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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 04/09/2026

Quick Dodoborne update: Joe made the difficult decision to step away from the show. We're grateful for all he contributed and wish him the best. But Dodoborne will continue! Season 3 will release monthly in an audio-only format as the team takes on production. We are excited! More stories ahead. ❤️

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 01/08/2026

🏆✨ FIVE ENNIES! Well deserved! Congratulations to the entire @darringtonpress.bsky.social and Daggerheart teams! From all of us here at Dodoborne, thank you for creating such a beautiful system. Daggerheart has given us so many unforgettable TTRPG moments and we are so grateful for all of them!

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 29/07/2026

The dodos have arrived in Indy! Come say hi #gencon

Isaac, Rachel, Rowan, and Hollie in front of an Indy sign

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 21/07/2026

Congratulations to the Heart of Daggers x Dodoborne Daggerheart: Hope & Fear Giveaway winners! 🎉 We’ll be reaching out via DM shortly to get your details. and send your prizes! Thank you to everyone who entered across all the different platforms! 💜

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 20/07/2026

🚨 Crit Awards voting is officially open, and you might just see some familiar names in the Daggerheart categories! 👀🦤 It would mean the world to us if you took a moment to cast your votes. p.s. We’re STOKED to see @meaches.bsky.social nominated for best ttrpg Fan Art! linktr.ee/CRITAwards

Best Game Master | Darrington Press: Crit Awards finalist graphic listing Dan Pyxel for “The Circle of Seekers & Sinners” by Bad House RPG; Isaac Allen Burns for “Dodoborne”; Kurt Wild for “Tales by Daggerlight”; and Asteria the Hag for “Queen of Daggers, Heart of Fire” by Hag Deal Gaming.

Best Player | Darrington Press: Crit Awards finalist graphic listing Angie in “The Last Arcanist” by Dicescape; Gee in “Bought With Blood, Paid in Ashes” by Beyond the Witching Hour; Cai Kagawa in “The Circle of Seekers & Sinners” by Bad House RPG; and Rowan Collins for “Dodoborne.”

Best Tech/Producer in the TTRPG Space: Crit Awards finalist graphic listing Paris Arrowsmith for No Latency; JienBirb for GameMasterMonday; and Joe Diametti for Dodoborne.

Best Fan Art: Crit Awards finalist graphic listing Meaches for “Kapi-Kali-Pistachio Embrace” from the Dodoborne Podcast; Mari Nico for “All” from ventureforthdnd Campaign 1; Hey Girlie! for Dimension 20: Fantasy High Dating Simulator; and Actually Anne Art for “Uretha McCloud” from Dimension 20.

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 13/07/2026

New episode of Dodoborne: A Daggerheart Actual Play premieres TONIGHT at 7pm ET/ 4pm PT on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Watch the episode for your chance to win a Deluxe Edition of the Hope and Fear expansion 🦤

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 05/07/2026

Art featured in our latest episode provided by @embiodiedvoice.bsky.social and @birdnado.bsky.social! They’re also both participating in #Artfight if you want to go attack them! 😈 They love drawing ttrpg OCs!

The party inspects mysterious ooze in an alleyway

A blue firbolg in a jacket gives advise to a faun in fishnets

The party sits around a table drinking milkshakes

Peacekeepers apprehend a child faun for stealing gold

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 29/06/2026

Time to world build 👀🤘 Dodoborne and Heart of Daggers are giving away Deluxe AND Core Editions of the new Hope & Fear Daggerheart expansion! Like, repost, and comment what you’re most excited about in the expansion to enter! Visit HeartofDaggers.com for prize info and awesome Daggerheart tools!

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 26/06/2026

Happy Pride, Dodos! 🌈🦤 Had to make some new shirts to celebrate! dodobornepod-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd/produ... #ttrpg #pride #actualplay #daggerheart

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 25/06/2026

We’ve always loved talking through the Daggerheart ttrpg mechanics as they come up, so it’s been extra fun to show them as well! If you’d like, you can watch our full episode here: youtu.be/4HWHjycj35E

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 22/06/2026

We love it so much. You can tell it was approached and handled with such love and care too. This is a new character we just introduced named Willow! She’s a Highborne Giant Warrior with a super badass combat wheelchair!

