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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 1d

Made myself a new spooky avatar because I just needed to draw something for myself.

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 3d

Just saw (and reported) an account trying to be me. Remember to read those user names carefully, Buckaroos.

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 3d

I'll be tapping at it for a possible home game and I'll post my progress :)

I saw a bogus post a little bit ago trying to be me. I didn't post a link to anything.

Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 4d

Wonderful company to be in. Thank you, Calli.

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 4d

In other news: My insomnia means I have been working on a Daggerheart version of Karthun.

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 12d

Howdy! I'm manifesting today. My schedule is open and I am looking for illustration, cartography, and design work. I have 15+ years of experience with credits across the industry.

Check out brianfnpatterson.com for my portfolio, clients, and commission inquiries.

Let's make your thing! #ttrpg #dnd

A top-down illustration of a classic Quinjet map.

An illustration of a huge set of giant-scale doors flanked by fiery braziers.

An illustration of a stout dwarf with a wooden shield and large axe.

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you for the signal boosts, Buckaroos.

Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 7d

It's October 1st. I'm asking for support to pay bills and continue to make fun things full-time. I make comics, maps, and art for TTRPGs. If enough folks toss just $2-3 a month at my page, I can pay the bills and focus on creating. Signal boosts appreciated! #ttrpg

www.patreon.com/cw/d20monkey

A graphic ad for the d20Monkey Patreon that reads "JOIN THE BUCKAROOS" with text and a blue banner.

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 7d

It's October 1st. I'm asking for support to pay bills and continue to make fun things full-time. I make comics, maps, and art for TTRPGs. If enough folks toss just $2-3 a month at my page, I can pay the bills and focus on creating. Signal boosts appreciated! #ttrpg

www.patreon.com/cw/d20monkey

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 7d

It's October 1st. I'm asking for support to pay bills and continue to make fun things full-time. I make comics, maps, and art for TTRPGs. If enough folks toss just $2-3 a month at my page, I can pay the bills and focus on creating. Signal boosts appreciated! #ttrpg

www.patreon.com/cw/d20monkey

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 9d

I’ve said it for years: if half (not even half) of my fanbase tossed a few bucks a month at my Patreon, I wouldn’t take freelance work outside of what I really wanted to do or dream projects. I’d pay bills and just make my things.

Jim Milligan @chronopunk.bsky.social · 9d

No, really. It's true. It really is. I checked.

If you can afford to spend hundreds of dollars a month on successful kickstarters, you really CAN afford to throw a buck or two at your friends creative endeavors.

You can buy their books. You can sub to their Patreons.

You can help them thrive.

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 9d

Sick. 🤒

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 12d

Howdy! I'm manifesting today. My schedule is open and I am looking for illustration, cartography, and design work. I have 15+ years of experience with credits across the industry.

Check out brianfnpatterson.com for my portfolio, clients, and commission inquiries.

Let's make your thing! #ttrpg #dnd

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 14d

Hey Buckaroos!

The Invincible Superhero Roleplaying Game from Free League is live on Kickstarter and suuuuuper funded!

Guess who made the maps? THIS GUY.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/119...

Invincible – Superhero Roleplaying

Forge your own superhero legend in the official Invincible RPG from Free League and Skybound, based on the groundbreaking comic book.

www.kickstarter.com

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you so much!

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 15d

I recently moved my shop to a dedicated Dashery storefront and I am so happy to report that the quality of apparel and items is excellent! #ttrpg #dnd

d20monkey.dashery.com

Two amazing black t-shirts with a flaming monkey skull design one the left shirt and a cartoon illustration of a knight with their head being eaten by a mimic on the right.

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 15d

Well. Shit.

Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 16d

If the rapture happens tomorrow at least I won’t have to worry about not being able to pay rent in 10 days.

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 16d

If the rapture happens tomorrow at least I won’t have to worry about not being able to pay rent in 10 days.

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 16d

Happy Silent Hill Day to all who celebrate.

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 17d

The Castlevania: Symphony of the Night soundtrack is still a banger.

I will not be taking questions.

Thank you.

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 17d

I wish you could hear the scream laugh is just released when I read this.

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 18d

I'm really about to lean into promoting my work, merch, commissions, Patreon, etc.

I don't want to be obnoxious, but my schedule is drying up, art/design jobs are becoming scarce, and I'm broke. I applied to warehouse and janitor jobs this week.

I will NEVER quit fighting for my career/life I love

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 18d

This shit is exhausting.

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 18d

The new Patreon layout rolled out and I updated my page!

www.patreon.com/cw/d20monkey

Brian F'n Patterson | Patreon

Creating Comics / Art / TTRPG Maps

www.patreon.com

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · 18d

It’s a Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem campaign where every player rolls up a monstrous character (goblins, bugbears, kenku, etc.) but everyone must take at least one level in bard. The group travels the world playing gigs and having adventures. #dnd #daggerheart #ttrpg

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Brian F'n Patterson @d20monkey.bsky.social · Aug 5

Howdy! I'm Brian, an illustrator/cartographer/comic maker in the table games industry with a lifelong love for drawing and playing games.

Check out brianfnpatterson.com for portfolio, work, and commission inquiries

I am also the creator of d20monkey.com, IGScomic.com

Let's make your thing! #ttrpg

A dungeon map buried within cliffs with various rooms and spider webs.

An illustration of a giant stronghold with massive doors, braziers, and silhouetted heroes preparing for adventure.

An illustration of the angriest fairy barbarian ever. Complete with large axe and leather armor.

A cutaway map of a stronghold within a snowy mountain range.

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