghibli

Finished this guy for my dnd game. Ulrich Von Rijkshoussen will be adventuring in Wildemount tonight!
#paintingwarhammer #janusdraik #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #blackfortress

My Kickstarter from @theevergreenburrow arrived! I absolutely love it and I’m making up a new character with them for Monday’s game #evergreenburrow #dice #ducks #rubberducky #dnd #dungeonsanddragons

Popped over to @fanboythree to pick up my copy this morning. It’s really important to support your FLGS during the lockdown, they provide so much for the community and it’s only right that we make sure they are able to open once this terr

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Finally DM’d some #adventurersleague . First time DMing in over two years, god I’ve missed it! #DnD
Mar 14, 2022, 10:02 AM
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Level 3 for my Human Noble Gunslinger #5e https://t.co/y6cPHlpSuE
Apr 27, 2021, 9:39 AM
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Inadvertently named my son after a bard ability. I’ve only just realised #dnd5e
Apr 5, 2021, 6:30 PM
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RT @PatrickRothfuss: Me to my children: You know how before you throw up you feel really bad? But *after* you throw up you feel really g… https://t.co/wxIKy0m1DZ
Nov 13, 2020, 9:31 AM

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Lowering Your Stress Levels as a New Dungeon Master

Jan 13

Jan 13 Lowering Your Stress Levels as a New Dungeon Master

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Dec 9

Dec 9 Silence

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Dungeon Master Burnout

Jul 1

Jul 1 Dungeon Master Burnout

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Can I Play with Madness?

Apr 15

Apr 15 Can I Play with Madness?

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Playing around with mental mechanics.

Session Preparation

Feb 4

Feb 4 Session Preparation

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Work smart not hard!

Dealing with Murderhobos

Jan 28

Jan 28 Dealing with Murderhobos

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Engaging your Players

Jan 21

Jan 21 Engaging your Players

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Learn from the mistakes I've made...

Jan 18

Jan 18 D&D Apps

Maybe phones off at the table isn't necessary after all...

Tackling DMs Writers' Block

Jan 14

Jan 14 Tackling DMs Writers' Block

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I can't think what to write here...

The Deck of Many Things

Jan 7

Jan 7 The Deck of Many Things

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Rewarding Your Players

Jan 4

Jan 4 Rewarding Your Players

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Stats - Standard Array, Point Buy or Rolled?

Dec 21

Dec 21 Stats - Standard Array, Point Buy or Rolled?

Dec 18

Dec 18 Making Letters

Making some props for your game.

The Different Types of Quests

Dec 10

Dec 10 The Different Types of Quests

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Here's how to utilise the different types of quest in your game

Dec 3

Dec 3 Verisimilitude

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verisimilitude

ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

noun

the appearance of being true or real.

Nov 30

Nov 30 Using Music

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There is no greater weapon in a director's arsenal than a strategically placed song - Will Ferrell

Tips for New Dungeon Masters

Nov 26

Nov 26 Tips for New Dungeon Masters

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'First time DM here, any tips?'