Hey all!
I've written up a quick goblin-themed adventure titled "Goretooth's Grottoes", which should debut by the end of this week with all the bells and whistles. It's a pretty quick, short and sweet, scalable from 1st to 8th level adventure.
I've already got a d100 table of go...
2024-03-17 00:01:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Update 3/15/23: Added in sections 2 and 3 covering classes and backgrounds.
Prior to 1347, the scientific community largely embraced a mechanistic view of the universe, grounded in observable phenomena and the principles laid out by the likes of Aristotl... 2024-03-15 17:06:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all!
I'm writing up a new adventure for this month titled "Curse of the Bone King." It features, well... UNDEAD. Is it a secret sequel to Shrine of the Emperor of Bones? Who can say!
Either way, gimme some prompts! Leave a single word down in the comments and I'll transform a room...
2024-03-06 19:09:25 +0000 UTC View PostHey folks!
Bob and I are here at GAMA Expo in Kentucky, so we might be slow to make replies. The last few posts showed that we're working on random table stuff. I'm also tracking the likes on certain content.
As it stands, the best performing release last month was the "So You've Foun...
2024-03-05 15:05:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Need a birdfolk nest or lair? Use the tables in this document to generate a complete birdfolk nest.
This is just one part of a larger book I'm working on, but thought this was tight enough to go ahead and share. Expect a few more docs and then the final book once it's done. This is pr...
2024-03-02 22:44:03 +0000 UTC View PostHey peeps!
Happy March!
I'm wrapping up the Birdfolk book and will be starting on one for Crusaders soon. Got me wondering, though: do y'all like player-facing content? Since Crusaders will have a lot of options for paladin-inspired quests, I'll probably toss in some special variants ...
2024-03-02 21:05:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone!
It's the 28th, and tomorrow is the 29th, the last day of the month. So here's a quick reminder that gold backers will receive a physical copy of The BroadSword Guide to Birdfolk (just finishing it up tonight). Legacy gold and platinum ...
2024-02-29 00:23:50 +0000 UTC View PostHey all!
This birdfolk book I'm cranking out has been pretty fun and, frankly, useful as hell. It's got everything you could possible need to run birdfolk adventures. Thus, I'll probably do more of them, each one focusing on a specific monster or other form of information.
Having said...
2024-02-28 19:10:53 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
Since yesterday's post, I've put together a plethora of tables related to birdfolk (aka aarakocra, but SRD, etc.)
Here's what I've got so far:
Hey all!
The biggest request for random tables were loot tables. So I cooked up this loot table super quick using the DMG as a guideline and tossing in some random junk.
Do you like this format? Let me know with the poll below.
2024-02-27 19:36:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all!
Recently, I started reading a book about anthrodermic biblioplegy—books wrapped in human skin. While the subject is creepy, it's pretty interesting, especially when you realize just how common this practice was, particularly in the 1800s.
This got me to thinking about how m...
2024-02-27 17:40:53 +0000 UTC View PostHey all!
I'm in a random tables mood. What random tables do you need? Tell me in the comments below.
- Dave
2024-02-26 22:20:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Nestled in a serene valley surrounded by whispering forests, the Temple of Peace is an open-air commune where tranquility and harmony blend seamlessly with nature's rhythm. Here, the people live in a state of blissful serenity, their lives a testament to the pursuit of peace at all costs. However...
2024-02-22 17:20:59 +0000 UTC View Post
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This is the start of my "Forensics for Fifth Edition" supplement that I'm working on that applies real world forensic investigation techniques to the world of Dungeons & Dragons, where magic is real. Before I go too deep, I wanted to show off the introduction and assumptions se...
2024-02-21 17:33:45 +0000 UTC View Post
In the heart of the kingdom, the Temple of Order stands as a beacon of justice and balance, with its symmetrical architecture and towering spires symbolizing the realm's commitment to harmony and law. High Priest Eldrin Thorne, revered for his wisdom and impartiality, leads the temple as its Chie...
2024-02-21 15:54:53 +0000 UTC View PostI was just lying around in bed and got to wondering: what kinda games are people playing since the OGL fiasco last year?
Poll!
