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Shadowfell Urban Map Requests
Hey all,I've just penned a deal with a major Dungeon Draft asset creator to use their assets in my content. So I need to create some cool maps!Currently, I'm running a Shadowfell campaign featuring an urban setting. I'm calling this "Midnight City" for now. It's a city filled with undead, shadar-kai, humanoid merchants, and more.Below, give me an idea for a location you might find in a city in the Shadowfell. The location should fit onto an 8 x 8 tile [1120 x 1120] and ca...
[All Patrons] DMDave Maps - Midnight City: Vampire Mansion (32 x 32)
Hey everyone!I've been having a lot of fun playing with my new Dungeon Draft assets from Forgotten Adventures. Currently, I'm running a campaign in the Shadowfell which features a city wrought with gloom that I'll dub "Midnight City." This is one of the most recent maps I made for it.It's got five total levels: cellars, ground, first floor, tower, and roofs. Enjoy!Map Specifications:VTT Size: 32 x 32 (140 dpi)Print Size: 4480 x 4480 (140 dpi)
[Free] DMDave Maps - Midnight City: Vampire Mansion (32 x 32)
Hey everyone!I've been having a lot of fun playing with my new Dungeon Draft assets from Forgotten Adventures. Currently, I'm running a campaign in the Shadowfell which features a city wrought with gloom that I'll dub "Midnight City." This is one of the most recent maps I made for it.It's got five total levels, three of which are featured here. The full version will include ungridded maps as well as the cellar and roofs, all of which. are zipped up for your convenience.-G...
[Electrum+] BroadSword #22 - Monks
Hey everyone!Here is BroadSword #22 in PDF version. #21 is totally mailed. You should receive it sometime this week or the next. If it gets to the end of the month and you still haven't received your copy, send me a message on here or in the Discord #customer-service channel.This one should ship soon and #23 will enter production shortly after.Enjoy!
[Electrum+] Enter Sandman - A Fifth Edition Adventure for 5th-Level Characters - Digital Asset Pack
Download the PDFs and ZIP files at the end of the post.Manifest URL: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4ft44wqsc98dcuv/module.json?dl=1---Adventure DetailsEnter Sandman is a Fifth Edition fantasy/horror adventure designed for a party of three to five characters of 4th to 6th level. A pair of wealthy siblings hire the characters to investigate why their father uncharacteristically donated all of his wealth to a local charity. The characters’ investigation eventually leads them to the local sanitarium. ...
[All Patrons] Enter Sandman - A Fifth Edition Adventure for 5th-Level Characters
Download the PDFs at the end of the post.---Get the Foundry Pack and Digital Assets:The version presented here does not include the digital assets nor does it include the Foundry Pack. You may receive those as an electrum patron or as a one-time purchase via our website. Patrons:https://www.patreon.com/posts/65170629 One-Time Purchase: https://dmdave.com/product/enter-sandman-adventure-digital-asset-pack/Get the Roll20 Version: One-Time Purchase: https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/gameaddon/1...
[Silver+] Map - Temple of Life (22 x 17)
Download the .ZIP at the end of the post.=Hey all!Here is the first map in my upcoming temples series, where I create maps based on all of the official cleric domains (and maybe one or two of my own). I figured Life was the best place to start. Expect to see the rest soon along with adventures set in these spots.The map includes four levels: ground, upper levels, roof, and tombs. Each map has a day and night version as well as a gridded and ungridded version. Let me know what you think down in t...
[Call for Suggestions] Let's Make Some Monsters!
Hey all!I've got some extra art assignments for our friend Nacho this month and I thought it would be fun to put them out to all of you. We'll do it by fan popularity.Here is how it works: In the comments, give me a quick, original monster description of no more than 140-characters (a short paragraph). Don't offer any mechanics information. I can do that! Review the other monster suggestions. Like up to three that you want to see get made. The top 4 monsters by like-vote will get mad...
Dungeons & Lairs Poll for May 2022 + Index
Sorry for the repost; I set the first poll up wrong.Hey all!Thanks for voting in our last poll to help us decide our next monster lair. The four big winners in our last poll were unicorns, succubi, treants, and trolls. We're already hard at work on those and should see them as soon as next week.Just as before, this post will decide the next *four* monster lairs that will follow those listed below. Pick the one that you like best. The top four get made and the rest get cut.This poll will end ...
[Free] Dungeons & Lairs #37: Salamander Forge (3rd-Level)
Download the PDFs at the end of the post.---Get the Full Version (Levels 3-12)The free version presented here is for level 3 only. If you wish to scale the adventure, get the full version as a patron or as a one-time purchase. The full version also comes with a print-friendly black/white version. Patrons:https://www.patreon.com/posts/64883441 One-Time Purchase: https://dmdave.com/product/dungeons-lairs-37-salamander-forge-pdf-only/Get the Foundry Pack and Digital Assets:The version presented her...
