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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2026-02-05

NEW: "9 Habits of Great D&D Players"

VIDEO: youtu.be/CCVydwDhipI
READ: ruckerworks.com/2026/01/great-

#dnd #ttrpg #dndtips #rpgadvice #dndplayers #goodplayers #dndgroup #roleplayingtips

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2026-02-04

COMING SOON: "9 Habits of Great D&D Players"

Want to be the player every DM hopes shows up to the table? I've got a new video and article that comes out tomorrow (THU Feb. 5) that offers some advice.

Stay tuned!

youtube.com/@ruckerworks/

#dnd #ttrpg #dndtips

Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-12-29

A lot of DMs over-explain their world because they've created something and they want it to be discovered. I'm guilty of this myself. What I learned is that letting players ask questions does more to reveal lore than a 10-minute monologue ever will.

I talked about this in my latest video here:

youtube.com/watch?v=zBbZiwqNF5E
4 min 46 secs

#dnd #dndtips #dungeonmaster #dnd5e #dndtips #rpgadvice #dmadvice #dndplayers

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-12-11

NEW: "Stop Lore Dumping in D&D: Let Players Discover Your World"

Revealing lore in a D&D campaign doesn’t have to overwhelm your players. I talk about how to share your world’s history, factions, secrets, and mysteries at a pace that keeps everyone engaged without turning the session into a lore dump.

🎥 WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=zBbZiwqNF5E
📚 READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/12/stop-l

#dnd #dndtips #dungeonmaster #dnd5e #dndtips #rpgadvice #dndcommunity #worldbuilding #dmadvice #dndplayers #campaignbuilding

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-12-08

I'm a big believer that your brain is more important than your character's stats when it comes to successful D&D adventuring.

📺 VIEW: youtube.com/watch?v=e49VfBeFQV0
📖 READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/10/5-reas

#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #dungeonmaster #tabletoprpg #roleplaying #dndtips

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-12-05

"Best Dungeon Master’s Guide for Creating Adventures: AD&D to 2024 Compared"

🎥 WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=nWGn5u3IoQI
📚 READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/09/best-d

#dnd #dungeonmaster #dndtips #ttrpg #dnd5e #tabletoprpg #dungeonmastersguide #OSR #oldschooldnd

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-11-05

In every Dungeons & Dragons session, there comes a moment when the dice betray you.

Here's how to overcome that.

"5 Reasons Smart Play Wins the Day"

📺 VIEW: youtube.com/watch?v=e49VfBeFQV0
📖 READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/10/5-reas

#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #dnd5e #dungeonmaster #tabletoprpg #roleplaying #ttrpgcommunity #dndtips #oldschoolrpg #smartplay #dndadvice

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-10-23

NEW: "5 Reasons Smart Play Wins the Day"

If you love clever problem-solving, teamwork, and roleplaying that matters, this one’s for you. Smart play wins the day.

📺 VIEW: youtube.com/watch?v=e49VfBeFQV0
📖 READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/10/5-reas

#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #dnd5e #dungeonmaster #tabletoprpg #roleplaying #ttrpgcommunity #dndtips #oldschoolrpg #smartplay #dndadvice

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-10-13

How good are you at building solid characters in D&D (or any other #ttrpg), whether it's an NPC or a player character?

WATCH: youtu.be/2jh23YzAqsU
READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/10/memora

#dndtips #ttrpgadvice #characterbuilding #dnd

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-10-09

NEW: "Building Memorable Characters: A Guide for Players and DMs"

I break down five principles (6, actually) to help you create memorable characters and NPCs that feel alive and leave a lasting impact on your campaign.