2024-02-21 03:55:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Journey Through the Cyan Desert is a “Build Your Own Region” Fifth Edition encounter kit. It is designed for four to six characters of 5th to 7th level. The Cyan Desert is a grim expanse of lifeless sand, titanic pillars of salt, and the ruins of a long-forgotten civilization.
H...
2024-02-20 16:51:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey folks!
I just wrapped up this month's rather large adventure thingie titled "Journey Through the Cyan Desert," and now I'll be making Dead Goblin Hole.
Since deserts will eat up the majority of this coming BroadSword, I figured I'd keep the theme going.
What sort of de...
2024-02-20 16:41:12 +0000 UTC View PostHey all!
I went on a deep dive binge session on occult stuff and forensics this weekend and thought it'd be cool to bring this content to 5e. Below, I've listed some ideas of stuff I'm interested in writing.
Pick the ones you like best. Once I'm done with haunted houses for 5e, ...
2024-02-19 21:02:09 +0000 UTC View PostHey all!
Just checking in and letting you know that I'm currently working on a couple things to release. First up is Journey Through the Cyan Desert, which is a big document (10k words or so) that lets you explore a big weird desert that's a bit like a modular dungeon. &nbs...
2024-02-16 16:51:19 +0000 UTC View PostHey all!
I'm working on content for the new BroadSword today. I just wrapped up a big ol' 10,000 word encounter kit document (it's cool, you'll dig it), but I don't know what else to make this month. So be my muse.
In the comments below, tell me what kinda stuff you wanna see. If it's...
2024-02-14 14:53:09 +0000 UTC View PostHey folks!
I've got an interesting new idea I want to try out based on the last DCC game I ran. It's going to be a big ol' desert setting that can be explored and will have all sorts of unique encounters. The desert is called the Cyan Desert, because it has blue sand. Get it?
Anyways,...
2024-02-12 19:58:07 +0000 UTC View PostYo!
If you didn't see my last post, we're returning to making our monthly 5e book anthologies, BroadSword Monthly. Originally, BSM was done in 8.5 x 11" black and white softcover. And while it'll still be softcover (hardcover is super expensive to print with anything less than 1,000 copies)...
2024-02-07 21:08:15 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
Those of you who've followed me forever probably know that I have the attention span of a coked-up gnat. As I've worked to improve my creative abilities, I've also worked to improve my creative method—namely, fighting my own waning attention span. Sometimes,...
2024-02-07 20:38:56 +0000 UTC View PostHey all!
Since we're trying out the new "crowdfunding" model this month, emulating Kickstarter/Backerkit campaigns with this Patreon, that means we'll probably have far fewer actual content releases in the early part of the month, saving everything for the back half.
2024-02-01 15:32:51 +0000 UTC
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Embark on a harrowing journey through the enigmatic waterways of Valtoria in "Phantasmal Killer," a gripping Fifth Edition adventure designed for four to six intrepid characters.
Geared for <...
2024-01-31 16:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all!
Sorry for the lack of updates on this one. I've been diligently working behind the scenes on the current Backerkit campaign as well as getting Gamemaster's Survival Guide out, and assets for Badge Quest organized.
Anyways, we continue Mistfall: The Vanishing of Ostenwold with...
2024-01-26 15:28:26 +0000 UTC View Post
This room is a treasure trove of the smith's craft, with multiple tables laden with an array of goods. Weapons of various designs, from slender, razor-sharp swords to hefty axes, are displayed alongside helmets of intricate craftsmanship. Shields adorned with emblems and cres...
2024-01-16 23:59:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Edit: I wasn't totally happy with the original version of the map, so I've updated it a bit. I'm pretty happy with this version. Enjoy!
Hey all!
This month's Just Passing Through will focus on a single city, Valtoria, the City of Canals, which is also the setting f...
2024-01-16 23:32:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Before the people of Ostenwold vanished, The Clenched Fist was run by a giant of a human, Horst Blackfoot. Some said he had Goliath blood in him, but his thick black beard suggested otherwise. Although his wares were well known for their quality, his home was far ...
2024-01-15 17:20:03 +0000 UTC View Post