Saturday, November 30, 2019

Free and Pay-What-You-Want 5e DMs Guild Highlights: Week Ending 11.30.19

Every week, talented creators upload Dungeons and Dragons products to the DMs Guild, pricing them as free or pay-what-you-want in order to reach customers. Dozens of new free and pwyw products are added each week alone. It is a lot to sort through. My hope is that highlighting a few of each week's best supplements will help the designers get the attention they deserve.

You can find previous posts in this series HERE.


Slash, Stab, Hack, Repeat! from Duncan Rhodes



This is a collection of additional properties for the core weapons in the PHB. For example, the Parry property allows you to use a reaction to add a +1 to your AC vs a single attack. How much you like this will really depend on your appetite for complexity, but I thought it was reasonably balanced and pretty cool. 


Character Biggies XGE and Character Passports XGE from Tabletop Unglued



I featured the PHB versions of these cool character sheet variants a couple of weeks back (HERE and HERE), and thought I would mention that there are now options for Xanathar's Guide to Everything.


Mike's Free Encounters #11-20 from Michael LaBossiere




This is the second collection from LaBossiere; download the first one HERE. These are perfect to sprinkle into sessions or use as random encounters.


Trinket Busters from Star Shine




This one gets points for originality. Basically you can use trinkets to temporarily power some weapons by placing them into a special cavity in the grip. The magical effects fade within days. I know it sounds weird, but I like temporary magical effects, so here you go.


Advent of Destruction from Alex Niswonger




I thought this was a pretty ambitious and epic adventure. The dwarven city of Markheldiim is under attack, and of course the PCs are caught up in the mess. New creatures and items, with a helpful layout for DMs. Part 1 of the "Legacy of the Song Blades" series. 



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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Humpday Blog-O-Rama 11.27.19

Blogs are an integral, vital part of the RPG hobby. They serve as incubators for new games, sounding boards for fresh ideas, and platforms for up-and-coming talent. They keep "forgotten" games alive, foster discussions, and build communities.

Every Wednesday on the Thought Eater podcast and blog, I take a look at what is going on in the vibrant RPG blog scene. Check out previous Humpday Blog-O-Rama posts HERE.



INTRO

http://terriblesorcery.blogspot.com/2019/11/lets-get-dangerous.html

https://captainahabsleg.blogspot.com/

https://laterpg.blogspot.com/

https://xeroxlord.blogspot.com/



EBERRON



http://keith-baker.com/eberron-rising-from-the-last-war/

https://www.sageadvice.eu/2019/11/19/what-is-eberron-rising-from-the-last-war/

https://cannibalhalflinggaming.com/2019/11/22/eberron-rising-from-the-last-war-review/



MAPS





https://monkeyblooddesign.co.uk/2019/11/25/megadungeon-monday-1-entry/





https://diregrizzlybear.blogspot.com/2019/11/an-idea-for-useful-languages-in-rpgs.html

https://retiredadventurer.blogspot.com/2019/11/great-battle-map-drawing-tutorial.html



REVIEWS AND RETROSPECTIVES



http://lizardmandiaries.blogspot.com/2019/11/star-dogs-players-handbook.html

BUY IT HERE!



http://endzeitgeist.com/d30-sandbox-companion-osr/



https://losing-games.itch.io/mausritter

http://glaucushauriant.blogspot.com/2019/11/a-review-of-mausritter.html




https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/horrified-review/



http://zenopusarchives.blogspot.com/2019/11/rpg-retro-review-tower-of-zenopus.html



https://osrgrimoire.blogspot.com/2019/11/od-dragons.html



RANDOM TABLES AND GENERATORS

http://archonsmarchon.blogspot.com/2019/11/d100-answers-to-question-whats-deal.html

https://icastlight.blogspot.com/2019/11/1d12-units-of-rot-ruin.html



FREE STUFF

https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/unearthed-arcana/unearthed-arcana-fighter-rogue-and-wizard

https://rendedpress.blogspot.com/2019/11/toss-off-issue-9.html



https://penpaperanddice.home.blog/2019/11/20/to-the-battlements/

https://polyhedralnonsense.wordpress.com/2019/11/24/gangbusters-b-x-fillable-character-sheet/



https://flintlocksandwitchery.blogspot.com/2019/11/sword-and-backpack.html
https://swordandbackpack.tumblr.com/post/47031468824/sword-backpack-rpg-is-here-here-it-is-the



