Humpday Blog-O-Rama 3.6.19

Blogs are an integral, vital part of the RPG hobby. They serve as incubators for new games, sounding boards for new ideas, and platforms for up-and-coming talent. They keep "forgotten" games alive, foster discussions, and build communities. Not everyone can work for a big game company, command a large audience on Twitch, or get paid for their art or cartography, but every RPG enthusiast can easily create a blog and start sharing their passion with the world. Every Wednesday on the Thought Eater podcast, I take a look at what is going on in the vibrant RPG blog scene.

LISTEN TO THIS WEEK'S EPISODE HERE



LINKS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE


Maps

https://www.blueswordgames.com/blog/maps-as-art

http://shadekeep.com/shamat/shamat.html

https://www.cartographersguild.com/showthread.php?t=43609

http://paratime.ca/ff2019.html



Reviews

https://geekandsundry.com/five-great-changes-in-the-new-edition-of-savage-worlds-rpg/

https://doomslakers.blogspot.com/2019/03/al-qadim-golden-voyages.html

https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/shadow-of-the-demon-lord-review/

https://dungeonspossums.blogspot.com/2019/03/review-mothership-rpg-by-sean-mccoy.html
https://dungeonspossums.blogspot.com/2019/03/review-dead-planet-for-mothership-by.html
https://dungeonspossums.blogspot.com/2019/03/interview-sean-mccoy-talks-mothership.html
https://dungeonspossums.blogspot.com/2019/03/interview-fiona-maeve-geist-talks-dead.html
https://dungeonspossums.blogspot.com/2019/03/interview-donn-stroud-talks-dead-planet.html

https://ongoingcampaign.blogspot.com/2019/03/obscure-games-heroes-heroines.html



Random Tables and Generators

https://elfmaidsandoctopi.blogspot.com/2019/03/d100-things-elves-dislike.html
http://elfmaidsandoctopi.blogspot.com/2019/03/exilon-real-estate-hex-rush.html

http://archonsmarchon.blogspot.com

https://tarsostheorem.blogspot.com/2019/03/mapping-with-playing-cards-part-2.html

https://chaudronchromatique.blogspot.com/2019/03/slumber-city_5.html
http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/chaudronchromatic
https://www.patreon.com/evlynmoreau/posts


Cthulhu Corner

https://rollingboxcars.com/2019/03/04/call-of-cthulhu-aboard-r-m-s-lusitania/

https://creatfeatforever.blogspot.com/



Pure, Uncut B/X

https://lithyscaphe.blogspot.com/2019/02/quintessential-bx.html



Reactions

http://drbargle.blogspot.com/2019/03/how-to-resolve-everything-that-comes-up.html

https://dndborderlands.blogspot.com/2018/11/this-blog-post-was-prompted-by-michael.html

http://lizardmandiaries.blogspot.com/2019/03/alignment-dependent-what-does-npc-do.html



Appendix N

https://akraticwizardry.blogspot.com/2019/03/hawkmoon-is-coming-to-small-screen.html

http://heropresstwo.blogspot.com/2019/03/robert-e-howard-creating-age-undreamed.html





Miscellany

http://mojobob.blogspot.com/2019/03/mister-blobby.html

http://monstersandmanuals.blogspot.com/2019/02/campaign-hooks-in-spam.html

https://theymightbgazebos.blog/osr-anchorites/



New Blogger Spotlight: MTZE Writes About Games

http://matzewrites.blogspot.com



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Free and PWYW DMs Guild Highlights: Week Ending 3.2.19

Every week, talented creators upload products to the DMs Guild, pricing them as free or pwyw 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.


Single-Player Systems, Solitaires by Wraith Wright Productions

This is really cool. I remember loving Choose-Your-Own-Adventure books and the old solo D&D adventures. Other games like Tunnels and Trolls really made their names exploring solo play. Well, here a group of creators attempt to codify a system and approach to doing it with 5e. I have noticed some solo adventure products popping up; maybe this will lead to more. This actually consists of two books, a creator and player guidebook.



