Sometimes plans change.
As you know, the idea behind our alt-versions is to reimagine and reskin the MotM, making it into a new location, without having to make a new map from scratch. So, with that in mind we sat down to convert the Adventurer's Guild into the Caravanserai (winning option from the poll).
However, once we starting planning it out, and looking at plans of real caravanserai, we realised in order to make it work it would need new wall layouts for 90% of the structure...
2021-04-20 19:04:41 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
Time for a preview!
For May, we've gone with what we hope will be a very useful location - a futuristic scrap-yard. Filled with piles of metal scrap, chunks of wrecked spacecraft etc, it's a great location to encounter mutants, outcasts, rouge scrap-bots or a weird creature.
We've also made an interior overlay for one of the larger pieces of junk, with some old mattresses etc, perfect for a hermit or fugitive.
We've also done a version with a small shanty...
2021-04-15 17:45:19 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone!
It's time for the alt-version poll!
If you recall, the MotM is an Adventurer's Guild - a place for adventurers from all over the kingdom to gather, meet, rest, trade and get info.
We had some excellent ideas for an alt-version - we've picked our favourites:
City customs office - near the gate, tax and customs office, impound, guard rooms
Wyvern Rider Cliffside Stables - large stable complex for these huge beas...
2021-04-11 16:06:40 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
We've had time to work on the next set of maps for Candlekeep Mysteries - The Price of Beauty.
This adventure takes place at a temple-spa-bathhouse where things are not as they seem! In addition to the large bathhouse interior, we've also done a night version, and rooftops. Plus there's a tile for the library (compatib...
2021-04-11 11:38:05 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
Time for a preview!
This is the first map from our Kingdom project (see here for a reminder) - and we wanted to kick it off with a bang!
What better place to start a series of adventures than the Adventurer's Guild! Located in the city at the southern edge of our Kingdom map, this 2 storey adventurer's guild has everything you could need - lodging, space to craft and tra...
2021-04-07 23:41:57 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
We're really pleased to tell you that we've sent your April reward bundles to your Patreon inbox.
It's a really huge set of maps this month - 4 different ruin entrances, with unique interiors, a multi-level barrow map, exciting sci-fi maps, and highly detailed levels for the 2 megadungeons. Plus two adventure supplements to help you run the adventures!
2021-04-05 17:01:45 +0000 UTC
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Adventure Supplements for reward bundles April - June 2021
April 2021:
Full DM Supplement - The Lost Airship (including Gnarlhills regional map)
One Page - Hall of the Eight
May 2021:
The Old Kingdom 1 - Adventurers' Guild Supplement & regional maps
One Page - Port Periwinkle
June 2021
The Old Kingdom 2 - Forest Necropolis Supplement & Regional Map
One Page - ...
2021-04-05 16:53:15 +0000 UTC
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An introduction to a good friend of ours!
Albert, who plays DnD with us and who writes awesome music as Binmonkey (and Missile Society and various other projects) has been composing background tunes for RPGs for a little while and has recently set up a Patreon so he can distribute them.
He's both talented and experienc...
2021-04-03 18:02:56 +0000 UTC
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A hearty welcome to everyone that's joined us this past month and a warm hello to old friends who've been supporting us for longer.
At the start of each month we let you know everything that will be happening here on our Patreon (unless we forget, which, erm, we sometimes do), but before we get to that, here is some news and reminders. Skip to the end to see the monthly schedule!
--Claiming Patron Benefits/Reward Bundles--
We've had a bit of a surge o...
2021-04-01 23:36:50 +0000 UTC
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We met our 1000 patrons goal!
We're so excited to have reached the incredible milestone of 1000 Patrons! Thank you so much for supporting us, whether you be patrons new or old. We're excited to be able to make maps for so many people and their games.
So, our 1000 Patron goal was dubbed the Kingdom Project and the name has kind of just stuck. We're introducing that project today and don't worry - even if we dip below 1000 patrons next week (there's always a drop around paymen...
