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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 04/07/2026

Two episodes of Stargate: Atlantis later (S2,ep2+3) and I have bags 1-3 complete. Bag 4's instructions are as thick as 1-3 so I was a little daunted. I did make mini Rocky and Grace though! #projectHailMary #lego

Mini figure versions of Grace in his red EVA suit and Rocky. They are behind a partition wall.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 03/07/2026

How's that current obsession going DM? Oh, it's going fine. #projecthailmary #ironlung #bloodymary

A box of the Lego icons of the Project Hail Mary ship, in the background, a TV shows a paused Iron Lung movie.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 22/06/2026

Have you any dice nearby? A quick check-in for you. Roll the die, and whichever number it lands on, notice that number of different colours surrounding you. A quick version is a D4. However, if you feel like a challenge, roll a D100. (online dice rollers also count) #mentalhealth

Three d20 dice on a wood finish background.
One clear white
One orange and red eye
One green with an eye.

Image from Mighty Lancer Games website.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 15/06/2026

This year's Learning Disability week is: Do you see me? Created and ran by the charity Mencap. Did you know: Only 26.7% of adults with a learning disability are employed yet 86% of unemployed people with a learning disability want a paid job. #LDWeek26 #LDAW26

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 26/05/2026

One habit I have is that I roll a d20 every day while I journal. It started as a unique way of seeing how the day will go. However now I'm taking a least one deep breath while I journal my feelings.

A blue oversized D20 dice on a black background.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 24/05/2026

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 19/05/2026

Have you any dice nearby? A quick check-in for you. Roll the die, and whichever number it lands on, take that number of deep breaths. As deep as you can without causing pain. A quick version is a D4. However, if you feel like a challenge, roll a D100.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 17/05/2026

The best view from the office today

Derby Cathedral
A tower of the cathedral set against the cloudy sky in May.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 06/05/2026

Greetings from the North Wales coastline.

A seaside photo, blue sky, sandy beach and a white metal railing

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 15/04/2026

Sometimes a simple game of battleships is needed. #boardgames

A completed game of battleships and a red berry tea drink sit on a wooden table. In the background are various board games and the drinks fridge.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 09/04/2026

Found what the little grey men are looking left towards! #warhammer #40k

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 08/04/2026

We have little guys! I don't know why they're all looking left either. #warhammer #spacemarine

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 06/04/2026

This evening we're branching out to Ticket To Ride: Europe. This time with ferries! #ticketToRide #boardgames

Ticket to ride Europe board game in play

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 28/03/2026

A quick check-in for your day. Roll a dice, whichever is handy, can you name that many monsters from the TTRPG of your choice? A simple version is to roll a D4, however, if you like a challenge, roll a D100! #TTRPG #Mediation #Mindfullness

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 24/03/2026

Dice list challenge! A quick check-in for you. Roll the die, and whichever number it lands on, this is the number of spells in the TTRPG of your choosing. Or a mix of all of them! A quick version is a D4. However, if you feel like a challenge, roll a D100 #TTRPG (Image from doldols.com)

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 24/03/2026

Tinderblox was on the table last night. Imagine Jenga with tweezers. While the game kept us occupied for a good 20mins, we quickly ran out of enthusiasm for the premise. #boardgames #tinderblox

Square blocks coloured in red and yellow to represent flames. Longer brown pieces of wood all stacked on top of a piece of cardboard.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 23/03/2026

Have you any dice nearby? A quick check-in for you. Roll the die, and whichever number it lands on, this is the number of movies, tv-shows (or media you have watched) to list. A quick version is a D4. However, if you feel like a challenge, roll a D100.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 17/03/2026

Several years, and several million $$$ raised during the Kickstarter, the promised Pixels singular d20 arrived, in a bubble envelope. This is not the colour I ordered. This is not an endorsement of the company. #pixelsdice

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 14/03/2026

Have you any dice nearby? A quick check-in for you. Roll the die, and whichever number it lands on, this is the number of compliments you are going to pay yourself. A quick version is a D4. However, if you feel like a challenge, roll a D100.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 11/03/2026

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 10/03/2026

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 09/03/2026

Have you any dice nearby? A quick check-in for you. Roll the die, and whichever number it lands on, notice that number of objects around you. A quick version is a D4. However, if you feel like a challenge, roll a D100.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 03/03/2026