100 Non-Combat Random Encounters (Jungle) by Dungeons and Djinn

You can never go wrong with more random flavor! These minor, system-neutral encounters are suited for jungle settings and adventures.



So, a Blind Woman and a Medusa Walk Along the Road... by Various Authors

Really well-presented collection of road encounters from multiple authors. Includes an interactive pdf with high production values and links to the authors' other work on the DMs Guild. This whole series is money.



The Overgrown Shrine by Simone Rossi Tisbeni

Short but sweet little side quest that you can easily place in just about any forest.



Otterfolk by Jeff C. Stevens

This race may not fit the tone of all campaigns, but it is full of little creative touches (like the Otterian language) that make it worth mentioning. Even includes an Otterfolk-specific character sheet.


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Humpday Blog-O-Rama 2.27.19

Blogs are an integral, vital part of the RPG hobby. They serve as incubators for new games, sounding boards for new ideas, and platforms for up-and-coming talent. They keep "forgotten" games alive, foster discussions, and build communities. Not everyone can work for a big game company, command a large audience on Twitch, or get paid for their art or cartography, but every RPG enthusiast can easily create a blog and start sharing their passion with the world. Every Wednesday on the Thought Eater podcast, I take a look at what is going on in the vibrant RPG blog scene.

LISTEN TO THIS WEEK'S EPISODE HERE

LINKS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE

MAPS

https://goblinshenchman.wordpress.com/2019/02/24/1988-dungeon/

https://akraticwizardry.blogspot.com/2019/02/the-forthcoming-middle-earth-series.html

https://www.amazon.com/adlp/lotronprime

MAPPING TOOLS

http://9and30kingdoms.blogspot.com/2019/02/sketcbox-dice-tool-temporary.html

http://9and30kingdoms.blogspot.com/2019/02/town-and-city-block-tool.html

http://9and30kingdoms.blogspot.com/2019/02/town-and-city-blocks-variety.html

MIXED MEDIA

https://zhodani.space/2019/02/23/learn-to-play-traveller-rpg/

https://tabletopbellhop.com/giant-list-of-gaming-podcasts/

http://oldskulling.blogspot.com/p/rpg-books-on-lulu.html

https://hishgraphics.com/category/paper-minis/
http://www.patreon.com/hishgraphics

COOL SERIES

https://geekken.wordpress.com/2019/02/21/painting-miniatures-focus-of-series/

http://6d6rpg.com/rpg/tag/dungeon-expo/

https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/tag/dragon-heist

https://acornafloat.blogspot.com/search/label/monster%20manual%20haiku

VARIANTS

https://goodberrymonthly.blogspot.com/2019/02/counterspell.html

https://daimon-games.blogspot.com/2019/02/saving-throws-ideas.html

https://oldskulling.blogspot.com/2019/02/quick-new-way-to-generate-attributes.html

ZINEQUEST

https://dungeonspossums.blogspot.com/search/label/Zine%20Quest

BLOG HALL OF FAME: ELF MAIDS AND OCTOPI

http://elfmaidsandoctopi.blogspot.com/

http://elfmaidsandoctopi.blogspot.com/p/downloads.html

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3VvMT9IKhhHTmZKNDNac2x4NVE/view

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mlUcWL4xQTIB4_YQmIjUGV7iXqeswpo_/view

http://elfmaidsandoctopi.blogspot.com/2019/02/structures-of-apocalypse-part-4.html

https://www.patreon.com/elfmaidsandoctopi

CLOSING

https://campaignwiki.org/rpg/

https://dysonlogos.blog/2019/02/09/my-monster-manual-ants-apes-axe-beaks/

https://dysonlogos.blog/2019/02/13/my-monster-manual-baboons-badgers-baluchitherium-barracuda-basilisk/

https://dysonlogos.blog/2019/02/20/my-monster-manual-beholder-black-pudding-blink-dog/

https://dysonlogos.blog/2019/02/27/my-monster-manual-boar-brain-mole-brownie-buffalo/

https://dreamsofmythicfantasy.blogspot.com/

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Free and PWYW DMs Guild Highlights: Week Ending 2.23.19

Every week, talented creators upload products to the DMs Guild, pricing them as free or pwyw 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.