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 19/06/2026

GM: “Let’s build this encounter together.” The Encounter: 🧙‍♂️🐀🐀🐀🐀 #daggerheart #ttrpg #actualplay #fantasyrpg

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 18/06/2026

Check out all the amazing artwork created by @embiodiedvoice.bsky.social featured in our first video episode! Watch the full video episode of Dodoborne: A Daggerheart Actual Play Podcast here: youtu.be/4HWHjycj35E

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 17/06/2026

Let’s build an NPC together! 👀 See more of our little halfling therapist guy in the video premiere of Dodborne: A Daggerheart Actual Play Podcast Watch here: youtu.be/4HWHjycj35E?... #daggerheart #ttrpg #actualplay #dodoborne

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 16/06/2026

Happy Dodo Day! To celebrate, enjoy this official season 3 poster by the incredible @paintedlight1.bsky.social! Season 3 (now with video) premieres on YouTube TONIGHT at 5:30 PT/8:30 ET. Both new and longtime listeners welcome! We’ll be in the chat! 🤘🦤 #daggerheart #fantasy #actualplay #art #ttrpgs

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 12/06/2026

THE PARTY IS COMPLETE! 🎉 Meet Willow, a pink-haired giant once described as “a rose sitting atop a switchblade,” played by Hollie Baker! See Willow and her combat wheelchair in action when season 3 (now with video!) airs June 16th! #daggerheart #ttrpg #oc #art #artsky #fantasy #actualplay

A fantasy guild personnel file displayed on a folder atop a wooden desk. The dossier is titled “Willow” (surname partially redacted) and identifies her as “Frontline Defense & Skilled Orator.” A clipped portrait shows a young woman with tan skin and long pink hair braided with flowers. She wears a yellow dress and jewelry and sits in a customized combat wheelchair equipped with a large shield and mounted blades.

The file lists Willow as 19 years old, of giant descent, and 1.5 sunflowers tall (6 feet). Her wheelchair is described as ensuring personal space. Her expertise includes frontline combat and navigating complex social situations. Evaluation notes describe her as a new guild recruit from Jesthaen, composed and well-educated, with a reputation for swiftly defending her companions when threatened. The report notes that her limb differences do not hinder her combat effectiveness and that her preference for pacifism is somewhat contradicted by the heavily armed wheelchair she uses. The recommendation suggests further assessment but notes she is capable of handling a wide range of guild assignments and may be suited for higher-risk missions.

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 11/06/2026

📣 A NEW ADVENTURER APPEARS Say hello to Argus O’Toole, a red Simiah with a chip on his shoulder, played by Rachel Baker! We can’t wait for you to see more of Argus when Season 3 (now with video) premieres June 16th! Art by: Hollie Baker Dossier by: Rachel Baker #daggerheart #ttrpg #art #oc

A fantasy guild personnel file displayed on a manila folder against a wooden tabletop. The dossier is titled “Argus O’Toole” and identifies him as a “Tactician & Navigator.” A clipped portrait shows a red-furred simian adventurer with bright red hair, a long beard, and a long tail. He wears a blue naval-style coat with gold trim, brown trousers, and stands barefoot with a relaxed, confident posture.

The file describes Argus as 26 years old, of simiah descent, 18.25 foot-hands tall (6’1”), and dressed in vaguely coastal attire. His listed skills include longsword expertise, mastery of rope knots, climbing, ambush tactics, multilingualism, and—at his insistence—arm wrestling. Evaluation notes describe him as knowledgeable about southern waterways, evasive about his background, and ultimately successful in training and missions despite an unconventional assessment. The recommendation praises his easy temperament and suggests he works well with guild members who require significant oversight.

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 10/06/2026

The conspiracy is over! Everyone’s favorite blue Firbolg who always has a plan returns for season 💙 Dodoborne Season 3 (now with video!) premieres Tuesday, June 16th! Art: @birdnado.bsky.social Dossier by: Rachel Baker See you in 6 DAYS 👀🦤 #daggerheart #actualplay #ocsky #art #fantasy #ttrpg

A stylized character dossier pinned inside a manila file folder on a wood-grain desk. The page features an illustration of Kapi, a blue-skinned furbolg with shoulder-length dark blue hair, pointed ears, and a green-and-tan letterman jacket marked with a large “A.” He wears a gray hoodie, dark pants, and sneakers, standing casually with one hand in his pocket.

