The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Horror doesn't always have to come from somewhere far away... I'm looking to Irish folklore for inspiration as I prepare to run Call of Cthulhu for the first time. There are plenty of stories much closer to home. 👀 The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See. 020
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026D&D was my first step into TTRPGs. It wasn't the last! Since then I've explored different systems, worlds and ways of telling stories — and I'm still exploring. Different games give us new ways to create stories together. More stories are waiting to be seen. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See. 010
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Failure can lead to some of the best TTRPG stories. In Blades in the Dark, Blade once rolled three 1s on a resistance roll. It went terribly — and helped put him on the path towards becoming the Doskvol Ripper. Sometimes a bad roll begins a whole new chapter. #TTRPG #BladesInTheDark 010
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 13/09/2026D&D may be where my GM journey began, but there are many more TTRPGs and stories to explore. Next up: my first time running Call of Cthulhu. Why am I learning it? Let's just say Irish folklore and AthVentureCon 5 have been on my mind... 👀 The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See. 021
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Last weekend I joined D8DungeonDrive for The Cleanup Crew, a Candela Obscura game run by Amelie Charles was determined there was a perfectly reasonable explanation for everything… until there really wasn't 😂 A brilliant game with a fantastic crew Thanks @d8dungeon! The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See 000
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Looking back, I've realised how far I've come since I started learning D&D in 2020. From my first game to GMing, conventions, Emberlight and D8DungeonMania — eventually becoming The Deaf DM™. I'm proud of the journey so far, but I'm not finished yet. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See. 010
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 23/08/2026What if they want to try? A GM story was a player trying alchemy without proficiency in alchemist's supplies. Instead of saying no, I let them try. The dice decided, and the consequences became part of the story. Great tabletop moments begin with, “Can I try?” The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See. 000
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Every choice matters. When I run a game, I don't look for the "right" decision. I ask how the world would react. In House of Madness, four chests represented four choices. Each led to a different path, consequences, and ending. That's the storytelling I love as GM The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See. 000
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Where do I start when creating a one-shot or campaign? Not with the tavern. I start with the BBEG. Once I know who they are, what they want, and how they plan to achieve it, I work backwards. Every clue, NPC, and encounter exists because of their actions. The Deaf DM — Stories You Can See. 000
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Where did Gory come from? ⚔️ Gory first appeared at Charleville Castle in 2022, my first time playing there. He became "a favourite character and now steps into D8DungeonMania raising funds for Project HOPE. Include "Tony" or "Gory". tiltify.com/@d8dungeon/d... Art: @lukawilda. Gory for Glory! ⚔️ 011
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Keeping combat moving. I use acrylic initiative trackers, and at my table initiative is rolled every round instead of once per combat. It keeps encounters dynamic, encourages players to adapt, and lets everyone see who's next. It's worked really well at my table. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See. 000
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Gory officially enters #D8DungeonMania2026! ⚔️ One of ten champions fighting for a place on Team EU while raising funds for Project HOPE. Gory for Glory! 000
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Illustration inspired by Barrut's journal. Some dreams don't end when you wake. After reliving his past, Barrut found comfort not in sleep, but around a table with companions. The Forge reminds me that Emberlight doesn't stop between streams. The world keeps living The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See 010
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Barrut's story finally began. During The Quiet Between, Declan took me through the first chapter of Barrut's past. Months ago, I gave him permission to expand Barrut's backstory, and this was only the beginning. I'm looking forward to Barrut's journey. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See. 000
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Meet Barrut. Once a paladin. Now a soldier. He lost his faith, but not his sense of duty. Quiet. Watchful. Steadfast. Some wounds cannot be seen, yet shape every choice we make. Barrut is my Emberlight character. 🎨 Art by @lukawilda 🃏 Card design by D8 Dungeon The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See. 000
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Hi, I'm Tony, also known as The Deaf DM™. I'm a deaf tabletop roleplaying gamer and creator from Ireland, sharing stories, accessibility, and adventures around the table. I'm part of D8 Dungeon's Emberlight Saga, where I play Barrut. This month is about Emberlight The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See. 052
