Nestled in the base of a caldera, far from the grasp of civil laws, sits the ShadeStone Castle. Its twisted spires rise high above black basalt walls. Reachable only by way of a drawbridge, the stronghold is nearly impenetrable. The keep dwarfs all the other towers, brooding over the courtyard like a poised executioner. To simply gaze upon the shadowy castle from afar strikes fear in the hearts of wary adventurers. It is a forbidden site, a dark realm unto itself, home to scoundrels, vill...
2025-01-01 07:05:00 +0000 UTC
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Happy New Year! January 2025 is upon us, is everyone ready for the next year of gaming? I can hardly believe it is already time to choose the theme for the next month. Do we keep with the current theme of the massive castle? Or, is it time to branch out to something new? I can never guess what comes next. So, the list spans the gamut; from indoor to outdoor, cityscape and fantastical. I'll try to keep options for all of these in every poll. And the popular themes that almost made it will be r...
2024-12-29 20:19:30 +0000 UTC
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The results are in, and it was a great turn out! There were so many votes that it kept swaying the choice back and forth. A shout out to all the awesome patrons that made their voices heard: ChefsSlaad, Paul, Sacha Novak, Projeckt, Locke Cole, Danny Mendoza, odenerp, Eric Laney, Atomic Steve Anctil, Westrah, Ian O'Brien, Neeps, Stephan Nilson, DMN_Good, AN7, Dylan Gault, Daniil Turceac, Tony T, Myles, Gabriel de Vore, Bobby Montgomery, Alexandra Brown, Alexander Jakimcio, Tim Calnan, Pedro R...
2024-12-08 18:29:32 +0000 UTC
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With the year coming to a close fast, it is time to pick out the theme to begin 2025. It has been an amazing journey these last three years. Thank you to everyone that has contributed and supported this project. We have come a long way, and the community has flourished. I am proud to be apart of such an awesome group of gamers and game masters. Excited to see what the next year brings, with you all as the guiding force.
To start off, we have a some new concepts, some returning ideas, an...
2024-12-03 03:59:21 +0000 UTC
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Nestled in the base of a caldera, far from the grasp of civil laws, sits the ShadeStone Castle. Its twisted spires rise high above black basalt walls. Reachable only by way of a drawbridge, the stronghold is nearly impenetrable. The keep dwarfs all the other towers, brooding over the courtyard like a poised executioner. To simply gaze upon the shadowy castle from afar strikes fear in the hearts of wary adventurers. It is a forbidden site, a dark realm unto itself, home to scoundrels, vill...
2024-12-01 07:20:00 +0000 UTC
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Nestled in the base of a caldera, far from the grasp of civil laws, sits the ShadeStone Castle. Its twisted spires rise high above black basalt walls. Reachable only by way of a drawbridge, the stronghold is nearly impenetrable. The keep dwarfs all the other towers, brooding over the courtyard like a poised executioner. To simply gaze upon the shadowy castle from afar strikes fear in the hearts of wary adventurers. It is a forbidden site, a dark realm unto itself, home to scoundrels, vill...
2024-12-01 07:15:01 +0000 UTC
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Nestled in the base of a caldera, far from the grasp of civil laws, sits the ShadeStone Castle. Its twisted spires rise high above black basalt walls. Reachable only by way of a drawbridge, the stronghold is nearly impenetrable. The keep dwarfs all the other towers, brooding over the courtyard like a poised executioner. To simply gaze upon the shadowy castle from afar strikes fear in the hearts of wary adventurers. It is a forbidden site, a dark realm unto itself, home to scoundrels, vill...
2024-12-01 07:10:01 +0000 UTC
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Nestled in the base of a caldera, far from the grasp of civil laws, sits the ShadeStone Castle. Its twisted spires rise high above black basalt walls. Reachable only by way of a drawbridge, the stronghold is nearly impenetrable. The keep dwarfs all the other towers, brooding over the courtyard like a poised executioner. To simply gaze upon the shadowy castle from afar strikes fear in the hearts of wary adventurers. It is a forbidden site, a dark realm unto itself, home to scoundrels, vill...
2024-12-01 07:05:01 +0000 UTC
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What a great poll to end off the year! We had a grand turn out, one of biggest. Thank you to everyone that came together to make it happen. A shout out to all that took the time to vote: ChefsSlaad, TelsiaW, Sacha Novak, Danny Mendoza, Brian Laliberte, RenegadeSparks, James Schrager, Eric Laney, Atomic Steve Anctil, Westrah, David Ward, Eduardo Ramirez, Erik Cacy, Endervitae, Kurazarrh, DMN_Good, AN7, Dylan Gault, Jon Hernandez, Tony T, Myles, Gabriel de Vore, Carlsen Rockwell, Bobby Montgome...
2024-11-08 02:52:55 +0000 UTC
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Just a quick update to let everyone know that there are some minor changes to the billing cycle. The notification I got said if these changes were not made by today, that anyone using iOS would have issues. So I changed it. They are also adding fees to that method of payment. Sorry for any inconveniences; Not a choice I was intending to make, but it was done to ensure no one gets cut out. I'll post a screenshots of the changes and examples. If anyone has any questions, let me know (you can se...