Stumbled upon a board game cafe in Sheffield. The Gamers guide near the cathedral where I had a delicious oat milk latte on a chilly Saturday afternoon. Nice selection of board games and cool tables to play them on. #boardgames #sheffield

The front page of the menu of the cafe, shows the address as 8 East Parade, Sheffield. S1 2ET and the web address as www.thegamersguidecafe.co.uk

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 27/01/2026

This week's game night was Ticket To Ride. A really fun game, especially in a duo. #boardgames

Set up board of the game Ticket to Ride, with green and red plastic trains.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 13/01/2026

Today concluded with a visit to the local boardgame cafe. Spent two hours playing Seven Dragons by Looney Labs. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I can't wait to return to have another attempt at the game.

A brown table with cards of coloured dragons. They are arranged in a play style. On the top of the image is a pair of hands holding three cards.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 18/02/2025

Stream schedule for the next couple of weeks. I thoroughly enjoyed the solo ttrpg stream last month which means they're a regular feature now.

Stream schedule for the next two weeks.
A beige background with various elements in a sage green. Various dice and stars on the background.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 03/02/2025

Trying a new thing where I post my stream schedule. Hopefully by doing it for a couple of weeks at a time I'll have chance to do more. All starting at 2pm GMT. #twitchstreamer #BG3 #Minecraft #EverQuest2

Upcoming schedule for the next two weeks.
Week of the 3rd Feb - Baldur's Gate 3 on Monday and Wednesday and Everquest 2 on Friday.
Week beginning 10th Feb is BG3 on Monday, Minecraft on Wednesday and EQ2 on Friday.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 27/01/2025

Morning! I'll be continuing on with my first play through of Baldurs Gate 3 this afternoon. 2pm GMT or 3pm CET. We're off to meet a Drow. No, not that one. Give me a follow to be notified when I'm live. Twitch.tv/TheCounsellingDM Also, here's shiny Gale for tax.

A magic the gathering card a rainbow holographic over the Gale, Water deep Prodigy.
The card is mostly blue with a black outline.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 22/01/2025

Did I intend to grab a few individual cards and ends up falling down a rabbit hole of collecting all the Baldur's Gate 3 companions and NPCs? Maybe. Anyhoo, here's Wyll....

A magic the gathering card of Wyll, a character from the video game Baldur's Gate 3.
The card shows a man dressed in blue and holding a dagger surrounded in red and a fiery background.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 19/11/2024

Hello, As per the law in The UK, I must inform the rest of the world that it has indeed snowed. I attach proof of said snow.

A very small covering of snow envelopes a back garden. A tree is on the left and also has snow over the top.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 28/10/2024

Today on Twitch, I'm checking out the upcoming expansion for EverQuest 2; Scars of Destruction. #mmorpg #twitchstream #everquest #fantasy

Oliver, the Halfling wears a black sleeveless outfit with gold buckles. His hair is brown and a whisp drops into his fair face.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 25/10/2024

I'm live over on Twitch on the EverQuest 2 Test Server. Heroes Festival has arrived and we're checking out the items and quests celebrating the anniversary of EQ2. Not gonna be there? Check out the VOD after or YT. #twitchstreamer #everquest #yearofdarkpaw www.twitch.tv/thecounselli...

A human from the mmo game EverQuest 2. The NPC wears a red, gold and brown outfit and has a red and yellow jester hat on their head. Their name is above them in white writing; a Heroes Festival Jester.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 25/10/2024

🎃Spooky times are here in my comfort game, EverQuest 2. Also, very orange themed. 🎃 #mmorpg #eq2 #everquest

Screenshot from a video game. Humanoid character in an orange and green outfit wears a pumpkin mask on their head.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 23/10/2024

Dice. That's it, that's the post. Okay, I'll add that I have hit the level of dice goblin where I can create palettes. #ttrpg #dicegoblin

Various dice that create a pink, gold and blue colour palette.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 19/10/2024

Gonna go a little off the norm and suggest For The Queen by Darlington Press. A card game ttrpg that can be played anywhere. Even while travelling.

