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[Free] Just Passing Through: 20 Inns and Taverns - Random Inn or Tavern Name Generator

[Free] Just Passing Through: 20 Inns and Taverns - Random Inn or Tavern Name Generator

Hey all!

If you didn't know, I've been working on Just Passing Through content for the last week, starting with a book on inns and taverns. The book is all finished and will go up soon, available to Electrum+ members.

Here's one of the tables from the latest book, which you can downlo...

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One-Word Prompt #127 - The Astral Steamer

Hey all!

I'm putting together a new adventure (and mini-book) set in the Astral Plane. The adventure takes place on a derelict Astral paddleboat steamer that's been taken over by demons. The characters have the clear the trouble out of the ship and take control if they hope to return home. ...

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[JPT Copper+] Just Passing Through: 20 Inns and Taverns - The Lucky Dice Steamer and Velvet Lounge

[JPT Copper+] Just Passing Through: 20 Inns and Taverns - The Lucky Dice Steamer and Velvet Lounge

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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[JPT Copper+] Just Passing Through: 20 Inns and Taverns - The Knotted Key

[JPT Copper+] Just Passing Through: 20 Inns and Taverns - The Knotted Key

The Knotted Key, once a formidable border tower, now stands as an inconspicuous inn nestled amidst rolling hills. To the casual observer, it appears a welcoming respite for travelers seeking shelter and warmth. However, beneath its quaint exterior lies the hidden sanctuary of the elusive society ...

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[Free] Just Passing Through: 20 Inns and Taverns - The Dragon's Nest Inn

[Free] Just Passing Through: 20 Inns and Taverns - The Dragon's Nest Inn

The Dragon's Nest is a rustic inn located on the outskirts of a quaint village, known for its unique ownership and reputation for chaos. The inn is an imposing, one-story structure with a distinctive dragon-themed sign that looms above its entrance. It primarily offers accommodation, providing a ...

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[All Patrons] Just Passing Through: 20 Inns and Taverns - The Merry Minstrel Inn

[All Patrons] Just Passing Through: 20 Inns and Taverns - The Merry Minstrel Inn

The Merry Minstrel is a bustling and well-known establishment nestled within the heart of a major city. The two-story building is an inviting sight for weary travelers and locals alike, featuring a charming facade adorned with vibrant banners and colorful lanterns that beckon guests inside. It ha...

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[All Patrons] Just Passing Through: 20 Inns and Taverns - The Rustic Oak Inn

[All Patrons] Just Passing Through: 20 Inns and Taverns - The Rustic Oak Inn

In a region choked by the heavy hand of tyranny, the Rustic Oak Inn emerges as a beacon of defiance. Owned by the indomitable Elara Ravenscroft, this roadside inn and tavern, once built to offer solace to weary travelers, has transformed into a covert sanctuary for those who dare to challenge the...

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[Free] Just Passing Through: 20 Inns and Taverns - The Whispering Hearth Inn

[Free] Just Passing Through: 20 Inns and Taverns - The Whispering Hearth Inn

Nestled in a quaint corner of the picturesque countryside, the Whispering Hearth Inn is a charming retreat known for its intimate ambiance and rustic charm. With just three cozy rooms, this inn offers a truly personal and tranquil experience for its guests. The proprietor, Ms. Evelyn Hawthorne, t...

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[Electrum+] Dungeons & Lairs #92: Bloodstone Manor (Level 7) - FoundryVTT Pack

[Electrum+] Dungeons & Lairs #92: Bloodstone Manor (Level 7) - FoundryVTT Pack

Bloodstone Manor is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for three to five characters with an average party level of 7. Following a lead that it may hold immeasurable wealth, the characters enter Bloodstone Manor, the long-abandoned home of a deceased wizard named Samorion the Illuminated. They soo...

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[All Patrons] Dungeons & Lairs #92: Bloodstone Manor (Level 7)

[All Patrons] Dungeons & Lairs #92: Bloodstone Manor (Level 7)

Bloodstone Manor is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for three to five characters with an average party level of 7. Following a lead that it may hold immeasurable wealth, the characters enter Bloodstone Manor, the long-abandoned home of a deceased wizard named Samorion the Illuminated. They soo...

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31% Off All RPG Books and Minis - DMDave's Books and Games Online Special

31% Off All RPG Books and Minis - DMDave's Books and Games Online Special

Hey all!

If you didn't know, the DMDave brand now has a retail store in Oklahoma. I just spent the morning cleaning up our site and have decided to kick it off with a sweet little Halloween special. We're offering 31% off all TTRPG books and miniatures games in our online store.

So if...

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[Free] More Monsters: Abominations - Murmerwood Grub (CR 1/2 Monstrosity)

[Free] More Monsters: Abominations - Murmerwood Grub (CR 1/2 Monstrosity)

A grotesque creature emerges resembling a chitinous grub the size of a small dog. Its body is covered in a segmented exoskeleton, with spindly, multi-segmented legs and a face that combines human-like eyes, nose, and ears with gnashing mandibles for a mouth. As it moans softly, tears well up ...

