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We’re finally releasing the much awaited 2nd edition of Adventurous!
Many minor changes and refinements, and some major, like the most elegant alchemy system in the industry, Heroic Feats and new hexcrawl rules 🗺️.
Check it out on DriveThruRPG:
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Check out the latest edition of our newsletter! Each month we bring you one new creation, and highlight the 5 best contributions from the community, this month’s gems 💎
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We are happy to finally announce the first class expansion for Adventurous! Meet the Bard .
Offering superior support and utility for the group. Check it out now on DriveThruRPG
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Thank you Boxman! So happy you enjoy the game 🤩
Adventurous turns 2!
To celebrate, we’ve slashed the price to just $2 (down from $8.50) for the full game on DriveThruRPG.
Perfect time to grab it if you’ve been curious.
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Exciting news! I game mastered an actual play of my TTRPG, Adventurous, with Avenue Studios, featuring The Chalice of Oaths—a tale of power, moral dilemmas and new new-found pets.
Check it out: www.youtube.com/live/Lf1yKTN...
(a 2-hour one-shot with some pretty tense moments!)
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Playing Dawnfist Games Adventurous with Avenue Studios and A Squrriel Plays
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Nice! Haven’t seen that one before, will check out 👌
That’s a great example, really unique!
Are there any particular aspects of it that you enjoy? Or that just works really well?
For all the GMs out there; what is your favorite one-shot adventure? It doesn’t have to be for or with DnD, all systems are interesting.
One that you find easy to run, easy to prep or just always makes for a great session.
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Which one is your favorite?
3: Nyxara, The Shattered Queen – Serrated fangs adorn the bat-like face and her rubbery hide is covered in protruding bone spikes. Wings of black smoke rise from her back and serrated talons are ready to rend flesh. Nyxara absorbs life from damaged foes but she is unable to cross running water.
2: Valkriss, The Soulrender – Her draconic face is crowned with jagged horns and the swollen mass of a body is filled with pulsating, veined tumors. A spined tail ending in a barbed stinger sway menacingly. Valkriss can control minds but shy away from mirrors which reflect her corruption.
1: Tzarkun, The Voidbound Reaper – His eyeless visage is covered in writhing tendrils and his scaled rubbery hide constantly immolated. Arms with chitinous pincers hang by his side and skeletal wings adorned with bone spurs sway on his back. Tzarkun’s can spew fire, but his flesh burns in sunlight.
🧵 Here are three hellish demons gerated using our new D66 Demon Generator, use them at will in your next adventure, or roll up one for yourself 👹.
Demon generator available on DriveThruRPG: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
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The third edition of our monthly newsletter is out! “Stalking Fame, Biting Curses, and a Book Giveaway!”
With brilliant highlights from Earthmote, @ktrey.bsky.social and @goblinpunch.bsky.social among others ⭐️.
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That’s great advice, very clear. I know a lot of GMs struggle with consistency when it comes to NPCs that only show up every now and then
It’s hard to not be biased, but I did design Adventurous™ specifically for beginner players and GMs. Every mechanic, rule and idea is tailored for novice players.
With that said, I’d rec. Shadowdark if I can’t pitch my own game. Char gen is quick and random and the rules are easy to grasp and apply
That’s 5 tips, but what are your best advice for new and experienced GMs? Drop it below and let’s build a treasure trove of DM wisdom together!
5/5: Always have a list of random names prepared. When players ask for a character’s name, having a thematic list on hand keeps the game immersive and prevents awkward pauses.
This is the surest way to avoid all those “Bobs, Gimlis and Frodos” you blurt out when choking.
4/5: It’s okay to pause and think while DMing. Just say, ‘Give me a moment.’ Your players won’t mind. They’ll appreciate the care you’re putting into their game.
This is a tip I realized way too late in my own GM career.
3/5: Don’t prep solutions, prep problems. Set the stage, present the challenge, and let your players figure it out. Their creative solutions will be more satisfying than anything pre-planned.
2/5: Don’t reinvent the wheel — steal, borrow, and adapt. Books, movies, TTRPG modules, use all you’ve got if it sparks inspiration. Your players won’t care where an idea came from, only how you bring it to life.
1/5: Don’t over-prepare. Start small, a village, a few locations, one dungeon is usually enough. Players will derail your plans anyway, and that’s part of the fun. Build as you go to not waste valuable prep time.
New to DMing? Or just looking to sharpen your skills? Here is a thread with 5 quick tips to help you run smoother, more fun games 🧵.
Got a great DM tip of your own? Share it in the replies — let’s build a resource for new and experienced DMs alike!
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The great thing about animal traits is that everyone knows how a hyena sounds, a crocodile looks and what rat-like means, animal descriptions are universal, which makes your job of painting a vivid picture of the world so much easier.
Some more examples. Two animals, one NPC, Location and Item each:
-Owl: “The man is a wide-eyed scholar”. “Lanterns shine like watchful eyes”. “The cloak is covered in feathers”.
-Boar: “The woman is thick and robust”. “The campsite is filled with dirt and mud”. “The helmet is adorned with tusks”.
Need a cool twist for that magic sword the PCs just found? Roll lion — think a roaring lion’s head pommel. Roll snake — its blade coils with a serpentine pattern. Simple prompts, unforgettable details.