2021-03-29 20:11:15 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
At the start of the month we asked you to pick one of the many Alt-Poll runners-up to get another shot at existing, and the winning entry in the poll was to turn the Dark Wizard's guild into a barrow for a King and their followers.
It's a classic place to explore, and we've mapped out both the surface and interior of the barrow.
This pair of 30x30 maps will be in the April reward bundle :)
2021-03-28 15:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
Time to see the next maps from these two megadungeons.
The Dark Road Map 4 - Megadungeon
For the 4th map we've stumbled into fungus filled caverns, with the air alive with spores and magic.
SciFi MegaMap - New Atami Heights 1st Floor
For those on the sci-fi tier, you'll also be getting this 20x20 map for New Atami Heights. Having...
2021-03-25 20:10:38 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
It's been a manic 10 days but we've managed to get the first 5 Candlekeep Mysteries adventures fully mapped and out, including this one - Shemshime's Bedtime Rhyme!
This creepy story takes place entirely within the Firefly Cellar, a library tower beneath Candlekeep, lit by firefly lamps. As such, there aren't any other maps because it all takes place in the one location, but there are three levels to this structure, and it's full of detail.
If you'd like to pic...
2021-03-25 12:03:07 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
We've continued our trek through the Candlekeep Mysteries book, and have reached A Deep & Creeping Darkness.
Our DM Resource pack for it contains loads of useful tables and ideas, and we've also mapped the three locations from the book, plus 2 additional ones.
So, there's a seriously huge village map, the abandoned mining village of Vermeillon. The Mayor's house is mapped across 2 levels, and we've also mapped some interiors of the ruined village. Then the ...
2021-03-23 18:27:56 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
At the start of the month we shared with you the MotM and three variants, and asked you to suggest ideas for what's inside the ruined-entrance. There were some fantastic ideas, and we picked our favourite for each. We tried in some cases to add a few elements from other suggestions too.
So, here they are
Forest Ruins
We loved the idea of an old airship, so inside the ruins is a tunnel leading to a sinkhole, containing an ancient air...
2021-03-22 21:34:17 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
We've been working so hard on these Candlekeep Mysteries, and we've put together a DM resources pack for the third adventure now, Book of the Raven.
Not only does it have a jam-packed supplement with plot hooks, items and story ideas, it's also got fully detailed battlemaps for all the locations mapped,, but also some bonus ones tha...
2021-03-20 00:21:37 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
As many of you will know, Candlekeep Mysteries was released earlier today.
We jumped straight on it, and literally worked all day - and the result is a DM Resource pack and full set of battlemaps for the first adventure - The Joy of Extradimensional Spaces
We've mapped each room completely accurately, and even included a study you can use in Candlekeep. The DM resource pack has tables with loads of interesting additional material to flesh out your adventures.
2021-03-17 00:11:58 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
For April's Sci-Fi map, we wanted to imagine New Atami in the far future, when civilisation has collapsed and the natural world is reclaiming the city. And whilst we were making that, we inadvertently also produced a recent post-apoc ruin, and thought we just had to give you that as well!
So, two 30x30 maps depicting New Atami Plaza ruined, and both could easily be used for any modern/zombie/post apoc games, as well as Sci Fi
(p.s. we'll be pro...
2021-03-16 18:46:39 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
First, before we get into the MotM and preview, we wanted to let you know that we've just put a Trollskull Manor DM resource pack onto DMsGuild. In addition to an 8 page DM resource supplement that covers new NPCs, plot hooks and tavern-useful-info, there's also full detailed battlemaps of both the abandoned and refurbished building. So,...
2021-03-06 18:00:25 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
Check your Patreon messages for links to claim your reward maps for March!
Another bumper month, with many of the maps having multiple levels and interiors etc, so loads to explore!
Remember, make sure you complete the process to claim the maps and have them added to your DrivethuRPG account. You don't need to download them now, but the code expires in 2 mon...
