I've got some exciting news about Gloamhold. But first, this week, for your gaming pleasure, we posted up two articles for your GM's folder. Hopefully, you'll get some use out of them!
I'm currently working on 1,000 Abnormal Zombies, ...
2017-01-31 09:04:04 +0000 UTC View PostThis week, we've got a Collector's Edition adventure for you! Fane of the Undying Sleeper is set in the Duchy of Ashlar excitingly close to Gloamhold's doom-drenched halls. The adventure explores several of the general themes I'll be hitting with Gloamhold so even if you don't play Pathfinder it's worth a look!
I hope you (and your players) enjoy it.
A ...
2017-01-27 12:33:22 +0000 UTC View PostIn response to a reader request, last week we posted up some quick and handy 20 Things style articles for GMs whose PCs spend a lot of time in the pub (or tavern or inn). All three articles were written by Liz Smith and the information therein also appears in GM's Miscellany: Urban Dressing . It's always good, though, to have these kind of lists in handy, easy to access format....
2017-01-24 09:07:06 +0000 UTC View PostGreetings from "Sunny" Torquay!
This week, we release our first Places of Power in 5e and System Neutral Edition versions (alongside the normal Pathfinder edition). I hope you enjoy it.
My evil scheme is to continue to release new Places of Power in these two additional formats and to begin converting older releases as time and resources allows. The first two up for conversion are Tumblestone Inn and The Mudded Manse. Of course, these conversions will be free to you, as a thank you...
2017-01-20 09:37:35 +0000 UTC View PostHello!
Things are going marvellously at Raging Swan Press HQ. I've received an epic final map for Town Backdrop: Dulwich (released next month) and I'm only one piece of artwork away from being able to finish the Gloamhold Campaign Guide. It looks like February's releases are going to be awesome! (But, then, it has been pointed out to me that I might be biased...)
Last week, I posted up a new 20 Things article which collates some of the smaller tables I designed fo...
2017-01-17 09:13:00 +0000 UTC View PostGreetings!
This week, we've got a new village by Richard Green for you. Even cooler, we've got it in 5e, Pathfinder and SNE editions and all patrons at the $2 and up level get all three versions of the village as part of their pledge.
Just as excitingly , I'm beyond delighted to report I've completed my final edit of the Gloamhold Campaign Guide. I only await a couple of pieces of art and it's finished. I can't wait to get it into your hands!
Here's the first of our infographic-style posts. Do you like the format? Would you find "10 Things" dressing-style posts in this format useful? Let me know, in the comments below.
2017-01-10 09:41:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings everyone!
Yesterday, I officially returned to work full time, and I'm already slaving away for your gaming pleasure.
I've just posted up a new 20 Things article by the guest designer David N. Ross. If you need haunts for the graveyards in your campaign check out 8 Haunts for a Creepy Graveyard . (The article is--of course-included in your complimentry copy of 2017-01-10 09:39:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings!
This week, Raging Swan Press is releasing two new products. As our patron, you get both completely free! I would normally post up the blurbs of both products here, but sadly Patreon's text formatting powers seem to be on the wane, and I don't want to subject you to a wall of text.
So, I'll simply tell you we have released GM's Monthly Miscellany: January 2017 and 20 Things #10: Creepy Graveyard.
GM's Monthly Miscellany: January 2017 is a free prod...
2017-01-06 13:00:23 +0000 UTC View Post2016 was an epic year for Raging Swan Press, and I couldn’t be happier with how we stand now that 2017 is upon us.
A few highlights of 2016 include:
As you might recall, the print edition of GM's Monthly Miscellany: Compendium 2016 was slightly delayed due to the weight of Christmas business at the printers.
Well--marvellously--the book has finally made its way through the print queue and is now available to order at RPGNow and DriveThruRPG! By the time you read this, you should have an email from me with your super secret discount code. Drop it into your browser and the magic of the internet will deposit a print...
2016-12-20 10:21:13 +0000 UTC View PostWell blimey, here we are. The last product of 2016; I hope you enjoy it. This week, Mike Welham gives us 300 thing to loot from a warrior's body in both Pathfinder and System Neutral editions. This finishes out the I Loot...Line. I'd be interested to know if anyone would find a printed compilation of these books a handy addition to their library.
In other news, Raging Swan Press will soon be closing for the holidays. I'm planning a low-key blogging shcedule for the next few weeks and we ...
2016-12-16 09:35:16 +0000 UTC View PostThis week, we've got a cracking pair of tables for you. I challenge you to use them both in an upcoming session! Your players will thank you (sort of). (And if not, you're bound to have fun!)
In other news, over on my blog I ask whatever happened to wizard's guilds? I noticed the other day they seem rather conspicious by their abscence these days, which--given my love of O...
2016-12-13 12:21:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Blimey! We are almost done with 2016! Village Backdrop: Lanthorn is our penultimate release of the year. It's amazing to think that we've released well over 70 products this year. I couldn't have done it without your support, so thank you very much for sharing our gaming journey!
In the upcoming weeks, I'll be sharing more information about Raging Swan Press's plans for 2017...
2016-12-09 11:24:14 +0000 UTC View PostThis week, we hurl ourselves into subterranean adventures with a secletion of 10 legendary caves and 20 things to find in a subterranean river. Print them out and stick them in your GM's folder today!
I've also answered a question about our cover design over on my personal blog. If you've got any questions about how Raging Swan Press operates, I'be be happy to answer them. I've already got an article on the go in which I take you onto our "factory floor" to show how we create products by takin...
