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[366 Days of Monsters] Days 142-143/366 - Animated Objects

[366 Days of Monsters] Days 142-143/366 - Animated Objects

Transmuters who enjoy animating objects as guardians and companions are limited only by their imagination. Below are two more common examples of animated objects.

Constructed Nature. An animated object doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.

The magic that animates an object is dispelled when the construct drops to 0 hit points. An animated object reduc...

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[366 Days of Monsters] Day 141/366 - Candle Golem

[366 Days of Monsters] Day 141/366 - Candle Golem

Transmuters who lack the resources to create high-end golems sometimes turn to simpler ingredients to create their constructs. Such is the case with candle golems, animated mounds of wax and fire.

Constructed Nature. A golem doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.

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[Video] How to Make Monsters for Fifth Edition (Using GMBinder)

Hey all!

Here's a rough stream of me making a monster for Fifth Edition using GMBinder. Enjoy!

https://www.facebook.com/dungeonmasterdave/videos/289577652401968/

Get the Final PDF (plus another 300+)

Copper tier subscribers get full access to the monster I created...

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[366 Days of Monsters] Days 139-140/366 - Morlocks

[366 Days of Monsters] Days 139-140/366 - Morlocks

Morlocks are a semi-intelligent species of humanoids who live in subterranean caverns. Because of their albinism, they are frequently referred to as "white apes" or even "white orcs" by less enlightened above-ground-dwellers—both terms are incorrect, as the species does not descend from primates or elves, respectively. Instead, morlocks trace their origins to dwarves.

Despite their aggr...

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[DMDave] Token Set #001 - Chimera

[DMDave] Token Set #001 - Chimera

Very excited to announce our first official set of VTT tokens. Darryl T. Jones (aka Splattered Ink) who is on the DMDave Team has created these awesome Chimera tokens to coincide with the release of the new Greek-themed Fifth Edition book. You'll notice right away that these buggers are the "classic" chimera build with the lion, goat, and snake-for-tail body.

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New Stream... Need a Topic

Hey everyone!

Yesterday, I tried out a stream for the first go around and blabbed for about two hours. Today, I want to do something a bit more targeted. 

What adventure-creation related stuff would you like to learn more about today?

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How DMDave Makes Dungeons (Contains Bloody Bunch/Mad Mage Spoilers)

Hey all!

Tried something new today and started streaming my process of building out dungeons using Roll20.

Let me know what you think!

https://www.facebook.com/dungeonmasterdave/videos/558464568152942/

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What reason did you join DMDave's Patreon?

Hey folks! Doing a quick survey to figure out how to better serve you.

Below I've created a survey to pick you guys' brain a little. Let me know the reason you joined DMDave!

I've picked a few reasons below. Of course, you're free to tell me more in the comments.

Thanks!

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Books are shipping!

Hey all,

You should have notifications hitting your inbox about books coming your way. Jennifer's down to only 50 or so shipments, most of which are here from Patreon. If you don't see one by the 1st, let me know and we'll get it sorted.

You can also contact Jennifer directly at logistics@dmdave.com

Thanks!

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Kaldrfjell - New 5th-Level Adventure for Fifth Edition

Kaldrfjell - New 5th-Level Adventure for Fifth Edition

Kaldrfjell is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for three to seven players of 5th to 7th level. It is optimized for a party of five characters with an average party level (APL) of 5. Parties with a cleric or paladin as well as those equipped with magic items will have an easier time than those without. This campaign is set in the DMDave campaign world of Omeria, but you’re free to set it any...

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Kaldrfjell - New 5th- and 9th-Level Adventure for Fifth Edition

Kaldrfjell - New 5th- and 9th-Level Adventure for Fifth Edition

Kaldrfjell is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for three to seven players of 5th to 10th level. It is optimized for a party of five characters with an average party level (APL) of 5 or 9 (there are two versions). Parties with a cleric or paladin as well as those equipped with magic items will have an easier time than those without. This campaign is set in the DMDave campaign world of Omeria, ...

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DMDave and Frosty Podcast... need topic suggestions!

Hey all!

I'm starting a podcast soon and I need some topics for what we're going to discuss. What would you all like to know?

Consider this a "ask me anything" type deal.

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Prib's Plot | New 1st-Level Adventure for Fifth Edition

Prib's Plot | New 1st-Level Adventure for Fifth Edition

Prib’s Plot is a Fifth Edition-compatible adventure for three to seven 1st to 3rd-level characters. The adventure is optimized for five characters with an average party level (APL) of 1. Characters who complete this adventure should earn enough XP to reach 2nd level. The adventure takes place in The Contested Lands in DMDave’s Omeria campaign. However, it can easily be inserted into any cam...

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Assault on Quabus | New 5th-Level Adventure for Fifth Edition

Assault on Quabus | New 5th-Level Adventure for Fifth Edition

Assault on Quabus is a Fifth Edition adventure for three to seven 5th- to 7th-level characters. The adventure is optimized for five characters with an average party level (APL) of 5. Characters who completely clear the level should reach 6th level by its conclusion (if not 7th). The adventure takes place in the campaign world of Omeria in The Summer La...

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Content is coming! (Blame Kickstarter)

Hey all!

The Kickstarter is officially funded—we did it in only 84 minutes. And now that all the prep for that is out of the way, I can focus on what I love again... writing!

I've already got three adventures that nearly complete. Just gotta put the finishing touches on them. I'm also working through a few commissions, so expect to see those soon, too.

Anyways, thanks everyo...

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The Legends of Omeria Starter Set is Now LIVE on Kickstarter

The Legends of Omeria Starter Set is Now LIVE on Kickstarter

This Fifth Edition compatible starter set gives you everything you need to start playing the world's most popular tabletop and virtual RPG!

