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Eric

@drakonspyre.bsky.social

Game master, player, and writer at The Dragon's Den blog. Hobbyist TTRPG designer. Map-maker.

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Actual Play: Four Against Darkness The Adventures of the Cavern Crawlers

Finally decided to dive back into posting some AP fiction, this time playing #FourAgainstDarkness. Check out the prologue adventure summary and maps(!) at the link:

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23.04.2024 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Magister Saga Vol. 2 - A Prologue Its been a while since I visited the Ragged Coast of Jaggar's Ironlands. I have to confess, I've rather missed it. I wrote this prologue last year when I was preparing to begin season 2 of my original...

Its been a long time since I posted #Ironsworn AP fiction, and even longer since it was set in the version of the Ironlands that started my blog. Check out this new prologue to what might become The Magister Saga, volume 2.

#ttrpg #SoloRPG

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06.03.2024 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Croaker is the kind of toad you want in the party.

21.02.2024 18:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

ICYMI: Rogue Tower is a D6 game inspired by Die in the Dungeon, Dicey Dungeon, and other dice based Roguelites. Become a faceless, nameless rogue and strive to overcome the Tower!

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12.02.2024 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rogue Tower by Dragon's Den Games Rogue Tower is a TTRPG Roguelite inspired by games like Die in the Dungeon, Hades, and Slay the Spire.

I just released a new Roguelite inspired game called Rogue Tower. Playtesters gave great feedback and I think its a fun game. Check it out on my itch page! drakonspyre.itch.io/rogue-tower

10.02.2024 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Explore24 & Game Development Explore24 Links and Game Dev updates

New Dragon's Den newsletter just went live! Check out what I've been up to, and the projects I have in the pipeline for this year.

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06.02.2024 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Explore24 - Week 2 Originally, I planned for this project to be a 1:1 scale exploration game where each day I would play one in-game day. That worked just fine when my PCs were traveling, but quickly fell apart as I enc...

The second update in my hexplore24 project is live now on my blog! This week, I abandoned the 1:1 nature of the project due to time constraints, but I fully intend to continue playing and posting.

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16.01.2024 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Explore24 - Week 1 Explore24 is a daily wilderness exploration adventure using a ttrpg of my own design, inspired by the OSR and heavily influenced by CastleGrief's Kal-Arath. One day in the real world equals one day in...

On 1-1, I started an exploration game, of my own design. Each day in real life, I play a day in the game (with the exception of dungeon delving). Today, week 1 of exploration is live on my blog.

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09.01.2024 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Note by Eric Dill on Substack Day 1, Summer 7 Climate: [2D6 = 7] Forest Weather: [D6 = 5] Cloudy Travel Check: [Tara] 2D6+2 FIN+1 Skilled vs 8 = 11, success Point of Interest: [D6 = 5] None Wandering Encounter: [D6 = 3] None ...

The first entry in my hexplore24 (Explore24) adventure has begun! Follow along each day as my adventurers explore the dangerous wilderness of Folly in search of wonders, treasure, and glory.

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01.01.2024 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dropped a new hexplore24 update today. Find out a bit about my osr inspired ttrpg, Folly, and what my plans for Explore24, my sequel to dungeon23, are.

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29.12.2023 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Always nice to hear what Croaker has going on!

02.12.2023 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Always a good day when Croaker drops a new review! Never heard of Dungeon Hero myself, so I'm stoked read this!

18.11.2023 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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After the Cataclysm: Gone Fishing by The Dragon's Den Games Take time out from demon hunting to toss a line.

Thank you to all who have 45 of you who have downloaded my mini-game for @rpdeshaies.farirpgs.com ' Tales of the Burned Stones! You're amazing!

In 'Gone Fishing,' take a break from delving and demon slaying to relax and cast a line!

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16.11.2023 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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After the Cataclysm: Gone Fishing by The Dragon's Den Games Take time out from demon hunting to toss a line.

