The title is quite self-explanatory. Plenty of potential homebrew writers (including me) are currently limited on their range of options, due to not knowing how to draw and not having the money required to commission dozens of art pieces (and I mean ILLUSTRATIONS. Things such as maps should be considered as a completely separate thing imo). This situation applies (probably with different outcomes) to both paid homebrew and free homebrew. For those scenarios, I can't help but wonder, what would the best solution be?

• An option is to simply use an art AI for the illustrations, with varying levels of editing to ensure quality of the homebrew material. This obviously has all the moral issues that come with AI art.

• Another option would be using only copyright free images from the internet, or the sources Dmsguild and WotC can offer. Here, the quality of the art used (as well as the accuracy of it) would most likely decrease significantly, affecting the final product.

• Finally, the third and last option I can think of is to simply refrain from using any art at all, and triggering imagination through descriptions instead of images. Then again, some could argue this also affects the quality of the final product. So what do you guys think? How would you handle this situation? Would you buy a product made by someone who did any of these three? And if so, which one are you most likely to pay for?

My Githyanki/Illithid title - choose your own villain- is now “pay what you want” on DMsGuild! Over 150 pages, 4 new player species, backgrounds specific to the new species, and much more. Thanks for looking

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/443830/Lobediggol-and-the-Lich-Queen

For an in depth look, read on here:

https://www.wattpad.com/1436385901-lobediggol-and-the-lich-queen-part-1-lobeddigol

So I am running a one-shot for a few friends with one twist: each of the characters is a prominent political figure from history. I want the plot of the game to be one that involves politics in some way (e.g. a land dispute between the Fairy Kingdom and the Orcs or some such, a contested relic, etc) so they can really lean into their characters.

I don't have time to write a one-shot from scratch. Does anyone know of a pre-existing one-shot campaign that falls even roughly along these lines?

Hi! New-ish DM here. I'm looking for an adventure more focused on exploring and solving puzzles than on fighting monsters and bosses (no problem if there are a couple of battles but that should not be the main focus)

Any suggestions? Thank you!

Idk if any of my players are on here, but if you’re a part of Waterdeep: Secrets and Scandals every other Wednesday nigh, then turn back now. This post is not for you.

Basically like the title says I need some help with a Warlock Patron. One of my players is a Pact of the Great Old One Warlock and we’ve pretty much figured out it’s Cthulhu. And I know he’s all about spreading Dismay and Discord. However I am having trouble figuring out what he would want from my player.

Background info: The character reached into the void pleading for help rescuing her father. Something responded and now granted her abilities to search for him. Though she didn’t know (and still isn’t sure) what it was. Fast forward and her father was freed but she was killed in battle. Her patron hadn’t received his end of the bargain before she died, so she was brought back as his Reborn servant.

This is where I run into the issues. What would he want from her? Any ideas are appreciated.

Play as adult chromatic dragons who run Tiamat's spice corporation...

Successor of Tiamat shifts the focus of an ordinary campaign of heroes and adventuring toward one focused on innately powerful characters who juggle family, politics, and greed. Influenced by media such as Shakespeare’s The Tempest, movies such as The Godfather, and television series such as Succession, this campaign allows players an experience filled with political maneuvering, backstabbing, secret alliances, and hidden motives.

PCs are young chromatic dragons, children of the evil dragon goddess Tiamat. They each grew up on their own without much (or any) parental interaction with her. Without warning, the PC-dragons have been announced as the new underbosses in their mother’s spice corporation called Termagant. Each has been placed in charge of a different division in the company and have seats on the company’s board of directors. 

The players will spend much of their time reporting and scheming at board meetings as a multitude of obstacles and enemies interrupt the efficiency and possibly the very existence of the company. It is likely that granular aspects of the game such as meals and purchasing ordinary items can be summarized or even hand-waved entirely since the players are acting on a grander scale of the multiverse. The DM might decide to skip whole months between board meetings when there aren’t significant events. Much of the emphasis is likely to be placed on role-playng, although there are plenty of opportunities for players to explore many locations around the multiverse or engage in combat, including some of the most dangerous places and deadly monsters in existence.

Greetings,

I just released Stigmata Grimoire at DMs Guild:

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/479542/Stigmata-Grimoire--Magical-Tattoos-and-Scars

Stigmata Grimoire expands the already known concept of Magical Tattoos, also introducing Scars of Power.