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Stories don't always begin in a module. Sometimes with a conversation. Sometimes with a memory. Sometimes with a story passed down. Ideas can come from anywhere. A book. A legend. A piece of folklore. Or simply imagination. Every adventure starts somewhere. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See 121
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 21/06/2026I don't plan every step of a campaign. I prepare destinations, possibilities, and moments. The journey between them belongs to the players. The best stories happen when a group chooses a path I never expected. That's not a problem. That's the adventure. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See #DeafDM 100
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 14/06/2026A spell begins as words on a page. What makes it memorable is what happens next. I've seen players use magic to solve problems, uncover secrets, and surprise me as a DM. The rules provide the foundation. Creativity brings the spell to life. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See #DeafDM #TTRPG 010
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Not every story happens during an adventure. Some happen afterwards. A shared meal. A moment of reflection. The Quiet Between reminds us that stories aren't only shaped by battles. Sometimes quiet moments reveal more. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See #Emberlight #DeafDM #VisualStorytelling 030
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Some stories begin long before the map is opened. A closed book. A single die. A moment of possibility before the adventure begins. Every campaign starts with a choice: to open the cover, to take the first step, and to see where the story leads. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See. #DeafDM #TTRPG 000
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Before the first roll… before the first word… the story is already waiting at the table. Another year. Another path waiting to be explored. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See. #DeafDM #TTRPG #Storytelling #DungeonMaster #Fantasy 000
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Every story needs someone willing to open the wrong door. Learning more about the Keeper side of Call of Cthulhu — where tension builds quietly and knowledge is dangerous. Not every horror needs a monster. Sometimes something is waiting in the dark. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See. #CoC #DeafDM 000
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Tomorrow, Barrut returns to Emberlight. The road ahead is uncertain after the last mission, and some scars never truly stay buried. Looking forward to stepping back into the world tomorrow night with the crew over at @d8dungeon ⚔️ The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See. #Emberlight #d8dungeon #DeafDM 010
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Every story needs someone to guide the darkness. Reading through the Keeper Rulebook — not just learning rules, but understanding how tension, mystery, and fear are shaped. This isn’t about control. It’s about knowing when to reveal… and when to hold back. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See 000
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Disintegrate hit. 18 HP left. Still standing. Some moments stay with you. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See #DeafDM #TTRPG #DungeonMaster #Storytelling #DND 010
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Day 2 — DagdaCon Spotted these yesterday but came back for a proper look today while it was quiet. The detail on these hand-painted miniatures is incredible—especially this dragon. Definitely something I could see working in one of my campaigns 👀 The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See 020
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Sometimes you don’t choose the dice. The dice choose you. Rolled a 15 at Rebel Dice—ended up with this set 👀 DagdaCon 2026 The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See #DagdaCon #TTRPG #TheDeafDM 000
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 25/04/2026The journey begins. DagdaCon 2026. This time—at the table as a player. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See #DagdaCon #TTRPG #TabletopRPG #IrishTTRPG #TheDeafDM 031
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 21/04/2026A full table. Different voices. Then everything changed. That’s where we left it. @d8dungeon.bsky.social The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See #d8dungeon #ttrpg #actualplay #visualstorytelling 030
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 19/04/2026When the world dims… who will carry the flame? Tomorrow, the story begins. Stepping into Emberlight as Barrut, a war-scarred fighter. April 20 · 8PM twitch.tv/d8dungeon #d8dungeon #ttrpg @d8dungeon.bsky.social 000
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Learning a new system feels like stepping into the unknown. Alone Against the Static — a Call of Cthulhu solo experience — isn’t about winning. It’s about uncovering… and sometimes realising too late. Silence carries more weight than noise. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See #CallOfCthulhu #TTRPG 031
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 06/04/2026I’ve joined the Emberlight Guild. A new story begins April 20th, 8PM. Come see where it leads. twitch.tv/d8dungeon @d8dungeon.bsky.social The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See #d8dungeon #ttrpg #actualplay #irish #tabletoprpg 072
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 05/04/2026Not every story needs a hero. Some just need someone willing to look into the dark. Exploring Call of Cthulhu — a different kind of storytelling where tension builds quietly, and not everything is meant to be understood. Stories you can see don’t always need light. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See 031