MISCELLANY



http://www.genesisoflegend.com/2019/11/analysis-of-the-tabletop-rpg-publishing-survey/



https://chgowiz-games.blogspot.com/2019/11/wip-creating-rescue-of-hommlet_25.html

https://www.medievalists.net/2019/11/160000-pages-of-medieval-manuscripts-digitized/



http://elfmaidsandoctopi.blogspot.com/2019/11/runequest-glorantha-at-mewlbourne-uni.html



https://oldscouserroleplaying.com/2019/11/24/grogmeet-2019/
https://thegrognardfiles.com/2019/11/13/1d6-grogmeet2019/

http://daimon-games.blogspot.com/2019/11/starting-equipment.html

https://justkaywritesontheweb.wordpress.com/2019/11/24/community-spotlight-the-nonprofits-making-a-difference/



WHAT'S ON YOUR TABLE? 

WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST ROB C OF THE DOWN IN A HEAP PODCAST!

An exploration map that my daughter and I created randomly

https://theangrygm.com/maps-whats-on-your-table/



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Sunday, November 24, 2019

Thought Eater Podcast: Froth University Session Two: Zombies, Roaches, and Frat Parties

Hey everybody! We played session two of my Savage Worlds 1980's horror/comedy game last night! Join me on the podcast for a recap of all the action.




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Saturday, November 23, 2019

Free and Pay-What-You-Want 5e DMs Guild Highlights: Week Ending 11.23.19

Every week, talented creators upload Dungeons and Dragons products to the DMs Guild, pricing them as free or pay-what-you-want in order to reach customers. Dozens of new free and pwyw products are added each week alone. It is a lot to sort through. My hope is that highlighting a few of each week's best supplements will help the designers get the attention they deserve.

You can find previous posts in this series HERE.


Noblecrumpet's City Generator from Christopher Culbertson


I make no secret of my love for random tables and generators, and this collection of tables for city creation is simply fantastic. Use it with any edition. Includes a helpful "character sheet" for your city as well. Download immediately. 



Decorative D20s from Tabletop Unglued


Awesome little supplement with templates to create your own papercraft d20s! I'm thinking of making some for ornaments this year.



My First D&D Characters from Adam Hancock


I have been playing in a game with a bunch of new players, and it is easy sometimes to forget how overwhelming a character sheet can be. This free supplement provides pregens for 1st level characters that are formatted into simple stat blocks. A really helpful "training wheels" supplement for young kids or people that have never played D&D before. 



Complete Sailing Sheet 5e from Caelan Levine


This is the creme de la creme of ship sheets. Great for Saltmarsh or anything else. Form fillable. 



Lantern Hag from Green Bird RPGs


Speaking of the very best, the wonderfully talented Green Bird team is back with a new product. This short supplement introduces a new nasty, the titular hag, along with a sample lair/mini-adventure. As always, the artwork and flavor are choice.


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Friday, November 22, 2019

Thought Eater Podcast: Willy the Wizard Compilation Volume 1

Something really fun today! I compiled all of the Willy the Wizard episodes into one podcast. This makes them a lot easier to find. Willy the Wizard is a sporadic series of absurd skits that I do with my daughter. They feature characters from our home campaign: Elizabeth the Fighter and Willy the hard-of-hearing Wizard.


Image by Grey Wizard of the upcoming Break! RPG

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Humpday Blog-O-Rama 11.20.19

Blogs are an integral, vital part of the RPG hobby. They serve as incubators for new games, sounding boards for fresh ideas, and platforms for up-and-coming talent. They keep "forgotten" games alive, foster discussions, and build communities.

