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Call for Suggestions - Goblin Adventure and Tables

Hey all!

I've written up a quick goblin-themed adventure titled "Goretooth's Grottoes", which should debut by the end of this week with all the bells and whistles. It's a pretty quick, short and sweet, scalable from 1st to 8th level adventure. 

I've already got a d100 table of goblin loot that will go in it. Plus, I'm getting some art made up for it. However, I figure that if I'm going to "fill space" with art, I might as well toss in some cool tables, too.

I've already...

[Free] Principia Etherealis: An Exposition on the Cosmos Post-Necromancy and the Foundations of Etheric Science (Chapter 1, Section 1)

Update 3/15/23: Added in sections 2 and 3 covering classes and backgrounds.

Prior to 1347, the scientific community largely embraced a mechanistic view of the universe, grounded in observable phenomena and the principles laid out by the likes of Aristotle and Ptolemy. The cosmos was understood as a finite, orderly system, with the Earth at its center—a belief unchallenged by the empirical evidence of the time.

The advent of ...

2024-03-15 17:06:11 +0000 UTC View Post

One-Word Prompt #134 - Curse of the Bone King

Hey all!

I'm writing up a new adventure for this month titled "Curse of the Bone King." It features, well... UNDEAD. Is it a secret sequel to Shrine of the Emperor of Bones? Who can say!

Either way, gimme some prompts! Leave a single word down in the comments and I'll transform a room into it.

Usual rules:

1) One word per patron
2) Keep it clean
3) No proper nouns
4) Nothing too anachronistic
5) Defenestration is banned due to overuse (I can only throw char...

Poll #424: Random Table Stuff

Hey folks!

Bob and I are here at GAMA Expo in Kentucky, so we might be slow to make replies. The last few posts showed that we're working on random table stuff. I'm also tracking the likes on certain content.

As it stands, the best performing release last month was the "So You've Found a Book..." random table selection, whereas the Birdfolk release only did so-so. So I want to do a poll to see what sort of random table collections you'd be interested in. Vote for as many as you li...

[All Patrons] The BroadSword Guide to Birdfolk Nests (Lots of Useful Tables)

Need a birdfolk nest or lair? Use the tables in this document to generate a complete birdfolk nest. 

This is just one part of a larger book I'm working on, but thought this was tight enough to go ahead and share. Expect a few more docs and then the final book once it's done. This is pre-proofed, so it may include some types or mechanical errors.

Tables include:

• Birdfolk Group Names
• Birdfolk Nest Purpose
• Birdfolk Nest Locations
• Birdfolk A...
  2024-03-02 22:44:03 +0000 UTC View Post

Poll #424 - Player-Facing Content?

Hey peeps!

Happy March!

I'm wrapping up the Birdfolk book and will be starting on one for Crusaders soon. Got me wondering, though: do y'all like player-facing content? Since Crusaders will have a lot of options for paladin-inspired quests, I'll probably toss in some special variants on the paladin class to better fit the period.

Vote below!

Legacy Gold+ Backers get two books this month!

Hey everyone!

It's the 28th, and tomorrow is the 29th, the last day of the month. So here's a quick reminder that gold backers will receive a physical copy of The BroadSword Guide to Birdfolk (just finishing it up tonight). Legacy gold and platinum members also get Just Passing Through 4: 20 Temples and Religious Sites.  

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Poll #422—BroadSword Guides

Hey all!

This birdfolk book I'm cranking out has been pretty fun and, frankly, useful as hell. It's got everything you could possible need to run birdfolk adventures. Thus, I'll probably do more of them, each one focusing on a specific monster or other form of information.

Having said that, what monster should I zoom in on next?

I've gone through the Monster Manual and listed all the "A" monsters. Pick the one you like best. Top answer wins. Any that get over 20% of the vote...

Call for Suggestions #114: Birdfolk and Their Nests

Hey everyone!

Since yesterday's post, I've put together a plethora of tables related to birdfolk (aka aarakocra, but SRD, etc.) 

