Roll 4 InitiativeOne of the really fun parts of GMing is creating lore for your campaign. But how do you get that info to your players without boring them with 30 minutes of a lore dump? That’s what we’re going to discuss in today’s video. #ttrpg #dnd
How to Lore DumpRoll 4 Initiative2023-04-04 | One of the really fun parts of GMing is creating lore for your campaign. But how do you get that info to your players without boring them with 30 minutes of a lore dump? That’s what we’re going to discuss in today’s video. #ttrpg #dnd
TWITTER ⇢ twitter.com/r4ivlog FACEBOOK ⇢ facebook.com/roll4initiativevlog INSTAGRAM ⇢ instagram.com/r4ivlogWhich is the Right Safety Tools for Your Table?Roll 4 Initiative2023-05-09 | So you want to make sure your table is safe and welcoming but can't decide what safety tool to use? No worries, Dawn breaks down 4 safety tools and what kind of game they work best. #ttrpg #dnd #pathfinder #fantasyage
TWITTER ⇢ twitter.com/r4ivlog FACEBOOK ⇢ facebook.com/roll4initiativevlog INSTAGRAM ⇢ instagram.com/r4ivlogGM Burnout & Channel UpdateRoll 4 Initiative2023-04-25 | GM Burnout can wreck a campaign, not to mention the person GMing, but there are ways to prevent and cope with it. And stick around to the end for an announcement. #ttrpg #dnd #pathfinder #fantasyage
TWITTER ⇢ twitter.com/r4ivlog FACEBOOK ⇢ facebook.com/roll4initiativevlog INSTAGRAM ⇢ instagram.com/r4ivlogToo Many Supplements? ➡️ 3 FixesRoll 4 Initiative2023-04-18 | As a player or GM, do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by too many character options? Too many sourcebooks? Too many supplements? And suddenly you don’t know where to start? I think we all have. Today I'm tackling what you can do when you are faced with too many options. #ttrpg #dnd #pathfinder
TWITTER ⇢ twitter.com/r4ivlog FACEBOOK ⇢ facebook.com/roll4initiativevlog INSTAGRAM ⇢ instagram.com/r4ivlogTTRPG Starter GuideRoll 4 Initiative2023-04-11 | Have you ever wanted to be the heroes of your favorite book, movie, or even video game and be able to make the choices you want to make? That’s what you can do in tabletop role-playing games. Today we're going over the basics of ttrpgs, what they are, how to play, what you need, how to pick a system, and how to find a group.
Intro: 00:00-00:55 What is a TTRPG: 00:56-01:56 How you play: 01:57-02:41 What you need: 02:42-03:07 Pick a System: 03:08-04:31 Find a Group: 04:32-05:23 A few more things!: 05:24-07:38 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Hi, we're Ryan and Dawn! Here on Roll 4 Initiative we discuss all things geeky: Tabletop RPGs, Board Games, Warhammer, Books, and Geek Lifestyle.
TWITTER ⇢ twitter.com/r4ivlog FACEBOOK ⇢ facebook.com/roll4initiativevlog INSTAGRAM ⇢ instagram.com/r4ivlogFantasy AGE 2nd Edition ReviewRoll 4 Initiative2023-03-27 | Are you looking for a new fantasy system with a streamlined rule set that allows for a variety of different settings and genre of games? Then today’s review of Fantasy AGE second edition is for you! #ttrpg #fantasyage
Green Ronin provided us with a complimentary copy for review purposes, our thoughts and opinions are our own.
Intro: 00:00-01:23 Basic overview: 01:24-07:05 What's different in 2nd edition: 07:06-08:07 Become a patron: 08:08-08:22 Player perspective: 08:23-11:06 GM persepctive: 11:07-13:42 Final thoughts: 13:43-15:22 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Hi, we're Ryan and Dawn! Here on Roll 4 Initiative we discuss all things geeky: Tabletop RPGs, Board Games, Warhammer, Books, and Geek Lifestyle.
