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Shawn Merwin @shawnmerwin.bsky.social · 2d

Excited to see Dungeons of Drakkenheim for Daggerheart being announced. Monty and Kelly are amazing creators, and I love what I'm seeing coming from their collaboration thus far with Mike Underwood. This has a lot of potential to be truly groundbreaking: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dun...

Coming soon: Dungeons of Drakkenheim: Daggerheart

The ENNIE Award winning adventure redesigned for Daggerheart.

www.kickstarter.com

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Alphastream @alphastream.bsky.social · 5d

How an RPG Book is Made, Part 2!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN0f...

How should a book be made? Find out which steps happen in which order and the pitfalls to avoid! Part 2 covers proofreading, layout, art, PDFs vs offset vs print-on-demand, and more!

#ttrpg #DnD #DrawSteel #Daggerheart

The title of the video is superimposed over a gaming battlemat, with several RPG books opened around the edge, including Forge of Foes, Daggerheart, Acquisitions Incorporated, Shadow of the Weird Wizard, Draw Steel, Alice is Missing, Shadowdark, The Monster Overhaul, and the 2024 D&D Monster Manual.

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Shawn Merwin @shawnmerwin.bsky.social · 8d

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Shawn Merwin @shawnmerwin.bsky.social · 8d

Following the release of the Grim Hollow Player's Guide on @dndbeyond.bsky.social last month, the Grim Hollow Campaign Guide is now available. These books represent a year and many long days and nights, and I hope they add much to your #dnd games. marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/CBG...

Grim Hollow: 2024 Bundle - Shop D&D Beyond

Save by purchasing the Player's Guide and Campaign Guide together! Step into the doomed world of Etharis with the complete Grim Hollow experience. T...

marketplace.dndbeyond.com

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La Taberna de Rol @latabernaderol.role.ar · 10d

TrabaJAZO del equipo del Notis!! @elbardodeldyd.role.ar @federicomuller.role.ar @leonmarcilla.role.ar 💜✨️
Los invitamos esta noche, para los que quieren empezar a diseñar y escribir para #lodelrol 🎲
@shawnmerwin.bsky.social thank you for this unique opportunity, your kindness and knowledge!

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Shawn Merwin @shawnmerwin.bsky.social · 21d

My podcasting partner @alphastream.bsky.social and I got talked to @justiceraminarman.bsky.social, Managing Game Designer from Wizards of the Coast for D&D, about his career, creating official D&D products, and the new Heroes of the Borderlands Starter Set. #dnd

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKZP...

Inside Heroes of the Borderlands: Justice Arman on creating D&D’s new starter set! (MD 258)

YouTube video by Mastering Dungeons

www.youtube.com

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Emily Hare @emilyhare.co.uk · 23d

Even though it's very short and simple, I love my KS video
youtu.be/peQeWcnwbso
#dragon #kickstarter #dramaticart #dragonattack #folklore #artbook #crowdfunding

Savage Strangehollow - NOW LIVE ON KICKSTARTER!

YouTube video by Art By Emily Hare

youtu.be

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Shawn Merwin @shawnmerwin.bsky.social · 26d

9 hours left to back the Dreams of the Drowned God adventure on Kickstarter. I'm obviously biased, but I think this is going to be an amazing adventure!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...

Aetherial Expanse: Dreams of the Drowned God

Embark on a plane-spanning 5E 2024 adventure full of mystery, war, and cosmic catastrophe.

www.kickstarter.com

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Jason at Accidental Cyclops Games @accidentalcyclops.bsky.social · 28d

We're live with Surviving Strangehollow on GameFound! See great works from @dandillon.bsky.social @shawnmerwin.bsky.social @dailydael.bsky.social @elisateague.bsky.social @nirele.bsky.social @katkruger.bsky.social @mdvaliant573.bsky.social and more!

#ttrpgs #D&D #5e

gamefound.com/en/projects/...

Surviving Strangehollow by AccidentalCyclops

Perfect for 5E players and DMs! ~100 new creatures, 14+ new subclasses, new backgrounds, feats, spells, and magic items! 7 Gorgeous minis. Hand-painted art. No AI!

gamefound.com

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Shawn Merwin @shawnmerwin.bsky.social · 29d

The Gamefound Campaign for Surviving Strangehollow is live. If you missed the Kickstarter and want to help get the project over the finish line, please check it out! Thanks!

gamefound.com/en/projects/...

Surviving Strangehollow by AccidentalCyclops

Perfect for 5E players and DMs! ~100 new creatures, 14+ new subclasses, new backgrounds, feats, spells, and magic items! 7 Gorgeous minis. Hand-painted art. No AI!

gamefound.com

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Shawn Merwin @shawnmerwin.bsky.social · Sep 9

Do you mind if I answer this on
@masteringdnd.bsky.social?

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Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys.bsky.social · Sep 8

Sorcerer-Kings. Defiling Magic. Endless deserts. 🌵 What do you want from a Dark Sun revival? We dive into the changes we think are essential for 5e.
📺 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watc...

#DnD #DarkSun #RPGPodcast

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Will Doyle @beholderpie.bsky.social · Aug 29

Excerpt from a book of English folklore I’m reading. Looks like powdered frog is the material component of a knock spell.

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Shawn Merwin @shawnmerwin.bsky.social · Aug 27

It’s signed on my computer screen…

Wait, everything is!

