Hey backers!!
As you may already be aware in two weeks I will be posting an entry on the blog that simultaneously introduces revised drafts of the Magus and the Scholar. Following that release I will be giving all $5+ backers the opportunity to vote on which class I proceed with (at least for the ...
2016-08-13 01:47:14 +0000 UTC View Post
https://sterlingvermin.com/2016/08/08/rest-for-the-weary/
Hello everybody!
Here is your official alert that a new blog entry is up with a new system called, "Rest for the Weary" that provide...
2016-08-09 01:12:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Competing for my attention with the Scholar class, the Magus class is a spellsword & arcane archer in one complete and multiflavored package. Check it out!
https://sterlingvermin.com/2016/08/01...
2016-08-01 16:46:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi backers!
I am working on a system that ...
2016-07-31 21:57:21 +0000 UTC View PostHey everybody!
I wanted to open up a conversation about the possibility of a monthly Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. podcast that would take questions from patrons and be hosted on the blog. Is that something that would interest you all? Let me know yay or nay and, if yay, what kinds of things you...
2016-07-27 03:42:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Channeling a bit of Paizo (the Advanced Class Guide specifically) earlier this week I started working on a draft of a new class that combined elements of the Barbarian class with elements of the Druid class into something I hoped would be new and interesting on its own. The result is the Skinchanger...
2016-07-27 00:34:24 +0000 UTC View PostHello everybody!
A day before everyone else I wanted to alert you that the Pactborn are now available in their final form on the DM's Guild. You can find them here:
Hey everybody! For people who have messaged me or expressed an interest in seeing my work in progress, this is a race I have been working on the last few days that I'm looking to have complete for the blog update later this week. I'd love to hear your thoughts about the idea of the content, your not...
2016-07-12 02:48:38 +0000 UTC View PostHi everybody!
As you might have gathered from the title of this update, the superiority die was one of the tied winners for June's archetype. I nearly had an Arcane Archer archetype for Fighter complete when the idea of a Huntsman came to me and I quickly pivoted and came up with this. I hope ...
2016-07-01 18:08:50 +0000 UTC View Post
http://www.dmsguild.com/product/186640/Additional-Fight-Clubs-for-the-Pugilist-Class
2016-06-29 00:02:07 +0000 UTC View PostHi backers!!
I wanted to address the fact that we were getting pretty close to the end of the month here and I have yet to release a backer exclusive piece of content. That's bad! I super apologize for that. I am optimistic that I could still get you a new archetype (the result of this month's...
2016-06-27 01:39:03 +0000 UTC View PostHey there Patreon backers!
I was hemming and hawing about what Patreon backer exclusive content to create this month when I realized that it would be so much easier to let you all decide instead! If you have an idea for a class archetype, leave it here. By the end of next week I'll compile all...
2016-06-10 01:50:01 +0000 UTC View PostHello there backers!
The Pugilist has made it to the DM's Guild! It's pay what you want but I highly encourage all of you to download the pdf for free - you have done so much for the Sterling Vermin already! Even if you already have the pdf, I encourage you to head over to the DM's Guild and d...
2016-06-07 01:39:10 +0000 UTC View PostHello backers!
Next week the Pugilist will finally go up on DM's Guild but I wanted to provide all of you with an advanced copy today. Please take a look when you get the chance and, if you notice anything odd about it, now is the time to let me know! Otherwise, expect this file to be taken do...
2016-06-02 19:38:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone!
I have just submitted the revisions to the core base class & 2 archetypes to Barkalot for revisions and including the art this campaign has been able to purchase! I expect to give you an early release copy of this pdf within the next week before it goes on DM's Guild (when ...
2016-06-02 04:14:00 +0000 UTC View PostHello Sterling Vermin!
Last Wednesday the Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. blog released the Martial Artist & SIfu feats introducing even more ways to play an unarmed combatant in D&D 5e. Following the release I heard a lot of good talk around the internet about the feat and also a lot...
Hello again backers!