WATCH: youtu.be/2jh23YzAqsU
READ: ruckerworks.com/2025/10/memora

#dndtips #ttrpgadvice #characterbuilding #dnd #ttrpg #dndcharactercreation #roleplaytips #npcdesign #dungeonmastertips #dnd5e #tabletoprpg #characterdevelopment

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-09-11

ARTICLE: "Which Dungeon Master’s Guide Is Best for Creating Adventures? Comparing AD&D to 2024)"

ruckerworks.com/2025/09/best-d

#dnd #dungeonmaster #dndtips #ttrpg #dnd5e #tabletoprpg #dungeonmastersguide #oldschooldnd #dndone

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-09-11

NEW VIDEO: "Which Dungeon Master's Guide Is Best for Adventure Creation? (AD&D to 2024)"

Which Dungeon Master's Guide is best for creating D&D adventures? In this video, I compare five different DMGs, from the original AD&D 1e to the brand-new 2024 edition, to help you decide which book fits your needs.

Watch here: youtu.be/nWGn5u3IoQI

#dnd #dungeonmaster #dndtips #ttrpg #dnd5e #tabletoprpg #dungeonmastersguide #oldschooldnd #dndone

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-09-09

UPCOMING VIDEO: "Which Dungeon Master's Guide Is Best for Adventure Creation? (AD&D to 2024)"

Stay tuned!

youtube.com/@ruckerworks/

#dnd #dungeonmaster #dndtips #ttrpg #dnd5e #tabletoprpg #dungeonmastersguide #oldschooldnd #dndone

Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-08-04

The title of my latest video, "20 Must-have Changes for Players & DMs" is inaccurate.

It's actually 25.

youtu.be/2Uum_JfT1SA

#DungeonsAndDragons #DND5e #DNDTips #TTRPG #DungeonMasterAdvice #DNDPlayerTips #RoleplayingGames #DMsGuild #TabletopGames #DnD

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-08-01

ARTICLE: 20 Must-have Changes for Players & DMs

I provide a list of 10 things Dungeon Masters wish players would change, and 10 things players wish DMs would change (turn about is fair play!) Plus, I have five bonus changes we all wish would take place around the D&D table.

ruckerworks.com/2025/07/dnd-pl

#DungeonsAndDragons #DND5e #DNDTips #TTRPG #DungeonMasterAdvice #DNDPlayerTips #RoleplayingGames #DMsGuild #TabletopGames #DungeonsAndDragonsTips

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-07-31

NEW VIDEO: 20 Must-have Changes for Players & DMs (+5 Weird Ones)

I provide a list of 10 things Dungeon Masters wish players would change, and 10 things players wish DMs would change (turn about is fair play!) Plus, I have five bonus changes we all wish would take place around the D&D table.

youtu.be/2Uum_JfT1SA

#DungeonsAndDragons #DND5e #DNDTips #TTRPG #DungeonMasterAdvice #DNDPlayerTips #RoleplayingGames #DMsGuild #TabletopGames #DungeonsAndDragonsTips

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-07-30

UPCOMING: I've got a new YouTube video coming out tomorrow where I share my 20 must-have changes for players & DMs (+5 weird ones). Stay tuned!

#dnd #fantasy #ttrpg #playertips #DMtips #dndadvice #dndtips

Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-06-09

Hello, Mastodon! If you missed it, I released a new video late last week:

When is Railroading in D&D Okay?

youtu.be/ZzUti75AnyA

#dnd #fantasy #ttrpg #players #dungeonmasters #railroading #dndtips

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Ruckerworksruckerworks@dice.camp
2025-06-05

NEW VIDEO: When is Railroading in D&D Okay?

youtu.be/ZzUti75AnyA

#dnd #fantasy #ttrpg #players #dungeonmasters #railroading #dndtips

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Tabletop Sentineltabletopsentinel@dice.camp
2024-05-21

Join Loki’s Lair as he reveals what makes a Dungeons & Dragons campaign truly unforgettable in his video, “the secret to creating great adventures.” Learn the importance of improvisation and using conflict to create unique, spontaneous moments in your games. Watch now on tinyurl.com/TTSLoki01.

#tabletop #tabletopgames #dnd #tabletopgaming #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #boardgamer #ttrpg #ttrpgs #fantasy #hobby #tabletopsentinel #dmtips #dndtips #pathfinder #shadowdark #rollinitiative

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