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February Patron One-Shot Signup

The next patron one-shot game will be on Saturday, February 24, from 6 to 10 p.m. Eastern US time. If you will be available at that time and would like to be considered as a player, please express interest on the form linked below.

Note: This is a private game (not live-streamed) that I will be running.

Express interest here: 2024-01-08 14:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

Lair Magazine #37 & Escape from the Fey #1

The next issue of Lair Magazine, Foundry Packs, Map Packs, and stand-alone adventure have dropped for both 5e and Pathfinder 2e!

Click the link below that corresponds to your patronage level to access your benefits.
Note: The new files are available at the bottom of the posts as attachments.

Twitch Is a Dirty Old Man (cat) | December Blooper Reel

This month my cat Twitch demanded attention, and I made some stupid faces (that's normal).

Watch the blooper reel here: https://youtu.be/cIrE-fKuQ4g

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Video Voting and One-Shot Players Announced!

It's video voting time! Please vote on the patron-chosen video I should make in February.

🥓 January One-Shot Players 🥓️

As follows are the players chosen for the next D&D one-shot game: Jimmy R, Anna D, 3v3nt H0r1z0n, Magne, and JP.

I have already added you to the patron-one-shot-lair-1 channel on my Discord server where we will organize game details. All communications for our game will take place in that channel on my Discord...

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Submit Your Video Ideas!

Is there a topic you'd like to see a video on? Or a GM question you have? You can let me know things you'd like to see future videos about in the survey below:

Submit a Video Idea

January Patron Video

The winner from last month's voting was "Adjusting Encounters on the Fly." Look for that in January!

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January Patron One-Shot Signup

The next patron one-shot game will be on Tuesday, January 16, from 6 to 10 p.m. Eastern US time. If you will be available at that time and would like to be considered as a player, please express interest on the form linked below.

Note: This is a private game (not live-streamed) that I will be running.

Express interest here: 2023-12-11 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

Lair Magazine #36 & Foundry Packs Are Now Out!

The next issue of Lair Magazine, Foundry Packs, Map Packs, and stand-alone adventure have dropped for both 5e and Pathfinder 2e!

Click the link below that corresponds to your patronage level to access your benefits.
Note: The new files are available at the bottom of the posts as attachments.

A Wee Player Rant... | November Blooper Reel

This month's bloopers feature a wee player rant, and, wow, my cats just wouldn't leave me alone during filming... (I've tried locking them out of the basement, but then they just paw at the door and meow constantly.)

Watch the blooper reel here: https://youtu.be/uHnv3vTFbRU

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Black Friday Sale on the DM Lair Store!

Happy Thanksgiving, folks!

I just wanted to drop a quick line that we currently have a Black Friday sale on the DM Lair Store.

Until this Monday, you can save up to 50% using the discount codes below. Now is the time to grab those back issues of Lair Magazine you've been eyeing or pick up Lairs & Legends and get loads of content for your games!

Use discount code BLACKFRIDAY1 at checkout to ...

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The DM Lair Black Friday Sale

From now until November 28, you can save up to 50% on the DM Lair Store. So, if you’ve been eyeballing Lairs & Legends or back issues of Lair Magazine or want to grab some Foundry modules, now is the perfect time. Just use the discount codes down below at checkout.

Use discount code BLACKFRIDAY1 at checkout to get 25% off the following collections:

  • Bundles
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Video Voting and One-Shot Players Announced!

It's video voting time! Please vote on the patron-chosen video I should make in January.

🥓 December One-Shot Players 🥓️

As follows are the players chosen for the next D&D one-shot game: AphterBern, Steve Hetrick, Marcel Veldhuizen, and Quinthemo.

I have already added you to the patron-one-shot-lair-2 channel on my Discord server where we will organize game details. All communications for our game will take place in that channel...

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Submit Your Video Ideas!

Is there a topic you'd like to see a video on? Or a GM question you have? You can let me know things you'd like to see future videos about in the survey below:

Submit a Video Idea

December Patron Video

The winner from last month's voting was "How to Restart a Campaign After a TPK (or a long break)." 

Note: there was practically a tie between two ideas, and when I gathere...

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December Patron One-Shot Signup

The next patron one-shot game will be on Saturday, December 2, from 4 to 8 p.m. Eastern US time. If you will be available at that time and would like to be considered as a player, please express interest on the form linked below.

Note: This is a private game (not live-streamed) that will be run by Zac, our director of new product development and lead designer and writer. I will be a player...and much chaos will ensue, I guarantee you!

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My Teleprompter Was a Good Boi | October Blooper Reel

Most months I fight with my teleprompter. I'm happy to report that we only got into one altercation in October's videos. It still called the cops on me though. Jerk.

Watch the blooper reel here: https://youtu.be/Nmbt5dlEUJM

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Lair Magazine #35 & Foundry Packs Are Now Out!

The next issue of Lair Magazine, Foundry Packs, Map Packs, and stand-alone adventure have dropped for both 5e and Pathfinder 2e!

Click the link below that corresponds to your patronage level to access your benefits.
Note: The new files are available at the bottom of the posts as attachments.

Video Voting and One-Shot Players Announced!

It's video voting time! Please vote on the patron-chosen video I should make in December.

🥓 November One-Shot Players 🥓️

As follows are the players chosen for the next D&D one-shot game: limecola, Kyle Verma, SnapBragger, Stan Hunnicutt, and FoxFire.