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Poll #407 - Dungeon Crawl Classics Adventure Title

My latest obsession these days is Dungeon Crawl Classics, an insanely fun RPG from Goodman Games. You can get the rules here for free: https://goodman-games.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DCC...

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[Silver+] Buckler September 2023

[Silver+] Buckler September 2023

Hey everyone!

Here's the collected works zip folder for September 2023.

It contains the following content:

  • Dungeons & Lairs Adventures in Veramar 1 - Thornwalker Wood
  • Dungeons & Lairs #87: Kobold Caverns
  • Dungeons & Lairs #89: Cultist Hideout View Post

DMDave Release Schedule - Last Update 12/22/23

DMDave Release Schedule - Last Update 12/22/23

Hey all!

This post is pinned at the top of the page to show you what we've got in the works. Of course, all dates and content are subject to change.

November 2023

  • Dungeons & Lairs: Bandit Hideout PDFs and FoundryVTT Pack ✔️
  • Dungeons & Lair...

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Poll #406 - What Haunts the Astral Derelict?

Hey all!

I'm working on an adventure for next month tentatively titled "Astral Derelict." Basically, it's a big, abandoned airship floating aimlessly in the Astral Plane. The characters, having been blown into the Astral Plane via a bag of holding mishap, need to take control of th...

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Poll #405 - DMDave's [BLANK]Borg

Hey all!

Me and Bob are back from GameHoleCon. This week alone I should be posting:

  • Two more sections of Undercity (art is finally done)
  • DL: Bandit Hideout
  • DL: Tribal Warrior Village
  • Bloodstone Manor Adventure

In addition to these fun littl...

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One-Word Prompt #126: Shadowdeep! Tales of the Valiant

One-Word Prompt #126: Shadowdeep! Tales of the Valiant

Hey folks!

I'm working on my Tales of the Valiant game this weekend while I'm in Wisconsin, and I need some killer one-word prompts from you all. This beast of an adventure will take characters from levels 11 to 20, and it's set in a big ol' angry dungeon using the Tales of the Valiant (bas...

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See you at Game Hole Con!

Hey folks,

Bob and I are on our way to Madison, Wisconsin for Game Hole Con. If you’re around, be sure to say hello.

I’ll be working through the weekend, but we might be slow to respond today and Sunday.

See you soon!

Dave

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Poll #404 - Just Passing Through: Shops

Hey all!

Since shops seems to have a considerable lead over the other JPT locations, I think I'll start there. The question is: what kind of shops?

The DMG has 20 different types of shops that could randomly appear in a settlement, so those are pretty easy to do. But I wonder how I sh...

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Poll #403 - Just Passing Through #3 - What subject?

Hey all!

With adventures coming in on the regular again, I'm going to start branching off from the adventure stuff to focus on more rules-agnostic stuff to "open the gates" a little, so to speak.

With that said, I'm going to go back to my Just Passing Through series, ...

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#402 - November's Big Adventure

Hey all!

Our big adventure, Bloodstone Manor, is drafted and in proofing now. It should drop either next week or probably the week after.

We're playing it here at our store, too. Once they're done with that, they'll roll into a new game. But what should our theme for ...

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One-Word Prompt #125 - Archon's Tower

One-Word Prompt #125 - Archon's Tower

I'd already kind of started on this before doing the last poll, so I might as well finish it up. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the Friday the 13th adventure done in time and the two Dungeons & Lairs adventures will be out next week (along with the BIG one Bloodstone Manor), but I still wanna ...

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Poll #401 - Free Content Series

Hey folks!

So Patreon has a new "free" feature that allows folks to follow along and get notifications when I'm releasing free versions of content which, frankly, is pretty cool. 

To celebrate this new feature (and bring more fun to the community), I figured I'd put together some...

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[Free] Undercity: Section A2 (Level 1)

[Free] Undercity: Section A2 (Level 1)

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 claustr...

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[All Patrons] Undercity Megadungeon: Sections A2, C1, D1, and D2

[All Patrons] Undercity Megadungeon: Sections A2, C1, D1, and D2

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 claustr...

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Poll #400 - Roadside Motel Rule Set

Hey folks!

I'm going to start putting together the Roadside Motel adventure for release this Friday. Chances are we won't have time to do a FoundryVTT pack for it (we've got two Dungeons & Lairs adventures coming out next week for you, however, both of which include FoundryVTT packs). View Post

Friday the 13th Adventure Setting?

Hey all!

I'm going to make a modernish one-shot featuring one of Tom Cartos' modern maps this week to celebrate Friday the 13th in October.

It'll feature the characters trying to survive a deranged masked killer!

Where should I set it? Vote below!

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New Collection: All horror-themed adventures in one collection!

Hello!

If you've just signed up to our mailing list, you should receive your first free adventure, Gargoyle Cathedral, very soon. In the meantime, be sure to check out our list of spooky, October adventures.

Now, all of our spine-tingling, hair-raising horror-themed adventures...

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DMDave is on vacation

Hey folks,

I’m taking my yearly sabatacle with the family. Posts for this will appear early next week. If you have any immediate needs, Bob and Bree are still checking here, Discord, and our CS email help@dmdave.com

See you in a few days!

Dave

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