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GriffinMuffin @griffinmuffin.bsky.social · 4h

Perfect set of dice for my current Viking fantasy campaign.

Goblin's Hoard Dice @goblinshoard.bsky.social · 6h

The Mist Rises

#dice #dicemaking #dnd #ttrpg #handmade #epoxy #art #smallbusiness #fantasy #gold #fae #fog

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Goblin's Hoard Dice @goblinshoard.bsky.social · 6h

The Mist Rises

#dice #dicemaking #dnd #ttrpg #handmade #epoxy #art #smallbusiness #fantasy #gold #fae #fog

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GriffinMuffin @griffinmuffin.bsky.social · 15h

I'm so keen for my books, however, down in Australia, so I'll be patient.

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DMHub @dmhubvtt.bsky.social · 1d

⚔️Draw Steel Codex v0.0.596 is live! ⚔️

All classes are now automated for Echelon 1 — including the newly finished Elementalist! 🧙‍♂️

🗒️The Journal tab features encounter templates for montages & combat

💬 Join our Discord community to test DS, report bugs, make feature requests & help shape the Codex!

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GriffinMuffin @griffinmuffin.bsky.social · 15h

The funny thing is i reckon the negotiation rules in Draw Steel being rejigged for "bartering" rules could work.

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GriffinMuffin @griffinmuffin.bsky.social · 15h

I would also have one that says "don't ask me what every NPC's name is"

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GriffinMuffin @griffinmuffin.bsky.social · 15h

Only another day until PAX Aus! I've got my bag packed, and everything else ready for running Fragged Kingdom 2 this weekend. I'm only running a couple of games, but if you wanna meet me in person, I'll be in the ARC area Friday, 7pm-9pm and Saturday 3pm-5pm.

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GriffinMuffin @griffinmuffin.bsky.social · 3d

There's a fair few paladins and warlocks in the new CR line up. And I thought about why that is. I think one reason might be because paladins and warlocks are not only mechanically strong as classes in 5e 2024 but also have RP touchstones. An otherworldly patron. A god they swore an oath to. #ttrpg

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Jonas Tintenseher @tintenseher.bsky.social · 4d

Beware the dreaded dimmerwood trees of Equinox — it's Day 4 of #ttrpgpromptober in Draw Steel! (No clue how to set EV for DTOs, honestly. But the vibes are right!) #promptober #drawsteel #darkwoods

Draw Steel Promptober ‘25
Day #4: Dark Woods
Dimmerwood Trees DTO
Originally cultivated on Equinox, dimmerwood trees appear on Orden as oily, liquid shadows, like ink or charcoal drawings made real. They make for a more subtle form of protection and obscurement, favored by denizens of the wode who don’t want visitors. Dimmerwood seeds are prized magical reagents; graduates of the College of Black Ash are known to harvest them for use in their shadow magic.

Dimmerwood Grove
Level 3 Relic Hexer EV 12

These inky black trees seem to absorb light from the surrounding area, instilling nearby creatures with a constant sense of dread.
Stamina: 15 per square Size: 2

Deactivate: The grove must be completely destroyed. Each time one square of the grove is destroyed, the size of the grove’s aura decreases by 2 (to a minimum of 1).

Looming Dread: The dimmerwood grove projects a 1 aura of viscous shadow. At the start of each turn while at least one square of the grove is intact, the size of the aura increases by 1. Each creature in the area is frightened of each other creature in the area. When the size of the aura reaches 10, each creature in the area takes 10 corruption damage, and the aura resets to 1.

What Was That?! Creatures in the grove’s aura have concealment. Whenever a creature in the grove’s aura hides, they may make a % free strike before hiding and teleport to any other unoccupied space in the aura after hiding.

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GriffinMuffin @griffinmuffin.bsky.social · 5d

I've begun plotting out stat blocks for the next Raiders of the Serpent Sea session. Since none of my players are on here, I can talk about my ideas! The frost giants are themed with Roman/Greek roles: hypaspist, myrmidon and peltast. When creatures are more organised, there are more terrifying!