Mike's Free Map Collection #4 by Michael LaBossiere

Who doesn't like free battlemaps? Gridded and gridless versions provided. Includes boats, towers, riverbanks, bridges, and more.



Demon Paper Miniatures by Cian Shelley

Paper minis are affordable, attractive options, especially if you are sick of taking your chances with random packs. I know I am. Shelley's artwork is really good too.



Narrative Focused Character Sheet by Clayton Notestine

This is what it says on the tin. Subtle but effective; just shifting elements like traits and bonds to the left hand side really changes the emphasis. Form-fillable options to boot.



Ravnica Guild Spells by Fozmonot

Nice little collection of two new spells per guild. Each spell is inspired by a Magic: The Gathering card.



Adventurers League Reference Sheet (Season 8) by Robert Nguyen

If your eyes cross trying to make sense of the new AL rules, maybe this summary sheet will help. Or maybe it will just make you more frustrated. Either way, it has a nice layout with citations provided.


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Humpday Blog-O-Rama 2.20.19

Blogs are an integral, vital part of the RPG hobby. They serve as incubators for new games, sounding boards for new ideas, and platforms for up-and-coming talent. They keep "forgotten" games alive, foster discussions, and build communities. Not everyone can work for a big game company, command a large audience on Twitch, or get paid for their art or cartography, but every RPG enthusiast can easily create a blog and start sharing their passion with the world. Every Wednesday on the Thought Eater podcast, I take a look at what is going on in the vibrant RPG blog scene.

LISTEN TO THIS WEEK'S EPISODE HERE



Here are this week's links in order of discussion:


MAPS

http://blog.trilemma.com/2019/02/the-mouth-of-spring.html

https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=69182

http://eltomocarmesi.blogspot.com/2019/02/el-templo-de-san-dunstan.html

https://www.patreon.com/emenica/posts

https://plus.google.com/+JonathanNewell/posts/a3wonMPGV6h

http://bearded-devil.com/2017/10/12/maps/



Oozy Goodness

http://geekechoes.blogspot.com/search/label/ooze



Stranger Things

https://www.tribality.com/2019/02/13/stranger-things-dungeons-dragons-starter-set/



Card Tricks

https://tarsostheorem.blogspot.com/2019/02/mapping-with-playing-cards-part-1-cities.html

https://koboldpress.com/howling-tower-chase-scenes/

http://www.howlingtower.com/2012/04/chase-scene-variations.html



Blogger Spam

http://trollsmyth.blogspot.com/2019/02/are-you-tired-of-being-human-and-good.html

http://trollsmyth.blogspot.com/2019/02/and-spam-hits-keep-on-hittin.html



4th Edition

https://terminallynerdy.com/4th-edition-was-it-really-that-bad

https://frothsofdnd.blogspot.com/2013/12/heywait-seconddo-i-hate-4th-edition.html



5e Homebrew

https://punverse.blogspot.com/2019/02/opportunity-5e.html

http://walrock-homebrew.blogspot.com/

http://mfov.magehandpress.com/



AD&D Spell Compendium

https://crossingtheverse.wordpress.com/2019/01/26/on-an-analysis-of-2nd-edition-magics/

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1541lcvCZAL5RyBL1yUhla23uzf5t2SCA



Lost Blog: Vaults of Nagoh

http://udan-adan.blogspot.com/2019/02/echoes-and-reverberations-5-small-but.html

http://vaultsofnagoh.blogspot.com/search/label/Mythus%20Monday

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Free and PWYW DMs Guild Highlights: Week Ending 2.16.19

Every week, talented creators upload products to the DMs Guild, pricing them as free or pwyw 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.



