The Temple of Balance is segmented into four distinct quadrants: Law, Good, Evil, and Chaos. Each quadrant represents a fundamental aspect of the universe's vast moral and ethical spectrum, from the structured orderliness of Law to the unfettered freedom of Chaos, and from the benevolent principles of Good to the self-serving tenets of Evil. This sacred structure is not just a physical division but a philosophical one, where monks and clerics, skilled in martial arts and potent in divine magi...
2023-12-12 15:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Hey friends!
Here’s the first look at the VHS Collectors Edition of Shrine of the Emperor of Bones, easily our most popular adventure. I’ll have the revised PDF up this Friday. The boxed set will then be available for purchase in limited quantities. It will come with dice, stickers, reference cards, and other goodies.
We’re also looking to send these to patrons here, with “just the book” to domestic gold, and the collector’s case to domestic platinum.
We’re s...
2023-12-11 22:08:30 +0000 UTC
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Perched precariously on a jagged, narrow peak within a transient demiplane of judgment, the Temple of Death is a foreboding crypt that exists in the liminal space between the living and the dead. Carved into the spire’s stern face, its cold, stone halls are etched with ancient runes and filled with an eerie silence. The temple's most formidable guardian is a malevolent fiend known as Mor'Tanath, a being of pure evil, yet unwaveringly dedicated to the singular purpose for which it was create...
2023-12-11 15:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone!
Happy Sunday. Sorry for a delay on adventures, but we’ve been quietly tightening up our processes behind the scenes. You can probably expect a release soon. At very minimum, I might drop an Undercity adventure by week end.
Additionally, I’ve been working on this little project…
Inspired by some of the booths at PaxUnplugged I thought it would be cool...
2023-12-10 15:18:23 +0000 UTC
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The Temple of Blood, a haunting stone monument of ancient reverence and dark rituals, stands ominously atop a black, craggy cliff.. Dominating its south side is the temple's most ghastly yet awe-inspiring feature: a vast, ever-churning pool of blood, fed continuously by victims tethered to grim exsanguination statues scattered across the central courtyard. This temple is a sanctuary for the undead, with corridors echoing the whispers of vampires of all kinds, their presence a chilling reminde...
2023-12-08 15:00:10 +0000 UTC
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The Temple of Arcana, also revered as Turris Aeterna, stands as an enigmatic beacon across all realms of existence, its true expanse unknown and ever-changing with rooms leading to myriad demiplanes of extraordinary nature. Despite its boundless interior, there is but one true entrance, known as the Grand Convergence. This entrance is deceptively simple: a plain, cubic room measuring 20 feet in each dimension, with unadorned double doors set in each of its four walls. At the center of this ro...
2023-12-07 15:59:22 +0000 UTC
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The Temple of Exploration is a majestic, sea-faring vessel named El Viajero Eterno, eternally journeying to uncharted waters, embodying the spirit of discovery. This unique temple, a ship in perpetual motion, is a blessing for those fortunate enough to encounter it, as it reveals new paths of exploration and adventure. At its helm stands Captain Eduardo Navarro, a figure of legend, who is not only the master navigator but also the high priest of this floating sanctuary. His crew, a d...
2023-12-06 20:50:40 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone!
Bob, Bree, and I are officially back from Philadelphia following PaxUnplugged. We're very happy to announce that Badge Quest, the Horror RPG, and Just Passing Through books did very well, along with our Dungeons & Dragons adventure books.
As such, we're happy to announce a "quick" starter that we're launching in January for Can You See Them. This one is a bit different than other campaigns we've done. By the time it wraps up on February 9th, we'll have everything...
2023-12-06 02:22:53 +0000 UTC
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A trio of ghoulish creatures take the player characters, a gang of dive bar owners, hostage. The ghouls claim that this an act of vengeance for perceived slights against them and their kin. Subjected to constant acts of depravity by the ghouls and gripped with fear, the characters must devise a way to escape.
Note: This scenario is designed to be printed and folded as a flyer, with the "black" side as the first panel. You can pick up a free copy this weekend at Pax Unplugged in Philadel...
2023-11-27 17:13:44 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks!