Here's what I've got so far:

• Birdfolk Loot (posted this yesterday)
• Birdfolk Javelins (posted this yesterday)
• Birdfolk Nest Locations
• Birdfolk Nest Construction
• Birdfolk Nest Defenses
• Birdfolk Nest Ground Access
• Birdfolk Nest Layout
• Birdfolk Nest Community Fea...
  2024-02-28 15:42:27 +0000 UTC View Post

Sample Loot Tables: Birdfolk!

Hey all!

The biggest request for random tables were loot tables. So I cooked up this loot table super quick using the DMG as a guideline and tossing in some random junk.

Do you like this format? Let me know with the poll below.

[All Patrons] So, You've Found a Book... Random Book Generator for Fifth Edition

Hey all!

Recently, I started reading a book about anthrodermic biblioplegy—books wrapped in human skin. While the subject is creepy, it's pretty interesting, especially when you realize just how common this practice was, particularly in the 1800s.

This got me to thinking about how much I suck at describing random books found in dungeons. Books have a lot of value in a fantasy/medieval environment. In fact, a common book in D&D 5e is worth 25 gp and a spellbook without spells...

Call for Suggestions: Random Tables!

Hey all!

I'm in a random tables mood. What random tables do you need? Tell me in the comments below.

 - Dave

[Just Passing Through Patrons] Just Passing Through 4: 20 Temples and Religious Sites - The Temple of Peace

Nestled in a serene valley surrounded by whispering forests, the Temple of Peace is an open-air commune where tranquility and harmony blend seamlessly with nature's rhythm. Here, the people live in a state of blissful serenity, their lives a testament to the pursuit of peace at all costs. However, beneath this veneer of tranquility lies a controversial practice that has drawn scrutiny and fear from the outside world: the sacrifice of outsiders, believed by the commune to be essential for main...

[Free] Forensics for Fifth Edition - Introduction (Feedback Welcome)

Hey all!

This is the start of my "Forensics for Fifth Edition" supplement that I'm working on that applies real world forensic investigation techniques to the world of Dungeons & Dragons, where magic is real. Before I go too deep, I wanted to show off the introduction and assumptions section so you get an idea of where my head's at when working on this material.

Read the section and assumptions below. Then, if you have any feedback or questions, let me know down in the comment...

[Just Passing Through Patrons] Just Passing Through 4: 20 Temples and Religious Sites - The Temple of Order

In the heart of the kingdom, the Temple of Order stands as a beacon of justice and balance, with its symmetrical architecture and towering spires symbolizing the realm's commitment to harmony and law. High Priest Eldrin Thorne, revered for his wisdom and impartiality, leads the temple as its Chief Judge, presiding over disputes with fairness and guided by ancient scriptures. Under his guidance, the temple serves not only as a sacred place of worship but also as the cornerstone of justice, ens...

Poll #422 - What are you playing these days?

I was just lying around in bed and got to wondering: what kinda games are people playing since the OGL fiasco last year?

Poll!

[Copper+ Patrons] Journey Through the Cyan Desert - A "Build Your Own Region" Kit for Fifth Edition (Levels 5 to 7)

Journey Through the Cyan Desert is a “Build Your Own Region” Fifth Edition encounter kit. It is designed for four to six characters of 5th to 7th level. The Cyan Desert is a grim expanse of lifeless sand, titanic pillars of salt, and the ruins of a long-forgotten civilization.

How to Use This Encounter Kit

This book details 36 modular encounter zones that can be found in the Cyan Desert, or any desert of your own design. These rules assume that the Cyan Desert...

Call for Suggestions - Deserts and shit...

Hey folks!

I just wrapped up this month's rather large adventure thingie titled "Journey Through the Cyan Desert," and now I'll be making Dead Goblin Hole.

Since deserts will eat up the majority of this coming BroadSword, I figured I'd keep the theme going. 

What sort of deep dive desert content would you like to see? 

Tell me in the comments!

Poll #421 - Weird Content Ideas... Pick One!

Hey all!

I went on a deep dive binge session on occult stuff and forensics this weekend and thought it'd be cool to bring this content to 5e. Below, I've listed some ideas of stuff I'm interested in writing. 

Pick the ones you like best. Once I'm done with haunted houses for 5e, I'll work all this up for ya. If I'm still "feeling it" after I'm done with whatever gets voted on, I'll make the next one and so forth.

Go!

Status Updates on Content

Hey all!