2024-11-02 05:51:55 +0000 UTC
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Spirit Hill Cemetery, one of the most solemn and saddest sites you will ever see. It is a sprawling graveyard filled with beautifully crafted mausoleums and crypts. At night it is so quiet that you can hear the flames of the braziers whispering. Some say it is haunted, others say it is cursed. Seems the only time anyone ever visits is for a funeral. No one likes to stick around to find out...
The Spirit Hill Cemetery is a generic graveyard scenario set. There are mega-maps of the overhe...
2024-11-01 07:20:00 +0000 UTC
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Spirit Hill Cemetery, one of the most solemn and saddest sites you will ever see. It is a sprawling graveyard filled with beautifully crafted mausoleums and crypts. At night it is so quiet that you can hear the flames of the braziers whispering. Some say it is haunted, others say it is cursed. Seems the only time anyone ever visits is for a funeral. No one likes to stick around to find out...
The Spirit Hill Cemetery is a generic graveyard scenario set. There are mega-maps of the overhe...
2024-11-01 07:15:01 +0000 UTC
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Spirit Hill Cemetery, one of the most solemn and saddest sites you will ever see. It is a sprawling graveyard filled with beautifully crafted mausoleums and crypts. At night it is so quiet that you can hear the flames of the braziers whispering. Some say it is haunted, others say it is cursed. Seems the only time anyone ever visits is for a funeral. No one likes to stick around to find out...
The Spirit Hill Cemetery is a generic graveyard scenario set. There are mega-maps of the overhe...
2024-11-01 07:10:01 +0000 UTC
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Spirit Hill Cemetery, one of the most solemn and saddest sites you will ever see. It is a sprawling graveyard filled with beautifully crafted mausoleums and crypts. At night it is so quiet that you can hear the flames of the braziers whispering. Some say it is haunted, others say it is cursed. Seems the only time anyone ever visits is for a funeral. No one likes to stick around to find out...
The Spirit Hill Cemetery is a generic graveyard scenario set. There are mega-maps of the overhe...
2024-11-01 07:05:01 +0000 UTC
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This year has gone by so fast, it is already time to choose the final theme for 2024. For this poll we will have a mix of old favorites and a few brand new ideas. All of these concepts have come from this gaming community. Ranging from cityscapes, to outdoor areas, mega structures and even a zoo! There are some great choices, I can only wonder what comes next. If you have an idea for a new theme, let us know in the comments below, or on the dedicated discord channel.
Thank you to everyo...
2024-10-29 03:01:29 +0000 UTC
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The carnival is filled with jack-o-lanterns for the festival. Unfortunately it brings out all the spiders too. How Many Jack-O-Lanterns can you find? That one should be easy, they are everywhere! The real challenge is to see how many spiders you can find? Here is a Hint: look in the trees.
I was able to render this map in high definition JPG, PNG and WEBP. Thanks to Inkarnate for the new options. I hope they make it easier to see the items. Happy Gaming
Mike
2024-10-10 05:18:16 +0000 UTC
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We have the results for our November Poll. It was an awesome response, with several Patrons that voted within the fist few minutes. Huzzah! A shout out to all the amazing Patrons that voted: ChefsSlaad, TelsiaW, Danny Mendoza, Brian Laliberte, RenegadeSparks, odenerp, Zizo, Atomic Steve Anctil, Hunter Adkins, Lilliesblue, Grey, DMN_Good, AN7, Myles, Nyx CD, Gabriel de Vore, Bobby Montgomery, Daniel Zahra, Alexandra Brown, Gordon Carnevale, Erathiel Logue, Nerlizard, Mr Pringg, James Peerless,...
2024-10-07 03:43:05 +0000 UTC
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The Caliginous Carnival is not your typical fair experience. They say that there is a haunted carnival in the words, but you can only find its eerie glowing lights at night. It was once a regular place of joyous celebration and games. But after an occult spell went awry, the area was overrun with undead...
The Caliginous Carnival is a scenario set of a grim carnival. The mega map includes a carousel, Ferris wheel, train tracks, an amphitheater, a house of mirrors, and other eerie attrac...
2024-10-01 07:20:01 +0000 UTC
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The Caliginous Carnival is not your typical fair experience. They say that there is a haunted carnival in the words, but you can only find its eerie glowing lights at night. It was once a regular place of joyous celebration and games. But after an occult spell went awry, the area was overrun with undead...
The Caliginous Carnival is a scenario set of a grim carnival. The mega map includes a carousel, Ferris wheel, train tracks, an amphitheater, a house of mirrors, and other eerie attrac...
2024-10-01 07:15:01 +0000 UTC
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The Caliginous Carnival is not your typical fair experience. They say that there is a haunted carnival in the words, but you can only find its eerie glowing lights at night. It was once a regular place of joyous celebration and games. But after an occult spell went awry, the area was overrun with undead...
The Caliginous Carnival is a scenario set of a grim carnival. The mega map includes a carousel, Ferris wheel, train tracks, an amphitheater, a house of mirrors, and other eerie attrac...
