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Rich the First-Time DM

@richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social

1.9K followers 3.1K following 2.4K posts

Disabled Air Force vet, Dungeon Master and player, provide D&D tips on YouTube, lover of boardgames and TTRPGs, animals, craft beer, bourbon, & the Yankees. Also play in board game actual plays! youtube.com/@thelaughingtavern?si=T…

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Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Livestream cancelled

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Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Join Rich as he continues his quest to defeat The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game from Ravensburger. Last week he completed the first 3 chapters; will he complete all 8 tonight, will he replay multiple chapters, or will he lose and have to start all over? youtube.com/live/h2Ae-gP...

The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book - Solo at the Tavern - Aug 302026

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern

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The Bearded Halfling @thebeardedhalfling.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

And new video today as I earn my stripes as a proper history YouTuber as well review the brown slop that is the Uprising. Alternatively if you haven't watched the trailer and want to watch it at about six frames a minute, you can do that here as well. #history youtu.be/5jKuRaZp56g?...

The Uprising, Historical Review - What the Middle Ages DIDN'T Look Like

YouTube video by The Bearded Halfling

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Join me tonight at 9pm Eastern as I tackle my next adventure book game from Ravensburger - The Lord of the Rings! Different mechanics from The Princess Bride so will I constantly lose like I did with The Princess Bride or will I have better luck? Tune in to find out! youtube.com/live/ht9n65v...

Solo at the Tavern - The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book - Aug 23 2026

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

No stream tonight. Skull pain is extreme.

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The Bearded Halfling @thebeardedhalfling.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Todays video we talk about how to correctly have guns in your DnD games without spoiling any of the medieval fantasy feels or themes of your world. youtu.be/eXkef4gdtgg?...

Guns in DnD - How to do GUNS Right in Medieval Fantasy

YouTube video by The Bearded Halfling

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

No stream tonight! Had a very busy and tiring weekend just can’t do it!

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

No stream tonight. Tune in next week at 9pm when i start playing the lord of the rings adventure book game from Ravensburger!

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Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Join Rich and Ian on Aug 1st at 7pm Eastern (tonight!) as they play Toy Battle from @reposproduction.bsky.social and sip on Quest's End Monk from Find Familiar Spirits youtube.com/live/5B1vOba... #toybattle #tabletop #boardgame #twoplayergame #2playergame

Toy Battle at the Tavern - August 1st 2026

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

And we are live! Come watch us play Riftbound! www.youtube.com/live/5DuD4Fv... #Riftbound #tabletop #tcg #cardgames

Let's Play Riftbound: Unleashed | Tabletop Plays

YouTube video by Tabletop Gaming Center

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Join me tonight at 9pm eastern as I once again try to defeat The Princess Bride Adventure Book Game solo! tinyurl.com/3pduz6nx And don't forget to tune in to the @tabletopgamingct.bsky.social at 5pm eastern for Riftbound: tinyurl.com/y63jdtca #sologames #tabletop #boardgames

Solo at the Tavern - The Princess Bride Adventure Book - July 26th 2026

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Join me and the others from @tabletopgamingct.bsky.social Sunday July 25th at 5pm eastern as we play Riftbound! I have only played once so watch me lose badly (I presume)! www.youtube.com/live/5DuD4Fv...

Let's Play Riftbound: Unleashed | Tabletop Plays

YouTube video by Tabletop Gaming Center

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Rainbow Die Games @rainbowdiegames.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

How does your character cope with their boredom? Do they have any hobbies to fill their time? How often do they find themselves being bored? Are there any hidden talents that your character has discovered through trying to keep themself entertained?

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

And they are live for Act 2 of slay the spire! Watch the folks at @tabletopgamingct.bsky.social now! youtube.com/live/P1-ly5t...

Slay the Spire Act 2 | Tabletop Plays Board Games

YouTube video by Tabletop Gaming Center

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Join me tonight at 9pm eastern as he tries again to beat The Princess Guide Adventure Book Game from Ravensburger solo! Will this be the night he finally wins or will he taste defeat yet again? Tune in to find out! Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thelaughingt... YouTube: youtube.com/live/b5XenjZ...

Solo at the Tavern - The Princess Bride Adventure Book - July 12th 2026

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Join me tonight July 5th at 9pm eastern as I play The Princess Bride Adventure Book Game from @ravensburgertcg.bsky.social! Will history repeat, and I lose on final turn, will I lose earlier, or will I win? Twtich and Youtube below Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thelaughingt... youtube.com/live/LE1iTEN...

