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Daily TTRPG Blog Posts – Wednesday, 11 December 2024

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Dolmenwood 7

The Dododecahedron – Wed, 11 December, 06:09 AM

This report covers session seven of a Dolmenwood campaign refereed by the fantastic inner_blaze. Read the previous session report here. Spoilers abound for Dolmenwood and Winter’s Daughter. Some details may have been lost in translation. Characters Brom Tolmen, 2nd level human knight (played by you... read more.

Retrospective: Duneraiders

GROGNARDIA – Wed, 11 December, 05:00 AM

My look at classic Traveller adventures and supplements continues this week with 1984's Duneraiders, a scenario I ranked as number 8 on my list of the top 10 scenarios published for the game. Like last week's Nomads of the World-Ocean, Duneraiders was written and illustrated by the Keith Brothers (w... read more.

Finally Reached The Gatehouse Gamelog

Elfmaids & Octopi – Wed, 11 December, 03:27 AM

So my game which from 3rd level turned into an exploration-bastion-trade game vs a combat one continues. I let them know reaching the gatehouse is a campaign and level up goal (I don't do xp). This session they were invited to start any population centre but they went home to their fort and got thei... read more.

Mummy's Mask - Pathfinder 2e Conversion

The GM Is Always Right - Dump Stat Adventures – Wed, 11 December, 02:00 AM

The ancient lands of Osirion are blanketed by the sands of time, and eldritch secrets and vast riches lay just beneath the sun-blistered surface. As modern Osirion opens its vaults and tombs to outsiders for the first time in centuries, many of these lost treasures and secrets are now emerging—some ... read more.

OSR Christmas at Tenkar's Tavern

Dungeon Fantastic – Wed, 11 December, 01:48 AM

Tenkar has a list up of what will be in the OSR Christmas. Have something you want to give away? Contact him at the email in the post. Updated With More Gifts! OSR Christmas 2024!... read more.

Holy Smite Squad: Playing an All-Cleric Party in D&D

Nerdarchy – Wed, 11 December, 01:17 AM

Ever look at a party lineup and think, “What if everyone could heal and lay down divine judgment?” Welcome to the world of the all-Cleric party—a holy (or unholy) team that’s ready to smite evil, cure wounds, and carry the party with a variety of...... read more.

D&D 5.5 – PHB (Weapon Mastery) a Critical Review

Dungeon Master Assistance – Tue, 10 December, 10:58 PM

Weapon Mastery is a new combat feature in the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons rules that allows martial classes to specialize in specific weapons and unlock unique combat abilities.  Each weapon has a specific mastery property that can be activated when the character masters that weapon type. Weapon Master... read more.

Man, I really miss writing prompts, but as I’m kicking off the dust of my writing routine I’m having…

Daily Adventure Prompts – Tue, 10 December, 09:31 PM

Man, I really miss writing prompts, but as I’m kicking off the dust of my writing routine I’m having to question how the hell I managed 2000+ words a day for all those years. ... read more.

D&D Secret Level “The Queen’s Cradle” (Episode Review)

Dungeons & Dragons Fanatics – Tue, 10 December, 06:52 PM

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It’s been almost 40 years since Dungeons & Dragons last appeared on television, with the popular 1980s animated cartoon series ending back in December 1985. Now, however, D&D is back on the small screen thanks to a new Prime Video animated TV ... read more.

d100 - Dungeon Fauna

d4 Caltrops – Tue, 10 December, 06:21 PM

Dungeon Rooms and Corridors are often rife with Monsters and horrible Beasts, but what other smaller creatures might be flourishing in those depths? Here’s a d100 Table with some Dungeon Fauna to hopefully breathe a little detail into the various vermin and other (mostly harmless!) Denizens that dw... read more.

Oldies but Goodies!

GROGNARDIA – Tue, 10 December, 06:00 PM

One of the most vexing aspects of middle age is looking back on the past with hindsight and thinking, "If only I knew then what I know now." That's precisely the thought that entered my head when I saw this advertisement from the Armory in issue #69 (January 1983). Marvel at how inexpensive all thes... read more.

Monster Stat Blocks and Hit Point Tracking Come to Maps, the D&D VTT!

D&D Beyond – Tue, 10 December, 05:23 PM

Track monsters' Hit Points and roll from their stat blocks on the fly with the Maps VTT's latest update! Read more about how these features make combat easier to run here.... read more.