The dossier identifies Kapi as a specialist in “Leadership & Infiltration,” with an assumed age of 24. Text describes him as a strategist, utility specialist, team leader, and trainer for junior adventurers. Evaluation notes state that his history is unreliable and reference the destruction of his hometown and former team, suggesting he may be unstable under pressure. A red “DENIED” stamp is faintly visible across the lower portion of the page. The recommendation at the bottom reads: “Low-level cases with high oversight.”

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 09/06/2026

📣 SEASON 3 VIDEO PREMIERE IN 7 DAYS! To celebrate, we’ll be introducing you to our PCs for season 3 throughout the week! Up first, a faun favorite! Say hello to Pistachio! Art by: @birdnado.bsky.social Dossier: Rachel Baker #daggerheart #ocsky #fantasy #ttrpg #storytelling #actualplay

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 26/05/2026

An exciting few weeks ahead! Next to last episode of Polaris University OUT NOW, and only three weeks until the premiere of Dodoborne Season 3 (now with video!) 😮🦤 #daggerheart #Ttrpg #actualplay #schedule

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 20/05/2026

Happy Birthday, #Daggerheart! Thank you for such a great year of adventure, romance, mystery, nonsense, full belly laughs, cinematic action, and heartfelt moments. We owe this amazing game so much, and can’t wait to see all the ways it grows and evolves! #Ttrpgart by @birdnado.bsky.social

“Happy birthday Daggerheart” written above four characters, a blue firbolg in a green and tan jacket, a red Simiah in a blue coat, a faun with red hair and glasses, and a giant with pink hair wrapping her arm around the others

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 06/05/2026

Original characters from our Daggerheart limited series, Polaris University, illustrated by the amazing @birdnado.bsky.social Listen to episode 3 now on Dodoborne.com or wherever you get your podcasts! #ocart #ttrpg #daggerheart #actualplay

Stylized cartoon artwork of three Daggerheart original characters from Polaris University posed together with a purple background. A smiling blue haired, teal skinned faun in a purple shirt carries two companions in their arms. On the left, a cheerful pink faerie with blonde hair, antennae, striped thigh high socks, and a pink and gold cape smiling warmly. On the right, a gray cat like character with green eyes, freckles, and a purple bow looks annoyed while being held

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 22/04/2026

Check out our brand new theme song for Dodoborne: Polaris University! 🤘🎸 #daggerheart #ttrpg #actualplay #song

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 21/04/2026

At Polaris University, chaos counts as extracurricular, and Rainy is far too busy to get involved Dodoborne: Polaris University is available to listen to NOW. Enroll at dodoborne.com or wherever you get your podcasts Art: @embodiedvoice.bsky.social and @themysterioushb.bsky.social #Daggerheart

Black and white newspaper front page titled “The Polaris Post.” The headline reads “ESTEEMED FACULTY AWARDED NEW RESEARCH GRANT.” The article discusses Polaris University faculty receiving recognition from the Coalition of Magical Informatics. On the right, an illustration shows an elf professor standing at a podium while a smaller figure (an intern) hands over a document. The caption identifies them as Dr. Delilah Tomez and her intern, with the intern’s name scribbled out.

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 21/04/2026

We're ready for an NPC #daggerheart Showdown! Come join us on Twitch for a Dodoborne Livestream, and be ready for Dodo secrets and giveaways from 8-11 est. We're ready, are you? See you there!! Twitch link: m.twitch.tv/dodobornepod...

Joe, Rowan, and Isaac ready for the Livestream!

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 20/04/2026

TONIGHT! The Dodoborne #Daggerheart NPC challenge is here! Help the Dodos choose their teams and use Daggerheart mechanics to take down your opponents! Hit the follow button twitch.tv/dodobornepod and you’ll be notified tonight at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT when we go live! #ttrpg #actualplay #twitchstream

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 18/04/2026

Classes start soon, and so will the headlines. Vivi’s on the case and asking the right questions! Polaris University drops April 21st! Get the full scoop at dodoborne.com or wherever you get your podcasts Art: @embodiedvoice.bsky.social & @themysterioushb.bsky.social #daggerheart #ttrpg #ocart

Black and white newspaper front page titled “The Polaris Post.” Bold headline reads “THE POST BITES BACK,” with subheadline “Student learns the follies of censorship the hard way.” The article discusses a failed attempt to censor the paper and the staff’s response. On the right, picture shows two characters entangled in blue energy, one upside down, and one captioned as editor Vivi Prism (right) and Brad (left)

