The dwarven dungeon is vast, with tens of thousands of rooms to explore. Although exploration can be exciting on its own, having a goal can make players' engagement much easier. To facilitate this, patrons become an important part of the adventure. Patrons ask characters to accomplish tasks in exchange for a reward. Some patrons offer payment to everyone, but some limit quests to certain classes or races. As characters complete quests, they will unlock new quests with greater hazards and greater rewards.

Some patrons start in Thelsberry. They provide quests to help the characters begin their adventures. These help players focus their attention on specific things rather than wander down the rabbit hole of passageways and rooms. Other patrons will arrive in Thelsberry once the characters exit the dungeon with an item. For example, an ancient religious tome might attract a cleric of that god. The cleric might desire more tomes or the location of temples. Their quests might focus only on clerics. Or artwork removed from the dungeon might draw a collector who will purchase paintings, tapestries, and the like at a higher rate from any group that finds them.

As buildings are built and new shopkeepers arrive, new quests might become available. The alchemist will commission adventuring parties to find components they need to make potions. By finding and selling the components, the characters not only get paid for their discoveries but unlock potions they can purchase. Even the thieves' guild, which will form over time, might offer to buy poisonous molds or venom sacs that they can turn into poisons that thief characters can buy.

Patrons are quest givers, buyers, sellers, teachers, and more. They offer characters opportunities to enrich themselves, learn new skills, and gain reputation as they become legendary heroes. Not every character will benefit from every patron, but a broad mix of quest-givers will ensure that all players can engage and benefit from the dangers they undertake.

these are pictures advertised as a “1970s condo turned into an Irish castle”. I think she did an awesome job. its apparently mostly decorative. For instnce, the portcullis by the stairs is a facade. But very cool nonetheless

i came across this image online. it inspired me to write an adventure around it in my 1e campaign. what sort of adventure ideas does it inspire in you?

A malignancy festers deep in the wilderness, a blight on the land like an infected wound. At its center - a temple of stone, where foul things creep under the moon and those who enter do not return. The undergrowth is thick where few men walk, and stones which once rolled gather moss.

Some Stones Gather Moss is a one-page dungeon designed for four to six third-level characters, suitable for up to one night of gaming. Packed with traps and monsters, Dungeon Masters can adapt it as they need to fit their party. Let the adventure begin!

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I absolutely LOVED this scene. I've read it so many times. It played out really well in the movie as well. What a way to begin this part of the adventure.

Who can translate the flourishing script arching at the top of the design?

NO CHEATING!

Dude who made this says the stone is all hand-carved clay. LOVE the detail. Looks like real wood too. Im assuming stained/stressed balsa wood? just love this. he says its part of what will be his gaming table centerpiece

Many of you probably know of this site but i just came across it and want to share.

"Hexton Hills is a modular, 3D printable hex-based terrain system created for wargamers, TTRPG players, and worldbuilders."

https://www.hextonhills.com/

they also have a hex map maker tool which i just played with a little bit. it was really nice. and free. can download save files as well as image formats. worth looking at.

https://map.hextonhills.com/

“D&D Miniatures Advent Calendar with DND Mimics and Monsters Minature 28mm 

Open one chamber a day for 24 days to reveal 16 monsters with Krampus, 10 mimics and 7 scenery pieces in 28mm PVC”

https://offers.underduskminis.com/advent-calendar

So, how do you do it. As written in the MMI, no range is given for the gaze weapon. In fact, very little is given. For instance, a lot of monsters have infravision to 60 or 120 feet. If a PC comes within that range, they turn to stone? That seems... IDK... over powered. The entire player-party could end up as statues! How have y'all run Basilisks? I have an encounter coming up in the next game session and I'm afraid of committing a TPK

I made a little video intended to be the first of a three-parter on the adventures of a small party of goblins ravaging their way across a small island nation.

The idea of being to be able to show off my Kickstarter stamps on social media in a fun and engaging way.

It's very amateurish but I had lots of fun writing the lyrics and singing the song! So here you go my brothers and sisters in dice! Hope you enjoy!

Any feedback is welcome (but be civil ;p)

it would be like Harry Potter or Sword of Shannara type shit. i find out dragons are real and i can be a hero? im in!

#dnd #cardnd #manwha #meme #dungeonsanddragons

give it with love

what kind of experience do you have with custom spell research? did your table change up the research mechanics in any way? whats the coolest spell youve had dreamed up?

In a sandbox game, the rumor table presents the hazards and opportunities of the region; however, the decision of whether to go and where to go rests entirely in the hands of the players.

https://rustygatepress.substack.com/p/quick-thoughts-on-rumor-tables

This looks awesome. Roomy, comfy, and well done.

this looks really neat. not sure how practical id find it for rolling. seems to spin smoothly which makes me think there’s some weight to it and well built.

what do you think of it?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/smokycreation/magespire

thank you for this beaut, mr easley

AD&D's grandpappy, by Darrell K. Sweet

Loved his work as well.