DMDave Monthly Round-up – May 2023 (Patreon)

Here is everything released in May of 2023.

• 4 Dungeons & Lairs Adventures
• 4 FoundryVTT/Digital Asset Packs
• 3 Buckler Collected Works Packs
• 2 Full-Length Books
• 1 Regional Map
• New Website
• DMDave Books and Games Retail Store

Links to download all of this content can be found below. The Tier required to access each one is in brackets after the link. Free/Public Content is marked as (Free). A + sign means that all proceeding tiers (for example, Gold+ is Gold, Platinum, and Diamond).

Dungeons & Lairs #77: Efreeti Mirage

Efreeti Mirage 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 a general guideline on scaling the adventure for each level. Deep in the desert, it is said that a magical hotel will appear to adventurers in need. Unfortunately, while the Mirage Hotel does exist, its purposes are far more sinister than they appear.

Download Options

• Free Version (Level 8 Only) 
• Full-Color and Print-Friendly PDF (Levels 8, 11, 14, or 17) (Copper+)
• FoundryVTT and Asset Pack (Electrum+)

Dungeons & Lairs #78: Gnoll Burrows

Gnoll Burrows 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 scaling the adventure for each level. The characters must delve into the rotting remains of a giant purple worm and root out the gnolls feasting on its flesh—along with their dark master.

Download Options

• Free Version (Level 3 Only)
• Full-Color and Print-Friendly PDF (Levels 3, 5, 8, or 11) (Copper+)
• FoundryVTT and Asset Pack (Electrum+)

Dungeons & Lairs #79: Raider Redoubt

Raider Redoubt is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 1, 3, 5, or 8. This document offers a general guideline on scaling the adventure for each level. The orcs of the Desert of Dread have been raiding travelers and caravans that leave the city of Sandara Oasis. The party is sent to stop these raiders.

Download Options

• Free Version (Level 1 Only)  
• Full-Color and Print-Friendly PDF (Levels 1, 3, 5, or 8) (Copper+)
• FoundryVTT and Asset Pack (Electrum+)

Dungeons & Lairs #80: Jackalwere Warren

Jackalwere Warren is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 1, 3, 5, or 8. This document offers a general guideline on scaling the adventure for each level. A band of jackalweres has discovered the lost tomb of an ancient ruler and recovered a powerful artifact that commands the loyalty of lycanthropes. The characters are tasked with entering the tomb-turned-lair to destroy the jackalweres, their leader, and the creatures they call to their aid.

Download Options

• Free Version (Level 1 Only)  
• Full-Color and Print-Friendly PDF (Levels 1, 3, 5, or 8) (Copper+)
• FoundryVTT and Asset Pack (Electrum+)

Dungeons & Lairs #81: Manticore Mill Ruins

Manticore Mill Ruins 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 scaling the adventure for each level. The characters enter the ruins of an old windmill, hoping to find valuables within the wreckage. A pride of vicious manticores now call the ruins home, and they don’t care for visitors.

Download Options

• Free Version (Level 3 Only)  
• Full-Color and Print-Friendly PDF (Levels 3, 5, 8, or 11) (Copper+)
• FoundryVTT and Asset Pack (Electrum+)

Buckler April 2023

• Horror: A Roleplaying Game (Year Zero Engine)
• Dungeons & Lairs #73 - Pirate Cove
• Dungeons & Lairs #74 - Sahuagin Temple
• Dungeons & Lairs #75 - Sea Hag Sanctuary
• Dungeons & Lairs #76 - Blue Dragon Plateau
• Dungeons & Lairs #77 - Efreeti Mirage

Download links are here. 

Buckler March 2023 (Electrum+)

• Dungeons & Lairs #66 - Undead Wastes
• Dungeons & Lairs #68 - Cerberus' Gate
• Dungeons & Lairs #69 - Empusa's Underbelly
• Dungeons & Lairs #70 - Typhon's Temple
• Dungeons & Lairs #71 - Harpy Aerie
• Dungeons & Lairs #72 - Dragon Turtle Grotto
• Curse of Kobold Island
• Just Passing Through - 12 Mid-Sized Towns for Any Fantasy RPG
• Badge Quest Prototype Rules v1.4

Download links are here. 

Buckler January 2023 (Gold+)

• Helkara Campaign Setting (All Materials)
• Dungeons & Lairs #61: Marilith Prison
• Dungeons & Lairs #62: Lizardfolk Village
• Dungeons & Lairs #63: Frost Giant Pass
• Dungeons & Lairs #64: Remorhaz Mountain

Download links are here. 