2021-03-05 12:26:37 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
It was really fun and interesting to see which alt-poll runner-ups still hold a place in your hearts! We've picked out five, and here they are, for a second shot at immortality!
- Desert Palace - walled oasis garden, sumptuous interior furnishing (alt-version of Wizard's House)
- Cthulhu Rift - an Elder Gods rift, the void visible, and tentacles/warping etc reaching from the rift. (alt-version of Quarry)
<...
2021-03-04 09:32:52 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
Every month the alt-version poll is packed with amazing ideas, and every month we wish we could make them all, and every month lots of you agonise over which ones to vote for, wishing we could make them all!
So, for April's Third Map we'd like to throw a lifeline to a previous Alt-Version suggestion that made it to the polls but didn't win.
We'd like you to suggest an idea from a previous alt-version poll that didn't win, but you think deserves another chance.<...
2021-03-02 19:52:08 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
Welcome to everyone that's joined us over the last few weeks, and also hello to everyone else!
We've got some really great maps planned for the coming weeks, with previews of the MotM and variants really soon.
In non-Patreon news, we're also intending to get another couple of Waterdeep: Dragon Heist maps & resource packs sorted, as well as a new sci-fi/modern-ish modular kit.
Reward Delivery Reminder
We use Drivethr...
2021-03-02 13:59:20 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
Time for the final previews of the month :)
The Dark Road, the fantasy megadungeon, has reached Map 3, and the path winds down through the remains of a fortified gateway, with small guard rooms carved into the walls of the cavern.
For the Sci-Fi MegaMap, we've gone to the lowest level of the New Atami Heights Apartment building, and we're in the baseme...
2021-02-25 14:34:30 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
We've gotten a little carried away with the Third map this month!
We asked you for suggestions at the start of the month around the theme of 'hideout', and picked a random winner. The winning idea was an bookshop with secret rooms at the back for spies or a secret organisation. Presenting - Fronte Cover Bookes
We loved the idea, and went ahead and started brain-storming ideas. However - it turned into a bigger map than we had original...
2021-02-22 20:24:05 +0000 UTC
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Hey all,
We got a little behind our scheduled previews, so here's a couple together :)
The MotM, Fort Torriwatch is a timber fort in the wilderness. For the variants, we've got night, winter and destroyed, giving you plenty of scope to have the fort as a recurring location.
2021-02-20 11:15:10 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
For March's Sci-Fi map, we wanted to give you another vessel deck plan. There's something appealing about large, industrial freight spacecraft, - good to attack, defend, explore, etc. So, that's what we went with :)
The Garganey is a 50x30 map, and we've provided fully detailed exteriors as well as the interior, in case your combat starts on the outside of the ship!
This map will be in the March reward bundle for everyone on the $8 SciFi tier
:)
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2021-02-15 21:20:02 +0000 UTC
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We've got various interesting pieces of map-related news today that we want to tell you about.
Xanathar's Guild Hideout
Our DM's Resources Pack for the Dragon Heist adventure in the Xanathar's Guild Hideout is now online, including the formerly released map. You can take a look at that over on 2021-02-14 00:50:44 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
We've been very busy working on lots of different things!
We know that you're all often asking for Planar locations, and there's certainly a lack of those locations. So, we thought we'd do a set of planar maps, linked to something we're calling The Wheel Gate.
The Wheel Gate exists in the material plane as a ruin in the forest, but if you know the right spell it can take you anywhere.
We've created two packs to go with the Wheel Gate, and will be ad...
2021-02-12 18:19:46 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
Thanks to everyone that suggested an idea for an alt-version of Fort Torriwatch, a wooden timber fort.
We've picked 5 options:
- Orc Fort in swamp - spikes, rough primitive tents, swampy location, and plenty of skulls!
- Desert Canyon Fort - guarding a pass in the desert. Wooden huts replaced with adobe buildings.
- Paladin Order Outpost - a military training and rest outpost in the mountains ...
2021-02-12 10:58:46 +0000 UTC
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