TWITTER ⇢ twitter.com/r4ivlog FACEBOOK ⇢ facebook.com/roll4initiativevlog INSTAGRAM ⇢ instagram.com/r4ivlogPlay an Evil Character without being That GuyRoll 4 Initiative2023-03-21 | It’s a lot of fun playing the epic hero, saving the day and the world. But you know what also can be fun? Playing an evil character! Today we’re going to look at how to play an evil character without making your table hate you. #ttrpg #dnd #pathfinder #fantasyAGE
TWITTER ⇢ twitter.com/r4ivlog FACEBOOK ⇢ facebook.com/roll4initiativevlog INSTAGRAM ⇢ instagram.com/r4ivlog5 Ways to Keep Your Players EngagedRoll 4 Initiative2023-02-28 | Finding your players are checking their phones, staring blankly at their dice towers, and feel like they are going through the motions? today we have 5 tips on how to get your players engaged at the table. #ttrpg #dnd5e
TWITTER ⇢ twitter.com/r4ivlog FACEBOOK ⇢ facebook.com/roll4initiativevlog INSTAGRAM ⇢ instagram.com/r4ivlogLore Keeper: Notion Template ReviewRoll 4 Initiative2023-02-14 | Looking for a digital toolset to help you take, organize and reference your campaign notes? We've got you covered with today's review of Minva Tabletop Design Company's Lore Keeper 5e Campaign Planner for Notion. #dnd5e #ttrpg #notion #review
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▶ABOUT US
Hi, we're Ryan and Dawn! Here on Roll 4 Initiative we discuss all things geeky: Tabletop RPGs, Board Games, Warhammer, Books, and Geek Lifestyle.
TWITTER ⇢ twitter.com/r4ivlog FACEBOOK ⇢ facebook.com/roll4initiativevlog INSTAGRAM ⇢ instagram.com/r4ivlogFeywild Companion ReviewRoll 4 Initiative2023-01-10 | Don't delve into the Feywild without this companion! Today we're reviewing the Feywild Companion from @Splinterverse, the perfect supplement to any Feywild campaign, whether you are using The Wild Beyond the Witchlight or creating your own game! #dnd5e #ttrpg #dnd #review
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▶ABOUT US
Hi, we're Ryan and Dawn! Here on Roll 4 Initiative we discuss all things geeky: Tabletop RPGs, Board Games, Warhammer, Books, and Geek Lifestyle.
TWITTER ⇢ twitter.com/r4ivlog FACEBOOK ⇢ facebook.com/roll4initiativevlog INSTAGRAM ⇢ instagram.com/r4ivlogTiny Owlbear? Yes please!Roll 4 Initiative2023-01-09 | #shorts #dnd #dnd5e tune in tomorrow for our full review of @Splinterverse's Feywild Companion! What tiny creature would you create?5 Mistakes New Players Make (and how to avoid them)Roll 4 Initiative2023-01-03 | I love when new players discover and join the hobby. But there are a few mistakes that new players, as well as season players, can make that will affect their enjoyment as well as the atmosphere of the entire table. Here is my list of the top 5 mistakes new players make and how to avoid them. What mistakes did you make as a new player? #ttrpg #dnd #pathfinder
TWITTER ⇢ twitter.com/r4ivlog FACEBOOK ⇢ facebook.com/roll4initiativevlog INSTAGRAM ⇢ instagram.com/r4ivlog7 Questions to Ask at a Mid-Campaign Check-inRoll 4 Initiative2022-12-27 | Things getting tense at the table? Players losing interest? Already started a campaign but never ran a session 0? It's not to late to save your game! Here's our advice on what to discuss and how to run a mid-campaign check-in to reignite the excitement at your table. #ttrpg #dnd #pathfinder
TWITTER ⇢ twitter.com/r4ivlog FACEBOOK ⇢ facebook.com/roll4initiativevlog INSTAGRAM ⇢ instagram.com/r4ivlogArcadia (MCDM) ReviewRoll 4 Initiative2022-12-20 | We're reviewing the recent issues of Arcadia from @helloMCDM! This monthly digital magazine contains amazing, high quality D&D 5e content reminiscent of the Dungeon and Dragon magazines. What are your thoughts? #dnd5e #ttrpg #dnd #review
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Hi, we're Ryan and Dawn! Here on Roll 4 Initiative we discuss all things geeky: Tabletop RPGs, Board Games, Warhammer, Books, and Geek Lifestyle.
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▶ABOUT US
Hi, we're Ryan and Dawn! Here on Roll 4 Initiative we discuss all things geeky: Tabletop RPGs, Board Games, Warhammer, Books, and Geek Lifestyle.