Dungeons & Lairs #3: Cursed Locations

Enter the realms of dread and terror in this horror-themed campaign setting for Fifth Edition. Clattering skeletons, bloodthirsty vampires, ravenous werewolves, and more lurk in the shadows, waiting to torment the characters. Uncover hidden tombs, dark castles, haunted forests, and more.

Cursed Locations is a scalable campaign setting for Fifth Edition that grows with players from levels 1 through 10. Start with novices and see them grow into seasoned adventurers as they explore the dread realm’s secrets and confront its dangers. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned gamemaster, Cursed Locations is the perfect setting to create an unforgettable gaming experience.

Cursed Locations offers five horror-themed adventures that are perfect for Fifth Edition play. Each adventure offers unique challenges, thrilling battles, and an immersive story. Explore the mysteries of the Haunted Castle, survive the claws of zombies in Zombie Farmhouse, or uncover the dangers of the Werewolf Village.

Download and Purchase Options

• Download the PDF as a DMDave Gold+ Patron 
• Purchase the Physical Book and PDF from the DMDave Website 
• Purchase Just the PDF from the DMDave Website 

Horror RPG — The Diner

Introducing "The Diner Horror RPG Scenario Book," straight out of the twisted realms of the 1980s! Get ready for a heart-pounding, spine-tingling adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Step into the retro world of the eponymous diner and brace yourself for five pulse-pounding scenarios that will send shivers down your spine. Feel the hair on the back of your neck rise as swarms of bloodthirsty spiders threaten to consume everything in their path. And buckle up for a demonic showdown that will leave you questioning your very sanity!

But that's not all! "The Diner Horror RPG Scenario Book" has been meticulously designed for cinematic play, perfect for those one-shot gaming sessions. With pre-generated characters at your fingertips, you and your friends can dive right into the action, learning and playing the scenarios in one thrilling sitting. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the 1980s horror scene as VHS-style aesthetics come to life in every chilling detail. Dust off your Walkman and get ready for a nostalgic journey filled with retro charm and adrenaline-pumping excitement. So grab your dice, gather your friends, and prepare for a terrifying tabletop experience like no other. "The Diner Horror RPG Scenario Book" will transport you to the heart of the horror genre, where every decision you make will determine your fate.

Can you survive the horrors lurking within the diner's walls?

Download and Purchase Options

• Download the PDF as a DMDave Gold+ Patron  
• Purchase the Physical Book from the DMDave Website  
• Purchase Just the PDF from the DMDave Website  

Desert of Dread Map and References

This is an index for all of the Dungeons & Lairs desert-themed adventures and how they fit into the forthcoming Desert of Dread campaign book. Use the map above to find each location within the eponymous Desert of Dread. The links below are the adventures related to this campaign setting.

Get the FREE resources here. 

DMDave Adventure Library Pre-Launch

I've started production on the official DMDave Library, which will take all the content from this Patreon and organize it a little better so you can find what you're looking for without having to sift through endless posts.

Check out the pre-launch version, now. 

Limited Edition Module: Horror at Fort Orc'igin (June 21–25)

We found out last Friday that we somehow booked ourselves for the Origins Game Fair 2023 in Columbus, Ohio, at the end of this month (June 21st through June 25th). So, over the last few days, I've scrambled to get a full-length, never-before-seen adventure titled The Horror at Fort Orc'igin.

Learn more about the limited edition book here. 

Badge Quest Campaign Book Kickstarter (July 18th)

If you haven't already heard the word, the Badge Quest Expanded Gamebook is coming to Kickstarter July 18, 2023, a little less than two months from now.

The expanded book will offer a lot more content without totally overwriting the original book. That includes:

• New rules expanding on the original gamebook
• A fully detailed neighborhood for you to explore with your scouts
• New bad guys and allies
• A full-length badge quest mystery/selling season/campaign

In addition to the 200+-page hardcover book, we will also have some cool accessories, including:

• Badge Quest dice
• T-shirts and other schwag
• And the number one demanded thing... PHYSICAL BADGES!

Click here to follow the campaign so you can be one of the first people to get a copy!

DMDave Books and Games Opens on August 11th

It's official, folks! We're opening up our very physical brick-and-mortar location in Norman, Oklahoma. The new spot will serve as my headquarters, fulfillment center, and retail store. We've got some pretty cool ideas for what we hope to do with it, so if you're in that part of the US, be sure to stop by and check us out.

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