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Running a #drawsteel playtest for the new Rook class tomorrow. Anyone here have experience running the Wode Elves from the Draw Steel Monsters book?

She's had a rough time alright? God forbid women do anything 🙄

Ran an awesome session of @hellomcdm.bsky.social's #drawsteel today, got to try some of the new terrain I made but unfortunately @trashmobminis.bsky.social had 5 ferocity to spend on Wrecking Ball so one piece didn't last very long...

A 1-page document of white text on a black marble background. It features the title "Betrayal of the Midnight Priestess" in a large, heavy metal font at the top, a black and white drawing of a stone casket, and a description of the adventure.

@mattcolville.bsky.social has talked about the importance of 1-page primers for running games. Here's one I made for an adventure I'll be running in @hellomcdm.bsky.social's #DrawSteel starting this week

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I mentioned a few ability names for the Rook class that I was proud of in a @mattcolville.bsky.social stream, I think I'm doing something right! #DrawSteel
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I have a few friends who are casual TTRPG players, but apprehensive about a more complex game like Draw Steel.

However, my explanation of the Negotiation system has them intrigued. It really impressed me with how quickly it can turn a random NPC into a complex person in the minds of the players.

After every session of the 2-year #dnd campaign I finished in 2024, I was completely drained and exhausted.

The sample size is smaller, but every session of @hellomcdm.bsky.social's Draw Steel that I've run has left me feeling energized!

Not sure what causes that, but it feels damn good

Two primed miniatures of heavily armored figures bearing large shields. One is primed white with a pointed helm, an open book in one hand, and candles on their pauldrons. The other is primed black with a more dynamic pose, holding the shield out with their other hand in a fist. Both miniatures were digitally kitbashed together from files purchased from Lord of the Print on myminifactory.

I'm making a homebrew Rook class for @hellomcdm.bsky.social's Draw Steel, a tanky psionicist.

Kitbashed together these minis for the Martyr and Juggernaut subclasses from some excellent models by Lord of the Print and thought:

"Hey, primed black and white they kind of look like chess pieces!"😂

Just finished a Draw Steel one-shot, we had a great time.

It's refreshing to play in a system where the mechanics are exciting in themselves, not just a means to an end.

I find myself writing adventures in such a way as to feature more of the rules, rather than avoiding them

I say this partly in jest, but when I still played D&D I could almost pick a part of the game at random and find some way to improve it. Draw Steel is much more cohesive, with very few such holes.

I also frequently realize that my cool idea for an ability is already in the game, a good problem.

I'm planning to use an upcoming lvl 1 Draw Steel playtest to explore the origins of the second-nastiest boss from my last campaign.

Better read your abilities! You'll need those against the giant vampire dragon. Don't worry she's technically younger this time.

It's my #1 "game my players don't know they love yet" game, waiting for the version with pretty art and layout so I can show it to them without their eyes glazing over.

With the power of intermittent note taking, almost anything from 3+ months ago can become forbidden lore!

I really enjoy Draw Steel's ping-pong initiative, roll to see which side goes first and then that side chooses a character (or sometimes a small group of monsters) to act and then the other side does the same.

Great for promoting teamwork and tactics, and bosses don't get overwhelmed

Seconded. TTRPGs are collaborative storytelling, but the table isn't the only place you can collaborate! I've had a lot of success having individual meetings with my players to discuss their characters.

The players are your co-writers, not just your audience.

I definitely found this to be true in my last campaign. Giving players a few clear opportunities to be silly each session (funny NPCs, low stakes situations like fishing, a joke item, etc.) makes it SO much easier to get everyone focused and invested when things get serious.

For ADHD reasons, one thing I find really helps me read and learn a TTRPG is writing a bit of new material for it.

For @hellomcdm.bsky.social's Draw Steel, I've been writing the Rook class as I go, a psionic tank with an emphasis on forced movement. It started as a test but it's looking promising!

Making 3rd-party content for @hellomcdm.bsky.social's Draw Steel is turning out to be pretty hard because the base game is already good

Oracle Playtest 0.2 - Levels 1-11 | Sunbear Games Get more from Sunbear Games on Patreon

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The Oracle class for D&D 5e just entered the second round of playtesting, now including levels 1-11 and the Doomseer and Soothsayer subclasses.

Our Patrons get the first look, and the playtest will be made public in two weeks.

Get more from Sunbear Games on Patreon balanced, elegant, flavorful, and fun content for D&D 5e

Playtest 2 of the Oracle class for D&D 5e will be made available to our Patreon supporters shortly.

This version includes levels 1-11, and adds the Doomseer and Soothsayer subclasses.

Optional Rules | 5e A spectacular smattering of new rules, magic items, feats, and alternate human traits. The aim of each of these rules is to create the biggest improvement with the smallest wordcount. Many of the rule...

We just updated our free Optional Rules document for D&D 5e! 14 pages of new rules, new feats, new human traits, and now new common magic items!

Valentine's Day Charity Bundle | 5e 100% of sales for this bundle go to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund. Inside you'll find the new Oath of Unity paladin subclass, new spells, new feats, new magic items, and lore and game statistic...

Do you want to help Palestine? Do you like D&D? Do you have $3?

Our Valentine's Charity bundle includes the Oath of Unity paladin subclass, a new monster, new spells, new magic items, two new feats, and 100% of sales go to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund!

Become one with flames, turn your fighter into a burning crusader with this subclass. I am open to critique and welcome comments. #DnD #dnd5e #5eCompatible #dndhomebrew #DnDcharacter #dungeonsanddragons

Practical Homebrew - Items | Sunbear Games Get more from Sunbear Games on Patreon

The first installment of our masterclass on Practical Homebrew for your D&D table is live on our Patreon!

In this 2.4k word post, we go in-depth on MAGIC ITEMS! How to change or create them to suit your table!

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