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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 7h

There are fates worse than death!

The Nullkin are creatures who have crossed the infernal court and lived to regret it, roaming the halls of the court and acting as cursed guardians.

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The Nullkin on a blue background. The nullkin drags an infected, painful looking leg behind it as it stalks the halls of the Infernal Court. Their entire pale body is covered in runes that are carved into their flesh, and they wear a spiked iron blindfold over their eyes. At the bottom of the image, text reads; "Imprisoned defender. The nullkin are doomed to protect the infernal court".

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 8h

Say goodbye to flipping through books mid-session!

With a quick monster builder, NPC generator, potion of healing table, exhaustion table, weapon damage tables, and more, these inserts will take your #dnd sessions to the next level!

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 11h

I get asked all the time about how I start my #TTRPG design projects, and my absolute favorite method is what I call the "Guiding Star" approach.

I made a blog post talking all about it which you can check out here:

Guiding Star Design in TTRPGs

Anto discusses his approach to TTRPG design, and how he gets started on a project using the Guiding Star method.

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 1d

Thousands of GMs are already getting free 5e content every month with my email newsletter, so come join them!

Subscribe today and you’ll get instant access to my GM Toolkit, as well as this month’s freebie when it goes live.

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 1d

You can't outrun death. The Ravens of Ket are cosmic hunters who track those who have somehow escaped their predestined deaths and restore balance.

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The Raven of Ket on a blue background. The raven wears simple black clothing and has large black raven wings. On their face they wear a bird-like skull. Their hands and feet appear to be taloned like a bird. At the bottom of the image, text reads; "You can't escape death! The ravens of ket hunt those who have avoided their destiny".

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 1d

Get ready for A Night of Adventure, a collection of 7 short 5e adventures perfect for GMs with limited prep time.

Each is packed with summaries, read-aloud boxes, reminder boxes, & notes to ensure a smooth & exciting intro to #DnD.

Get your copy here: icarus-games.co.uk/p...

A computer tablet displaying the cover of A Night of Adventure Volume 1 sits on a blue background. Text at the bottom reads "Seven zero prep adventures for D&D 5e: Be ready to run tonight."

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 1d

Sometimes when you get around to doing something you've put off for 2 years you wonder why you waited, as it was so simple and easy.

This is not one of those days 🙃

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 1d

If you missed it, check out last week's video where I talked about one of my favourite ways of coming up with plots for my #TTRPG and #DnD campaigns; FUSION!

Check it out:

My Favorite Way To Generate D&D Plots

Today I want to walk you through one of my favorite ways to quickly come up with plot hook ideas for my D&D and other TTRPG campaigns by fusing movie plots together! 🔸Check out today's sponsor, Scorched Basin on kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homieandthedude/scorched-basin?ref=

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 1d

#AD there's only a couple of days left of the Scorched Basin campaign from HomieAndTheDude!

Think Mad Max meets Dune, but packed with new rules for vehicles and vehicle combat, a new magic and alchemy system, a bunch of new fleshed out factions, and tons more!

Check it out: www.kickstarter.com/...

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 2d

Learning #dnd has never been easier! Our class cheat sheets make learning 5e 2014 a breeze by giving each class a reference sheet with custom art, reminders of abilities, and trackers for limited use powers.

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 2d

Starting fresh in FoundryVTT?

In this video I walk through how I build a brand new world from scratch, including my setup process, essential modules, and tips for streamlining prep.

Watch the full video here:

Quick And Easy Setup Guide For Foundry VTT (2025)

In today's video I'm showing you how I set up a new world in Foundry VTT, which modules I think are essential, and how I lay the foundation for immersive campaigns! I recently had a TPK in my D&D campaign which means I need to set up a new Foundry VTT server so I thought I would take you along for

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 2d

Looks can be deceiving!

A normal human by day but a vicious blood sucker by night, the Sanguisuge is just one of the many new #dnd monsters you'll find within the pages of SIDEQUEST magazine: icarus-games.co.uk/s...

The Sanguisuge on a blue background. A woman with blonde hair and fangs. She is wearing a blood-stained white wedding dress that is torn at the bottom and seems to have no legs. She has large, black, bat wings sprouting from her back. At the bottom of the image, text reads; "They come out at night. The sanguisuge hunts when the sun has set".

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 4d

The shellycoat builds a carapace from the equipment of fallen heroes. Will you add to it's grim collection?

