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The Bearded Nerd

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Dad • Husband • Lifelong Nerd
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Hey Folks! I’m Brian — The Bearded Nerd.

🎲 Professional Game Master
🎙 Podcast host
🃏 MTG & Pokémon nerd
🥾 Real-life adventurer

I help new players and overwhelmed GMs run better games with less stress. Whether you are new to Dungeons & Dragons or have been around for a while, you’re in the right place.

Let’s build your next adventure together. Click the link in bio; Keep Gaming!

#dnd #thebeardednerd #dungeonsanddragons5e #ttrpgcommunity by @brianthebeardednerd

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8 months ago

Back before I was in tech or in TTRPGs, I was a historian. I taught, I contributed to research, and I was just an overall professional book worm. I always thought that this particular warrior would be cool to see in media and TTRPGs so I decided to try my hand at it.✌️

If you want the downloadable PDF to play/play test, come on over to Discord and send me a message. Keep Gaming!🤙

1st Image: Zhian Ghao
2nd Image: Unknown
3rd Image: Stock Art Guild Wars by @brianthebeardednerd

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3 years ago

Crime Boss NPC🪓

Here’s a fun NPC to throw at your party this coming weekend. They’re the leader of The Iron Fist Mafia that deals in “protection” services. Known for having a hot temper, he is devoted to his soldiers as much as they are to him!🫡

Save this for your next game and be sure to check out Patreon for more 5e content to level up your game.⚔️

Much Love & Keep Gaming!✌️

Artwork: Dean Spencer🎨

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#dungeonsanddragons #dndhomebrew #dnd #dnd5e #pathfinderrpg #fantasyart #rpg #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonmaster #dandd #ttrpg #ttrpgs #fantasyartwork #paizo #wotc #thebeardednerd by @brianthebeardednerd

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4 years ago

Life is hella busy when you have kids, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still play. Take proactive steps to find your people within the community and be intentional.

Especially for new players and parents, there is a group for you! For my veteran nerd parents, what tips can y’all give? Let me know in the comments. Keep Gaming!

#dnd5e #dndcommunity #ttrpgcommunity #dandd by @brianthebeardednerd

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9 days ago

I love a full Magic night, but parenthood doesn’t always leave room for one.

So instead, I spend time with my small group playing games of Commander and collecting pieces I enjoy.

Find a good group that fits your family’s schedule and stick with them. If you find yourself in a busy time in your life as a parent or adult, but want to still be a nerd, stay around to see how I manage nerdom, family, and other responsibilities while keeping mental health a priority. Keep Gaming!

#magicthegathering #mtgcommander #mtgcard #magicthegatheringcards by @brianthebeardednerd

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13 days ago

This is that retired adventurer (max level) energy that you see and makes you want to just see yourself out of the situation ✌️🏃‍♀️💨

#dndmemes #dndmeme #ttrpgmemes #dndcommunity by @brianthebeardednerd

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20 days ago

Talespire has changed my life as a dungeon master!

I used to use so many 2D-VTTs and tokens that I was skeptical at first to try it. I needed something that was going to be easy to learn and apply.

Between the countless boards and slabs shared by the community, the easy to import digital minis from Hero Forge, and the low cost it was a no-brainer for me to use.

I highly recommend folks to try it if they want to gain a whole new experience to running their games. Have you used it before let me know in the comments below and as always…Keep Gaming!

#dnd5e #ttrpgcommunity #heroforge #heroforgeminis #ttrpgs by @brianthebeardednerd

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20 days ago

D&D may be the game that brought you to the table, but it doesn’t have to be the only one you try.

So many options, but these are some of my favorites for various reasons. If you’re a busy adult, you don’t need to learn every system. You just need to find one that makes you excited to set aside time to play.

Which one would you try? Tell me in the comments. Keep Gaming!🤙

#dnd5e #ttrpgcommunity #daggerheart #pathfinderrpg #thebeardednerd by @brianthebeardednerd

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24 days ago

A good feeling when I get to add more projects to the pile of shame!😏

Do you finish painting your minis before you buy more?

#dnd5e #dndminiatures #dndmemes by @brianthebeardednerd

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2 months ago

I like paying too much for shiny cardboard🥲

#mtgmemes #mtgcommunity #magicthegatheringmemes by @brianthebeardednerd

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2 months ago

Sometimes the plan succeeds, but most of the times it fails! What are some of the funniest “gone wrong” plans that you’ve experienced. Let me know in the comments below. Keep Gaming!

#dndmemes #dungeonsanddragonsmemes #dnd5e by @brianthebeardednerd

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2 months ago

At least I budget for it🤣

#dndminiatures #mtgmeme #dndmemes #dnddice by @brianthebeardednerd

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