It's always interesting to see which of my videos YouTube's algorithm is suggesting most.
This week, it's been:
"9 Habits of Great D&D Players"
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/CCVydwDhipI
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/01/great-dnd-player-habits/
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"The 30% Rule Every DM Should Know (And How to Use It)"
After 40+ years as a DM, I've found that players only explore about 30% of what I create in my D&D campaigns. Here's how to make peace with that reality and save yourself hours of wasted effort.
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sqC87B7xK0 5 min 43 sec
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/02/30-percent-rule-dungeon-master-prep/
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COMING TOMORROW THU Feb 26: "Prep is a terrible thing to waste."
Learn how to get the most out of the material you prep for your D&D campaigns.
Stay tuned!
https://www.youtube.com/@ruckerworks/
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Want to run better sessions and design stronger adventures? I've been playing D&D since 1980, and I make straightforward, no-fluff videos that help dungeon masters and players build great games. You'll get practical tips on adventure design, session prep, and running the table, with advice you can actually use in your next game. I also write fantasy fiction and TTRPG content. Subscribe if you want guidance that's grounded in real play that actually works. Have fun, stay cool, and keep your dice rolling.
NEW: "9 Habits of Great D&D Players"
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/CCVydwDhipI
READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2026/01/great-dnd-player-habits/
#dnd #ttrpg #dndtips #rpgadvice #dndplayers #goodplayers #dndgroup #roleplayingtips
COMING SOON: "9 Habits of Great D&D Players"
Want to be the player every DM hopes shows up to the table? I've got a new video and article that comes out tomorrow (THU Feb. 5) that offers some advice.
Stay tuned!
Want to run better sessions and design stronger adventures? I've been playing D&D since 1980, and I make straightforward, no-fluff videos that help dungeon masters and players build great games. You'll get practical tips on adventure design, session prep, and running the table, with advice you can actually use in your next game. I also write fantasy fiction and TTRPG content. Subscribe if you want guidance that's grounded in real play that actually works. Have fun, stay cool, and keep your dice rolling.
A lot of DMs over-explain their world because they've created something and they want it to be discovered. I'm guilty of this myself. What I learned is that letting players ask questions does more to reveal lore than a 10-minute monologue ever will.
I talked about this in my latest video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBbZiwqNF5E
4 min 46 secs
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NEW: "Stop Lore Dumping in D&D: Let Players Discover Your World"
Revealing lore in a D&D campaign doesn’t have to overwhelm your players. I talk about how to share your world’s history, factions, secrets, and mysteries at a pace that keeps everyone engaged without turning the session into a lore dump.
🎥 WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBbZiwqNF5E
📚 READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/12/stop-lore-dumping-dnd/
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I'm a big believer that your brain is more important than your character's stats when it comes to successful D&D adventuring.
📺 VIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e49VfBeFQV0
📖 READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/10/5-reasons-smart-play-wins-the-day/
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"Best Dungeon Master’s Guide for Creating Adventures: AD&D to 2024 Compared"
🎥 WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWGn5u3IoQI
📚 READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/09/best-dungeon-masters-guide-comparison/
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In every Dungeons & Dragons session, there comes a moment when the dice betray you.
Here's how to overcome that.
"5 Reasons Smart Play Wins the Day"
📺 VIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e49VfBeFQV0
📖 READ: https://ruckerworks.com/2025/10/5-reasons-smart-play-wins-the-day/
#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #dnd5e #dungeonmaster #tabletoprpg #roleplaying #ttrpgcommunity #dndtips #oldschoolrpg #smartplay #dndadvice
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