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An eclectic group of writers and artists from around the world creating new and interesting content for D&D 5e! 🌌 Dark Matter on Kickstarter https://www.scifi5e.com/ 🌐 Everywhere else https://magehandpress-links.carrd.co/

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A blobby, cell-like humanoid summons elemental fire in one flexible pseudopod. The text reads "Amoeboid: A fluid, shape-shifting, oozelike species for Dark Matter"

A blobby, cell-like humanoid summons elemental fire in one flexible pseudopod. The text reads "Amoeboid: A fluid, shape-shifting, oozelike species for Dark Matter"

A banner ad for the Dark Matter Kickstarter asks you to learn more at scifi5e.com

A banner ad for the Dark Matter Kickstarter asks you to learn more at scifi5e.com

Amoeboids are intelligent, vaguely humanoid-shaped oozes that can mimic the form of any creature they touch. These beings dwell on Maw stations, experimenting at the cutting edge of science and parlaying with any creature they encounter.

Fluid Anatomy
Amoeboid bodies are composed of a translucent jellylike substance with a complex network of nerves visible throughout, emitting a dim light. They range in color from blues and purples to bubblegum pink, with scintillating rainbows in between. Within an amoeboid’s head floats a large, brain-like nucleus surrounded by five radially spaced eyespotsβ€”their unearthly equivalent of a face.

An amoeboid can take a genetic imprint of a creature they touch, molding into an inexact copy, visibly made of the same jelly material. When in this form, they can speak the language of their subject and move in much the same way, allowing them to empathize with virtually any creature.

Mawkeepers
Amoeboids originate on the Maw stations and most reside there, researching the stations’ ancient technology, repairing ships and Dark Matter engines, and meeting people from across the β€˜Verse. By default, their position is that of galactic ambassadors, a role which many amoeboids relish. They tend to regard newcomers with curiosity and enthusiasm, a disposition that has transformed their Maw stations into central meeting places across the β€˜Verse.

Amoeboids are intelligent, vaguely humanoid-shaped oozes that can mimic the form of any creature they touch. These beings dwell on Maw stations, experimenting at the cutting edge of science and parlaying with any creature they encounter. Fluid Anatomy Amoeboid bodies are composed of a translucent jellylike substance with a complex network of nerves visible throughout, emitting a dim light. They range in color from blues and purples to bubblegum pink, with scintillating rainbows in between. Within an amoeboid’s head floats a large, brain-like nucleus surrounded by five radially spaced eyespotsβ€”their unearthly equivalent of a face. An amoeboid can take a genetic imprint of a creature they touch, molding into an inexact copy, visibly made of the same jelly material. When in this form, they can speak the language of their subject and move in much the same way, allowing them to empathize with virtually any creature. Mawkeepers Amoeboids originate on the Maw stations and most reside there, researching the stations’ ancient technology, repairing ships and Dark Matter engines, and meeting people from across the β€˜Verse. By default, their position is that of galactic ambassadors, a role which many amoeboids relish. They tend to regard newcomers with curiosity and enthusiasm, a disposition that has transformed their Maw stations into central meeting places across the β€˜Verse.

Most amoeboids view the β€˜Verse through a lens of science and reason. With proper experimentation, the multiverse can be defined solely through the workings of magic and physics. Amoeboid researchers regard no subject as taboo as long as its methodology is sound and likely to produce useful data.

For centuries, amoeboids have taken to secretly visiting undeveloped worlds, disguising themselves and their saucers to experiment upon the inhabitants. These experiments are usually noninvasive but nonetheless unwelcome. As a result, many worlds share tales of strange visitors from the stars, looking much like them, but strangely distorted, stealing away individuals by night and performing strange rituals in brightly lit rooms. Amoeboids will also vivisect the odd head of livestock, but these occurrences are more likely to be blamed on predators than on visitors from the stars.

Traits for playing an amoeboid character in a D&D game follow this description.

Most amoeboids view the β€˜Verse through a lens of science and reason. With proper experimentation, the multiverse can be defined solely through the workings of magic and physics. Amoeboid researchers regard no subject as taboo as long as its methodology is sound and likely to produce useful data. For centuries, amoeboids have taken to secretly visiting undeveloped worlds, disguising themselves and their saucers to experiment upon the inhabitants. These experiments are usually noninvasive but nonetheless unwelcome. As a result, many worlds share tales of strange visitors from the stars, looking much like them, but strangely distorted, stealing away individuals by night and performing strange rituals in brightly lit rooms. Amoeboids will also vivisect the odd head of livestock, but these occurrences are more likely to be blamed on predators than on visitors from the stars. Traits for playing an amoeboid character in a D&D game follow this description.

Hey Bluesky, do you want to play this blobby boi?
Amoeboids are a new species option for the Dark Matter campaign setting! 🌌 This revision brings them up to date for the '24 Player's Handbook. Follow for more #scifi #dnd in the coming months.
Art by bsky.app/profile/kirb....

05.12.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Preorder Book of Extinction by Mage Hand Press Bring extinct animals to life in your D&D 5e campaign with the Book of Extinction. Unleash the power of the past today!

If you want to check my work or just play a more haunting, meaningful game of #dnd, pick up #BookofExtinction from @magehandpress.bsky.social. I spoke with so many incredible people to make this happen, and I'd love for you to meet them.
magehandpress.com/extinction/

01.12.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Another Pax Unplugged in the books! Special thanks to @hitpointpress.bsky.social (Seeds of Decay) @magehandpress.bsky.social (Valda’s) @dispeldice.bsky.social (dice boxes/grab bag) @lokebattlemats.bsky.social (battle maps) and Deep Dungeon Games (Harold’s Book)🎲

25.11.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

To help with confusion Blood On The Lens is a Perilous Storytelling Halloween special in collaboration with @magehandpress.bsky.social!

