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[Adventure Patrons] The Shadow Over Innsmouth (Blackflag Roleplaying)

Dive into the chilling depths of The Shadow Over Innsmouth, a thrilling adventure compatible with Fifth Edition and Black Flag Roleplaying. Inspired by the H.P. Lovecraft classic, this retelling transports players to the eerie town of Innsmouth where dark secrets and deeper terrors await. Featuri...

Poll #431 - Megadungeon Part 1 Theme

Hey all!

Since you overwhelmingly want a mega dungeon and I enjoy making them (or starting to, at least), I figured I could direct some content that way but still keep it Dungeons/Lairs themed. For D/L #101+ I’ll created theme subterranean zones that connect to each other. That way, if yo...

What content series do you miss the most?

Happy Saturday all!

As we’re about to step into May, I’m curious which of our discontinued content series you all miss the most.

Naturally we will be continuing with Dungeons & Lairs into the foreseeable future, but if we were to bring back another one, what should it be?

DMDave Patron Book Release Schedule

Heya folks!

Things are moving right along with getting all the backlogged books produced along with some brand new ones. We're treating each month like a "mini-Kickstarter," meaning that you're securing your copies of the book in advance. Then, once the books are ready (usually about 6-8 we...

One-Word Prompt #141 - Serpent's Coil Vault

Hey all,

I've got a new one-word prompt for you all: Serpent's Coil Vault. Here's the intro:

Dare to delve into the Serpent's Coil Vault, where cunning traps and the elusive guardian serpent await those who seek the legendary artifact hidden within its treacherous depths! ...

2024-04-23 15:30:10 +0000 UTC View Post

Poll #430 - Just Passing Through 5 Ideas

Hey all!

JPT4: Temples is nearly wrapped up. Which means 5 is next up. What should it be about? I’ve got a few ideas in the poll. Pick the ones you like best.

Just Passing Through is a series of drop in locations for any fantasy TTRPG.

[All Patrons] Dungeons & Lairs #420 - Weed Monster Spire (Level 5+)

Content Warning: This adventure includes a LOT of marijuana/drug references.

Get ready to roll up for an adventure with Weed Monster Spire, the perfect session to spark up some fun on the April 20th "holiday"! Ideal for 5th level characters, this high-spirited quest in...

One-Word Prompt #140 - The Spire of [Redacted]

Hey peeps!

I've got an adventure coming this Saturday for all of you. I can't give away the name because it would spoil the surprise. However, this 11 room quickie needs some inspiration from all of you.

In the comments below, leave a one-word prompt. I'll take your word and turn it ...

Book Releases for April and January

Hey folks!

We're marching forward with our book releases. We've got the latest batch printing now (that's for March and February), and April is being created as we speak.

For those of you who were at gold or higher level in January, you'll be getting the January releases, too.

T...

MEKBORG + STEEL PSALM is LIVE on Kickstarter!

THE UNIVERSE IS DYING. THE BIG BANG GIVES WAY TO THE GREAT COLLAPSE.

THE RAGGED EDGES OF THE GALAXY RECEDE. KINGDOMS AND NATION-STATES FRACTURE. THE OLD HEGEMONIES FALL, REPLACED BY PANDEMONIUM. THERE IS WAR, AND FAMINE, AND FEAR. 

AT THE END OF ALL THINGS, PEOPLE TURN TO GREAT A...

One-Word Prompt: Palace of the Ice Vampire Part 2

Hey friends!

Palace of the Ice Vampire Part 1 is officially out. I’ll be working on part 2 soon. So you know what that means!

One-word prompts!

Leave a comment down in the comments. I’ll model a room after your word. Here are the rules:

• Two words per patron (in se...
  2024-04-14 16:56:51 +0000 UTC View Post

[All Patrons] Dungeons & Lairs #98 - Palace of the Ice Vampire (Part 1 of 2)

This is a preview version of the adventure which does not have final proofing, art, and some of the handouts. These will be updated once they are complete.

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In the frostbitten realm of Glacial Peaks, there exists a legend whispered with shivering breaths and frozen ...

One-Word Prompt #139 - The Shadow Over Innsmouth

Hey hey peeps!

If you didn't already know, I'm doing an adventure pack for Kobold Press with three adventures that will later appear as Dungeons/Lairs printed books (#101 - 103). The first story I'm working on is the infamous Shadow Over Innsmouth—Deep Ones, Dagon, and weird fish people.<...

Poll 429 - DCC Balkans adventure title and theme.

Since I’m in “after hours” I’m tinkering with my DCC setting “Shadows Over Bulgaria” (I feel it’s a little less weird than using words from a language I don’t speak) and while doing research, the robot came up with some fun adventure suggestions set during the reign of the peasant...

Poll #428 - DCC Setting Name - Balkan Witch-Hunting!

