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[Electrum+] Dungeons & Lairs #83: Goblin Keep (Levels 3, 5, 8, or 11) - FoundryVTT Pack and PDFs

Goblin Keep is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 1, 3, 5, or 8. This document offers a general guideline on scaling the adventure for each level. The characters must venture into a sunken fort and root out the warband of marauding goblins that have taken shelter there.

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• Get the black-and-white print-friendly and full-color PDFs using the attachment link above the comments. 2023-06-09 15:57:44 +0000 UTC View Post

[All Patrons] Dungeons & Lairs #83: Goblin Keep (Levels 1, 3, 5, or 8) - PDFs Only

Goblin Keep is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 1, 3, 5, or 8. This document offers a general guideline on scaling the adventure for each level. The characters must venture into a sunken fort and root out the warband of marauding goblins that have taken shelter there.

Download Options

• Get the black-and-white print-friendly and full-color PDFs using the attachment link above the comments. 2023-06-09 15:53:52 +0000 UTC View Post

Poll #342 - Dungeon Map Designs

Hey all!

I've created a couple example tiles based on what I'm thinking. I like Dyson Logos' geomorph design where each tile he creates has 8 exits. Then, the tiles can connect to other tiles perfectly without any weird "bumping into an open wall" type deal. If there's a dead end, it's shown on the adjacent card. This creates more versatility and looks a little better, in my opinion.

Here is an example of how two such cards work:

2023-06-09 00:21:11 +0000 UTC View Post

Poll #341 - What kind of maps do you need most?

Hey folks!

I might tinker around with some more fantasy map-making. This won't be a guaranteed benefit immediately, but I figured when I have some free time (lulz), I might throw together a few simple maps using Inkarnate.

Naturally, we use the heck out of Tom Cartos, so I always recommend his stuff. And most of you already use his stuff.

But what other types of maps do you find yourself needing that aren't necessarily out there?

I've created a sample of a dungeon map ...

Poll #340 - Playbook Sheet Organization

Hey folks!

I'm working on the playbook sheets for Gamemaster's Survival Guide, and I plan to organize them in a book—I was going to do sheets but felt that'd get a little messy.

There will be 50 such sheets in the book, each with a full color schematic detailing how to set up the monsters and where to move them.

But how should I organize these sheets?

Assume that there'll also be an index/table of contents to organize it further.

Thanks for your input!

Call for Suggestions—What stuff other than books should we offer at conventions/stores?

Hey all!

We make books. And people like those books. But sometimes, it's cool to have other stuff, too. I'm chatting with Bob now about some ideas of stuff to sell at conventions alongside our books.

If you're a goer of conventions and you have some cool ideas for the type of stuff we should sell in addition to our book line, let me know down in the comments.

I look forward to your suggestions!

 - Dave

The Library is Getting Filled!

Hey all!

About a week and a half ago I mentioned I was working on getting the old site cleaned up and making it easier for you to sort through adventures. Well, I've been hard at work on it (along with, you know... all the other stuff), and last night I managed to get the last 20 or so adventures listed on there.

Currently, the "Adventures by Tier" section has the best view of what's available, but everything is still sorted where it's supposed to go. It'll be a little slower goin...

[Free] Dungeons & Lairs #82: Dinosaur Plains (Level 3, 5, 8, or 11) - 3rd-Level Version Only

Dinosaur Plains is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 3, 5, 8, or 11. 

This version of the adventure only includes adjustments for the 3rd-level adventure. Get the full adventure with all adjustments as a DMDave Patron.

The plains have long been home to dinosaurs and Jurassic lizardfolk, but more recently, humans have...

[Electrum+] Dungeons & Lairs #82: Dinosaur Plains (Level 3, 5, 8, or 11) - FoundryVTT/Digital Asset Pack

Dinosaur Plains is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 3, 5, 8, or 11. This document offers a general guideline on scaling the adventure for each level. The plains have long been home to dinosaurs and Jurassic lizardfolk, but more recently, humans have settled, and conflicts between the town of Timberholde have escalated to the destruction of a lizardfolk village. The Jurassic lizardfolk have responded with drast...

[All Patrons] Dungeons & Lairs #82: Dinosaur Plains (Level 3, 5, 8, or 11)

Dinosaur Plains is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 3, 5, 8, or 11. This document offers a general guideline on scaling the adventure for each level. The plains have long been home to dinosaurs and Jurassic lizardfolk, but more recently, humans have settled, and conflicts between the town of Timberholde have escalated to the destruction of a lizardfolk village. The Jurassic lizardfolk have responded with drast...