[Electrum+] Dungeons & Lairs #37: Salamander Forge (3rd, 5th, 8th, or 11th Level)
Download the PDFs at the end of the post.Manifest URL: https://www.dropbox.com/s/71kux5iu5ignt71/module.json?dl=1---Adventure DetailsSalamander Forge is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 3, 5, 8, or 11. This document offers a general guideline on how to scale the adventure for each level. A sacred dwarven forge has been invaded by salamanders from the Elemental Plane of Fire. The characters must defeat the fiery foes to prevent them from u...
[Electrum+] Dungeons & Lairs #37: Salamander Forge (3rd, 5th, 8th, or 11th Level)
Download the PDFs at the end of the post.---Get the Foundry Pack and Digital Assets:The version presented here does not include the digital assets nor does it include the Foundry Pack. You may receive those as an electrum patron or as a one-time purchase via our website. Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/posts/64883563 One-Time Purchase: https://dmdave.com/product/dungeons-lairs-37-salamander-forge-digital-asset-pack/Get the Roll20 Version: One-Time Purchase: https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse...
Poll #238 - Bonus Town and City Adventures
Hey everyone!Since I'm making some maps, the writers and I thought we might release them in conjunction with some nifty adventures. The first batch of maps will center around towns/villages/cities, etc.Below, I've created some locations I need to make. Pick the one you like best and we'll create an adventure centered on it.Pick the one that you like best. The one with the most votes wins. Any with over 20% move on to the next poll. The rest get cut.Extra: if you have an idea for a co...
BroadSword Update 4/6/22
Hey all!Just a quick heads-up: BroadSword #21 is now shipping. You should see a shipping notification come through soon. And #22 is in production and should hit sometime around the week of the 16th.Thanks all for your patience!
DMDave Maps - Quiet Bar (Test Map) [22x17]
22 x 17 units - 3080 x 2380 pixelsHey everyone!Thanks for your input on the last poll. According to most of you, you were interested in town/city maps. As such, I've put together this map of a "quiet bar." I created this map using Dungeon Draft with Forgotten Adventures' assets. It includes both day and night versions, gridded and ungridded.Let me know what you think in the comments below and if there's anything else I might add or you would like to see.Edit: Thanks to everyo...
Buckler April 2022 - Collected Works
Happy April folks,Here is the Buckler for April 2022, featuring the following adventures: Dungeons & Lairs #32 - Oni Palace Dungeons & Lairs #33 - Rust Monster Mine Dungeons & Lairs #34 - Revenant Ghost Ship Dungeons & Lairs #35 - Sphinx Pyramid
[Poll #237] Maps from the DMDave Team
Hey all!As we continue to produce more content, we find ourselves needing more maps. It's been a long time coming, but the DMDave Team will start offering its own maps. Now, maps aren't exactly rare on the internet. So this definitely won't be our focus, but I do plan to organize it so it supports our content. With that in mind, what type of maps should we create to start?Below, I've listed some basic suggestions. Let me know which ones you like best.
[Free] Dungeons & Lairs #36: Shadow Hotel (3rd Level)
Download the PDFs at the end of the post.---Get the Full Version (Levels 3-12)The free version presented here is for level 3 only. If you wish to scale the adventure, get the full version as a patron or as a one-time purchase. The full version also comes with a print-friendly black/white version. Patrons:https://www.patreon.com/posts/64547917 One-Time Purchase: https://dmdave.com/product/dungeons-lairs-36-shadow-hotel-pdf-only/Get the Foundry Pack and Digital Assets:The version presented here do...
[Electrum+] Dungeons & Lairs #36: Shadow Hotel (3rd, 5th, 8th, or 11th Level)
Download the PDFs at the end of the post.---Get the Foundry Pack and Digital Assets:The version presented here does not include the digital assets nor does it include the Foundry Pack. You may receive those as an electrum patron or as a one-time purchase via our website. Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/posts/64547664 One-Time Purchase:https://dmdave.com/product/dungeons-lairs-36-shadow-hotel-digital-asset-pack/Get the Roll20 Version: One-Time Purchase: https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/game...
[Electrum+] Dungeons & Lairs #36: Shadow Hotel (3rd, 5th, 8th, or 11th Level)
Download the PDFs and Digital Assets at the end of the post.Manifest URL: https://www.dropbox.com/s/716fslouzdx8d0x/module.json?dl=1---Adventure DetailsShadow Hotel is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 3, 5, 8, or 11. This document offers a general guideline on how to scale the adventure for each level. The Breakwater Tavern was once a promising roadside inn for weary travelers—that is until the proprietor decided to ax-murder all of her...