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The Shellycoat on a blue background. A grey monster with a fish-like head, large mouth, and bulbous eyes. It's body is covered in the shells of smaller animals and equipment which has been lost to the water, such as weapons, shields, and armor. It has long, pointed claws and webbed feet. At the bottom of the image, text reads; "Stay out of the water! The Shellycoat will make armor from your bones".

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 4d

You can't trust the sights and sounds of the woods. Any one of them could be the sweet temptress luring you close enough with its pheromones to devour you whole!

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The Sweet Temptress on a blue background. A living plant shaped like a woman with long green vines for hair. The creature's face is a knot of roots with glowing orange lights for eyes. The creature's chest has a mouth like that of a venus fly trap which it uses to eat its victims after luring them close with the bright flowers it has across its body.
. At the bottom of the image, text reads; "Deadly Beauty. In the Unclaimed Lands, the plants eat you".

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SpiderQueenLong (She/They) @spiderqueenlong.bsky.social · 4d

Dieselshot just released our playtested #Shadowdark adventure!

Raid the Coasts! Repel the Vikings! Drink Mead from the skulls of the fallen w/ our Norse-themed East Kyrlizia campaign setting! Fight Dragons, Demons & more!

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East Kyrlizia by DieselShot

Sandbox Shadowdark Campaign Region Module

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 4d

Happy #SelfPromoSaturday folks!

Today I want to see your #ttrpg content today, whether it's #dnd #pathfinder or #indierpg And don't forget;

👍 Like cool stuff

🗨 Engage with folks

🔃 Repost your favorites

🚫 No A.I Though

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 5d

In this week's video I'm talking about one of my favourite ways of coming up with plots for my #TTRPG and #DnD campaigns; FUSION!

Check it out:

My Favorite Way To Generate D&D Plots

Today I want to walk you through one of my favorite ways to quickly come up with plot hook ideas for my D&D and other TTRPG campaigns by fusing movie plots together! 🔸Check out today's sponsor, Scorched Basin on kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homieandthedude/scorched-basin?ref=

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 5d

You reach your hand into your bag of holding to retrieve a potion and - OUCH! You come away with tiny teeth marks on your hand. You've got a Tangle Twerp infestation.

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The Tangle Twerp on a blue background. A tiny creature with bat-like ears, large white eyes, sharp pointed teeth, and spider-like legs that come from it's back. At the bottom of the image, text reads; " Unwelcome Passenger. Be careful what you let into your bag of holding".

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 5d

It's the Weekend 🎉

What are your #TTRPG plans for the weekend? Got any exciting sessions planned? Tell me about them below, let me live vicariously through you!

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 5d

In this week's video I'm talking about one of my favourite ways of coming up with plots for my #TTRPG and #DnD campaigns; FUSION!

Check it out:

My Favorite Way To Generate D&D Plots

Today I want to walk you through one of my favorite ways to quickly come up with plot hook ideas for my D&D and other TTRPG campaigns by fusing movie plots together! 🔸Check out today's sponsor, Scorched Basin on kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homieandthedude/scorched-basin?ref=

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 5d

Forge a pact with the devil using this Infernal Contract template!

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A computer tablet displaying the infernal contracts sits on a blue background. Text at the bottom reads "Make a deal with the devil: Free infernal contracts for TTRPGs."

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 5d

GM prep eating up all your time?

My FREE GM Toolkit has everything you need to cut your prep in half and run smoother sessions.

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 6d

‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️

As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.

WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.

Kickstarter United is on strike!
We are not asking for a boycott! Creators & Allies: Please continue to support & use the platform
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Why We're Striking
A codified 4-day work week.
We simply want to protect the way we've been working for over 3.5 years. The 4dww has proven benefits, such as increased productivity and improved employee satisfaction. It's part of what makes Kickstarter a special, innovative place to work.
Fair pay for our lowest-paid workers.
We're fighting for livable minimum salaries for roles that are undervalued by the market but crucial to keeping Kickstarter running. We believe none of our workers should struggle to make ends meet.

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 5d

The Ex™ poisoning an event/holiday/activity is big mood. Highly encourage folks to actively overwrite the memories by engaging in the Thing with friends and family. It's awkward and sucky at first, but I've found it to be a big help!

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Anto | Icarus Games @icarus-games.co.uk · 5d

Holy shit, the fact these Key Entity tracks weren't on the initial Father of Make Believe release is a crime.

Immediately loading all 8 installments into a playlist to listen as a whole experience!

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