2024-10-01 07:10:00 +0000 UTC
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The Caliginous Carnival is not your typical fair experience. They say that there is a haunted carnival in the words, but you can only find its eerie glowing lights at night. It was once a regular place of joyous celebration and games. But after an occult spell went awry, the area was overrun with undead...
The Caliginous Carnival is a scenario set of a grim carnival. The mega map includes a carousel, Ferris wheel, train tracks, an amphitheater, a house of mirrors, and other eerie attrac...
2024-10-01 07:05:01 +0000 UTC
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Help me choose the next upcoming theme. This poll has an entirely new lineup of ideas to choose from. Thank you to everyone in the community that has come up with these awesome themes. They run the gamut, from indoor to outdoor, underwater, mega structures and there could even be some extraplanar alternates. If you are looking for an old favorite to return, let us know in the comments below (or on Discord), so it is included in the upcoming End-of-the-Year Poll. And, if you have an idea for a...
2024-09-30 03:47:23 +0000 UTC
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After doing the original set, I was creating exclusive variants. This alternate is nearly the same, but it has enhanced shadows that give more depth. At first, it seems a little bold to me, but when I look at it as a whole, it seems to come together to work. There is an entire two tier castle set and two mega-maps PNGs. Let me know what you all think of the enhanced shadows. Does it really work, or is it overdone?
I usually only put this level of shadows in my dark maps. If you would l...
2024-09-21 18:12:41 +0000 UTC
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Wow, what an amazing poll, definitely one of best thus far! So many members of the community came together for this one, over 40+!! A huge shout out to all the awesome Patrons that make this so dynamic: ChefsSlaad, TelsiaW, Danny Mendoza, Dan Gragert, Nutmeg, odenerp, Zizo, James Schrager, Eric Laney, Garhi, Atomic Steve Anctil, Eduardo Ramirez, Erik Cacy, Grey, Robert, DMN_Good, AN7, Sydney (Wizkidsyd), Oliver Howard, Paige, Nyx CD, Bobby Montgomery, Adeanna Ansel, Alexander Jakimcio, Abigai...
2024-09-07 17:11:23 +0000 UTC
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Hillcrest Castle is one of the most fortified and safest strongholds in all the kingdoms. Set atop the highest peak in the Green Ridge Mountain Range. It is a breath-taking feat of engineering and architecture. Known for its many turret towers and sky-scraping walls that overlook the surrounding hills and valley. They Hillcrest Royal Family has wealth beyond belief. The castle is adorned with golden statues, priceless relics, and the finest furnishings available. There is a grand theatre,...
2024-09-02 06:13:21 +0000 UTC
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Hillcrest Castle is one of the most fortified and safest strongholds in all the kingdoms. Set atop the highest peak in the Green Ridge Mountain Range. It is a breath-taking feat of engineering and architecture. Known for its many turret towers and sky-scraping walls that overlook the surrounding hills and valley. They Hillcrest Royal Family has wealth beyond belief. The castle is adorned with golden statues, priceless relics, and the finest furnishings available. There is a grand theatre,...
2024-09-01 07:20:52 +0000 UTC
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Hillcrest Castle is one of the most fortified and safest strongholds in all the kingdoms. Set atop the highest peak in the Green Ridge Mountain Range. It is a breath-taking feat of engineering and architecture. Known for its many turret towers and sky-scraping walls that overlook the surrounding hills and valley. They Hillcrest Royal Family has wealth beyond belief. The castle is adorned with golden statues, priceless relics, and the finest furnishings available. There is a grand theatre,...
2024-09-01 07:10:51 +0000 UTC
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Hillcrest Castle is one of the most fortified and safest strongholds in all the kingdoms. Set atop the highest peak in the Green Ridge Mountain Range. It is a breath-taking feat of engineering and architecture. Known for its many turret towers and sky-scraping walls that overlook the surrounding hills and valley. They Hillcrest Royal Family has wealth beyond belief. The castle is adorned with golden statues, priceless relics, and the finest furnishings available. There is a grand theatre,...
2024-09-01 07:04:57 +0000 UTC
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With the next month almost here, we have a new poll! This time there is an entirely new set of choices! The list of ideas has grown exponentially (20+), thanks to the everyone from this community's input. With so many choices, it feels appropriate to mix up the poll, and rotate through the catalog. Old favorites will return, and if you think one needs to be represented more, please sound off in the comments and let me know. As usual, the variety of scenes will span form outdoor to indoor, meg...
2024-08-31 19:48:21 +0000 UTC
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The new polling round is in the books. It was a tremendous turnout from long time veterans and first time voters alike. It is always so fun to count out the votes and see the back and forth of it. A huge shout out to all the awesome Patrons that put in their choices: ChefsSlaad, TelsiaW, Douglas Rector, Projeckt, DMfiend, Andreas Persson, IAmHeWhoIsMe, Nick Anderson, Brendan P Foht, Eric Laney, Garhi, Sgt Weeb, Lilliesblue, Kurazarrh, Ryan, DMN_Good, Tom DAngelo, AN7, Jon Hernandez, Eldarisil...
2024-08-04 17:53:13 +0000 UTC
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