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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-12-31

I release new D&D videos every Thursday, created to help you become a better Dungeon Master or player, provide some creative inspiration for adventure design, or at least give you a reason to smile (or roll your eyes) for a few minutes.

Before tomorrow's video comes out, here's Wonderwall. Just kidding... it's one of my more popular videos:

5 Ways Players and DMs Sabotage Their D&D Game (and How to Fix It)

WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=61dQhfYbM4E

#DMTips #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #GameMaster

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-12-27

What tips do you have for making your #ttrpg game more efficient?

"Make your D&D Game More Efficient"

WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=CBOouGdnIOE
READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/12/make-y

#DMTips #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #DnD5e #RPGTips #GameMaster #DMAdvice #TTRPGCommunity #RoleplayingGames #TabletopGaming #Ruckerworks

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-12-26

NEW: "Make your D&D Game More Efficient"

D&D sessions don't usually fall apart because of bad ideas, they bog down because of inefficiency. I share practical, table-tested tips for making your D&D game run more smoothly.

WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=CBOouGdnIOE
READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/12/make-y

#DMTips #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #DnD5e #RPGTips #GameMaster #DMAdvice #TTRPGCommunity #RoleplayingGames #TabletopGaming #Ruckerworks

Creator, a middle-aged bald white male with salt-and-pepper beard, holds his left arm up, showing his watch as if he's impatient. He is tapping his watch with his right index finger. Above his head are two icons: a clock and a d20. Horizontally across the top are the words "DUNGEONS & DRAGONS" with a thin lin below it. Occupying the right-half of the image are the words "Make Your D&D Game More Efficient"
Hexed Press 🔜 PAX Easthexedpress@ttrpg-hangout.social
2025-12-21

Faction favor as currency #ttrpg #dmtips #gamedev patreon.com/posts/146315101

Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-12-18

NEW: "Become an Expert D&D Player: 44 Tips to Level Up Your Game"

I share 44 pieces of practical advice pulled from decades of playing and DMing. What are your tips for becoming an expert D&D player?

WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=dzn9cZ0f20Q
READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/12/become

#DnD #DMTips #TTRPG #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD5e #RPGAdvice #PlayerTips #OldSchoolDnD #DungeonMaster #TabletopRPG #GameMaster #RoleplayingGames #Ruckerworks

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-12-04

NEW: Learn how to make NPCs memorable in your D&D game with three simple techniques—relatability, impact, and portrayal—to keep players engaged and invested.

📚 READ: ruckerworks.com/blog/2025/12/m
🎥 WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=yTWCg7pPTUo

#DMTips #DnD #DungeonMaster #DnD5e #RPGTips #DMAdvice #NPCDesign #GameMaster #TTRPGCommunity #RoleplayingGames #DungeonMasterTips #TabletopRPG #Ruckerworks

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Reddit Tech VN Botreddit_tech_vn_bot@mastodon.maobui.com
2025-11-29

Mẹo nhắn tin DM trên Reddit để tăng tỷ lệ được trả lời:
- Bắt đầu với một "hook" cá nhân từ bài viết của họ.
- Nêu lý do nhắn tin trong một dòng ngắn gọn.
- Tạo sự tò mò về chủ đề mà không tiết lộ quá nhiều.
- Kết thúc bằng một câu hỏi nhanh, dễ trả lời Có/Không.
Cách này giúp tin nhắn nhẹ nhàng, dễ tương tác hơn!

#Reddit #DMtips #MarketingTips #MẹoNhắnTin #MạngXãHội

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-11-24

"Preparing vs Planning your D&D Campaign"

Whether you’re a new Dungeon Master or a veteran storyteller, this change in perspective can save you from frustration, burnout, and railroading your players.

WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=IlDIwC2KGJk
READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/11/prepar

#DMTips #DnD #DungeonMaster #RPGTips #DungeonMasterAdvice #GameMaster #TTRPGCommunity #Storytelling #TabletopRPG #DMAdvice #RoleplayingGames #Ruckerworks

Content creator, a middle-aged white male has a short salt-and-pepper beard wearing a dark button-up shirt. His hands are in the air next to his head in a V formation. Above his right hand is an icon of a d20 die, and above his left hand is an icon of a pencil on a notepad. Across the top is the text "DUNGEONS & DRAGONS", separated from the rest with a thin horizontal line. The text "Prep smart. Don't plan everything." appears on the right half of the image.
Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-11-20

NEW: "Preparing vs Planning your D&D Campaign"

What’s the real difference between preparing and planning your D&D campaign? It might sound like a small distinction, but it can make or break your game.

WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=IlDIwC2KGJk
READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/11/prepar

#DMTips #DnD #DungeonMaster #RPGTips #DungeonMasterAdvice #GameMaster #TTRPGCommunity #Storytelling #TabletopRPG #DMAdvice #RoleplayingGames #Ruckerworks

Content creator, a middle-aged white male has a short salt-and-pepper beard wearing a dark button-up shirt. His hands are in the air next to his head in a V formation. Above his right hand is an icon of a d20 die, and above his left hand is an icon of a pencil on a notepad. Across the top is the text "DUNGEONS & DRAGONS", separated from the rest with a thin horizontal line. The text "Less Planning, More Playing" appears on the right half of the image.
James House-Lantto (He/Him)Theeo123
2025-11-14

gnomestew.com/make-it-personal/

Some Session Zero tips from GnomeStew about getting personal in session zero.
Things to discuss with your players:

- Player Goals
- Player Motivations
- Character Goals
- Character Motivations
- Events to Experience
- Location Types to Explore
- NPC Types to Meet
- Monsters to Defeat

Discussing the above Expectations during session Zero can make a better game for everyone.

Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-11-06

NEW: "5 Ways Players and DMs Sabotage Their D&D Game (and How to Fix It)"

Here is my list of 5 ways players sabotage a D&D game, followed by 5 ways Dungeon Masters ruin the fun around the gaming table.

WATCH: youtu.be/61dQhfYbM4E
READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/11/dnd-pl

#DMTips #DnD #TabletopRPG #DungeonMaster #DnD5e #DMAdvice #RPGTips #GameMaster #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPGCommunity #RoleplayingGames #Storytelling #Ruckerworks

Creator, a middle-aged bald white man, scowls with a frustrated expression. Over his right shoulder is a drawing of two people arguing. Across the top are the words "DUNGEONS & DRAGONS", with a thin horizontal line below. Occupying the right-hand half of the image is bold text "5 Ways Players and DMs Sabotage Their D&D Game (and How to Fix It)"
Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-10-03

"20 Dungeon Master Tips: A Q&A for New and Aspiring DMs"

Q6. I can't do voices. Can I still be a good DM?

WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=woD4szz12uc
READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/10/dungeo

#DungeonMaster #DMTips #DungeonsAndDragons
#DnD #DungeonMasterAdvice #TTRPG #GameMaster

Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-10-03

Q4. How much time does it take to prepare an adventure?

"20 Dungeon Master Tips: A Q&A for New and Aspiring DMs"

WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=woD4szz12uc
READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/10/dungeo

#DungeonMaster #DMTips #DungeonsAndDragons
#DnD #DungeonMasterAdvice #TTRPG #GameMaster

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-10-03

Q2. Is being a Dungeon Master hard?

VIDEO & ARTICLE: "20 Dungeon Master Tips: A Q&A for New and Aspiring DMs"

WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=woD4szz12uc
READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/10/dungeo

#DungeonMaster #DMTips #DungeonsAndDragons
#DnD #DungeonMasterAdvice #TTRPG #DMGuide #GameMaster

Smiling, bald white man in his mid 50s with a short salt-and-pepper-beard, wearing a black zip-up low-collared shirt in the lower-left corner. Across the top are the upper-case words "DUNGEONS & DRAGONS". A thin line separates it from the lower 80% of the image. Below that and occupying most of the right-side of the image are the words "20 Dungeon Master Tips: A Q&A for New and Aspiring DMs"
Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-10-03

VIDEO & ARTICLE: "20 Dungeon Master Tips: A Q&A for New and Aspiring DMs"

Q1. What's the difference between being a player and a Dungeon Master?

WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=woD4szz12uc
READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/10/dungeo

#DungeonMaster #DMTips #DungeonsAndDragons
#DnD #DungeonMasterAdvice #TTRPG #DMGuide #GameMaster

Smiling, bald white man in his mid 50s with a short salt-and-pepper-beard, wearing a black zip-up low-collared shirt in the lower-left corner. Across the top are the upper-case words "DUNGEONS & DRAGONS". A thin line separates it from the lower 80% of the image. Below that and occupying most of the right-side of the image are the words "20 Dungeon Master Tips: A Q&A for New and Aspiring DMs"
Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-10-02

NEW VIDEO & ARTICLE: 20 Dungeon Master Tips: A Q&A for New and Aspiring DMs

Are you thinking about becoming a Dungeon Master but don’t know where to start?

I answer 20 of the most common questions about being a DM — from how much prep you really need, to how to avoid railroading, to whether fudging dice rolls is okay.

WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=woD4szz12uc
READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/10/dungeo

#DungeonMaster #DMTips #DungeonsAndDragons
#DnD #DungeonMasterAdvice #TTRPG #DMGuide #GameMaster

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-09-30

Coming this Thursday, I have a video and article coming out with 20 Q&As for people interested in becoming a D&D dungeon master, or who are new to it and want to get a leg up on improving their DM skills.

youtube.com/@ruckerworks/

ruckerworks.com/

#DungeonMaster #DMTips #DungeonsAndDragons

Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-09-25

Prefer to read the article version instead of watching the YouTube video?

ARTICLE: "Yak Shaving in D&D: Stop Endless Side-quests"

I describe how you can stop endless side-quests before your campaign turns into busywork instead of adventure.

ruckerworks.com/2025/09/yak-sh

Check out my blog for DM and player tips.

#DnD #AdventureIdeas #DMTips #PlotHooks #OneShot #CampaignIdeas #GMAdvice #DnD5e #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #Worldbuilding #StorySeeds #Improvisation #DMResources #PlayerTips

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-09-18

Prefer to read the article version instead of watching the YouTube video?

ARTICLE: "30 More D&D Adventure Ideas"

Get 30 brand-new D&D adventure ideas organized into 10 creative categories.

ruckerworks.com/2025/09/30-mor

Check out my blog for DM and player tips.

#DnD #AdventureIdeas #DMTips #PlotHooks #OneShot #CampaignIdeas #GMAdvice #DnD5e #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #Worldbuilding #StorySeeds #Improvisation #DMResources #PlayerTips

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-09-18

NEW VIDEO: "30 More Adventure Ideas for Dungeon Masters"

Get 30 brand-new D&D adventure ideas organized into 10 creative categories.

Watch here: youtu.be/saV9uC-nNSw

Subscribe for weekly DM and player tips.

#DnD #AdventureIdeas #DMTips #PlotHooks #OneShot #CampaignIdeas #GMAdvice #DnD5e #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #Worldbuilding #StorySeeds #Improvisation #DMResources #PlayerTips

Bald white male in his mid 50s with a short salt-and-pepper beard smiles at the viewer in the lower-left corner. Over his right shoulder is a cartoon lightbulb with a brain for a filiment. Across the upper-right are the words "D&D RESOURCES" and occupying the bulk of the right side are the bold words "30 More Adventure Ideas for Dungeon Masters"

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