Every Wednesday on the Thought Eater podcast and blog, I take a look at what is going on in the vibrant RPG blog scene. Check out previous Humpday Blog-O-Rama posts HERE.




INTRO

https://neoyorkchronicles.blogspot.com/



BIGGIES


http://www.bastionland.com/2019/11/electric-bastionland-is-live.html

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bastionland/electric-bastionland-rpg

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ipMsbNE5EH6-1_d58o_JfneF2XA4yWqfr5XxJInSzqI




http://questingblog.com/labyrinth-adventure-game-preview/



MAPS



https://mapoftheweek.blogspot.com/2019/11/twenty-foot-japanese-scroll-map.html



https://dysonlogos.blog/2019/11/12/the-commercial-map-collection-hits-300/



https://goblinshenchman.wordpress.com/2019/11/17/hex-flower-game-engines-an-overview-and-some-thoughts/



https://monkeyblooddesign.co.uk/2019/11/14/the-rise-of-ryecroft/



http://footofthemountainadventures.blogspot.com/2019/11/roomscape-temple.html



http://heropresstwo.blogspot.com/2019/11/map-monday-black-spire-outpost.html





REVIEWS AND RETROSPECTIVES



http://endzeitgeist.com/d30-dms-companion-osr-patreon-request/



https://cannibalhalflinggaming.com/2019/11/13/carbon-2185-review/



http://rlyehreviews.blogspot.com/2019/11/risking-old-school-renaissance.html



http://theotherside.timsbrannan.com/2019/11/review-bx-gangbusters.html



https://tabletopbellhop.com/gaming-advice/good-licenced-boardgames/



https://savageafterworld.blogspot.com/2019/11/review-maquis-solo-board-game-by-side.html



https://vintagerpg.tumblr.com/post/189074592965/and-here-were-are-at-dragonstrike-1993-this-is



https://vintagerpg.tumblr.com/post/189030195965/heres-fantasy-forest-an-oddly-combative





http://www.trollishdelver.com/2019/11/d-4e-daring-triumph-of-design.html



RANDOM TABLES AND GENERATORS

https://goodberrymonthly.blogspot.com/2019/11/whats-in-wizards-pockets-d100.html

https://blog.d4caltrops.com/2019/11/d100-table-this-secret-door-opens.html



FREE STUFF



https://www.freelancetraveller.com/magazine/

http://spacecockroach.blogspot.com/2019/11/quick-and-dirty-classic-traveller.html

https://zhodani.space/2019/11/14/intercept-space-combat/
https://vectormovement.com/downloads/



http://bigthingswithsmallwings.blogspot.com/2019/11/pulp-egypt-1.html



http://abominablefancy.blogspot.com/2019/11/5e-one-shot-version-2.html



http://idledoodler.blogspot.com/2019/11/wretches-riches-version-041.html


https://princesses-and-pioneers.tumblr.com/post/189139154993/princesses-pioneers-v20



MISCELLANY



http://bernietheflumph.blogspot.com/2019/11/acadecon-2019-games-i-ran-and-played.html

https://www.sageadvice.eu/2019/11/15/players-handbook-variants-explained-by-jeremy-unearthed-arcana/

https://heropresstwo.blogspot.com/2019/11/defeat-your-demons-with-dungeons-dragons.html



https://davidleonard-greyhawkmusings.blogspot.com/2019/11/history-of-oerth-part-1-of-grey-elves.html
https://davidleonard-greyhawkmusings.blogspot.com/2019/11/history-of-oerth-part-2-of-ur-flan.html
https://davidleonard-greyhawkmusings.blogspot.com/2019/11/history-of-oerth-part-3-of-vecna-and.html
https://davidleonard-greyhawkmusings.blogspot.com/2019/11/history-of-oerth-part-4-of-dark-age-of.html



https://diyanddragons.blogspot.com/2019/11/recent-ish-resource-management-links.html



CROAKING



https://dmdavid.com/tag/how-character-death-lands-dd-in-a-tug-of-war-between-game-and-story/

http://jrients.blogspot.com/2019/11/old-school-pc-fragility.html


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