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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Entry 16 on my new tavern table just says: "Time. In the literal sense. It's been temporally displaced." I'm not explaining it. That's YOUR job now, GM. 🎲 #TTRPG #DnD #TabletopRPG

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Roll a d20. Tell me what your tavern is out of tonight and how your party reacts. Best answer gets a spot in my next post. 👇 Full table on Patreon (Lorekeeper + Worldshaper tiers). #TTRPG #DnD #GameMaster

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Nobody: Absolutely nobody: My tavern keeper: "We're out of eggs, dishes, food-service employees, and, uh, room to store our abundant profits." #TTRPG #DnD #GMLife

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A tavern out of napkins is a joke. A tavern out of "opportunities for meaningful quests" is a warning. This d20 table does both, and that's the point. (See my Patreon) 🎲 #TTRPG #GameDesign #TabletopRPG

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

d20 tavern shortages, ranked by how much your players will overthink them: 1 forks 2 napkins 3 "secret knowledge of the topic on your mind" 👀 Wait. WAIT. Why does the tavern know— 🧵 #TTRPG #GameMaster #DnD

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Some tables are combat. Some are lore. Mine is a barkeep apologizing that he's out of walls that haven't been toppled by marauders. 🎲 New on Patreon. #TTRPG #DnD #WorldBuilding

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"Look, I've got no soup, no spoons, and no patience for shenanigans. What I DO have is a suspicious amount of rutabaga juice. Are you drinking or not?" Roll a tavern into chaos. 🍺 #TTRPG #TabletopRPG #DnD5e

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

me, prepping a "quick roleplay beat" at the tavern also me, 40 minutes later, because the table decided to investigate WHY the tavern is out of "opportunities for meaningful quests" 🎲 d20 table, link below. #GMLife #TTRPG #DnD

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Your party walks into the tavern. "Sorry, we're out of forks tonight." "...just forks?" "And time. We're out of time. In the literal sense." 🎲 New d20 table on Patreon. #TTRPG #DnD #GameMaster

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Your tavern is inexplicably out of ONE thing tonight. Which ruins your party's evening most? 🍺 Anything alcoholic 🍴 All forks AND knives ⏳ Time (temporally displaced) 🥔 Rutabaga juice #TTRPG #DnD #TabletopRPG

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Simon Sinek said start with WHY. So—why do you create? Sit with it. Write it down. Read it before every post. If your why rings hollow, dig deeper. Mine turned out to be fighting selfishness with empathy. markezrastokes.com/w... #CreatorEconomy

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What If No One Pledges? - MarkEzraStokes.com

I remember vividly the moment between full days of content creation and announcing to the world that I had this content to share… for a price. It was emotional. It was vulnerable.

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Starting out, silence is brutal on Patreon. You can literally see zero patrons behind the paywall. But silence is often simmering, not failure. Be kind to yourself in the quiet. Use it to build. markezrastokes.com/w... #Patreon

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What If No One Pledges? - MarkEzraStokes.com

I remember vividly the moment between full days of content creation and announcing to the world that I had this content to share… for a price. It was emotional. It was vulnerable.

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Before you launch anything, map your minimum viable launch. You don't need 12 tiers and a merch store. Just: what you're selling, how people engage, what's coming next. You're opening a door, not building a cathedral. markezrastokes.com/w... #CreatorTips

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What If No One Pledges? - MarkEzraStokes.com

I remember vividly the moment between full days of content creation and announcing to the world that I had this content to share… for a price. It was emotional. It was vulnerable.

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Creator tip that changed things for me: think in BRICKS. A single d20 table, one module, one drawing—each can be bundled later into something bigger. Reusable work builds momentum AND perceived value. markezrastokes.com/w... #TTRPG #IndieDev

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What If No One Pledges? - MarkEzraStokes.com

I remember vividly the moment between full days of content creation and announcing to the world that I had this content to share… for a price. It was emotional. It was vulnerable.

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I'm no graphic designer. My "style" is the same pants with a different Goodwill fishing shirt. What matters isn't polish—it's learning to consistently show up, even imperfect. Flaws can be forgiven. markezrastokes.com/w... #CreatorLife

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What If No One Pledges? - MarkEzraStokes.com

I remember vividly the moment between full days of content creation and announcing to the world that I had this content to share… for a price. It was emotional. It was vulnerable.

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The best advice I can give new creators: measure by output, not applause. You can't control who pledges. You CAN control how much you make and whether you show up. Put your energy there. markezrastokes.com/w... #ContentCreator

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What If No One Pledges? - MarkEzraStokes.com

I remember vividly the moment between full days of content creation and announcing to the world that I had this content to share… for a price. It was emotional. It was vulnerable.

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Every confident launch you've envied? Usually a facade. Almost every creator I know who's launched a campaign—successful or not—privately admits they were terrified. You're not alone in the fear. markezrastokes.com/w... #Patreon #IndieCreator

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What If No One Pledges? - MarkEzraStokes.com

I remember vividly the moment between full days of content creation and announcing to the world that I had this content to share… for a price. It was emotional. It was vulnerable.

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

There was a split-second before I hit "Enter" on my Patreon launch—heart pounding—where I almost didn't. I was terrified the world had zero interest in what I make. If you've felt that, this one's for you. markezrastokes.com/w... #Patreon #CreatorLife

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What If No One Pledges? - MarkEzraStokes.com

I remember vividly the moment between full days of content creation and announcing to the world that I had this content to share… for a price. It was emotional. It was vulnerable.

