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Daggerheart GM 101: How This Game Actually Works
You've read the rulebook. You still feel like you're playing D&D with different dice. This workshop fixes that.
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6 players following this game
Once / Tuesday - 12:00 AM UTC
Jun 30
Session Duration / 1–1.5 hours
20 / 25 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Daggerheart is not D&D with a new coat of paint, and if you run it like it is, your table will feel it. This workshop is built for GMs who want to stop translating and start running Daggerheart the way it was actually designed. In the first 30 minutes, we break down the core mindset shift: Hope and Fear aren't just resources. They're the heartbeat of every session. You'll learn what your real job is as a Daggerheart GM, how the spotlight actually moves, and why "failure" in this system means something completely different than what you're used to. The back half of the session is live Q&A and real examples. Bring your table problems, your rules questions, and the moments that felt off. We'll work through them together, live. This is Session 1 of a 3-part GM Mastery series. Sessions 102 and 103 go deeper into scene construction, adversary design, and running your table like a pro. But 101 stands alone. If you only catch one session, make it this one. What you'll walk away with: - A clear mental model of Hope and Fear as dramatic tools, not just numbers - Understanding of GM moves and how to sequence them - Confidence in the duality dice roll and what each outcome actually calls for - The one mindset shift that makes everything else in Daggerheart click DISCLOSURE: This will be hosted on and recorded on Riverside
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(63)
2 years on StartPlaying
260 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Beginner Friendly
About me
In search of a Roleplay heavy Game Master? One who crafts the story centered around their players and crafting a living breathing world? Then you've found your Game Master! My name is Daniel otherwise known as RiceKombo online! I've been playing TTPRGs for 10 years starting in 4th edition of Dungeons & Dragons and 5th edition. With Darrington Press's Daggerheart being my main staple since GenCon of 2023! I'm also the Creator of a TTRPG channel called BladeBound Saga where we create guides, share tips of the table, and highlight the latest TTPRG news! So if you're interested in playing with me feel free to check out my listings or message me if you have any questions!
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Creating your character
No character creation needed. This is a GM-facing workshop. Show up ready to learn, not ready to play. If you have a character sheet from a current campaign handy, feel free to bring it as a reference point for examples.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You don't need to do much. Just show up. If you want to get the most out of the session: 1. Have your Daggerheart core rulebook accessible (digital or physical). We'll reference specific pages during examples. 2. Write down 1-2 moments from your own table that felt off or confusing. The Q&A is most useful when it's grounded in real problems. 3. Download Discord and join the server link provided after booking.
What GM Daniel brings to the table
I run tight, high-energy sessions with a clear structure and zero filler. The first 30 minutes is a focused framework breakdown. Not a lecture: more like a playbook drop. The second half is live Q&A and real examples, where we work through actual table scenarios together. You'll get direct answers, not just theoreticals. I'm a Daggerheart content creator, supplement writer, and active GM. I teach this system because I love it and I've made the mistakes so you don't have to. If you come with a problem, we'll solve it on camera. If you come with a question, you'll get a usable answer, not a "well it depends."
Homebrew rules
None. This workshop teaches Daggerheart Rules as Written.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Pen & Paper
Platforms used
Safety
How GM Daniel creates a safe table
This is an educational workshop, not a campaign. There is no narrative content that requires safety tools in the traditional sense. That said, every space I run is respectful and inclusive. Open Door policy is always in effect: if anything comes up during discussion or examples that makes you uncomfortable, you're free to step away at any time with no questions asked. Safety tools will be covered as a topic within the workshop itself, since knowing how to use them is part of running a good table. Safety tools in use: Open Door, Session 0 discussion (built into the workshop structure)
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