A great article on writing a campaign arc

Posted in campaign arc, DnD, Dnd 5e with tags , , on October 1, 2023 by DJ

Crafting a memorable campaign arc is an art. I came across an awesome article that shares the techniques for creating awesome campaign arcs. From player-driven narratives to unexpected twists, discover how to create epic campaigns that leave your players hungry for more.

http://talesofthegrotesqueanddungeonesque.blogspot.com/2023/09/how-i-craft-campaign-arc.html

The Gardiners is out on DMSGUILD

Posted in 5 room dungeon, DnD, Dnd 5e with tags , on May 1, 2023 by DJ

My newest DMSGUILD one shot is live https://dmsguild.com/product/435844 based on Jack and the Beanstalk.

Understanding the OGL and SRD

Posted in DnD, Dnd 5e, OGL, OpenDND with tags , , on January 21, 2023 by DJ

I’ve been asked to explain the OG and SRD recently. Here’s a quick summary.

Dungeons & Dragons has recently been at the centre of a debate over its Open Game License (OGL). The OGL is a legal tool that allows other companies and individuals to create and publish their own products using the rules and settings of the game.

The debate began in 2000, when Wizards of the Coast (the company that owns Dungeons & Dragons), released the Third Edition of the game. Along with the new edition, they introduced the OGL, which allowed other companies and individuals to use the game’s rules and settings to create their own products. This was a significant change from the previous editions of the game, which had been tightly controlled by Wizards of the Coast.

The OGL ahas been essential for the growth and evolution of the game and has allowed for a wide variety of new products to be created, including new adventures, campaign settings, and even entire new versions of the game. It has also allowed for a more diverse and inclusive community to form around the game, as new creators have been able to bring their own unique perspectives and ideas to the game.

The System Reference Document (SRD) is a reference document for the D&D. It is a comprehensive guide to the rules, races, classes, and other mechanics of the game. The SRD is based on the Open Game License (OGL), which is a legal tool that allows other companies and individuals to create and publish their own products using the rules and settings of the game. The SRD is a subset of the full D&D rules, and it includes only the parts of the game that are covered by the OGL.

The SRD is a free resource that is available to anyone who wants to use it. It provides a detailed explanation of the game’s rules and mechanics, as well as information on the various races, classes, and other elements of the game. It is often used as a resource for game masters and players who want to create their own adventures and campaign settings. It also helps third-party publishers to create compatible products with the rules of the game.

Hope that helps explain

Dungeon 23 Level 0 The Ruins Room 2

Posted in dungeon23, Dungeon23 Level0, megadungeon with tags , , on January 9, 2023 by DJ

Dungeon 23 Level 0 The Ruins Room 1

Posted in DnD, Dnd 5e, dungeon23, Dungeon23 Level0, megadungeon with tags , , , on January 9, 2023 by DJ

Dungeon 23 The Ruins

Posted in DnD, Dnd 5e, dungeon23, Dungeon23 Level0, megadungeon with tags , , , on January 9, 2023 by DJ

Dungeon 23 Level 0 Room 7

Posted in DnD, Dnd 5e, dungeon23, Dungeon23 Level0, megadungeon with tags , , , , on January 7, 2023 by DJ

Dungeon 23 Level 0 Room 6

Posted in dungeon23, Dungeon23 Level0, megadungeon with tags , , , on January 6, 2023 by DJ

Room 6 Tavern .

The tavern is a single story building that opens out onto the town square. It is busy and bustling watering hole for fishing folk, traders and even the odd pirate, As you enter the tavern you have a rather rotund dwarven barkeep who greets you and encourages you to sit at the only free table available.

Dungeon 23 Level 0 Room 5

Posted in dungeon23, megadungeon with tags , on January 5, 2023 by DJ

Dungeon 23 Level 0 room 4

Posted in DnD, dungeon23, megadungeon with tags , , , , on January 4, 2023 by DJ

The shoppe is a large general store. Behind the shoppe is a a fenced area (that belongs to the shoppe) containing a range of animals and livestock including Horses and Cows. A shepherd sits here under the shade of a large sun umbrella.

A stone building that is a general store with a main entrance facing the town square- next to the main entrance are a job board and wagon