Power Chord: Kill by Bartholomew Klick

This supplement for the Bard class features several new spells, but the highlight is the axe-wielding, headbanging College of Metal.


Waterdeep: The Plowing and Running by Steve "Jaspor" Orr

DMs wishing to expand their party's adventures in Waterdeep could do a lot worse than this kidnapping mystery set against a festival backdrop.


Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition Character Suite by Allan C. Innes

I download variant character sheets reflexively. Many will never see the table, but I have to say I liked this one. While there is no form-fillable option (at least not yet), this 7 page "suite" offers all of the bells and whistles a player could want, including a mapping sheet.


So, A Wizard's Apprentice and a Demon Walk Into a Magic Shop... by Various Authors

This is a clever collection of plot hooks and adventure seeds based around various NPC customers encountered at magic shops. There is an interactive pdf with high production values. This was written by various authors, and if you like one piece in particular, the pdf provides links to each designer's product page on the DMs Guild.



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Humpday Blog-O-Rama 2.13.19

Blogs are an integral, vital part of the RPG hobby. They serve as incubators for new games, sounding boards for new ideas, and platforms for up-and-coming talent. They keep "forgotten" games alive, foster discussions, and build communities. Not everyone can work for a big game company, command a large audience on Twitch, or get paid for their art or cartography, but every RPG enthusiast can easily create a blog and start sharing their passion with the world. Every Wednesday on the Thought Eater podcast, I take a look at what is going on in the vibrant RPG blog scene.

LISTEN TO THIS WEEK'S EPISODE HERE




LINKS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE

MAPS

https://www.patreon.com/FrankT

https://www.blueswordgames.com/

https://monkeyblooddesign.co.uk/2019/02/09/sewer-map-wip-city-of-great-lunden/


BAD RULEBOOKS

https://tabletopbellhop.com/gaming-advice/bad-game-rulebook/


HYDRA COOPERATIVE

https://dungeonspossums.blogspot.com/


THE PULP-O-MIZER

https://thrilling-tales.webomator.com/derange-o-lab/pulp-o-mizer/pulp-o-mizer.html

https://www.webomator.com/


BUCK ROGERS

http://sorcerersskull.blogspot.com/2019/02/high-adventure-cliffhangers-buck-rogers.html


VARIANTS

https://roseandkingfisher.blogspot.com/2019/02/bard-spells.html

http://bxblackrazor.blogspot.com/2019/02/howardian-healing.html


FINDING COOL BLOGS

http://save.vs.totalpartykill.ca/blog/osr-opml/

https://campaignwiki.org/osr/

https://campaignwiki.org/indie/

Non-OSR game blogs a la carte

OSR blogs  a la carte

https://dreamsofmythicfantasy.blogspot.com/2019/02/the-osr-news-february-9-2019.html



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Free and PWYW DMs Guild Highlights: Week Ending 2.9.19

Every week, dozens of talented creators upload products to the DMs Guild, pricing them as free or pwyw in order to reach customers. Almost 70 new free and pwyw products were added this 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.



Zoek's Short Adventures by Filippo Columbo

This isn't just one of the week's best; this may be THE best free third party product I have seen on the DMs Guild. Seven fantastic one page dungeons. Tons of gaming. If you have ever seen the one page dungeon contest stuff you will love this. Easily usable with multiple editions. DMs...download immediately.


Eladrin Variants: Arctic and Tropical by Diana Nock

A nice pair of eladrin racial variants. What separated this in my eyes from a lot of similar products was the really strong writing. The Feywild flavor is excellent, and the mechanics are well developed.


The Harvest Festival by Steven Williams

Highly creative take on a city's harvest festival, complete with competitions, game booths, specialty drinks, and more. Can be run as an unusual side adventure or as a fun competition within the party. If you are looking for something outside of the box to run for your group, this is it.


Barbarian's Bashing Tools (and other magic items) by Richard Thompson and Davis Lodzins

I loved this collection of barbarian-specific items. Lots of humor here, and you can tell that the authors probably have the Conan movies memorized.



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