One Word Prompt #70 - The Sanitarium
Hey all!It's that time again. I need some one-word prompts for a horror adventure that takes place in a sanitarium/asylum. There's 25 rooms to fill.Usual rules apply: 1) One word per patron. Leave your word down in the comments below and I'll create a room based on it. 2) Keep it clean. 3) Nothing too anachronistic. 4) No proper nouns.I look forward to your words!
BroadSword Update 3/25/22
Hey folks,Just a quick update on BroadSword. Issue #21 is printing and should ship soon. As soon as the copies arrive at the fulfillment center, I'll put up another ping to let you know. Issue #22 PDF is currently being formatted. Scott's doing a slight revision on the style with some pretty cool features, so it's taking longer than normal. Once it's done, Scott will knock out the next couple issues. My plan is to have him get us totally caught up with BroadSwords so we can get o...
[Free] Dungeons & Lairs #35: Sphinx Pyramid (8th-Level)
Download the FREE PDF (Level 8 only) at the end of the post.---Get the Full Version (Levels 8-18)The free version presented here is for level 8 only and does not include the handouts. If you wish to scale the adventure, get the full version as a patron or as a one-time purchase. The full version also comes with a print-friendly black/white version and a copy of the game's handouts. Patrons:https://www.patreon.com/posts/64231244/ One-Time Purchase: https://dmdave.com/product/dungeons-lairs-35...
[Electrum+] Dungeons & Lairs #35: Sphinx Pyramid (Level 8, 11, 14, or 17)
Download the PDFs and Handouts at the end of the post.---Get the Foundry Pack and Digital Assets:The version presented here does not include the digital assets nor does it include the Foundry Pack. You may receive those as an electrum patron or as a one-time purchase via our website. Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/posts/64231376 One-Time Purchase: https://dmdave.com/product/dungeons-lairs-35-sphinx-pyramid-asset-pack/Get the Roll20 Version: One-Time Purchase: https://marketplace.roll20.net/bro...
[Electrum+ Patrons] Dungeons & Lairs #35: Sphinx Pyramid (Digital Asset Pack)
Download the PDF and Asset Pack at the end of the post.Foundry Manifest URL: https://www.dropbox.com/s/p1yyporeg24essp/module.json?dl=1---Get the Roll20 Version: One-Time Purchase: https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/gameaddon/15567/dungeons-and-lairs-number-35-sphinx-pyramidAdventure DetailsSphinx Pyramid is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 8, 11, 14, or 17. This document offers details for the 8th-level version. For the full adjustmen...
Games for Platinum and Legendary Members
Hey all,If you didn't already know, platinum and legendary members may partake in games on the Discord Channel.What's the game?The game is an ongoing 5e "West Marches"-style campaign. Players bring 1st-level characters using any of the rules covered in any official release from Wizards of the Coast as well as Pexia's Guide to Omeria.When are the games?I run games three days a week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 pm to roughly 12:00 am CST (UTC-5). Sign-up for game...
Ostenwold Tales - Tom Cartos Collaboration
Hey all,My pal Tom Cartos and I are kicking off a brand new series of interconnected adventures set around his town of Ostenwold. If you aren't familiar with it, check it out here.The goal is to create a series of adventures using all of his cool locations available here on Patreon, and then do a print version of the adventures later this year.Before I get started, I'm interested in seeing what type of adventures you would like set there.Below, I created a poll offering two options. Pick...
Dungeons & Lairs Poll for April 2022 + Index
Hey all!Thanks for voting in our last poll to help us decide our next monster lair. Looks like the big four winners from the last poll were salamanders, scarecrows, shadows, and sphinxes. Because we took the top four picks, we decided not to let any of the "losers" carry on to the next poll. Womp womp.Just as before, this post will decide the next *three* monster lairs that will follow those listed below. Pick the one that you like best. The top four get made and the rest get cut.This po...
[Electrum+] Dungeons & Lairs #34: Revenant Ghost Ship | New Fifth Edition Adventure for 3rd, 5th, 8th, or 11th-Level
Free VersionDigital Assets (Electrum+)DOWNLOAD FILES AT END OF POST!Want more DMDave adventures? Check out the Bulletin Board!Revenant Ghost Ship is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 3, 5, 8, or 11. This document offers a general guideline on how to scale the adventure for each level. A pirate ship has been cursed to sail the oceans for eternity, unable to take revenge on the one that betrayed the crew. The characters board the ship as it ...
[Free] Dungeons & Lairs 34: Revenant Ghost Ship | New Adventure for Fifth Edition
Full Version (All Patrons)Digital Assets (Electrum+)DOWNLOAD FILES AT END OF POST!Want more DMDave adventures? Check out the Bulletin Board!Revenant Ghost Ship is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 3, 5, 8, or 11. This document offers details for the 3rd-level version. For the full adjustments for all level ranges, sign up for the DMDave Patreon. A pirate ship has been cursed to sail the oceans for eternity, unable to take revenge on the on...
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