Several cards from the game are arranged on carpet.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 17/09/2024

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1,127,403! It took me a while to make the leap but I'm glad I'm here.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 04/09/2024

2024 is the Year of Darkpaw, celebrating 20 years of the mmorpg EverQuest 2. Each month there is or has been something new and unique to celebrate the year. September's celebration has already begun.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 21/07/2024

Took a trip away from the computer to enjoy the time honoured tradition of fish and chips by the sea. This little guy spotted the wrapper as soon as we pulled up. Yes, this bird was watching us the entire time. Yes, the bird may have had the last chip. #seaside #beach #seagull

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 19/07/2024

🚨Big News 🚨 Today I'll be playing the demo of the upcoming release from Greenheart Games. That tavern that you meet your fellow adventurers in? Well, today I'll be running it. Join me over on Twitch at 2pm BST. (Or catch up on Youtube, same name) #indiegame #tavernkeeper #ttrpg #dnd

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 08/07/2024

Alright! It's Monday! Let's do this! Hyping myself up for a week of gaming and exploring emotional themes. I've had Letters on my wishlist and now it's in the Steam sale. So let's give it a try and see what we feel. #rpg #GamesAsTherapy #PlayTherapy

Weekly stream schedule.
Monday 8th July is RPG Monday where we'll play a game called Letters a written adventure.
Wednesday 10th July we're looking for a group in everquest 2. An MMO with an unusual coziness to it
Friday 12th July we're playing everquest 2 again but this time we're focussing on quests.
Join me over on twitch or youtube at the counselling dm

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 15/06/2024

Next week we're headed to be a tavern keeper in a cozy visual novel set in a fantasy TTRPG-esque setting. Tavern Talk from Gentle Troll arrives on Steam and Nintendo Switch on the 20th June. Having tried the demo I can confidently say I love this cast of characters already.

My stream schedule for the week of 17th through to the 20th June.
I'll be playing tavern talk on the following days
Monday 17th June at 2pm BST
Wednesday 19th June at 6pm BST
Friday 21st June at 2pm BST

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 15/04/2024

Stream Schedule for 15th to the 20th April. I've an extra stream on Saturday. Join myself and Marty as we play Stardew Valley and chat about this week's upcoming podcast recording.

Stream Schedule for this week, the 15th to the 20th April
Monday 15th - Lets Quest on EverQuest 2
Wednesday 17th - Chilling on Main, Relaxing on EVerquest 2 we're going to check out the new Darkpaw Rising game update
Friday 19th - Let's Quest on Everquest 2
Saturday 20th - Join myself and Marty as we play Stardew Valley and chat about this week's podcast recording.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 08/04/2024

Continuing the challenge to complete as many quests as I can in #everquest2 this week. I'm adopting a slower, more relaxed approach this week as we head out of a busy festival period and into a new game update #darkpawrising and news of a new TLE server in June.

Stream schedule for the counselling dm on twitch
Monday 8th April we're questing in ever quest 2
wednesday 10th april we're chilling on the main account and decorating the guild hall
Friday 12th April is undecided. Maybe some of the new game update.
join me on the counselling gm on twitch or youtube.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 04/03/2024

Join me over on the purple app this week as we celebrate hitting affiliate! This week's stream schedule is jam packed as I join friends to investigate ghosts on Tuesday's extra stream.

Stream Schedule for 4th March through to 8th March
Monday 4th March playing Everquest 2 first stream as an affiliate. New emotes, new channel points and new adventures.
Tuesday bonus stream at 7pm gmt where I play phasmophobia with three other streamers
Wednesday 6th March we're chilling on Main and looking at places and events in everquest 2 that may be of interest.
Friday 8th March we're back attempting to complete every quest we can on a free to play account.
find me over on twitch dot tv the counselling DM.

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The Counselling DM @thecounsellingdm.me · 26/02/2024

Stream Schedule for this week, 26th Feb to 1st March. Hopefully my voice will be back to normal soon and I can once again do the goofy voices. Can I hit the big 500 number and get out of the Thundering Steppes? #everquest2

Stream schedule for 26th February to the 1st March
26th Let's Quest, join me as I play free to play on Everquest 2 and attempt every quest possible.
28th we are chilling on main, looking at features and events in the world of Norrath
1st March we're back attempting every quest we can.

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