[Electrum+ Poll] Bonus Book for June-July 2023

Hey all!

We're currently caught up with all the major book releases, which are:

• Dungeons & Lairs #4: Desert of Dread
• The Horror at Fort Orc'igin (Origins Game Fair Exclusive Adventure)
• Horror Scenario Book #1: The Diner

I'll be putting together Dungeons & Lairs #5: The Frostlands soon, which will add an arctic book to the pile. Also, once Dungeons & Lairs: Fields of Fury is finished, we'll have that, too, along with Horror Scenario B...

DMDave Monthly Round-up – May 2023

Here is everything released in May of 2023.

• 4 Dungeons & Lairs Adventures
• 4 FoundryVTT/Digital Asset Packs
• 3 Buckler Collected Works Packs
• 2 Full-Length Books
• 1 Regional Map
• New Website
• DMDave Books and Games Retail Store

Links to download all of this content can be found below. The Tier required to access each one is in brackets after the link. Free/Public Content is marked as (Free). A + sign ...

[Electrum+] Dungeons & Lairs: Desert of Dread

Get the file below.

Venture into the desolate lands of dust and woe in the Desert of Dread campaign setting for Fifth Edition by DMDave and the DMDave Irregulars. Uncover hidden tombs, step into forgotten temples, and cross miles of barren wastes to face fearsome foes such as efreeti, blue dragons, gnolls, raiders, and more.

Includes:

• New desert monsters
• 5 Fifth Edition adventures
• Detailed desert settlements
• Regional exploration map<...
  2023-06-04 17:43:23 +0000 UTC View Post

Origins Game Fair 2023 Exclusive Adventure Book (and Gold+ Rewards for June 2023)

Note: this is not the final proofing copy of the adventure and is missing extra images and may contain some typos.

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Big news!

We found out last Friday that we somehow booked ourselves for the Origins Game Fair 2023 in Columbus, Ohio, at the end of this month (June 21st through June 25th). So, over the last few days, I've scrambled to get a full-length, never-before-seen adventure titled The Horror at Fort Orc'igin.

Here's the descrip...

Horror — The Gas Station

Hey everyone!

The Diner is out and ready for you to download or purchase. This means I'm going to begin planning on the next horror scenario book, The Gas Station. This scenario is set in your typical convenience store/gas station and features another group of characters battling for their lives.

Below, I've picked out some potential monster/scenario ideas to be set in the Gas Station. Choose the one that you think is the coolest. The top 5 make it into the book.

Thanks!

[Free] The Diner – A Scenario Book for the Horror RPG (Rules, Characters, and Sample Scenario)

Free Sample

This is a FREE sample scenario for the Horror RPG Scenario Book, The Diner. 

• Get the full-length version of the PDF as a DMDave patron of Electrum tier or higher.
• Purchase a full-length physical c...
  2023-05-31 14:20:27 +0000 UTC View Post

[Electrum+] The Diner - A Scenario Book for the Horror RPG

This book is designed to be used with the Horror RPG.

• Get the PDF book as a DMDave Patron.
• Get the physical book on DMDave's store.

Enter... The Diner

Introducing "The Diner Horror RPG Scenario Book," strai...

Poll #338 - Gold+ Physical Books for June 2023

Hey all!

As you may remember, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond will once again be receiving monthly physical book rewards. Because we're able to produce so many books, this actually gives you a few choices for the book to receive.

Right now, I've got three books slated for June release. So long as you are a qualifying patron by the 15th of June (i.e., you are at the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tiers), you'll get a copy of one of these books. This pool determines which book that will be....

DMDave Adventure Library Preview

Hey everyone!

I was hoping to show off a little bit of how I plan to organize the library. Right now, I just have the main images and category buttons set, but I hope to have the full catalog listed and ready for folks to jump around. Each individual adventure will page will offer a summary of the adventure along with links that lead back to the correct Patreon page (free, Copper+, and FoundryVTT levels).

Let me know what you think about the organization so far.

Hopefully, I...

Badge Quest Expanded Gamebook Coming to Kickstarter in July

Huge news today, everyone!

If you haven't already heard the word, the Badge Quest Expanded Gamebook is coming to Kickstarter July 18, 2023, a little less than two months from now.

The expanded book will offer a lot more content without totally overwriting the original book. That includes:

• New rules expanding on the original gamebook
• A fully detailed neighborhood for you to explore with your scouts
• New bad guys and allies
• A full-length badge q...
  2023-05-26 17:48:27 +0000 UTC View Post

[Free] Dungeons & Lairs #81: Manticore Mill Ruins (Level 3, 5, 8, or 11) - 3rd-Level Version Only

Manticore Mill Ruins is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 3, 5, 8, or 11. 

