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@phd20.com

I’m Kirk. I like to build things. Software. Maps. Adventures. Campaigns. Worlds. Also obsessed with ☕️ and 📚 #dnd #ttrpg  I write at www.phd20.com

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PhD20 @phd20.com · 18/07/2026

I just couldn't handle NPCs that looked like this anymore. #TTRPG #DnD phd20.com/blog/npc-not...

NPC text:

"A famed hero for his exploits in Aer. Rumor has it that he has ventured deep into Malandia on more than one occasion.

Occupation: Leader and owner of the Adventurer’s Guild in Cordyr’s Coast. He also trains adventurers for a price.
Physical Description: Long brown hair and a thick brown goatee cover a handsome face. A black eyepatch covers his right eye. He dresses in fine clothes over his armor and wears a trench coat over it all.
Attributes/Skills: Aticus is one of only a handful of people in Aer that know the swordfighting technique of Daeceloran. He can also manipulate magic by evoking energy with use of his blade.
Values/Motivations: Aticus values a life of adventure and helping those who need it. He is motivated by self-betterment and promises of great adventure.
Behavior: Aticus has the personality of Shawn Michaels. He is a faithful follower of Pelor and a very nice human (of Bardock descent).
Useful Knowledge: Aticus knows a good deal about Malandia although he will not let on to that. He is also knowledgable in creatures and monsters of Aer as well as swordfighting.
Mannerism: He will quote and mention Pelor quite often although not annoyingly.
Alignment: NG
Ally:
Background: Aticus was raised by a hard-working family and his father was in the Aerial Army so they moved around a lot. He wanted to be a great paladin of the Four, the deities he was raised to worship. His father found a trainer in the woods near their home who trained him in the art of Daeceloran during his teenage years. He joined an Adventuring Guild and
Object:
Quirks: Wears numerous gold necklaces.
Secret:
Voice:"

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PhD20 @phd20.com · 05/07/2026

"The game is set in a high-fantasy, medieval fairy-tale world and focuses on folklore, sorcery, and heroic adventures rather than organized religion." What does this mean to you for a game like #DnD5E? #TTRPG #Worldbuilding Artwork credit: Lost Haven Art

A blue-skinned forest druid wearing a wooden horned mask and ornate wood-and-gold armor, holding a staff and conjuring a glowing green sprout of magic from one hand against a textured green backdrop.

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PhD20 @phd20.com · 26/04/2026

Nothing better than good coffee and working on #TTRPG fun ☕️

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PhD20 @phd20.com · 19/04/2026

I ran the Nimble #TTRPG for some friends. Excellent support in FoundryVTT a slick character builder. We had a lot of fun and hope to get a few more sessions in before starting whatever our next long-term campaign is.

FoundryVTT with Nimble artwork in the background, an open chat history on the right showing spell usage and rolls, and an open character sheet for the game.

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PhD20 @phd20.com · 23/03/2026

Another #DnD5E campaign comes to a close. 2.5 years and 48 sessions. One hero died in the finale but it was an epic finish. Long live the Legends of the Nentir Vale 🤘

A table with dungeon tiles depicting a hilltop scene with miniatures, dice trays, coffee mugs, and dice.

A bookshelf with TTRPG books, a colossal red dragon mini, and a handful of other smaller miniatures.

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PhD20 @phd20.com · 26/02/2026

I was really excited to run this #DnD boss (a shadar-kai witch) that I made with inpiration from Nimble, Forge of Foes, and ICRPG. The party decided to make a deal with her instead... #TTRPG

## Denoa
*Resist Necrotic*
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
AC 15
**Saving Throws** Wis +5, Int +5, Cha +5

| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
| ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| 11 (+0) | 14 (+2) | 14 (+2) | 18 (+4) | 14 (+2) | 14 (+2) |

Between each PC: +9 to hit, range 60, 4d8+4 (22) damage

Blessing of the Raven Queen (BA): teleport 30 / long rest—resist all damage thru next turn

LAST STAND: Denoa is dying! **80** more damage and she dies. Until then, the Shadowfell bleeds into this realm and no one can take bonus actions.

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PhD20 @phd20.com · 13/02/2026

#DnD5E's Weapon Mastery is not for me. But I don't hear that sentiment often. What am I missing? What do you like about it?

A hero in the foreground looking upon a floating, disintegrating sword in the distance surrounded by strange magical energies.

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PhD20 @phd20.com · 01/02/2026

Dorking around with an Apple Pen and secret runes.

A grey background with darker and lighter chalky strokes in circular patterns. A large, light blue symbol resembling a rune is in the center with smaller symbols around it in a circle.

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PhD20 @phd20.com · 14/01/2026

The first notes of this month's Patheon Working Session are up on the forum for Architect patrons. I'll be adding to it as I build it out with the final artifact being shared to Patreon later this month. #DnD #Worldbuilding forum.phd20.com/t/campaign-w...

A screenshot of the start of a forum post on the PhD20 forum by PhD20:

"Welcome, Architects! I’ll be posting raw notes, decisions, and questions here as I build out a pantheon for my setting. I’ll add more as a I reach meaningful milestones and then a finished artifact will be shared over on Patreon later this month.

Step 1: Names and Domains
Domains
Stuff I had in my brainstorming note (Notes app on my phone) to start with:

Gods

- The runekeeper
- The Eye of Runes
- God of story, magic, and myth

- Sword, Sun, and Hero?"

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PhD20 @phd20.com · 13/01/2026

Backed! Neat #DnD #TTRPG project with only a day or so left: www.kickstarter.com/projects/enw...

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PhD20 @phd20.com · 12/01/2026

When you start building a #TTRPG / #DnD campaign world, what do you build first? Join the Weekly #worldbuilding discussion: forum.phd20.com/t/weekly-wor...

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PhD20 @phd20.com · 29/06/2025

What. A. Cover. 🤩 #DnD

Dragon Delves Adventure Anthology book for Dungeons & Dragons. Vibrant colors of pink, purple, yellow, and blue show a dragon roaring atop a rock.

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PhD20 @phd20.com · 20/06/2025

phd20.com/blog/the-big... #TTRPG

PhD20.com | Ideas and Resources for Tabletop RPGs

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PhD20 @phd20.com · 15/02/2025

A few settings from our homebrew world

A parchment fantasy map showing a main continent flanked by two smaller ones.

A parchment fantasy map showing different regions with differing colors.

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PhD20 @phd20.com · 02/01/2025

When I first discovered Runehammer (then Drunkens and Dragons) I got really into crafting terrain. Still proud of my first set but quickly pivoted away from that aspect of the hobby. That’s a lot of work and storage. Massive respect to the crafters 😅 #DnD

A dungeon terrain with varying levels and pillars with hero minis and a dragon mini.

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