This month's Patreon backer exclusive is a new subclass for Monk, the Way of Internal Alchemy. Many thanks to everyone who participated in the survey about backer interest. It seems like most backers are interested primarily in additional subclasses, feats, and spell...
2016-05-11 15:58:51 +0000 UTC View PostHey backers!
Just wanted to conduct a poll to see what kind of content people were hoping to get in the upcoming months as part of their Patreon pledges. Normally voting is reserved for $5+ backers but I wanted to give everyone a voice here so I could get a good gauge on why people are pledgin...
2016-05-01 20:02:22 +0000 UTC View PostHi everybody!
I couldn't contain my excitement until tomorrow morning and released Sailing the Astral Flow, Part 1 just now! I wanted all of you to be the first to know so go check out the first part of our new series on starships in D&D!!
- Benjamin
Hey everybody!
I'm working on a new article series called Sailing the Astral Flow. The whole series will be released over 3 ~ 5 parts but I have the first part in a google doc today and would love feedback! One hazard when you have been thinking about an idea for a long time is that yo...
2016-04-24 19:58:56 +0000 UTC View PostHello backers!
As you hopefully read in the last blog update, I was away the past week and a half traveling. I just wanted to post a message here to let everyone know that I've returned! The blog will resume it's at least once weekly publishing on Wednesday. I also wanted to say welcome to all...
2016-04-18 01:02:03 +0000 UTC View PostLadies & gents, here it is!
The first Pugilist archetype exclusive to Patreon backers, the Whiskey Fist Fight Club! Whiskey Fist pulled in an exceptionally close 2nd in our final ballot - so close I felt bad not writing one up! The art included in this piece is original art made specif...
2016-04-05 03:21:27 +0000 UTC View PostThe Lucha Libre archetype!
The complete list of archetypes that will appear in the final version of the Pugilist are: the Sweet Science (boxing!), the Squared Circle (wrestling!), Salt & Vinegar (swearing and dirty tricks!), Bloodhound Bruiser (detective with fists!), a...
2016-04-05 02:10:23 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone!
It has been a busy, busy weekend with the Sterling Vermin. I cooked up a new class over the last few days and thankfully had enough steam to push through a full 1-20 level treatment on it. It is currently lacking fluff but, after including any revisions that might c...
2016-03-28 01:41:09 +0000 UTC View PostHello there backers!
And at the end of the ballot they get a special treat! So if you've been debating kicking up your pledge amount to get in a vote on the final Pugilist archetype, now's the time! I'm looking forward to finding out with all of you what our last archetype's gonna be!...
Hello there Sterling Vermin!
I am pleased to finally unveil the Pugilist v0.82! This version incorporates the winner of our last round of Fight Club voting, the Bloodhound Bruisers!!
As you take a look through this version you will also see that I noticed I had wr...
2016-03-26 17:13:35 +0000 UTC View PostHello backers!
First, for $5+ backers - go vote on the next pugilist archetype if you haven't yet!!! For real!
Second, and what this update is really about, I have finally sent off my style guide and art notes to two artists. I have requested one piece from each of them. These first ...
2016-03-16 03:00:24 +0000 UTC View PostSometimes a world is so forsaken that clerics cannot hope to call their patron’s power into that dark place and instead must satisfy themselves with lessening the darkness by casting it out. When unnatural creatures infest a region or world, gods may choose to empower their clerics with the Exorci...
2016-03-08 22:33:11 +0000 UTC View PostHello recruits!
The ballot has just opened on the 4th of 5 archetypes for the final pugilist. $5+ backers will be placing their votes starting tonight and the results will be announced by the 14th! Here is the ballot they got...
Greetings a...
2016-03-02 02:57:54 +0000 UTC View PostHello backers!
Included here are a few minor revisions to the core class since v0.8 and the inclusion of (drum roll please)...
the Salt & Vinegar Fight Club.
This weekend I plan to put up the next ballot, in the mean time enjoy the pugilist v0.81!