The FREE version only includes adjustments for level 3. Get the full version when you become a DMDave Patreon.

The characters enter the ruins of an old windmill, hoping to find valuables within the wreckage. A pride of vicious manticores now call the r...

[Electrum+] Dungeons & Lairs #81: Manticore Mill Ruins (Levels 3, 5, 8, or 11) - FoundryVTT Pack

Manticore Mill Ruins is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 3, 5, 8, or 11. This document offers a general guideline on scaling the adventure for each level. The characters enter the ruins of an old windmill, hoping to find valuables within the wreckage. A pride of vicious manticores now call the ruins home, and they don’t care for visitors.

Download Options

• Get the full-color and print-friendly PDFs using the attach...
  2023-05-26 14:12:51 +0000 UTC View Post

[All Patrons] Dungeons & Lairs #81: Manticore Mill Ruins (Levels 3, 5, 8, or 11) - PDFs Only

Manticore Mill Ruins is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 3, 5, 8, or 11.This document offers a general guideline on scaling the adventure for each level. The characters enter the ruins of an old windmill, hoping to find valuables within the wreckage. A pride of vicious manticores now call the ruins home, and they don’t care for visitors

Download Options

• Get the full-color and print-friendly PDFs using the attachme...
  2023-05-26 14:03:40 +0000 UTC View Post

See you in Dallas!

Hey folks!

Myself, Bob, Bree, and Ellie are all headed to Dallas (along with our new retail store recruit, Preston) to exhibit and hang at BGG.Spring and Frightmare Weekend.

We might be slow to respond today as many of us will be in the air (and I'll be driving).

Things should return to "normal" tomorrow or so, but we'll be out of town until next Tuesday.

If you're in Dallas, be sure to stop by and say hello!

June is "Clean This Damn Mess" Month

Hey folks!

Another little value adds for all of you, June has officially been declared as our month to clean up the Patreon and websites. Here is what this means for all of you:

• You will still get weekly Dungeons & Lairs adventures, including FoundryVTT packs.
• You will still get your May buckler.
• You will still get 1-2 books (probably Dungeons & Lairs 4 and Just Passing Through 2).

So nothing really changes there. However, we'll be doing...

Poll #337 - Adding Value (Instead of Subtracting It): The Return of Monthly Books

Hey everyone!

We stopped printing BroadSword back in October/November because it was relatively expensive to keep printing it. Since that time, I've managed to reduce the costs to print and ship books considerably, especially for the Dungeons & Lairs books which more or less have taken the place of BroadSword (and, frankly, are a lot cooler).

With that said, I'm thinking about adding them back to the slate of patron rewards.

June Tier Changes

Here's how I'm think...

One Word Prompt #108 - Fey Inn-Festation

Hey all!

Obnoxious fey squeaked by with a win for the last poll, so they're getting added here. And since fungus people were so close, they'll make an appearance, too.

Either way, I need some one-word prompts from all of you. If you aren't familiar with one-word prompts, here's how it works.

1) Post a single word in the comments below.

2) I'll create one of the area's encounters, traps, etc., based on your word.

3) There are a fe...

Poll #335: I need to write an adventure...

Well, today was a lesson in humility. Haha

Anyways, I need to clear my head and the best way to do that is with an adventure. I'm going to write an adventure that takes place in the Sanguine Dawn Inn in Ostenwold. This will be an adventure for 1, 3, 5, or 8.

I've picked out some monsters below to feature there. Pick the one that you like the best. Polling ends tomorrow.

Adjusted Tier Changes (Effective June 1st, 2023)

Hey folks,

I changed a thing. Y'all didn't like it. I listened. And so I've switched all the Dungeons & Lairs back to the way they were. Furthermore, you are all grandfathered in. That means as long as you remain a patron at your current level, your current benefits will continue to work the way they are forever.

It quickly became apparent that it isn't just the content you all enjoy but the freedom to get whatever you need when you need it. L...

One More Thing... Dungeons & Lairs Revamp Project

For those of you who've just joined and're looking for older content, I've got some good news. 

I'm going to go back through all the old Dungeons & Lairs adventures, clean them up, change the art and maps, and rerelease them. I'm going to start from #1 Skeleton Tomb and work my way back up to the front. That way, you'll be able to get them again. Granted, it will take some time to get through them all (I can probably knock out about one per day), but it'll ensure that you've go...