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[366 Days of Monsters] Day 138/366 - Oh My God It's A Goose

[366 Days of Monsters] Day 138/366 - Oh My God It's A Goose

“Listen, and understand. That goose is out there. It can’t be bargained with. It can’t be reasoned with. It doesn’t feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until you are dead.” - Kyle Reese, renowned goose hunter

Geese are no laughing matter. These horrible beasts stalk ponds, parks, and the sky, looking for unsuspecting prey. Their mouths...

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[366 Days of Monsters] Days 136-137 - Magma Brute and Magma Tyrant

[366 Days of Monsters] Days 136-137 - Magma Brute and Magma Tyrant

Earth elementals are stubborn, powerful brutes, but slow to act. Fire elementals are flighty and impulsive, but lack the raw strength of the earth elementals. Magma brutes—elemental creatures who possess the worst traits of both types of elementals—are extraordinarily dangerous creatures whose wrath knows no bounds and whose unbridled strength can overtake even the most powerful giants.

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Kickstarter Pre-Launch Giveaway

Kickstarter Pre-Launch Giveaway

Hey all, 

We're doing a pre-launch campaign for the Kickstarter which debuts next week. You don't have to be a Patron to enter—it's free for all to enter!

Click the link above for more details.

Here are the terms and conditions:

The contest begins June 11th, 2020, and ends July 16th, 2020.

All participants who reach 10 or more entrie...

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[366 Days of Monsters] Days 134-135 - Gem Elementals Part 2 (Emerald and Onyx)

[366 Days of Monsters] Days 134-135 - Gem Elementals Part 2 (Emerald and Onyx)

Not all earth elementals are walking hills of mud and dirt plodding along through dungeons, mountains, or realms of stone. Some earth elementals are literally formed from precious gems. This relationship grants them special abilities, often transforming them into dangerous foes for those who'd happen to come across one.

Emerald Elemental

Smarter and possessing gre...

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[366 Days of Monsters] Day 132-133/366 - Gem Elementals

[366 Days of Monsters] Day 132-133/366 - Gem Elementals

Not all earth elementals are walking hills of mud and dirt plodding along through dungeons, mountains, or realms of stone. Some earth elementals are literally formed from precious gems. This relationship grants them special abilities, often transforming them into dangerous foes for those who'd happen to come across one.

Diamond Elemental

Exactly as tough as one mi...

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[366 Days of Monsters] Day 130-131/366 - Swordbeak and Invisiboar

[366 Days of Monsters] Day 130-131/366 - Swordbeak and Invisiboar

Looking for more interesting creatures to add to your Fifth Edition jungle encounters? Check out these beasts:

Swordbeak

As the name suggests, swordbeaks are huge birds with 10-foot long razor sharp beaks. These beaks are capable of punching through stone and steel. Voracious carnivores, they often attack large creatures, and even humanoids, in grasslands, hill si...

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[366 Days of Monsters] Day 129/366 - Dread Ape

[366 Days of Monsters] Day 129/366 - Dread Ape

Originally engineered as guards and defenders of the ancient cities of Elsath, dread apes eventually turned against their captors and fled into the wilderness. Centuries later, these intelligent creatures protect their territories with their powerful psychic abilities and strong relationships with mundane apes and other native fauna.

Dread Ape War Parties. Dread ...

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Coming Soon: Legends of Omeria Starter Set

Coming Soon: Legends of Omeria Starter Set

I'm excited that I'm able to finally announce this, but on June 16th, Cze/Peku, Paper Forge, and myself are joining forces to put together our first major product together, the Legends of Omeria Starter Set. This boxed set will include everything you need in order to play the world's most popular roleplaying game.

It's going to come with:

  • A new and improved 32...

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[Gold+] BroadSword Compendium #1

[Gold+] BroadSword Compendium #1

Note: This post has been archived and no longer contains the link. To purchase this issue, you must buy it from the DMDave storefront.

BroadSword Monthly Compendium Vol. 1

The first 300-page BroadSword Monthly Compendium collects the best adventures from the retired BroadSword Monthly issues #1-3, plus has a ton of new content.

It has the following adventures:

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Your Weekly Book Report: They're Almost Here!

All things considered, COVID-19 and all the other hardships going on haven't slowed things down too much. The books are printing and on the way. Take a look:

(I have no idea why 5 showed up before the other 595 LOL)

There's a little delay in printing, so we won't get the full shipments unti...

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Secrets of Quabus | New 4th-Level Adventure for Fifth Edition

Secrets of Quabus | New 4th-Level Adventure for Fifth Edition

Secrets of Quabus is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for three to six 4th to 4th-level characters, and it is optimized for a party of five characters with an average party level (APL) of 4. By the adventure’s conclusion, the characters should easily achieve the 5th level (if not 6th). The adventure takes place in the campaign world of Omeria in Th...

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"DMDave Runs Games" Pilot Program

Hey all,

I thought I might share something I've been doing the last few nights. Since Monday I've been running games on Roll20 and Discord with the "Legendary Members." 

Legendary Members are those who are one or more of the following:

  • Have been patrons for a while (usually a year or longer)
  • Have helped out with certain tasks (such as proofreading)
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Getting Organized

Hey everyone!

Just a quick note. I’m working on getting the site organized so I’ll be posting mostly shorter content this month.

Expect some releases today and tomorrow!

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Slave Pits of Quabus | New 3rd-Level Adventure for Fifth Edition

Slave Pits of Quabus | New 3rd-Level Adventure for Fifth Edition

Slave Pits of Quabus is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for three to six 3rd- to 4th-level characters, and it is optimized for a party of five characters with an average party level (APL) of 3. The adventure takes place in the campaign world of Omeria in The Summer Land, but can easily be placed into any setting where an old manor with a large, unde...

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