2016-12-06 11:26:50 +0000 UTC View PostBustling marketplaces are a fixture of many campaigns. PCs often visit such places to spend their well- (or ill-) gotten gains.
That's why I think 20 Things #9: Bustling Marketplace will be a great addition to your campaign!
20 Things #9: Bustling Marketplace should have come out to you yesterday, but I wanted to spend a few extra moments polishing it to...
2016-12-03 11:52:04 +0000 UTC View PostThis week, we've got a single massive 80-odd page compilation for you! Thank you very much for your support thus far this year. It's been a crazy year, but a very good year for Raging Swan Press.
At the moment, the print version of this book is still in pre-production with OBS's print partner; apparently they have been crushed under the (completely predictable) seasonal demand for books! This isn't ideal, and I can only apologise. As soon as the book is available, I'll be sure to post th...
2016-12-02 10:52:51 +0000 UTC View PostThis week, we have an eclectic mix of article for you and your campaign. Hopefully you'll find them jolly useful. As always, I welcome suggestions for upcoming 20 Things articles, so let me know in the comments below if you'd like to see anything specific.
Thank you for your support; 2016 is shaping up to be our best year ever and you are an integral part of that success. Finally, welcome to Andrew Ritchie who joins us this week.
Graveyar...
2016-11-29 10:59:55 +0000 UTC View PostThis week, we've got a surfeit of villages for you to enjoy! First up, is Village Backdrop: Kingsfell written by your's truly and available in Pathfinder, 5e and System Neutral Edition varities. Also, this week we release Be Awesome at Village Design which is crammed full of handy tips to help you design awesome villages for YOUR campaign.
Because it's Black Friday and Thanksgiving, we are making both books available to all patrons no matter their pledge level. Thank you very...
2016-11-27 10:17:06 +0000 UTC View PostThis week, we've got two new 20 Things articles for GMs running urban adventures or campaigns. One is designed to add depth to any graveyard-based adbventure while the others will--perhaps--add some moments of comedy or fun character-based roleplaying into your game.
I've also this week unleashed a new rant onto my personal blog entitled 6 Things I Hate About Module Presentation 2016-11-22 10:52:29 +0000 UTC View Post
This week, Raging Swan Press presents Places of Power: Tumblestone Inn by your's truly! I hope you enjoy it and that it finds a place in your campaign. I think it's just the kind of place that could appear virtually anywhere in a campaign and it's just the kind of place the PCs will need to visit at sometime or another.
Let me know what you think about the place--or, if you h...
2016-11-18 09:40:14 +0000 UTC View PostThis week, we've been busy putting the finishing touches to 20 Things #9: Bustling Market and consequently our 20 Things this week are rather market-focused. Given adventurers--particularly in Pathfinder seem to be incessently shopping, I hope you find them useful!
Anything can be found in a market, if you kno...
2016-11-15 10:46:56 +0000 UTC View Post
http://www.ragingswan.com/village-backdrop-suurin/
This week, we release Village Backdrop: Suurin by Jeff Gomez in Pathfinder, 5e compatible and System Neutral Edition versions. As a heroic patron of Raging Swan Press you get all three versions of the village as part of your pledge. Thank you for your supp...
2016-11-11 09:44:02 +0000 UTC View Post
http://www.ragingswan.com/free-resources/
Last week, I was thinking about urban adventures. This is probably because my PCs are currently adventuring in a city (well at the moment they are under it) . (And if you fancy seeing what they are up to, I post session summaries to my blog).
In any event, last week I was focusin...
2016-11-08 12:25:30 +0000 UTC View PostAfter our week off from releasing new products we are back! And this week, for my heroic patrons, everything is free! This month, we delve into the world of sinister cultist, which is quite apt given that last month we braved the depths of a haunted house. Why not combine 20 Things #7 and #8 to make a truly memorable adventure?!
Anyway, without further ado, here are this week's releases:
A Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Compatible GM’s Re...
2016-11-04 09:43:09 +0000 UTC View Post
This week, Raging Swan Press has got some jolly handy updates and gaming resources for you, which I hope makes GMing a little bit easier. As always, if you've got any requests or suggestions for GM advice articles or 20 Things articles please let me know in the comments below and I'll add them to my list.
Also, I'd like to welcome Jason O'Conal and Camille Weatherspoon who recently jo...
2016-11-01 12:50:00 +0000 UTC View Post
http://www.ragingswan.com/free-resources/
Just a short update this week as I'm a mini-break over the half-term holidays. (If you are on holiday as well, I hope you are having a spiffing time!)
Last week, we posted up a couple of rather marvellous articles for your gaming pleasure. I hope you enjoy them and that you can find a use for them in your upcoming games (and what game isn't made better with a sinis...
2016-10-25 15:05:49 +0000 UTC View Post
http://www.ragingswan.com/gms-miscellany-village-backdrop-iv/
This week, we release our fourth compendium of Village Backdrops--snappily entitled GM’s Miscellany: Village Backdrop IV. The book contains all the villages released since the last miscellany. It also includes a new never before seen village: Greystone. We are also releasing Greystone as a standalone product for those...
2016-10-21 08:53:15 +0000 UTC View Post
I've said it before and I’ll say it again: EVERYTHING is better with tentacles. That’s even true this week, of our 20 Things articles. Events in my personal Shattered Star campaign "forced" me to write 10 Side Effects of Being Dominated by an Aboleth. You’ll be shocked to know, I enjoyed writing it very much and I hope you get a chance to use it in your campaign soon! ...
2016-10-18 09:34:37 +0000 UTC View Post