Solo at the Tavern - The Princess Bride Adventure Book - July 5th 2026

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern

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The Bearded Halfling @thebeardedhalfling.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

The Shadows of the Labyrinth is a 5e/5.5e one-shot set in a world inspired by the stories of Classical Greece, AND WE ARE NOW LIVE!!! If you want a unique exploration inside a Greek World within the OG dungeon, There are none better! #Nerdling #History #DnD www.kickstarter.com/projects/170...

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The Shadows of the Labyrinth

A 5e one-shot inspired by the myths and history of Classical Greece, with an Eldritch Twist.

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

My buddy Eran who is one of the best blues players around (has opened for Bo Diddley and Johnny Winter) was just in a bad motorcycle accident. His friend died and Eran is in very rough shape. Please consider donating if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/coming-tog...

Donate to Coming together with Eran Troy Danner After His Accident, organized by Dana Fiebig

Hi Everyone, My name is Dana Fiebig. I'm reaching out on beha… Dana Fiebig needs your support for Coming together with Eran Troy Danner After His Accident

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The Bearded Halfling @thebeardedhalfling.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The Shadows of the Labyrinth is now live on Pre-Launch on Kickstarter! This 5e/5.5e one-shot is inspired by the myths and history of Classical Greece as you explore the OG Dungeon Crawl. The Labyrinth of Minos. But what twisted shadows lay at its very heart? www.kickstarter.com/projects/170...

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Coming soon: The Shadows of the Labyrinth

A 5e one-shot inspired by the myths and history of Classical Greece, with an Eldritch Twist.

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Join me tonight at 8pm eastern as I unbox and taste Hell is not Mocked - the Texas Bourbon Whiskey from Macabre Spirits/Find Familiar Spirits. youtube.com/live/wL59VBT...

Hell is not Mocked from Macabre Spirits Unboxing & Taste Testing

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern

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Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Today’s DM Tips video: DM Tips - Destroy to Create youtube.com/shorts/NCB60... #dmtips #dnd #dungeonsanddragons

DM Tips - Destroy to Create #shorts #dmtips #dnd #dungeonsanddragons

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Another Critical Role “controversy”? Seriously? youtube.com/shorts/-GgOi...

Latest Critical Role “Controversy” #shorts #criticalrole #brennanleemulligan #dnd #dmtips

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern

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Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

and I am live! come watch me play The Princess Bride Adventure Book Game (Twitch and YouTube) Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thelaughingt... YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/h0Qrn1Y...

Solo at the Tavern - The Princess Bride Adventure Book - June 14th 2026

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Be sure to tune in! I won’t be in it but give some support to the folks at the @tabletopgamingct.bsky.social today at 3pm for Act 1 of slay the spire!

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Reminder! Tonight at 9 eastern! I did a test play last night and man is this game hard solo! So come watch me lose and lose and lose!

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Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Join Rich Sunday, June 14th at 9PM Eastern as he plays The Princess Bride Adventure Book Game from Ravensburger! Will he get through all 6 chapters without the grandson interrupting twice? Tune in to find out! www.youtube.com/live/h0Qrn1Y...

Solo at the Tavern - The Princess Bride Adventure Book - June 14th 2026

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Any interest in watching me play the storybook game The Princess Bride from Ravensburger as a solo game? Trying to add another game to my solo plays along with Vantage

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The Goonies was released 41 years ago today (and yes I watched it in the theater on opening day). If i was to sit and count the number of times I have watched the goonies it would probably be my most watched movie ever. I once watched it 6 times in one day! Happy Goonies Day!

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Join me tonight at 9pm eastern on YouTube and Twitch for a solo play of Vantage from @stonemaiergames.com! Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thelaughingt... www.youtube.com/live/F3nAJ-T...

Solo at the Tavern - Vantage - May 31st 2026

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

A short from when we did racing games for @tabletopgamingct.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/vz03u...

What's Your Favorite Race Game EVER!?

YouTube video by Tabletop Gaming Center

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Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

A great partner of ours @onlycritsco.bsky.social has their new Fuck Me dice 3.0 kickstarter going! They fully funded in 20 minutes! Click the link below to let them know we sent you and back them today! Only Crits makes amazing dice! www.kickstarter.com/projects/onl...