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Jackson @epicdonut1109.bsky.social · Aug 26

Look Mom, I'm on D&D Beyond!

Not only did I get to contribute to one of my favorite series, but it's also available on one of my favorite D&D sites!

It was a huge privilege to be a small part of this project.
I still can't believe I was so lucky!

I hope everyone enjoys Ostoya!

Shawn Merwin @shawnmerwin.bsky.social · Aug 26

So many days and nights were spent getting this project ready to go to supporters, and now it is available on @dndbeyond.com. Thanks to supporters, my @ghostfiregaming.bsky.social teammates, and the DDB staff for everything. I hope people enjoy it all!

marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/CBG...

Grim Hollow: 2024 Bundle - Shop D&D Beyond

Save by purchasing the Player's Guide and Campaign Guide together! Step into the doomed world of Etharis with the complete Grim Hollow experience. T...

marketplace.dndbeyond.com

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Shawn Merwin @shawnmerwin.bsky.social · Aug 26

So many days and nights were spent getting this project ready to go to supporters, and now it is available on @dndbeyond.com. Thanks to supporters, my @ghostfiregaming.bsky.social teammates, and the DDB staff for everything. I hope people enjoy it all!

marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/CBG...

Grim Hollow: 2024 Bundle - Shop D&D Beyond

Save by purchasing the Player's Guide and Campaign Guide together! Step into the doomed world of Etharis with the complete Grim Hollow experience. T...

marketplace.dndbeyond.com

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Shawn Merwin @shawnmerwin.bsky.social · Aug 26

I don't know how much longer The Night Land is going to be free, so grab it now if you haven't already!

www.dmsguild.com/product/2964...

EB-01 The Night Land - D&D Adventurers League | Dungeon Masters Guild

This adventure is free for the community claim from Aug 19-25. Enjoy the first chapter of this Eberron Adventurer's Leag

www.dmsguild.com

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Shawn Merwin @shawnmerwin.bsky.social · Aug 24

You have until tomorrow to pick up my #dnd #eberron adventure The Night Land at no cost on the @dmsguild.com. I love the story that many adventure writers and I got to bring to life from the imagination of @beholderpie.bsky.social so I wanted to share it with folks! www.dmsguild.com/product/2964...

EB-01 The Night Land - D&D Adventurers League | Dungeon Masters Guild

This adventure is free for the community claim from Aug 19-25. Enjoy the first chapter of this Eberron Adventurer's Leag

www.dmsguild.com

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Shawn Merwin @shawnmerwin.bsky.social · Aug 21

Here's more information on the free adventure that I'm giving away on @dmsguild.com to celebrate Eberron. #dnd #eberron

blog.roll20.net/posts/claim-...

Claim Your FREE Eberron Adventure on DMsGuild! - Roll20 Blog

Shawn Merwin offers a free adventure, The Night Land, from the Oracle of War series on DMsGuild until August 25. The adventure explores themes of post-war resilience in Eberron.

blog.roll20.net

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Mastering Dungeons @masteringdnd.bsky.social · Aug 20

News: D&D in the Heart of London, D&D at the Ballpark, Starter Set Delays, and more!

Listen or watch:
masteringdungeons.podbean.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI3O...

#DnD #TTRPG

Teos and Shawn smile. An image is superimposed of the Kansas City baseball team's tabletop RPG night.

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Shawn Merwin @shawnmerwin.bsky.social · Aug 19

Can't wait for the upcoming Eberron release? @dmsguild.com and I have your back! Get a free adventure called The Night Land. More about it here or on the DMs Guild by searching for The Night Land.

www.reddit.com/r/DnD/commen...

From the DnD community on Reddit

Explore this post and more from the DnD community

www.reddit.com

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Shawn Merwin @shawnmerwin.bsky.social · Aug 19

You have my walker!

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Shawn Merwin @shawnmerwin.bsky.social · Aug 19

We're live on Kickstarter with Aetherial Expanse: Dreams of the Drowned God. Your support is greatly appreciated!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...

Aetherial Expanse: Dreams of the Drowned God

Embark on a plane-spanning 5E 2024 adventure full of mystery, war, and cosmic catastrophe.

www.kickstarter.com

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MechTexas @mechtexas.bsky.social · Aug 16

If you are curious about Draw Steel, check out this game. Great DM, er…director, and great players including @shawnmerwin.bsky.social and @alphastream.bsky.social

d20play @d20play.bsky.social · Aug 16

Actual Play of Draw Steel ROAD TO BROADHURST
youtu.be/CNfCISHi7NA

Draw Steel Actual Play ROAD TO BROADHURST

YouTube video by d20play

youtu.be

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Shawn Merwin @shawnmerwin.bsky.social · Aug 14

This is a wonderful and transformative project that I've had a great deal of fun working on. If you missed the original Kickstarter, you can still get in on the action.

Jason at Accidental Cyclops Games @accidentalcyclops.bsky.social · Aug 14

Hey folks, we're live with our preview page for Surviving Strangehollow on GameFound! Check it out! #D&D #5e #dnd #ttrpg #watercolors @emilyhare.co.uk @shawnmerwin.bsky.social

gamefound.com/en/projects/...

Surviving Strangehollow by AccidentalCyclops

Perfect for 5E players and DMs! ~100 new creatures, 14+ new subclasses, new backgrounds, feats, spells, and magic items! 7 Gorgeous minis. Hand-painted art. No AI!

gamefound.com

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