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We’re on the quest for fun with new D&D and tabletop role playing game content weekly YouTube. Short Rest Studios is here to bring you and your friends together in the thick of the action. Because whether you’re a game master or a player – gaming is meant to be fun, and fun builds community.

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Traps in D&D Can Be FUN Actually

Are traps in your D&D game usually a drag? There’s a better way to run traps that actually builds tension and excitement!

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Can Daggerheart DETHRONE D&D?

Can Critical Role’s new TTRPG Daggerheart truly dethrone D&D, or is it just a compelling, narrative-focused alternative?

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Two friends started Short Rest Studios in 2021 because they believe that fun, community-centered hobbies help us stay sane in a crazy world. That’s why we’re dedicated to all things tabletop gaming, from playing the games, to miniatures, to crafting, and 3D printing. 

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ow to Paint Dungeon Terrain for an Ancient, Grimy Look

How to Paint Dungeon Terrain for an Ancient, Grimy Look

Posted on June 30, 2025
I’m going to show you how I paint dungeon terrain, bringing it to life with an awesome, old-school feel. This painting technique is perfect for giving it that classic, grimy, ancient…
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Matt Mercer doesn't get D&D DM burnout

D&D DM Burnout: 9 Mistakes That Make DMing Stressful

Posted on June 23, 2025
Between meticulously planning story arcs that never see the light of day, repeatedly consulting the rulebook mid-battle, and striving for impossible feats of Mercer-level narration, more than a few frazzled,…
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How to Make D&D Combat Fun (and Memorable)

Posted on June 16, 2025
Picture this: Our intrepid heroes stumble into the midst of a plundering horde of goblins. Blades clash, magic missiles explode, and certain doom seems but one failed saving throw away. Then, in a…
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Toxic D&D Players: The DM’s Guide to Handling Them

Posted on June 9, 2025
Feeling like your latest game session went awry thanks to toxic D&D player? Whether it’s a “holier than thou” Paladin disrupting gameplay or a chaotic “klepto” rogue inciting PvP, those players can make you feel like…
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