Happy Cyber Monday! To all you loyal subscribers, I'm offering 30% off storewide (or more on certain clearance items) to all products including Dungeon Crawl Classics, MorkBorg, Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Battletech, and more.
Go to https://www.shopdmdave.com and use this code: W90MS8A0ZHC3
Or, use this link: 2023-11-27 16:31:47 +0000 UTC
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The PDF below details two locations in the forthcoming Just Passing Through book: the Lucky Dice steamboat and the Velvet Lounge gambling den. It also offers some quick-and-dirty rules for gambling in the game.
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- Get the black-and-white print-friendly PDF below using the attachment link.
- Get the maps below using the attachment link.
Creative Team
- Design and writing by DMDave
2023-11-25 21:59:10 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone!
Here's the collected works zip folder for October 2023.
It contains the following content:
- Bloodstone Manor
- Undercity Sections A2, C1, D1, and D2
- Murmerwood Grub
2023-11-25 21:50:25 +0000 UTC
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Shadowdeep: Secrets of the Abyss is a Project Black Flag/Fifth Edition-compatible adventure designed for three to five characters with an average party level (APL) of 7. The adventure begins in media res when the characters wake to find themselves in a series of frozen subterranean caverns. Not only must they find their way out of this frigid prison, but they must avoid the other dangers that lurk within.
This adventure is relatively straightforward for players and the gamemaster,...
2023-11-25 21:39:32 +0000 UTC
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Beneath the sprawling metropolis lies Undercity, a labyrinthine complex of ancient chambers, twisting corridors, and decrepit architecture that tells tales of forgotten civilizations. A mixture of rotting wood, rusted iron, and age-worn stone constitutes the bulk of its construction, with claustrophobic passages opening into grand halls supported by intricately carved columns. Hidden waterways filled with stagnant, murky water snake through the subterranean maze, while an array of traps and h...
2023-11-25 21:31:46 +0000 UTC
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LOL So we have some EXCELLENT prompts already, all of which I worked into the list so far (see below). I'm still in need of about 27 more prompts to round out the series.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RYTr3Im8ZMzJtbWQE0F3Afu-pYtizQpCkBAgW4zL11E/edit?usp=sharing
Hey all!
Happy Black Friday! It looks like Curse of the Eldritch...
2023-11-24 13:36:59 +0000 UTC
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As a throwback to Hand of the Eight, I’ll be writing an adventure series sprung from a randomly generated name. This time, I’ve also got themes for them. Once Dungeons & Lairs hits 100 adventures, I’ll switch gears to this campaign. The adventures will still scale and exist on their own, but inevitably tie together for one cohesive campaign-length adventure.
Pick the name/theme you love:
1. **The Crystal Prophecy**: A multi-phase quest to uncover ancient crystal sh...
2023-11-23 23:19:49 +0000 UTC
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Hey all!
Happy Thanksgiving!
I’ve been reassessing my goals for 2024 and beyond and I’ve decided to focus a bit more on limited offerings versus numerous. I’ll still be writing adventures and JPT content for here and putting those into books, of course. But my “big book” of 2024 will be just a single item.
So what should I make? You can vote for any that you like.
2023-11-23 21:20:22 +0000 UTC
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Hey all!
As a little early gift to all you awesome backers and followers, we're offering up an early bird discount of 20% to you all two days before we start promoting it.
Use this link:
https://dmdavepublishing.com/discount/EB-DMDAVEBF
Or just go to www.shopdmdave.com and use the code EB-DMDAVEBF
This gets you the discount tonight and tomorrow. Then it'll be on ...
2023-11-22 23:29:19 +0000 UTC
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This is a pre-order product. The book will be available in December 2023.
Just Passing Through: 20 Inns and Taverns for Any Fantasy RPG is a comprehensive compendium designed to enhance your tabletop role-playing experience with vibrant and diverse locations for your characters to visit. Within these pages, you will find 20 unique and imaginative establishments, ranging from cozy inns nestled in picturesque villages to shadowy gambling dens in bustling cities. Each entry...
2023-11-21 15:00:06 +0000 UTC
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This is the PDF Version of Just Passing Through: 20 Inns and Taverns for Any Fantasy RPG
Get the physical version from DMDave's Shopify store by clicking here.