Making Cheap Damaged Walls for Tabletop Games

Azukail Games – Tue, 10 December, 04:07 PM

In this video, some cheap damaged walls are made for tabletop games, from early modern through to futuristic, using polystyrene, cardboard or foamboard, PVA, toilet paper, metal wire, sand and acrylic paint. The post Making Cheap Damaged Walls for Tabletop Games first appeared on Azukail Games.... read more.

Nicked my finger cutting up some pizza and now to keep it elevated I’m walking around the house…

Daily Adventure Prompts – Tue, 10 December, 03:49 PM

Nicked my finger cutting up some pizza and now to keep it elevated I’m walking around the house looking like an icon of a medieval saint. Anyone want a benediction while I’m at it?... read more.

Arcane Season 2. Creating community in dangerous places

Kobold Press – Tue, 10 December, 02:00 PM

With the release of Arcane Season 2 on Netflix, we are once again thrown into the streets of Piltover and Zaun as factions vie for power in the wake of a devastating attack. The conflict and intrigue in these cities is captivating and, crucially, provides wonderful inspiration for your own TTRPG... read more.

1849 California Gold Slush

Prismatic Wasteland – Tue, 10 December, 01:50 PM

In the sacred texts (decade-old Goblin Punch posts), the prophet, Arnold Kemp, thus spake his first commandment:“Keep a slush pile. This is where you put all of your incomplete ideas, or ideas that don't quite meet your criteria for quality control. Odds are good that you have tons of ideas that are... read more.

Here’s What You’re Building On Level Up Gateway

EN World: D&D & Tabletop RPG News & Reviews – Tue, 10 December, 01:37 PM

With hundreds of characters created on Level Up Gateway, we thought we’d take a look at what people are building!... read more.

Lay on Hands 5e: Mastering The Paladin’s Divine Healing

Tabletop Joab – Tue, 10 December, 01:00 PM

Today, we’re diving into one of the most iconic and versatile abilities in the Paladin’s arsenal: Lay on Hands. If you’ve ever found yourself in the heat of battle, desperately wishing for a way to keep your allies standing or to shake off a nasty poison, then you’re in the right place. In this arti... read more.

Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40K Show Is Happening

EN World: D&D & Tabletop RPG News & Reviews – Tue, 10 December, 11:28 AM

Show is officially a go at Amazon.... read more.

Critique Navidad: Into the Blind

Playful Void – Tue, 10 December, 09:43 AM

This holiday season, I’m going to review a different module, game or supplement every day. I haven’t sought any of them out, they’ve been sent to me, so it’s all surprises, all the way. I haven’t planned or allocated time for this, so while I’m endeavouring to bring the same attention to these revie... read more.

The Articles of Dragon: "A Split Class for Nimble Characters: the Thief-Acrobat"

GROGNARDIA – Tue, 10 December, 05:00 AM

Issue #69 of Dragon (January 1983) is another one about whose articles I have very strong memories. The strength of my memories is bolstered, no doubt, by the issue's remarkable cover by Clyde Caldwell. Caldwell's an artist about whom my feelings are generally mixed, but I've nevertheless got a fond... read more.

The 15 Best DnD Gift Ideas for 2024

Dungeons & Dragons Fanatics – Tue, 10 December, 04:48 AM

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Finding the perfect gift for a Dungeons & Dragons fan in your life can often feel like a quest of its own. After all, DnD is more than just a game, it’s a massive brand that covers everything from clothing and accessories, to cookbooks and art... read more.

More rulings & notes from session 201

Dungeon Fantastic – Tue, 10 December, 01:06 AM

Yesterday was session 201. More notes! Mocking their best option. At one point, Thor moved up into the guards vs. cultists fray, and a cultist stepped up from 2 hexes away to adjacent to Thor. Thor's player said, "Are you seriously stepping close to the human Quisinart?" and I said, "Yes." I mean,... read more.

Uncanny Dodge 5e: Stay One Step Ahead!

Tabletop Joab – Tue, 10 December, 12:34 AM

One of the Rogue’s most iconic features in D&D 5e is Uncanny Dodge, a feature that epitomizes their knack for avoiding danger with almost supernatural ease. Imagine you’re deep in the heart of a dragon’s lair, the beast’s fiery breath scorching the air around you. Just as its massive claw comes cras... read more.

The Frozen North

Tales of the Lunar Lands – Tue, 10 December, 12:08 AM

There is a land further to the north than even the domain of the Northmen. On the northern shore of the Tennurhaf, connected to the mainland by a chain of rocky islands, lies the Frozen North, or the Northern Wastes. Whatever one wishes to call them, the names this land has accrued describe it quite... read more.

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