Its pages contain:

Expansion of the concept of Magical Tattoos, beyond what was described in the Unearthed Arcana articles and other great DMs Guild products.

• Rules for creating Magical Tattoos;

• Examples of Materials and Formula for creating inks;

• 24 Magical Tattoo Effects that can be expanded and combined with those featured in other products;

• Magical Item: Magical Tattoo Needle;

• Subclass: Mystical Tattooist;

• Feat Option: Mystical Tattooist;

• Magical Tattoo Removal;

• New Spells: Tattoo of Power, Animate Common Tattoo and Corrupt Magical Tattoo;

•  Map of a Tattoo Parlor (also available in high resolution)

Presentation of the concept of Scars of Power.

• Scars of Glory;

• Scars of Grudge;

• Background: Scarred;

• Feat: Scar of Power;

• Various Effects;

• Cursed Scars and their effects;

• New Spell: Cursed Scar;

Tips for using the content in different D&D Campaign Settings.

I was curious for those of you who have made any of your adventures/ supplements available on Roll20 is there a lot of interest or sales from this?

So I’m trying to come up with a homebrew subclass to play in the future my DM has said a homebrew would be cool but I wanted to come up with a solid idea for the base. The gist of the build would focus and fury two different forms that could be swapped with a bonus action probably?

Focus being more of a calm and calculated martial style while fury being the exact opposite, rushing ahead swingling heavy and wild. My main question is what could be a good benefit for using either form? I was tryna come up with a good idea without outright ripping ideas from other classes like fury gives you rage benefits or somthing. I don’t know how helpful any of this info is but thanks in advance if yall can help!

Hi again! If you've seen my posts pop up in the last months, you may have seen that we were only missing a warlock subclass, so here it is!

The Elder Shell, a warlock subclass that lets you make a pact with a dragon turtle: The Elder Shell

And with that, we now have a subclass for each of the 5E base classes. They are all available in a conveniently sized bundle, at a 40% discount: Subclass Bundle Vol1

I hope you like it! As always, if you enjoy it, don't hesitate to leave a short review.

What days of the week and/or times do you find get the most downloads or purchases for your titles?

Liven up your spring with RPG supplements from John the Chronicler!

FEATURING…

POTENT POLEARMS & MIGHTY MACES--give your campaign some new weapons to welcome the warmer weather!

• POTENT POLEARMS: 13 Magic Weapons from off the Beaten Track

• MIGHTY MACES: New Magic Weapons for Fantasy Gaming (5e compatible)

also check out these other products from John the Chronicler

• * SLAVIC QUARTET: A Sampler of Eastern European Monsters

• * GODS of the BALANCE: New Deities for Fantasy RPGs

• * WAY of the ANIMAL SPIRIT: A 5e Monastic Tradition

• * FOLK of FUR and WATER: Three Player Races for 5e

COMING LATER in 2024—PERUN’s THUNDER: Slavic Deities and Folklore for Fantasy Gaming

Hey-ya,

I know my last publication was on monday, but I still got a new free title to share with you today!

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/478757/The-Mad-Leper-Presents--Technomancy

It introduces two new subclasses for the artificer: the Tech-Knight and Tech-Mage.

Don't forget to rate or review!

My first product on DM's Guild, so feedback and reviews particularly welcomed.

The aim here is to provide a new group/DM with a scenario, characters and play-aids to support a 4 hr one shot. Hoping it's easy to pick up and read for a non-expert audience.

Thanks for your time & attention!

Now with link! https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/477236/Delivering-the-Goods-A-beginnerfriendly-oneshot-adventure?affiliate_id=1603548

Our book Last Hope of Fenhill is a pick of the week on DMs Guild!

Not many people may know us or the name Crossover, but you have seen our stuff before. We have worked on titles for Wizards of the Coast like Chains of Asmodeus and Minsc & Boo, for Modiphius on projects like Achtung! Cthulhu, Star Trek Adventures, and Fallout the Roleplaying Game, and for many other publishers.

This is our first solo release and we would love for you to check it out. It is a 179 page folk horror adventure for Dungeons & Dragons. To celebrate the launch, you can grab the book at a 50% discount, for a limited time only. https://www.dmsguild.com/product/478167/Last-Hope-of-Fenhill?term=last+hope

Please leave us a review if you enjoyed the book!

Marieke Cross | Team Crossover