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 17/04/2026

Some students join clubs. Others make headlines. Team Captain Hickory is ready to lead! Dodoborne: Polaris University premieres April 21st! Join the roster at dodoborne.com or wherever you get your podcasts Art: @embyodiedvoice.bsky.social & @themysterioushb.bsky.social #daggerheart #ttrpg

Black-and-white, vintage-style newspaper front page titled “The Polaris Post.” The headline reads “GET HICKED: HICKORY DOC TO LEAD TEAM TO VICTORY.” illustration shows a confident faun athlete holding a stick over his shoulders on a forested track field. Caption identifies him
as Hickory Doc, a third-year Polaris University KT team captain. The article text discusses his promotion after years of team struggles, with a quote about adapting to leadership.

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 14/04/2026

A new mystery awaits at POLARIS UNIVERSITY, a Daggerheart adventure premiering April 21st wherever you get your podcasts! We’ll be doing sneak peeks during our special livestream event on April 20th at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT at twitch.tv/dodobornepod Art by @themysterioushb.bsky.social #ttrpg #ocart

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 02/04/2026

You're invited to our Dodoborne Livestream Event! We’ll have exciting announcements, games, and more! We're excited to show you what we've been cooking. April 20th 8pm ET/5pm PT www.twitch.tv/dodobornepod Art by @themysterioushb.bsky.social #daggerheart #actualplay #art #ttrpg #livestream #event

A poster for the Dodoborne Daggerheart Actual Play livestream event, featuring animated Kapi, Pistachio, and Isaac going over season 3 plans when someone knocks at the door

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 16/03/2026

This series was a FEAST for us. The crew at @bladebound.bsky.social are some of our favorites to collab with in the #daggerheart sphere And you know @embiodiedvoice.bsky.social made some art. See if you can guess who is who!

Cat chef, frog in a little cap, big blue drakona with a smile, exasperated halfling, grumpy simiah

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 06/03/2026

Happy March! While the Dodos take some much needed r&r, @embiodiedvoice.bsky.social has dropped a non-cannon 11 page comic over on our patreon. It features a conversation between Kapi and Pistachio regarding Crank Heavy spoilers for the season two finale! www.patreon.com/posts/152306...

Black and white kapi looking surprised with him grimacing in color, pistachio looking hopefully and crank looking crazy

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 19/01/2026

Rowan has an invite for you! 🫵 Join them and other awesome creators in the #Daggerheart community as they raise money for Feeding America and play a Beast Feast one shot! Watch TODAY at 5pm EST at: www.twitch.tv/revealingtoo... #ttrpg #charitystream #ttrpgcommunity

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 13/01/2026

(Duck hunt quack quack sound intensifies) 🦆 A brand new (devastating?) episode of Dodoborne is available now on Dodoborne.com or wherever you get your podcasts! #daggerheart #trrpg #actualplay

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 30/12/2025

Helloooo Bluesky Flock! Episode 2.13: “…. And a Whole Lotta Faerie Dust” is available now on Dodoborne.com or wherever you get your podcasts 🦤 #daggerheart #ttrpg #actualplay

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 25/12/2025

Happy Holidays, everyone! We hope you get to spend it with the people you care most about, your own flock of Dodoborne ❤️😊🦤 #ttrpg #ornament #christmas

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 22/12/2025

Happy Holidays, Dodos! 🦤☃️ Now through 12/31 everyone can enjoy THREE Patreon exclusive talkback episodes of DodoBorne: A Daggerheart Actual Play Podcast - available on Dodoborne.com or wherever you get your podcasts! #daggerheart #ttrpg

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 16/12/2025

Goooood morning, Adventures! 🦤 A new episode of Dodoborne is available now - anywhere you get your podcasts! #daggerheart #ttrpg #actualplay share.transistor.fm/s/d2b84c54

Four junior adventurers with text that reads “Dodoborne: New Episode Out Now”

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 15/12/2025

IT’S OFFICIAL - congratulations Colin! Your NPC will be featured in Dodoborne Season 3 and you’ll receive a Daggerheart Core set! Thank you so much @heartofdaggers.bsky.social for partnering with us on this! Be sure to visit Heartofdaggers.com for all your Daggerheart Ttrpg homebrew needs 🦤🤘

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 13/12/2025

Isaac takes role-playing his French characters VERY seriously 🥐 💯 #ttrpg #dnd #clairobscur #expedition33 #daggerheart