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Real talk: I currently have ONE paid patron. Writing that out loud is uncomfortable. But the silence of non-interest echoes louder than direct rejection, and I think a lot of creators feel that quietly. markezrastokes.com/w... #CreatorEconomy

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What If No One Pledges? - MarkEzraStokes.com

I remember vividly the moment between full days of content creation and announcing to the world that I had this content to share… for a price. It was emotional. It was vulnerable.

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

New for Lorekeeper & Worldshaper patrons: Contents of the Pickpocketed Noble's Pockets. Twenty rolls of strange, suspicious, and ridiculous. patreon.com/MarkEzra... #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgdesign

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

A single azure gem. A miniature bear carved from whale bone. A fairy named Margaret. Rogues, roll for it. New d20 table up now for patrons. patreon.com/MarkEzra... #ttrpg #rpg #dndcommunity

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

GMs: need a heist to go sideways in the best way? Twenty pocket contents, from artisanal cheese to a ransom note. New d20 table live for patrons. patreon.com/MarkEzra... #ttrpgdesign #gmtips #dnd

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Your party's most trusted ally wrote a letter vouching for the noble. It's in his pocket. Now what? New pickpocketing d20 table for patrons. patreon.com/MarkEzra... #ttrpg #dnd #tabletop

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

What's in the pickpocketed noble's pockets? Useful, troublesome, valuable, or deeply inconvenient—twenty ways to find out. New patron table up now. patreon.com/MarkEzra... #ttrpg #dnd #gmtips

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Not every pickpocket pays off. Sometimes it's lint. Sometimes it's a poisoned dagger that cuts YOU. New d20 table for Lorekeeper & Worldshaper patrons. patreon.com/MarkEzra... #ttrpg #dnd5e #rpg

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Roll a 3: bear trap. Roll a 19: a fairy. Roll a 20: the royal crown jewels. What did YOUR rogue find? New pickpocketing d20 table up now for patrons. patreon.com/MarkEzra... #dnd #ttrpg #rpg

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Comic complications for your next heist scene: a clingy tuxedo kitten, an endless kerchief, a vial labeled "For Flatulence." New d20 table live for patrons. patreon.com/MarkEzra... #ttrpg #dndmemes #tabletopgames

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Your rogue just pickpocketed a noble. What's in the coat? A poisoned dagger? A fairy named Margaret? The crown jewels? New d20 table live for patrons. 🎩 patreon.com/MarkEzra... #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgdesign

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Twenty things a noble might be hiding in their pockets—from a used handkerchief to a hand-sized bear trap (75% chance it bites). New d20 table for Lorekeeper & Worldshaper tiers. patreon.com/MarkEzra... #ttrpg #dnd5e #tabletop

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

I believe TTRPGs can make us better humans: more aware, more intentional, more connected. My SEL-infused NPC collection is that belief in playable form. Join the Worldshaper tier: www.patreon.com/Mark... #SEL #TTRPG #IndieTTRPG

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Your party has fought dragons. Have they ever faced themselves? SEL-infused NPCs for deeper sessions, growing monthly, included in my Worldshaper tier: www.patreon.com/Mark... #TTRPG #Roleplay #GameMaster #SEL

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Prep time is precious. Each SEL-infused NPC comes ready to run: hooks, roleplay notes, teachable moments, reflection prompts. Print, drop in, deep dive. Worldshaper tier: www.patreon.com/Mark... #GameMaster #TTRPG #GMprep

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

"What's one future you fear? What would it take to change course before it becomes real?" That's one prompt from one NPC in my SEL collection. Worldshaper patrons get them all: www.patreon.com/Mark... #TTRPG #SEL #TTRPGcommunity

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The best sessions aren't the ones where the party wins. They're the ones where somebody goes quiet, then says "...my character needs to make a call." My SEL NPCs are built to cause that. Worldshaper tier: www.patreon.com/Mark... #TTRPG #Roleplay #SEL

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

D&D. Ealdsmyth. Your homebrew held together with tape and hope. My SEL NPC collection plugs into all of it, no conversion needed. Included with the Worldshaper tier: www.patreon.com/Mark... #TTRPG #SystemAgnostic #GameMaster

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Every GM has that moment: a player drifts because they don't know who their character is becoming. My SEL-infused NPCs are built for exactly that moment. Worldshaper tier, any system: www.patreon.com/Mark... #GameMaster #TTRPG #SEL

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I teach teenagers by day and design games by night. These SEL-infused NPCs are where both jobs meet: drop-in characters that spark genuine self-awareness at any table. Worldshaper tier: www.patreon.com/Mark... #TTRPG #SEL #TeachersWhoGame

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

What if your NPCs did more than hand out quests? My growing collection of SEL-infused NPCs plugs into any TTRPG and turns table talk into real reflection. Included in the Worldshaper tier: www.patreon.com/Mark... #TTRPG #SEL #GameMaster

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Zinna Mosslight reads futures (but never tells fortunes). She makes players stare down the path they're already walking. She's part of my SEL NPC collection for Worldshaper patrons: www.patreon.com/Mark... #TTRPG #NPCs #IndieTTRPG

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I hate combat in TTRPGs so much that I co-designed an entire system to avoid it. Petty? Yes. Effective? Also yes. Meet the new Ealdsmyth: markezrastokes.com/t... #TTRPG #IndieRPG #TTRPGdesign

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Mark Ezra Stokes @markezrastokes.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Our whole party died in a stagecoach robbery. The surviving robber kept our treasure (and got haunted by our ghosts for the rest of his days). THAT'S what dice should do. New blog post: markezrastokes.com/t... #TTRPG #Ealdsmyth #StorytellingGames

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The NEW Ealdsmyth: An optimized system with psychological growth in mind - MarkEzraStokes.com

I can’t begin to explain how groundbreaking this summer has been for us creators of the Ealdsmyth TTRPG system.

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