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Baldman Games @baldmangames.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

#TheWeekendinHighfolk opens badges tomorrow! We can't wait to show all we have planned! View the full schedule now on our BMG Discord server! 🌲 @dwarvendm.bsky.social @talosstormlord.bsky.social @janine.bsky.social @swordcompass.bsky.social @mdvaliant573.bsky.social #greyhawk #dnd5e @dndbeyond.com

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Dungeons should feel dangerous—places that inspire a healthy dose of fear when players send their characters inside. Survival should never be guaranteed. In the immortal words of The Eagles: “You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.” #DnD #DangerousDungeons

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

At a mere 112 pages, will it be worth $30? 🔧 5 subclasses (incl. Cartographer) ⚙️ 5 species, 17 backgrounds, 28 feats 📜 New spell, bastion options, inventions 🌍 3 frameworks (noir, skyships, intrigue) 👹 20+ monsters for horror, heists & more #DnD #Eberron

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Numerous hidden ranger outposts exist throughout the Vesve, operating independently or loosely coordinated with Highfolk and Veluna. Their positions are intentionally obscured to counteract humanoid incursions and are not publicly charted. #Greyhawk #Highfolk #DnD #LoreFriday

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Quick Review: If you like dragons and adventure anthologies, Dragon Delves delivers. Easy to run, flexible, and varied enough for most tables. Not quite Tales from the Yawning Portal tier, but a solid B. Loses points for no new monsters and a weak “History of Dragons.” #DnD

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Digging through the new Dragon Delves adventure anthology, and I couldn't help but notice a bit of a parallel to some classic #DnD pixel art from the old Gold Box #Dragonlance adventure, Champions of Krynn. I approve!

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Say something NICE about an edition of #DnD that you HATE. 4th Edition: Monsters changing tactics or triggering different abilities based off of a character being bloodied (1/2 HP) is a great idea.

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Hey, no argument here. Though, the 90s need a close second place position on that list. Heck of an era to be alive in.

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Just used a Ring of the Ram to punt a hobgoblin into low-Oerth orbit; mid-monologue. 10/10 magic item. Would yeet again. #DnD #Dragonlance #MagicItems #RingOfTheRam

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

It's funny you mention that year. It's the only one I had in my head that could compete.

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

1985 was a legendary year for cinema. This is just a sampling. I double-dog dare you to name another year with as many instant classic films. Go ahead... I’ll wait.

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Ever have a moment like this at your #DnD table? A magic item that became central to the storyline, but was wielded by a single character? How did it turn out?

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Now that it's been released, did anyone pick up a copy of Dragon Delves on preorder from @Roll20 and get Dragons of Divinity with it? I'd love to hear what you all thought of it. #Dragonlance #DnD

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Hook me up, folks. What are the best, light-weight travel mechanics you've seen or used in in any #TTRPG system? Bonus points if it's #DnD though.

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

#Greyhawk fans, how many of you are familiar with the region of #Highfolk? What are your thoughts on it, or what adventures have you played or run there? Your responses matter. #DnD

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Monks in #DnD feel close to greatness, but something’s missing. Is it the focus on Eastern martial arts over general hand-to-hand combat? Are their abilities too thinly spread? Is the ki mechanic underwhelming? What would it take to make monks true slobberknockers?

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Don’t stress, fellow DMs. Focus on fun and go with the flow. Start strong, end strong—everything in between is just the journey. You’ll zig, you’ll zag, but you’ve got this. Smile, roll with it, and when all else fails, fake it till you make it. #DnD #TTRPG #DMTips

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

The underappreciated hero of Tier 1 obstacles!

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

What piece of non-magical equipment (no weapons or armor) is an absolute must-have in your adventuring kit? #DnD #TTRPG

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

AD&D DMG tip #47: Always track time. Especially in the dungeon. Especially when they think you forgot. #DnD #TTRPG

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

LOL, I genuinely laughed out loud at that.

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Hahahaha! I see it! That's hilarious. Well played.

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Yeah, that gets yeeted into Ye Olde Trash Bin, folks. I don't need a cobbler threatening to swallow my soul.