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Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Decided to do a popup livestream tonight on YouTube and Twitch! Join me at 9pm eastern for yet another round of Rich vs Vantage, and Rich vs Audio Issues! Who will come out triumphant? www.youtube.com/live/wv4j-T2... #boardgames #tabletop #solo

Solo at the Tavern - Vantage - May 20th 2026

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Check out Plan Sea tonight! And be sure to give the folks @tabletopgamingct.bsky.social a follow and a subscribe!

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Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

For the next week, my code - ItsaMimic - gets you 20% all eligible items! I can attest to the effectiveness of the energy powder and I swear by the rehydration powders! Check out @dubbyenergy.bsky.social Use the link below to let them know we sent you! www.dubby.gg/discount/Its...

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Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Going live at 9pm eastern! Join me! www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_y1...

Solo at the Tavern - Vantage

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

We are live! www.youtube.com/live/yoSQuHV...

Let's Play Zoo Vadis! | Tabletop Plays Board Games

YouTube video by Tabletop Gaming Center

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Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Reminder! 3pm eastern today!

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Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

I think I figured out why the simulcast to YouTube and Twitch didn't work, so if this Sunday at 9pm Eastern watching me play Vantage solo is better for you on Twitch, give me a follow there! www.twitch.tv/thelaughingt...

TheLaughingTavern - Twitch

Welcome to The Laughing Tavern! Join Rich as he plays board games solo and possibly with other members of The Laughing Tavern!

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Don't forget to join me and the folks at @tabletopgamingct.bsky.social Sunday May 17th @ 3pm eastern for livestream of Zoo Vadis & Coup! But, then come back @ 9pm eastern on Sunday May 17th at 9pm eastern to watch me play Vantage! youtube.com/live/J_y18bW... #tabletop #boardgames #vantage

Solo at the Tavern - Vantage

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Join me and the folks from @tabletopgamingct.bsky.social this Sunday, May 17th @3pm eastern as we play Zoo Vadis and Coup! youtube.com/live/yoSQuHV... #tabletop #boardgames #actualplay #zoovadis

Let's Play Zoo Vadis! | Tabletop Plays Board Games

YouTube video by Tabletop Gaming Center

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Magpie @creativemagpie.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

#DND #Worldbuilding #TTRPG Let's play with real power, let's get started with some artifact discussions. youtu.be/aSGVoxZUoqM?...

You Don't Need 9th Level Spells to Play God (DND TTRPG Analysis)

YouTube video by Creative Magpie

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Last night I started a new series for The Laughing Tavern called Solo at the Tavern - I play solo board games and this time was Vantage! I plan on playing Vantage solo every Sunday at 9pm eastern so mark your calendars and see if I win or lose! youtube.com/live/FD7d-85...

Solo at the Tavern - Vantage

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Join me for my first Solo at the Tavern! This week will be Vantage from @stonemaiergames.com! Join me live on YouTube at 9pm eastern tonight, May 10th You can find us on Twitch too - The Laughing Tavern on Twitch). www.twitch.tv/thelaughingt... youtube.com/live/FD7d-85...

Solo at the Tavern - Vantage

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern

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Rainbow Die Studios @rainbowdiestudios.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

We are once again seeking local talent to help us create tabletop based entertainment! All episodes filmed and produced in CT. Those interested must submit a video response. Deadline is May 24th. For more info visit our application form: forms.gle/TAa3F4HYzsY2... #castingcall #actorswanted #ct

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Join us! We are LIVE!

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Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Going live in about 2 hours! Also later this week I will be starting a new series - Solo at the Tavern - where I play board games solo. This week will be Vantage. The great choose your adventure style game.

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Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

this is my first from their Macabre Spirits line! I have enjoyed everything Find Familiar Spirits has produced under their Quest's End line, so can't wait to try this!

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Quartermaster's Cache @quartermasterc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Friday video is up! www.youtube.com/shorts/-roRr... #ttrpg #dnd #DungeonsAndDragons #vtuber

What unique guilds are in your ttrpg/dnd world?

YouTube video by Quartermaster's Cache

Rich the First-Time DM @richthefirsttimedm.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We had technical difficulties and didn't know we weren't live but we pressed on and did the stream twice lol. Please check it out and share! www.youtube.com/live/ALojKSZ...

Monster Week 2026 - Tavern Talk

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern

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The Laughing Tavern @thelaughingtavern.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

We are live! Come join us to talk #MonsterWeek, cocktails, creatures, and stay tuned for some giveaways! www.youtube.com/live/ALojKSZ...

Monster Week 2026 - Tavern Talk

YouTube video by The Laughing Tavern