My newest release, Gone Fishing, a mini game for @rpdeshaies.farirpgs.com's Tales of the Burned Stones is out now!

Take a break from fighting demons and cast a line!

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14.11.2023 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks for the share! I'm glad someone is interested in Fishing!

08.11.2023 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So kind of you!

08.11.2023 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I have spent many fond evenings and weekends in the mountains, standing in freezing water and fishing with my dad. All of the love of fishing that he passed to me went into the making of this mini-game for @rpdeshaies.farirpgs.com "Tales of the Burned Stones."

"Gone Fishing" is coming soon!

08.11.2023 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Doing the hard work on behalf of us all!

03.11.2023 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for the shout out my friend!

03.11.2023 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Dear readers of The Dragon's Den blog, once again there will be no new entry tomorrow. Between my own battles with various sicknesses and my wife and children being sick, I have had no energy to devote to writing. New gameplay of @rpdeshaies.farirpgs.com's Tales of the Burned Stones soon I hope!

23.10.2023 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TotBS - Episode 3: Songbird β€œWait,” Iryn whispered, placing her hand on Torfyr’s arm. β€œLet me try something first.” Torfyr stared at her with eyes like iron, a storm of emotion rolling over his usually placid face. The...

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TotBS - Episode 2: Tracks Welcome back to my actual play of RP Deshaies' dark fantasy ttrpg Tales of the Burned Stones! In this entry, the Remnants return to the village and offer their services to the villagers before venturi...

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TotBS - Prologue: Rite of Revival Welcome to the first entry in my actual play of Rene-Pier Deshaies' Tales of the Burned Stones! TotBS is a dark fantasy game built on the RP's Breathless. It is a prequel to RP and Galen Pejeau's dark...

Due to sickness in my family, there will be no new blog post this week. You can catch up on my AP of @rpdeshaies.farirpgs.com's Tales of the Burned Stones at the links below.

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15.10.2023 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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TotBS - Episode 3: Songbird β€œWait,” Iryn whispered, placing her hand on Torfyr’s arm. β€œLet me try something first.” Torfyr stared at her with eyes like iron, a storm of emotion rolling over his usually placid face. The...

In this entry of my AP @rpdeshaies.farirpgs.com's Tales of the Burned Stones, the Remnants encounter a horde of strange creatures in their attempt to rescue the village butcher. Will they fight? Escape? Check out the post to find out!

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10.10.2023 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Always look forward to the Lone Toad! See what Croaker is up to in the solo rpg space this month!

08.10.2023 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

ICYMI: New dark fantasy ttrpg actual play using @rpdeshaies.farirpgs.com's Tales of the Burned Stones, an osr inspired game. Link in original!

04.10.2023 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TotBS - Episode 2: Tracks Welcome back to my actual play of RP Deshaies' dark fantasy ttrpg Tales of the Burned Stones! In this entry, the Remnants return to the village and offer their services to the villagers before venturi...

The Remnants promise to aid the people of Harfall in rebuilding, and Torfyr seeks information about his old friend, the village butcher. Follow along with the latest entry in my actual play of @rpdeshaies.farirpgs.com's Tales of the Burned Stones in the link!

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03.10.2023 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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New episode of my actual play of
@rpdeshaies.farirpgs.com's dark fantasy ttrpg, Tales of the Burned Stones, tomorrow at 10am EST. Check out this little teaser from midway through the episode.

02.10.2023 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TotBS - Episode 1: Eclipse Mynval Shadowfoot brushed aside the heavy cloth flap of the pavilion and stepped inside. She squinted against the unnaturally bright light illuminating the space and shielded her eyes. Through the bli...

Episode 1 of my new #ttrpg actual play of
@rpdeshaies.farirpgs.com's Tales of the Burned Stones is live! The resurrected Remnants of Harfall Village meet the mysterious Mother Superior of the Sisters of the Eclipse and learn a dark truth.

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27.09.2023 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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