Check out Blood On The Lens BTW it's a free TTRPG and it's so fucking fun :^)

05.10.2025 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you ask me to join your TTRPG campaign or game,
I want you to know β€” I will 100% be a menace.

Shout-out to @magehandpress.bsky.social for the Martyr class & the Iron Hero feat utilized in @sirfeffers.bsky.social's Bayonet D&D Actual Play!

14.09.2025 04:29 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's been a while bluesky ^^
Here is a bunch of stuff I've been doing for dark matter @magehandpress.bsky.social

31.07.2025 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Okay, I am in love with my character for this show. Just got back from break as we continue forth!

Shout out to @magehandpress.bsky.social as my character is using their Martyr class from Valda's Spire of Secrets! It's a wild one but Feff & I have honed for our show needs!

So damn cool!

10.08.2025 02:01 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mage Hand Press Gunslinger Class Guide - 2024 DnD Published in Complete Gunslinger from Mage Hand Press, the Gunslinger is a martial class built around using firearms.

New Class Guide for the Gunslinger for 2024 DnD from @magehandpress.bsky.socialΒ 

https://rpgbot.net/2024-dnd/classes/mage-hand-press-gunslinger/

#DnD #2024DnD #TTRPG #CharacterOptimization #Gunslinger

22.08.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
DEAD MAN'S HAND (feat. MandaloreGaming & Brendaniel) | Perilous StoryTelling
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DEAD MAN'S HAND (feat. @brendaniel.bsky.social, @lordmandalore.bsky.social, @sirmeow.gay, @tenwebbs.bsky.social & @cameron1.bsky.social)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDES...

13.06.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Coming to an Origins Game Fair near you!

13.06.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One hour left until the Dead Man’s Hand premiere! 🀠

13.06.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
DEAD MAN'S HAND (feat. MandaloreGaming & Brendaniel) | Perilous StoryTelling
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Big Blindβ€”the only saloon worth a damn in the final stop before an endless expanse of desert. Five folk gather round a table playing cards with coin they can't afford to lose.

Check out the live premiere of DEAD MAN'S HAND tomorrow at 2p PST / 5p EST / 10p BST!

youtu.be/PDESLjR5o74

12.06.2025 23:17 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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You’re welcome! Happy to help 😊

11.06.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Perfect! You’re welcome!

11.06.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great question! We don’t have any issues with you showing off content from the DDB version. If you haven’t, feel free to check out WotC’s fan content policy; it’s pretty permissive.

11.06.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hopefully more content arrives on the platform updated for 2024 rules. I will say, the Gunslinger on DDB is updated for 2024. 😊

11.06.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Win Two Player Packs!

Both days, five of you will get keys to each of our revolutionary player packs.

Do you feel lucky? 2/2

πŸ”— bit.ly/45dvjjb

10.06.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Double the barrel = double the fun, right?

The Gunslinger Class can be yours, along with the Valda’s Spire of Secrets: Player Pack, on D&D Beyond!

You have until high noon (PST) on Wednesday, June 11, and Thursday, June 12. 1/2

10.06.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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New DnD Gunslinger Class Gets the Drop On D&D Beyond The new Gunslinger Class is now available on D&D Beyond, courtesy of Mage Hand Press and Valda's Spire of Secrets. We do a quick draw on all the details.

The new Gunslinger Class is now available on @dndbeyond.bsky.social, courtesy of @magehandpress.bsky.social. We do a quick draw on all the details. dungeonsanddragonsfan.com/new-dnd-guns... #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #dnd2024 #wizardsofthecoast #wotc #gunslinger #ttrpg #dndbeyond #magehandpress

10.06.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Holster your pistol! @dndbeyond.bsky.social is expanding the class options for players through the addition of @magehandpress.bsky.social 's Gunslinger class to the website. marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/DBG...

Six new subclasses, all sorts of new options.

10.06.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well, if you need help accessing it from the MHP store feel free to reach out to our support page. I’m happy to help!

16.04.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh no! If you reach out to DTRPG I’m sure they would be happy to help!

16.04.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Valda’s Spire is normally, (depending on the complete class) the most up-to date version. I believe the Complete Craftsman was just updated to match Valda’s, but I’m not sure. I’m just the social media lady πŸ˜­πŸ˜…

16.04.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Unfortunately, it’s impossible for us to keep track of all of the small changes over the years. The Complete Craftsman on DTRPG was probably pretty out of date. 😫 The Mage Hand Press Store gets the updates much faster.

16.04.2025 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A deeply mysterious mustached man, has a hat on covering his eyes, only a blond mustache visible on his face. He sits on a bar stool with a gun in one hand and a drink in the other.

A deeply mysterious mustached man, has a hat on covering his eyes, only a blond mustache visible on his face. He sits on a bar stool with a gun in one hand and a drink in the other.

A man sits behind a barrel, he’s probably watching someone from a distance. He’s looking through a scope down the barrel of a long gun.

A man sits behind a barrel, he’s probably watching someone from a distance. He’s looking through a scope down the barrel of a long gun.

Risk is in a Gunslinger’s blood. They are bold renegades, bucking tradition and forging a new path with dangerous and inelegant firearms. Gunslingers are infamous for surviving by their wits and relying on split-second timing and a considerable amount of luck to survive.

πŸ”— bit.ly/4idYntO

11.04.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Leomund’s taking a quick Short Rest. We’ll get back to the game shortly, but he cast too many Tiny Huts and needs to replenish a few spell slots… #NationalPetDay #dnd

11.04.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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