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GriffinMuffin @griffinmuffin.bsky.social · 5d

You say this in jest, but my players always ask for a name. Luckily, 90% of the time, I have a prepared list of names.

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Trenchworx @trenchworx.bsky.social · 8d

Get ready for SNAP TRAY! Sign up today! www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti... @hellomcdm.bsky.social

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GriffinMuffin @griffinmuffin.bsky.social · 5d

It's a good moment, cos you realise your past self is someone you can rely on.

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The Dice Society @thedicesociety.bsky.social · 5d

I had a blast writing this Draw Steel adventure! It’s even got forking paths: your players can choose between the scenic route and the… Violent route ⚔️

Tabletop Nonsenseverse @abol-tabol.bsky.social · 5d

This time on TBG we have the amazing @thedicesociety.bsky.social who arote an adventure.

Will you save the people of Oatley from the tyranny of The Elf King?

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#draw-steel #mcdm #the-blacksmith's-guild

The Blacksmith's Guild Issue #3

DRAW STEEL! Get the Print on Demand here. You are about to dive into the third issue of the first fanzine for Draw Steel. The zine is modeled after the old Dragon and Dungeon magazines and it provides...

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GriffinMuffin @griffinmuffin.bsky.social · 7d

"You know what, I'm right, I'm going with you guys"

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GriffinMuffin @griffinmuffin.bsky.social · 7d

Nothing like blaring some Dyanzty into my ears and making some ttrpg battle maps on a Thursday night.

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GriffinMuffin @griffinmuffin.bsky.social · 7d

One thing that'll be different for me at PAX Aus this year is that I'll actually be able to attend the seminars/live plays! Last couple of years, I put my hand up to help out and run games like Relics and Fragged Empire. But this year, I'm doing less of that. More time for fun! #ttrpg #PAXAus

GriffinMuffin @griffinmuffin.bsky.social · 7d

Iirc this game is produced right here in Melbourne! Nice to see this game studio get some praise.

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World of Darkness @worldofdarkness.bsky.social · 7d

The Month of Darkness has begun, and with it we'd like to share our prompts for this year. Feel free to join in any creative way you prefer: draw, paint, write, TikTok, take pictures, and more!

Read more about The Month of Darkness:
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Matt Colville? @mattcolville.bsky.social · 7d

More of James' Draw Steel game live on twitch! CRY HAVOC!

www.twitch.tv/matthew_colville

Matthew_Colville - Twitch

Independent producer of RPG themed books and videos.

www.twitch.tv

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Esoteric Ebb @esotericebb.bsky.social · 8d

It's officially the season where things feel a little more ✨esoteric✨ and it just so happens to be #wishlistwednesday too!
Check out our upcoming TTRPG inspired CRPG Esoteric Ebb & even better - play the demo RIGHT NOW!
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GriffinMuffin @griffinmuffin.bsky.social · 8d

SPOOKY SEASON IS UPON US!

GriffinMuffin @griffinmuffin.bsky.social · 8d

Like how herpes is a must-have.

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GriffinMuffin @griffinmuffin.bsky.social · 8d

Another great home game of Raiders of the Serpent Sea last night. The raiders are hot on the frost giants' trail of destruction. Tried out new homebrewed stat blocks (as always). In this campaign, I've included retainers from MCDM's Flee Mortals. Really adds that "Viking" fantasy imo.

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 9d

Which game has your favorite rules for strongholds? And what makes those rules click for you? #ttrpg #dnd #rpg #meme

A parody D&D book cover titled 'Legend of the Affordable House.' It features a cheerful adventuring party—including an orc, wizard, warrior, and halflings—standing proudly in front of a cozy two-story cottage. The caption reads, 'In this imaginary fantasy setting, you CAN afford a home for the whole party.'

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