Screenshot of a live tabletop RPG stream showing a large group of players in a grid layout with character nameplates and subtitles visible, capturing a tense shared moment during a session.
A 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
Dark Emberlight artwork showing a hooded figure holding a lantern in a shadowy forest, with the title “Emberlight Saga” and the tagline “When the world dims… who will carry the flame?”
When 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
A tabletop scene showing a Call of Cthulhu solo play setup. An open book titled “Alone Against the Static” sits behind a character sheet filled with notes. A pencil and green dice rest on the sheet, with a mug of hot chocolate nearby on a fantasy map surface. The lighting is soft and warm, creating a quiet, reflective atmosphere.
Learning 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
Dark forest path surrounded by twisted trees with a large animal skull hanging to the side. The Emberlight Saga title appears in stylised lettering over the scene, with text reading “A new story begins” and the date April 20th alongside a Twitch link. The atmosphere is eerie and mysterious.
I’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
Call of Cthulhu Starter Set box standing upright on a tabletop. In front of it are two character sheets, one pre-generated sheet and one being copied into a blank sheet, with a yellow pencil and green polyhedral dice resting on a Sword Coast XXL mousemat. Two booklets lie open in the background. The overall scene has a slightly dim, atmospheric feel, suggesting mystery and investigative horror.
Not 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
I don’t do voices either.
I focus on personality and expression instead —
how they move, how they react, how they hold themselves.
Players remember that more than a voice.
Tony stands behind a Dungeon Master screen lit with deep red light, reaching forward over the table. A Balor figure stands at the centre, with four small white chests lined up in front. The scene is dramatic and cinematic, showing the first visual reveal of The Deaf DM behind the screen.
Behind 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
We 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
A close-up of a dragon-scale dice tray with eye details, with a single D20 resting on a small box behind it. The scene is clean and softly lit, capturing a quiet tabletop moment before play.
Not 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
A home D&D table setup with a battle grid notebook in the foreground, a portable monitor showing a dungeon map, and a DM screen displaying The Deaf DM logo behind it. A laptop sits above the screen for game control.
Every 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
Player’s view of a dungeon battle map with wooden chests leading toward a dark creature miniature on a throne. Red lights glow at the front of the DM screen, creating a dramatic atmosphere for the tabletop scene.
Before 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
Great meeting you too, hope our paths cross again.
AthVentureCon 4 Gamemaster items arranged on a Sword Coast XXL mousemat: branded travel mug, 2026 Gamemaster badge with teal lanyard, convention booklet, event pin, and large ATH 4 CON sticker.
AthVentureCon 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
Quiet room table setup for House of Madness at AthVentureCon. A DM screen stands at the end of the table with coloured lighting glowing in front of it. Four identical small chests sit on the table. Dice and notes are neatly arranged, creating a dramatic and focused atmosphere.
House 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
You are really fantastic and it was great fun even players are good fun too. Crazy but brilliant ideas.
Photo of the Never Ending Gory table in the Great Hall at AthVentureCon. A tactical D&D 5e battle map with terrain and miniatures placed across the grid. Player character sheets are visible on the table during a fast-paced battle royale session.
First 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
Photo of a black backpack resting on a wooden table in a hotel room. A blue AthVentureCon lanyard with a participant badge hangs over the front of the bag. The badge displays the event logo and number 4, signalling arrival and check-in for the convention weekend.
Checked in.
Let’s begin.
The Deaf DM™ · Stories You Can See
#AthVentureCon #DeafDM #TTRPG
Photo of packed convention gear arranged neatly on a bed. Two tote bags and a black backpack sit behind a custom black-and-gold Deaf DM screen. In front are folded black “The Deaf DM” T-shirts with a gold D20 logo, a fan of black-and-gold business cards, a leather card holder, two small boxed accessories, and a black top hat partially visible in a bag. The layout is symmetrical and organised, showing preparation for AthVentureCon.
Packed 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
Will see you tomorrow. Im looking forward to weekend. I know it will be epic weekend 😃🎲🎲🎲
#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..
Several packed bags arranged on a desk covered with a Sword Coast XXL mousemat. A white reusable shopping bag with “MORE FOR YOU” printed in bold black letters sits beside a black backpack. A black bag is placed next to the white bag. In front of the backpack is a black Deaf DM™ DM screen with a gold logo and tagline. A soft shopping bag with blue handles rests on top of the backpack. The setup shows gear prepared and ready for AthVentureCon.
Packed. 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
Deep 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!!
Ah cheers 💛
Glad the minis are going to a good home — Mini Adventurers are going to have a great time. Looking forward to the weekend!
A tabletop close-up showing three neat stacks of round metal tokens on a fantasy map. Behind them is a purple, textured dice tray with eye details on the inside walls. To the right is a brown leather pouch lying open. The tokens are arranged carefully, suggesting deliberate use rather than decoration.
Tokens 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
Four miniature lanterns are arranged on a fantasy map, with four closed wooden chests and a red demonic portal prop placed behind them. The setup shows multiple physical storytelling tools prepared for different tabletop role-playing scenes before play begins.
Different stories need different tools.
Light. Choice. Consequence.
The Deaf DM™ — Stories You Can See
#DeafDM #TabletopStorytelling #VisualStorytelling #TTRPG #AthVentureCon
Close-up of a blue fabric surface with stitched, circular ripple patterns. The texture resembles water disturbed by raindrops, with small darker stitched shapes at the center of some ripples.
Chaos 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
A Dungeon Master screen with The Deaf DM™ logo visible, resting on a folded battle map book. A hand rests lightly against the screen, suggesting readiness before a tabletop role-playing session.
Quiet preparation before the table comes alive.
This is how The Deaf DM™ works - visuals first, intention clear, story ready.
(The Deaf DM™ · Stories You Can See)
#DeafDM #TTRPG #DungeonMaster #DnD #TabletopRPG
A folded DM screen with The Deaf DM™ gold logo and the tagline “Stories You Can See — The Deaf DM™” printed on the front. It rests on top of a brown book and the Giant Book of Battle Mats (Revised) is visible behind it. Two black dice bags sit to the right on the tabletop.
This screen isn’t just a barrier.
It’s where the story is shaped, paced, and protected.
Silence doesn’t mean absence, it means intention.
The Deaf DM™
Stories You Can See
#DeafDM #TTRPG #DungeonMaster #VisualStorytelling #TabletopRPG
Close-up of two sets of metal polyhedral dice, one silver and one gold, resting on a textured dice tray. The dice have engraved lightning-like patterns with blue accents.
New year. Same companions.
These metal dice have travelled with me through countless stories,
from home tables to castle halls.
Not just tools.
Part of the journey.
Stories You Can See — The Deaf DM™
#DeafDM #TTRPG #DakotaIrish
New Year and we've a new game!
An ever-present at the various AthCons throughout the ages,GM Tony ( @thedeafdm.bsky.social ) takes a seat once more at #AthCon4!
First game of his we look at is a 8th Level D&D - The House Of Madness.
It kicks off with a goblin in a top hat & goes on from there!