I have already added you to the patron-one-shot-lair-1 channel on my Discord server where we will organize game details. All communications for our game will take place in that cha...

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October Foundry Modules Now Available!

Yay, they're ready!

  • Ambition's Everlasting Flame
  • Fate of the Dragon Queen
  • Dance by the Light of the Moon

Installation instructions are here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/foundry-vtt-90529393

Enjoy!!! :D

-Luke

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Submit Your Video Ideas!

Is there a topic you'd like to see a video on? Or a GM question you have? You can let me know things you'd like to see future videos about in the survey below:

Submit a Video Idea

November Patron Video

The winner from last month's voting was "How to Run Downtime." Look for that in November!

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November Patron One-Shot Signup

The next patron one-shot game will be on Saturday, November 18, from 3:30 to 8:00 p.m. Eastern US time. If you will be available at that time and would like to be considered as a player, please express interest on the form linked below.

Note: This will be the last patron one-shot streamed live to my YouTube channel. In December, we're going back to private games as this helps ensure an overall better experience for players.

Express interes...

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Foundry VTT Module Installation Instructions

Follow the instructions below to install and use DM Lair Foundry VTT modules. Attached to this post is also a downloadable PDF with screenshots.

Note: Foundry modules are available for the Adult Dragon tier and above.

Part 1: Link Your Patreon Account to Your Foundry Account

1. Support the DM Lair Patreon at the Adult Dragon $25 tier (or a higher tier).

2. Log into your account on the Foundry VTT website: 2023-10-07 14:54:07 +0000 UTC View Post

Lair Magazine #34 Has Dropped!

The next issue of Lair Magazine, Map Pack, and stand-alone adventure have dropped for both 5e and Pathfinder 2!

Foundry VTT modules for the adventures and monsters in this issue will be available soon for both 5e and PF2! We are in the process of enabling a Foundry-Patreon integration that will allow patrons to install the Foundry modules. While that is being enabled, the manual installations previously available won't work. We will have the integration up and running v...

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Conversations with Mom and Editor | Blooper Reel #33

I have deep conversations with my editor during filming, and of course, my mom calls while I'm filming... I bet that was interesting for her. :D :D :D

Watch the blooper reel here: https://youtu.be/Mc05AIVUKbc


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September Patron Zoom Hangout

The next hangout will be on Thursday, September 28, from 6 to 8 pm Eastern.

Here's the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84181835076?pwd=cUprVDh6eko5LzRXdkVaTXVLbWJFZz09

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Video Voting and One-Shot Players Announced!

It's video voting time! Please vote on the patron-chosen video I should make in November.

🥓 October One-Shot Players 🥓️

As follows are the players chosen for the next D&D one-shot game: Thomas Frato, Lauren Olson, Tiram of Terovia, Macey Short, and Josh Scorcher.

I have already added you to the patron-one-shot-lair-2 channel on my Discord server where we will organize game details. All communications for our game will take plac...

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Submit Your Video Ideas!

Is there a topic you'd like to see a video on? Or a GM question you have? You can let me know things you'd like to see future videos about in the survey below:

Submit a Video Idea

October Patron Video

The winner from last month's voting was "Pacing and Story Beats." Look for that in October! (With one caveat...covering pacing was all that would fit in one standard-length video. So, I'm planning Sto...

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October Patron One-Shot Signup

The next patron one-shot game will be on Thursday, October 26, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Eastern US time. If you will be available at that time and would like to be considered as a player, please express interest on the form linked below.

Remember, these games are streamed live to my YouTube channel.

Express interest here: 2023-09-11 13:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

Lair Magazine #33 and Foundry Modules Have Dropped!

The next issue of Lair Magazine, Map Pack, and stand-alone adventure have dropped for both 5e and Pathfinder 2!

And Foundry VTT modules for the 3 adventures in this issue are now available for $25+ patrons, for both 5e and PF2!

Click the link below that corresponds to your patronage level to access your benefits. Note: The new files are available at the bottom of the posts as attachments.

Final 24 Hours to Back!

Hello folks!

I wanted to drop a quick note that September 7, at 12 p.m. Eastern the Secret Art of Game Mastery closes on Kickstarter. Now is your last chance to back!

We've unlocked a slew of stretch goals now, including the slipcases for everyone who backs a physical three-book collection. Our last stretch goal is signed bookplates, unlocked when we hit $350k,

Please note that this is the last chance to get in on the Kickstarter-only pricing.

2023-09-06 10:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Last Week of the Kickstarter!

Hey folks, I wanted to drop a quick note that next Thursday, September 7, is the last day to back the Secret Art of Game Mastery.

Thus far the project has nearly 4000 backers who've pledged over $280,000. My team and I are so very thankful for everyone who has supported this project thus far!

What will you get?

  • The Secret Art of Game Mastery. 250 pages of practical advice and tips for game masters on a wide variety of topics.
  • The Sec...

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Foundry VTT Modules & Patron Tier Changes

Foundry VTT Modules

At long last Foundry VTT modules of Lair Magazine content have nearly arrived! We are pleased to announce that our first Foundry modules will be rolling out September 7, for DM Lair patrons at the $25 and above tiers.

What will the Foundry modules contain? They'll contain all the adventures and any custom monsters in Lair Magazine. These modules are being made for both 5e and PF2e!

Who gets the Foundry modules?<...

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