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

To the players who bring snacks, lift others up, and flood every session with fun and laughs: HERE'S TO YOU. DMs—take a moment to tag the players who make your table better just by showing up. We know they make every session worth all the effort. 🧡🍻 #RPG #TTRPG #DnD

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

#Highfolk lies on the upper reaches of the Velverdyva River, one of the Flanaess' most important trade arteries. Barges from Perrenland and beyond carry rare goods, and river piracy, smuggling, or escort work are common adventure hooks. #DnD #LoreFriday

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

What player "weird" or "silly" character concept did your DM or other players initially scoff at, only to become its biggest fans by the end of the first session? #DnD #RPG #TTRPG #ChronoTrigger

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Tonight, I’m running and gunning with one of the oldest-school RPGs in video game history—the venerated classic: Adventure! Let’s get pixel-deep in nostalgia. 🕹️⚔️ #Atari2600 #RetroGaming

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Final 24 hours! If you’re into #Shadowdark shenanigans and want a brutal trove of dungeons to grind your PCs into paste, this is it. I’m just one of many proud contributors. Grab it in hardcover, softcover, or PDF—your DOOM, your format. Link in the comments. #TTRPG

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Zelda dungeons are puzzles with swords. Use them to create dungeons with theme, progression, and payoff.

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

7. Secrets Are the Soul of Zelda Don’t forget hidden goodies: 🧱 False walls with treasure 📜 Lore scrolls in puzzle rooms 🧪 Potions or glowing “heart crystal” moments Optional rooms = optional joy.

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

6 / Final Boss = Skill Check The boss should test what they’ve learned. 🔥 Weak to fire during one phase 👻 Hidden unless exposed by Lens 🌉 Forces movement across pits Make the item matter. Make them earn the win.

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

5 / Make the Dungeon a Loop Map structure: 🏁 Entrance → 🔒 Gates → 👹 Midboss → 🎁 Item → 🔓 Unlock → 👑 Final Boss Add shortcuts and secret paths that players can only access once they’ve upgraded.

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

4 / Midboss → Reward → Expansion Classic Zelda structure: 👹 Fight a mini-boss 🎁 Get the item 🔁 Backtrack and open new areas Design your dungeon with loops and layered access. It’s a Metroidvania map now.

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

3 / Give Players a “Key Item” Halfway through, they earn an item that changes the game. ⛓️ Grappling Whip = reach new ledges 🔍 Moonstone Lens = reveal glyphs 🔥 Elemental Torch = burn cursed vines Now earlier paths open up!

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

2 / Add a Central Gimmick Zelda dungeons revolve around a central, dungeon-wide mechanic: 🕯️ Reflect light 🌊 Raise/lower water 🌀 Rotate rooms In D&D, turn this into a recurring puzzle or obstacle that escalates in complexity.

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

1 / Start with a Strong Theme Every Zelda dungeon has a vibe: Forest Temple, Fire Cavern, Clock Tower. Pick a theme and build around it. 🌿 Withered Grove (corrupted nature) 🔥 Ember Tomb (lava forge) ⚙️ Clockwork Sanctum (time puzzles)

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Want to capture the magic of a Zelda dungeon in your next D&D session? Here’s how to blend item-based progression, puzzles, and boss design into a killer dungeon crawl.🗝️🧵 #DnD #TTRPG #dungeonCrawl #Zelda

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

I've got the dungeon tiles too: intersections, rooms, doors, pillars, treasures, etc. I have so much, but I don't have a group that's local to play with. They just collect dust most of the time. I promised myself I'd get some serious mileage out of them during my upcoming cabin retreat in September.

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

I had no idea! 🤩 I'm on it! Thanks, brother!

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

They're pretty awesome. These are the older versions, so they're heavier than the Dwarvenite resin they use these days. I didn't buy any of them though. I've had three friends pass them on to me over the years, and I've kept them safe and sound ever since.

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

What is a story or narrative element that's missing from modern #DnD adventures?

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DwarvenDM 🔜 GenCon @dwarvendm.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

I've got 10 boxes of old-school Dwarven Forge terrain, two months to prep, and a 6-8 hour one-shot 5th-level dungeon crawl to run. Hook me up with some stellar ideas or recommendations, and I'll give you a gold star. 🌟 #DnD #DungeonCrawl

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