I haven't used it for TTRPG publication specifically but I have used pexels and pixabay quite a bit. They both have multiple filters that come in handy, as well as various creative commons levels.

Random #TTRPG idea: make your non-humans more not human like. Genderless elves that are semi plant like. Dwarves that have minerals in their skin, bones, and blood. Gnomes that are mushroom people. Make fantasy weird again.

Now we know it was never about the TSA and it was really justification to get ICE in airports

100% agree! This is one of my go-to games for new players, one-shots, horror, and short amounts of time to play. As a DM this game is a dream to run and it crosses the barrier between player and character by having a resolution mechanic that induces anxiety and stress in the players (in a good way)!

I very much like having the Roleplayer at the table. It makes running the story so much easier as a GM!

I like this WAY better than having a very specific niche answer that the players (not the characters) have to figure out

Not so much an unexpected item, but an unexpected use. Some players used lamp oil as a lubricant for something.... And then later set it on fire! 😆

I like it!

I have to say, I've both fudged dice rolls and enforced them. Mostly this happens when I work with children. I don't want a character to die from a single bad roll but I also don't let them beg when one of their rolls go poorly.

It was, yes. I don't get to hear KSE that often. They occasionally get played on the radio here, but not often.

Lmao! You're right! The way it was displaying in my feed it was showing text from one comment and the video for KSE! 🤦‍♂️

OMG! Love this dude's vocals! I can't wait to hear what comes next!

I've thought about that. They would roll better, for sure. The big problem would be mixing them up with d8s, but that's really all I can forsee.

One of my favorites is a local fungi, Old Man of the Woods!

I've had some really good discussions on here. I just never know what to post.

These are really classy looking!

Especially for quick reference rules sheets. I like how a lot of print copy rules have these on the inside covers of their books. Being able to use the PDF version to print off those four pages for players is incredibly helpful!

I won't use them unless I have so few items that I am physically carrying them.

What really frustrated me recently is that Walmart has been so short staffed that they have CLOSED half of the self-checkouts, creating an even bigger backup.

What is a good solution? Personally, I like what was done with Cairn and Shadowdark: offer quick start rules zines! This usually has enough info for players to make new characters, can be purchased for less expense, and gives each player something to learn from!

What are your solutions?

There seems to be a discussion about whether or not TTRPG players read the rules?

At first I thought this was ludicrous until someone mentioned that there is usually only one copy of the rulebook floating around the group.

Remembering my own various games... Yeah, this is pretty accurate!

If only I didn't live in the OTHER Virginia! 🤣

3rd edition had a variation on this with prestige classes (which I liked) but it switched to being almost entirely mechanical. 5ed has it built into the basic character classes and you don't have to earn anything, you just choose a path at level 3.

This might be controversial but I enjoyed the idea of Class Kits from 2ed D&D. They had some mechanical requirements and some RP requirements and that blend of mechanics with a unique payoff was really fun!

I see it from both sides. Yes, you can MAKE any system work BUT there's a good chance that there's one better suited to what you want to achieve.

ICE agents should be the ones stripped of citizenship

Some good tips here and for those who’ve missed it, ours will be back soon I’m just still figuring out a few things about how to reformat it and make it worth both our time doing and your time reading

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I was about to suggest "Dungeons & Drag Queens" except that might actually work.... 🤣

I know I'm pretty late to the party but Delicious In Dungeon is a GREAT source of inspiration! The way it makes you think about dungeon ecology is invaluable.