Just checking in and letting you know that I'm currently working on a couple things to release. First up is Journey Through the Cyan Desert, which is a big document (10k words or so) that lets you explore a big weird desert that's a bit like a modular dungeon.  Alongside that, I'll have an adventure called Dead Goblin Hole based on a Dyson Logos map that I'm currently running as a DCC adventure for my Friday night group.

Finally, I'm...

Call of Suggestions - BroadSword Issue... 26? content

Hey all!

I'm working on content for the new BroadSword today. I just wrapped up a big ol' 10,000 word encounter kit document (it's cool, you'll dig it), but I don't know what else to make this month. So be my muse.

In the comments below, tell me what kinda stuff you wanna see. If it's within reason and sounds cool, I'll make it.

I look forward to what you suggest!

One-Word Prompt #134 - Journey Through the Cyan Desert

Hey folks!

I've got an interesting new idea I want to try out based on the last DCC game I ran. It's going to be a big ol' desert setting that can be explored and will have all sorts of unique encounters. The desert is called the Cyan Desert, because it has blue sand. Get it?

Anyways, I need some one-word prompts to fill out the encounters there.

Usual rules for OWP:

1) One word per patron

2) Keep it clean

3) No proper nouns

4) Nothing too anachronist...

[Poll #420... tee hee] BroadSword's New Size

Yo!

If you didn't see my last post, we're returning to making our monthly 5e book anthologies, BroadSword Monthly. Originally, BSM was done in 8.5 x 11" black and white softcover. And while it'll still be softcover (hardcover is super expensive to print with anything less than 1,000 copies), I'm not sure what size/design I want to make.

I have three options.

• Letter/A4. This is the "traditional" size for RPG books, being the size of a typical piece of p...
  2024-02-07 21:08:15 +0000 UTC View Post

Hi. I'm DMDave. And I have ADD.

Hey everyone!

Those of you who've followed me forever probably know that I have the attention span of a coked-up gnat. As I've worked to improve my creative abilities, I've also worked to improve my creative method—namely, fighting my own waning attention span. Sometimes, the things that seem awesome to me a few days ago lose their luster later. If I don't strike while the iron is hot, it fades, and my attention goes elsewhere.

This has happened with Valtoria/Ph...

Phantasmal Killer Updates - How do you want them?

Hey all!

Since we're trying out the new "crowdfunding" model this month, emulating Kickstarter/Backerkit campaigns with this Patreon, that means we'll probably have far fewer actual content releases in the early part of the month, saving everything for the back half.

However, I want to make sure you all know we're keeping with our schedule. Therefore, I'm interested to learn how you'd like releases?

Below, I've offered a few options. Pick the...

February Patron Rewards - Phantasmal Killer and Valtoria

Embark on a harrowing journey through the enigmatic waterways of Valtoria in "Phantasmal Killer," a gripping Fifth Edition adventure designed for four to six intrepid characters. 

Geared for 3rd-level parties but scalable up to 10th level, this thrilling quest challenges players to unravel a web of illusion and terror. As the city's serene canals turn into haunting pathway...

[Adventure Backers] Dungeon24 - Mistfall: The Vanishing of Ostenwold 22/366 (Locations A and B)

Hey all!

Sorry for the lack of updates on this one. I've been diligently working behind the scenes on the current Backerkit campaign as well as getting Gamemaster's Survival Guide out, and assets for Badge Quest organized.

Anyways, we continue Mistfall: The Vanishing of Ostenwold with the completed blacksmith's home, putting us up 22 identified areas in Ostenwold (along with a ton of kooky monsters). I like this one in particular because it's got a weird magic weapon with it. Havi...

[Adventure Backers] Dungeon24 - Mistfall: The Vanishing of Ostenwold 16/366 (Locations A and B)

2 - Shop

This room is a treasure trove of the smith's craft, with multiple tables laden with an array of goods. Weapons of various designs, from slender, razor-sharp swords to hefty axes, are displayed alongside helmets of intricate craftsmanship. Shields adorned with emblems and crests lean against the walls, each telling a story of battles and bravery. Full suits of armor, polished to a gleaming finish, stand sentinel in the corners, their empty eye sockets casting deep shadows ...