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Just Passing Through: 20 Inns and Taverns for Any Fantasy RPG is a comprehensive compendium designed to enhance your tabletop ...
2023-11-20 21:39:23 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks!
Sorry for a lack of updates. I’m at BGGCon in Dallas so I’ll be slow on updates. I should have a couple new adventures due soon.
Dave
2023-11-17 19:58:26 +0000 UTC
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Edit: Go ahead and add a fourth word (or four if you haven't yet). I was able to double-up on this one, which always makes for some fun combos!
Hey all!
I'm penning a new adventure today, tentatively titled "WHAT HORRORS LURK AT MISERTH KEEP?"
This DCC/5e compatible adventure features a brooding keep a top a lonely hill. Denizens of the village at the foot of the hill whisper that dreadful things lurk old Miserth Keep. What few have ventured up the winding r...
2023-11-16 17:53:30 +0000 UTC
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Hey all!
I’m in the process of designing a short DCC-style adventure titled Hive of the Honey Cultist. Our friend Rick has already crafted this awesome piece of cover art for us PLUS I found a nifty Dyson Logos map to go with it (worry not VTT friends, I’ll have a flat one to go with it).
There’s 14 slots here. So I need some one word prompts. Leave a single word in the comments. 🤘
1) One word per patron
2) No proper nouns
3) Keep it clean
2023-11-14 02:47:08 +0000 UTC
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Hey all!
I'm cooking up the "final" part of the Raven Queen's Tomb adventure, so that means I'll need some one-word prompts from all of you!
Above is a map of the tomb, lovingly crafted by our pal Dyson Logos. I've dressed it up a little to give it that DCC gonzo vibe.
In the comments, leave a single word. I'll craft a dungeon room using your word.
Usual rules apply:
2023-11-11 17:25:23 +0000 UTC
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Hey all!
Curse of the Raven Queen's Tomb is currently winning the adventure title poll for my forthcoming "Gothic Crawl Classics" adventure (available in 5e and DCC). This 24-page adventure (letter-sized like DCC) will ultimately culminate in the heroes battling the eponymous Raven Queen in her tomb.
But that's only going to take up 4-5 pages. So we need some adventuring fun before then!
Below, I've listed three potential locations for the adventure to take pl...
2023-11-11 16:45:15 +0000 UTC
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Hey all!
Lools like I’m going to be making some spooky stuff in the vein of Ravenloft for my gonzo adventure series. Thanks for voting!
Ive generated some crazy potential titles for our first adventure. Pick the one you like best.
2023-11-11 05:18:29 +0000 UTC
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Bandit Hideout is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 1, 3, 5, or 8. The characters must venture into sparse Titan foothills in search of a camp of outlaws, brigands, and bandits, where they must rescue a group of hostages.
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Bandit Hideout is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 1, 3, 5, or 8. The characters must venture into sparse Titan foothills in search of a camp of outlaws, brigands, and bandits, where they must rescue a group of hostages.
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Hey all!
As Dungeons & Lairs heads toward 100, I’m going to start shaking things up a bit by making adventures in the vein of Dungeon Crawl Classics. Crazy, nonsensical dungeons that can only exist in a fantasy world that put more emphasis on fun than realism.
I’ve been mulling over the “subtheme” for these adventures and thought I might model theme loosely after the old D&D campaign settings from the 80s and 90s.
Below I’ve listed those setting...
2023-11-10 06:01:03 +0000 UTC
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Hey all,
I just finished up Just Passing Through #3, Inns and Taverns, so now I'm on to #4. I've got a few ideas planned.
- 20 Temples for Any Fantasy RPG
- 20 Residences for Any Fantasy RPG
- 20 Warehouses for Any Fantasy RPG
- 20 Generic Shops for Any Fantasy RPG
- 216 Arctic Encounters for Any Fantasy RPG
- 216 Astral Encounters for Any Fantasy RPG
- 216 Coastal and Underwater Encounters for Any Fantasy RPG
- 216 Desert Encou...
2023-11-09 19:26:08 +0000 UTC
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