Hey everyone!

The last poll I posted had you all pick the type of campaign world we want to build. The big winners in that poll were New World Witch-Hunting and a Victorian Gothic campaign. I've decided to blend both of those together and just set it in the mid-1200s, right when the Golden ...

Poll #427 - New Campaign World, Who Dis?

Hey all,

As I’m writing some of these new adventures (Palace of the Ice Vampire is HUGE), I’ve also had a desire to piece together a new campaign world. I have no idea how far I’ll go with this concept, but it’s always fun to tinker and dream.

I’ve modeled these campaign se...

One-Word Prompt #138 - Palace of the Ice Vampire

Edit: Hey all! I need about 43 more words. Whatcha got? Post below even if you've already posted.

Hey all,

I had an itch to write a gonzo adventure this morning featuring an ice vampire queen in a big ol' palace of ice that's like a cross between Elsa and Wizard of Oz...

One-Word Prompt #137: Badge Quest 1527 Lulu Lane!

Hey all!

Something a little different. I'm drafting up 1527 Lulu Lane, and there's actually a DUNGEON CRAWL in it (kinda... more like a haunted house). I've got a few location that the girls will explore, but need to figure out what's inside them.

In the comments below, give me a one-...

Poll #426 - Dungeons & Lairs #98 and #99

Happy April Fool's Folks!

I'm not much of a prankster person (the world feels absurd enough as it is), but I thought I'd kick the month off with a poll trying to figure out what adventures to write this month for ya. We know #100 will be our big red dragon adventure. Also, Dungeons & La...

One Word Prompt #136: The Labyrinth of Twisted Malice (DCC Adventure)

Hey folks!

So I just got back from GaryCon and had a pretty cool chat with a creator from Australia about some tactics for organizing content. Basically, each day I dedicate the first 5-6 hours to "something big," and then I focus on admin/putting out fires and after that, do what I want un...

Dungeons & Lairs #100 is coming!

Hey friends!

Thanks for your awesome feedback on what D/L #100 will be! Here’s what I know so far:

• It will feature an ancient red dragon.
• It will be fourth tier (levels 17-20).
• It will be 64+ pages.
• It will pay homage to Dungeon Magazine’s infamous red...
  2024-03-25 18:28:46 +0000 UTC View Post

Book Releases for March and February

Hey folks!

Going on the new format, here's what to expect for book releases this month. For those of you that were at gold or higher level last month, you'll be getting the February releases, too.

These releases are for US, UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Canada, Australia, and New...

Dungeons & Lairs #100 is coming... what should it be?

Hey friends!

Dungeons & Lairs #100 is quickly approaching. The only trouble is... I don't know what I want it to be yet. So I need your help!

Tell me in the comments what you think Dungeons & Lairs #100 should be about. Then, read through the other entries and like and comment...

One-Word Prompt #135 - Mindflayer/Braineater Colony

Hey folks!

My son and I are heading back to the con floor this morning. I spent this morning drafting up the starting elements for the third March adventure book, Braineater Colony, featuring squid-faced horrors from the cosmos and their little brain dogs. While I'm out and about, I though...

Of Books and Gold+ Memberships

Hey friends,

I just wanted to give you all a quick update on what's up with content, memberships, and the whole shebang.

1) Patreon-Exclusive Dave. Other than logistics and admin, my sole focus is this Patreon. All other projects are ...

Call for Suggestions—MTO Tables

Hey everyone!

Since I'm going to be in and out of games this week (but I still have my computer with me) I figured I'd work on some random tables when I can't get to making full-length adventures.

In the comments below, request a table. I'll try to get through as many as I can while I...

I’m at GaryCon. Say hello!

Hey all!

I just landed in Wisconsin for GaryCon. I plan to nothing but run games all week. Let me know if you’re around!

Dave

[All Patrons] Dungeons & Lairs #96 - Bugbear Sump (Scalable for Levels 3 to 10)

Bugbear Sump is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for four to six 3rd-level characters, but the adventure includes guidelines for scaling encounters and treasure to suit parties of up to 10th-level. A rowdy gang of bugbears has taken refuge in a series of submerged cave...

[All Patrons] Dungeons & Lairs #95 - Automaton Atakebune (Scalable for Levels 3 to 10) - PDFs and Maps Only

Automaton Atakebune is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for four to six 3rd-level characters, but the adventure includes guidelines for scaling encounters and treasure to suit parties of up to 10th-level. A massive floating fortress (atakebune) has been attacking towns...

Poll #425 - 5e Adventure Time!

Hey everyone!

I'm going back to basics a little bit and working on some Dungeons & Lairs style adventure modules. These will be a little different as the ones before, as I hope to make them a bit more dynamic to enhance replayability—namely, they'll have a bunch of random tables to sp...