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 11/12/2025

Ever play that game where you guess what people are saying? #daggerheart #ttrpg #actualplay Catch up on on Dodoborne: A Daggerheart Ttrpg Podcast before the new episode Tuesday! 👀🦤

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 03/12/2025

A thank you from Joe (and Joe’s cat) 🐈 for getting Dodoborne into some of your Spotify Wrapped charts! ❤️🦤 #daggerheart #ttrpg #actualplay

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 27/11/2025

The word Dodoborne, our theme song, and even creating this Daggerheart show in the first place has always revolved around the idea of finding your flock (even if the rest of the world tries to brush you off as extinct). Grateful for how many of our flock has found us. Happy Thanksgiving! ❤️🦤

Art by Rowan Collin’s depicting various members of the Dodoborne flock

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 26/11/2025

You should always have a safe word! 😅🦤 Listen to Dodoborne: A Daggerheart ttrpg actual play on Dodoborne.com or wherever you get your podcasts! -50 minute (or less!) episodes -LGBTQ+ inclusive content -Wholesome vibes - Not wholesome vibes - Humor. heart. Nonsense.

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 23/11/2025

For anyone that was able to check out #Daggerheart at PAX Unplugged this year and is interested in learning more, we recently did an article with Darrington Press all about how to get the most out of your first Daggerheart experience! 🦤🤘 darringtonpress.com/so-youre-thi...

Cover of the Dodoborne Article on Darrington press that reads “so you’re thinking of trying Daggerheart? (With the creators of Dodoborne)”

A piece of the article written by GM Isaac Allen Burns that reads, “Hey, it's me! Your GM, your best friend, and your author of this segment. I've been a GM for nearly 10 years and have run a handful of systems, from the ubiquitous D&D, to one-page Laser Feelings, to modern horror Delta Green, and now to Daggerheart. I tend to lean story-first and narrative-heavy in my play style, so keep that context in mind when reading. I've got three tips for GM's looking to run a game of Daggerheart.
So you're coming from D&D...
Right from the beginning, let's talk mechanics. I've played 5e for a long time, and D&D and…”

A piece of the article written by player Rowan Colins that reads, “Hi, I'm Rowan Collins. I made the leap from boardgames to TTRPGs around 13 years ago. I have played characters in crunchy systems like:
D&D(versions 3.5, 4e, 5e, and 2024), Pathfinder, Delta Green and Call of Cthulhu; to more roleplay
heavy systems like: Fiasco, Honey Heist, and the
"Kids On" (Bikes, Brooms) systems. The following are considerations for those who have played a bunch of TTRPGs themselves and are debating whether they should give Daggerheart a try.
Disclaimer: I did theater and radio in my school days. Because of this, like Isaac, I lean towards a more role-play heavy game style, and you will find that evident in the passages below.
Approachability of Curiosity
I have friends who are TTRPG players, and friends…”

A piece of the article written by player Joe Diametti that reads, “Hey there, I'm Joe Diametti. I've only been playing TTRPGs since 2021 when Isaac adopted me as his friend. I've always had a passion for creative endeavors, primarily those that involve filmmaking, music, and as of a year ago, podcasting.
If there's one thing I would want you to know about me, it's that I'm obsessed with story structure. Three Act, Hero's Journey, Freytag's Pyramid, you name it, I'm into it. My love of stories is what actually drew me to TTRPGs in the first place. A group of people sitting down and creating a full fledged story together is probably the closest I'll ever get to sitting in the writer's room of a television show, and no TTRPG has…”

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 17/11/2025

Dodoborne now has an official Discord! Come squawk with the best of them! 🤘🦤 #daggerheart #dodoborne #actualplay discord.gg/4BtJnjZYp

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 08/11/2025

Reminder to go rate/review the things you love that someone created! ❤️🤘 Knowing someone took time out of their busy day to type a good review is one of the best feelings a creator can have! 😊 #daggerheart #ttrpg #actualplay

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DodoBorne @dodoborne.com · 04/11/2025

A GIANT thanks to @darringtonpress.bsky.social for highlighting our Anniversary Stream in their newsletter today! 😭 Their incredible support has had made a big impact on the upcoming stream and what we’re able to do within this amazing community 💯🦤 Twitch.tv/dodobornepod #daggerheart #actualplay

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