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Behind the screen, the story changes shape. Red light. Four choices. One moment. House of Madness. For the first time, I stepped into the frame — not as the story, but the hand behind it. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See #TheDeafDM #TTRPG 120
Reposted by The Deaf DMOld Oak Games | Emmet (he/him) @oldoakgames.bsky.social · 26/03/2026We did it! Beyond the Woods for Legend in the Mist raised €192,526 from 1,892 incredible backers! Go raibh míle maith agat, a thousand thank yous! I am incredibly excited to let even more gamers tell unique and beautiful stories in this world that I love. #tabletoprpg #irish #ireland 1103
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 22/03/2026Not every part of storytelling is loud. Sometimes it’s the quiet before the players arrive. Sometimes it’s the moment where everything is clear without a word. That’s where I do my best work. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See #DeafDM #TTRPG #DungeonMaster #DND 000
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 15/03/2026Every table tells a story before the dice roll. The map is ready. The grid waits. Behind the screen, the world is about to move. A home setup built for visual storytelling so players can see the scene and follow the action. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See #DeafDM #TTRPG 001
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Before a session begins, the table tells a story too. This setup was part of my preparation for AthVentureCon — testing how the table looks from the player’s point of view, adjusting lighting, placement, and atmosphere. The Deaf DM™ - Stories You Can See #TTRPG #DnD #DungeonMaster #AthVentureCon 000
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 01/03/2026AthVentureCon 4. Two sessions run. NEG stints. Conversations between tables. Laid out the badge, mug, booklet, sticker, and pin on the Sword Coast mat. A reminder of the work behind the screen. Grateful to everyone who sat at my table. The Deaf DM™ · Stories You Can See #AthVentureCon #DeafDM 110
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 23/02/2026House of Madness. Four identical chests. No hints. They chose Truth immediately. Blue light. Silence. Weight. Not every ending needs combat. The Deaf DM™ · Stories You Can See #AthVentureCon #HouseOfMadness #TTRPG #DungeonMaster #DeafDM 010
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 22/02/2026First stint at the Never Ending Gory table this weekend. Fast combat. Random spawns. No initiative. No hiding HP. Alliances don’t last long. Ran longer than planned — worth it. Sharp. Energising. Different rhythm from my story tables. The Deaf DM™ · Stories You Can See #AthVentureCon #DND5e 020
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Checked in. Let’s begin. The Deaf DM™ · Stories You Can See #AthVentureCon #DeafDM #TTRPG 020
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 20/02/2026Packed and ready. Returning to AthVentureCon — this time wearing my own colours. The table is set. See you soon @athventurecon 🎲 The Deaf DM™ · Stories You Can See #AthVentureCon #DeafDM #IrishTTRPG #DungeonMaster #StoriesYouCanSee 000
Reposted by The Deaf DMAthVentureCon @athventurecon.bsky.social · 18/02/2026#AthCon4 has sooooooo many things to get excited about; RPGs, LARP, awesome vendors, creative workshops, mesmerising panels, talk, merch and so much more! It's hard to pick out one thing....but THE NEVER ENDING GORY table has me super-excited! What is this? I hear you all ask. Well attend I say..media.tenor.coma woman is talking to a man in a dark room and says it sounds like a never-ending cycle of violence and deathALT: a woman is talking to a man in a dark room and says it sounds like a never-ending cycle of violence and death 152
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 15/02/2026Packed. Prepared. Ready. Three stories. Three bags. One weekend. The quiet room. The Great Hall. Mini Adventurers and madness. Everything has its place. Everything has a purpose. AthVentureCon is almost here. (The Deaf DM™ · Stories You Can See) #TheDeafDM #AthVentureCon #TTRPG #VisualStorytelling 020
Reposted by The Deaf DMAthVentureCon @athventurecon.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Deep in the West of Ireland the folk speak of a long lost temple filled with all manner of devious traps! Traps that have taken the lives of all who have ventured into the temple ruins before. Will the next party fair any better or are they probably screwed as well?? Find out at #AthCon4!!media.tenor.coma dog is standing next to a laundry basket in a living room with a staircase .ALT: a dog is standing next to a laundry basket in a living room with a staircase . 132
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 08/02/2026Tokens aren’t rewards. They’re choices. Hope. Fear. Pressure. Consequence. Every piece on the table exists for a reason — not to decorate the game, but to shape the story as it unfolds. (The Deaf DM™ · Stories You Can See) #TheDeafDM #TTRPG #GameDesign #VisualStorytelling #AccessibilityInGaming 020
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Different stories need different tools. Light. Choice. Consequence. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See #DeafDM #TabletopStorytelling #VisualStorytelling #TTRPG #AthVentureCon 000
The Deaf DM @thedeafdm.bsky.social · 25/01/2026Chaos doesn’t have to be loud. Even when the table gets bizarre, fast, and completely unhinged — calm keeps the story moving. Presence matters more than control. The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See. #DeafDM #StoriesYouCanSee #CinematicTTRPG #Accessibility #TablePresence 030