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RoboDad1 is a YouTube channel dedicated to helping Dungeon Masters run better, more exciting Dungeons & Dragons games. The channel focuses on breaking down published adventures and transforming them into easier-to-run, more cinematic experiences at the table. Through detailed DM guides, encounter ideas, and practical storytelling advice, RoboDad1 explores popular adventures and settings, offering Dungeon Masters tools to improve pacing, build tension, and bring memorable moments to their players. The channel also covers topics such as common DM mistakes, campaign preparation, adventure design, and creative ways to enhance published modules without increasing prep time. RoboDad1’s guides aim to make running D&D more accessible for new Dungeon Masters while still providing inspiration and clever ideas for experienced Game Masters. Whether you’re preparing your first campaign or looking to improve an existing one, RoboDad1 focuses on one simple goal: helping DMs run unforgettable adventures. Links youtube.com - Youtube channel

RPG advice and discussion. Let's talk gaming! Actual play channel with multiple campaigns on Bandit's Keep Actual Play. Links youtube.com - Youtube channel discord.gg - Discord server patreon.com - Patreon page

The Grey League Community page is a place for players and Game Masters. The main hub is their blog which dives into the lore, cultures, religions, factions, history, and places of Greyhawk. Alongside this setting lore, the blog also explores Pathfinder 2e rules, GM tools, house rules, access to adventures, reviews, and practical ideas for running richer campaigns and worldbuilding. Whether someone is a long-time Greyhawk fan or a new arrival, a Pathfinder GM looking for inspiration, or a curious player looking for roleplay tips, The Grey League offers something of use.

The Dungeon Crawler Carl Roleplaying Game is an officially licensed tabletop adaptation of Matt Dinniman's bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl LitRPG novels, developed by Renegade Game Studios and launched via a BackerKit crowdfunding campaign in April 2026. The campaign became the most-followed TTRPG crowdfunding launch in history, pulling in over 27,000 backers and more than $6.6 million against an original $250,000 goal, putting it in the same company as Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG and Avatar Legends among the biggest tabletop crowdfunders ever run.  The book series itself has an unusually indie-to-mainstream trajectory: Dinniman began posting it as a free web serial on Royal Road in 2020, and it grew organically into a multi-million-copy bestseller before Ace Books picked it up in 2024. Fulfillment for the RPG and its companion deck-building game, Dungeon Crawler Carl: Unstoppable, is expected in late 2026. Description Playing Dungeon Crawler Carl means playing a Crawler - a contestant, willing or otherwise - trapped in the World Dungeon, a lethal, alien-broadcast reality show where survival means keeping quadrillions of viewers across the galaxy entertained. The GM takes on the role of the System AI, the sardonic, rules-obsessed intelligence that narrates the dungeon, hands out achievements, and is never quite as fair as it claims to be.  Players can step directly into the shoes of characters from the novels - Carl, Donut, Katia, and others - or build an original Crawler from more than 30 species and a roster of gleefully absurd classes (Fire Mage Arcanist, Former Child Actor, Shotgun Messenger) that matches the source material's satirical, over-the-top tone. True to the books' obsession with loot, XP, and gamified progression, the ruleset leans hard into that same structure rather than smoothing it over for a more traditional fantasy feel.

Roll20 is the most widely used browser based virtual tabletop in the world, launched in 2012 following a successful Kickstarter campaign. Developed by Riley Miller, Nolan T. Jones, and Richard Zayas, it was designed to break down the barriers to tabletop gaming by requiring zero installation and offering a robust free to play tier. It remains the industry leader in total user base, hosting millions of games across nearly every imaginable tabletop system. Description Roll20 is the "everyman" of virtual tabletops, prioritizing accessibility and ease of use. Because it runs entirely in the cloud, players and Game Masters can start a session in seconds from any modern web browser. It features an integrated marketplace where users can purchase official rulebooks, adventures, and art packs that integrate directly into their campaigns. While it offers advanced features like dynamic lighting, its primary appeal is its massive community and the simplicity of its "pick up and play" nature. System Overview & Key Features No Installation Required Unlike many of its competitors, Roll20 requires no software downloads or server configuration. The Game Master simply creates a room on the website and shares a link. This makes it the ideal choice for groups with varying levels of technical expertise. Integrated Character Sheets Roll20 features thousands of community and official character sheets that handle the math for you. Clicking an attribute or a weapon on your sheet automatically sends the roll to the chat window, applying modifiers and calculating critical hits instantly. The Roll20 Marketplace The platform boasts the largest digital storefront in the industry. You can buy modules for D&D, Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, and more, which come pre loaded with maps, tokens, and journals, drastically reducing a Game Master's preparation time. Dynamic Lighting and Layering Subscribers gain access to a powerful lighting system that restricts what players can see based on their character's line of sight. The Game Master can easily manage different layers for maps, tokens, and hidden notes that only they can see. Built in Video and Voice Roll20 includes its own integrated WebRTC video and voice chat system, allowing groups to see and hear each other without needing to run third party software like Discord alongside their game window. Jumpgate Technology Introduced in 2024 and 2025, the "Jumpgate" update overhauled the core engine to provide a much smoother, high performance experience. It improved frame rates, reduced loading times, and modernized the interface to compete with newer, hardware accelerated platforms. Additional links roll20.net - Official Roll20 website and Virtual Tabletop marketplace.roll20.net - Official Roll20 Marketplace for assets and modules

My First Dungeon is the tabletop roleplaying podcast that helps game masters learn new games and make each one better than the last. Each season of My First Dungeon features a new indie TTRPG including games like Orbital Blues, DIE, 10 Candles, The Wildsea, and so many more.Each season features an interview with the creator where they teach the GM how to play and give them all the best tips and tricks for running the game. Then we bring together an all-star cast of performers to play a game and then infuse it with original music and our award-winning sound design. There’s no better way to learn a new game than a season of My First Dungeon. Links manysidedmedia.com - Podcast website discord.gg - Discord server youtube.com - Podcast playlist