TWITTER ⇢ twitter.com/r4ivlog FACEBOOK ⇢ facebook.com/roll4initiativevlog INSTAGRAM ⇢ instagram.com/r4ivlogMistakes I Made as a First Time Dungeon MasterRoll 4 Initiative2022-12-06 | Learn from my mistakes! Over the past five years I've learned a lot about running games. Here are the five things I wish I could go back in time and tell myself before running my first homebrew campaign. What would you tell your younger self?
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▶ABOUT US
Hi, we're Ryan and Dawn! Here on Roll 4 Initiative we discuss all things geeky: Tabletop RPGs, Board Games, Warhammer, Books, and Geek Lifestyle.
TV Drama Version 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Artist: http://audionautix.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
▶ABOUT US
Hi, we're Ryan and Dawn! Here on Roll 4 Initiative we discuss all things geeky: Tabletop RPGs, Board Games, Warhammer, Books, and Geek Lifestyle.
TV Drama Version 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Artist: http://audionautix.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
▶ABOUT US
Hi, we're Ryan and Dawn! Here on Roll 4 Initiative we discuss all things geeky: Tabletop RPGs, Board Games, Warhammer, Books, and Geek Lifestyle.
TWITTER ⇢ twitter.com/r4ivlog FACEBOOK ⇢ facebook.com/roll4initiativevlog INSTAGRAM ⇢ instagram.com/r4ivlogWITCH: Fated Souls 2e ReviewRoll 4 Initiative2022-11-15 | Looking for an urban fantasy ttrpg capturing the vibe of Supernatural, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and AHS Coven? Here's our review of the WITCH: Fates Souls 2e Quickstarter. #ttrpg #review
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▶ABOUT US
Hi, we're Ryan and Dawn! Here on Roll 4 Initiative we discuss all things geeky: Tabletop RPGs, Board Games, Warhammer, Books, and Geek Lifestyle.
TV Drama Version 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Artist: http://audionautix.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
▶ABOUT US
Hi, we're Ryan and Dawn! Here on Roll 4 Initiative we discuss all things geeky: Tabletop RPGs, Board Games, Warhammer, Books, and Geek Lifestyle.
TWITTER ⇢ twitter.com/r4ivlog FACEBOOK ⇢ facebook.com/roll4initiativevlog INSTAGRAM ⇢ instagram.com/r4ivlogBotanical Bestiary Review - Pathfinder 2eRoll 4 Initiative2022-11-01 | Looking to add more botanical beasts to your game? Check out our review of The Botanical Bestiary, a Leshy-centric bestiary for Pathfinder 2e and D&D 5e! #pathfinder #dungeonsanddragons #review
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▶ABOUT US
Hi, we're Ryan and Dawn! Here on Roll 4 Initiative we discuss all things geeky: Tabletop RPGs, Board Games, Warhammer, Books, and Geek Lifestyle.
TV Drama Version 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Artist: http://audionautix.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
▶ABOUT US
Hi, we're Ryan and Dawn! Here on Roll 4 Initiative we discuss all things geeky: Tabletop RPGs, Board Games, Warhammer, Books, and Geek Lifestyle.
TV Drama Version 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Artist: http://audionautix.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
▶ABOUT US
Hi, we're Ryan and Dawn! Here on Roll 4 Initiative we discuss all things geeky: Tabletop RPGs, Board Games, Warhammer, Books, and Geek Lifestyle.
TWITTER ⇢ twitter.com/r4ivlog FACEBOOK ⇢ facebook.com/roll4initiativevlog INSTAGRAM ⇢ instagram.com/r4ivlogHow to create suspense in your next game: foreshadow and roll initiative earlyRoll 4 Initiative2022-10-06 | #shorts8 Ways to Create Suspense in Your GameRoll 4 Initiative2022-10-04 | Planning on running a horror one-shot or just want to up the suspense in your regular campaign? Here are 8 ways to create suspense in your next tabletop roleplaying game.
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▶ABOUT US
Hi, we're Ryan and Dawn! Here on Roll 4 Initiative we discuss all things geeky: Tabletop RPGs, Board Games, Warhammer, Books, and Geek Lifestyle.
TWITTER ⇢ twitter.com/r4ivlog FACEBOOK ⇢ facebook.com/roll4initiativevlog INSTAGRAM ⇢ instagram.com/r4ivlog5 Toxic Player Traits in TTRPGRoll 4 Initiative2022-09-20 | From the Murderhobo, to Captain Mirrorshades, to the Canceler, here are 5 bad player traits along with suggestions of what to do to improve if you recognize yourself in an of these examples. #ttrpg #dnd