Hey folks,
James here with a cool, free thing to enhance your tabletop RPG experiences!
You may have noticed that in ARCADIA and other products we often recommend integrating safety tools into your games, particularly when it comes to spooky content! But, we wanted to make integrating safety tools into your game even easier, so we asked Sally Tamarkin to author the 2022-10-24 18:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello, MCDM patrons! It is I, Hannah Rose, decorating my crypt in preparation for the winter’s hibernation. This table of contents page is so pretty that I might have to include it in my decorations! Here's what's coming next week:
Hunting a Myth by Celeste Conowitch with art from Zuzanna Wuzyk
Four classic cryptids, includi...
2022-10-19 18:55:04 +0000 UTC View PostHey folks!
Hannah here with a couple handy resources for you to know about (if you don't already). We get a lot of questions about whether there's a list of all ARCADIA articles, and the answer is a resounding yes.
Community member and Discord mod Reuben Hung maintains a fabulous ARCADIA Index. You can also find the li...
2022-10-17 14:15:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
It is I, your James Introcaso, here with just a quick update to let you know that ARCADIA 5 is now available on Roll20! You can pick it up on the Roll20 marketplace along with the first four issues.
We are working on getting more issues of ...
2022-10-12 15:21:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello, ghosts and gremlins! Hannah here with a special sneak peek of the next ARCADIA cover!
We usually don't reveal the cover until release day, but we wanted to share this one early so you can enjoy it before the end of the Halloween season.
This cover is illustrated by our own Nick De Spain, who also provided some in-progress drafts showing his process from concept to final. When I asked Nick about his inspiration, he said:
"In order to get into the...
2022-10-05 19:26:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello, folks! I’m thrilled to present ARCADIA 20—I can hardly believe we’ve released TWENTY issues! Let’s jump right in and see what’s inside:
Cover Art by Brett Bullion
An ancient warden of the forest looks out from beneath the leafy canopy, a mossy cloak draped around their form as birds and a curious squirrel perch on their shoulders.
I know it’s easy to sa...
2022-09-28 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostHey Folks,
It is I, your James Introcaso, back with a quick update to let you know that Fantasy Grounds modules of ARCADIA 4, ARCADIA 5, and ARCADIA 6 are now available for purchase on the Fantasy Grounds store and on Steam. Each module has its issue's m...
2022-09-27 20:12:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone!
Hannah and James here to let you know about about two cool things happening here on the MCDM Patreon!
"The Workshop Watches" adventure by Leon Barillaro from ARCADIA 1 was a hit when the first issue launched and continues to be one of the magazine's most beloved art...
2022-09-21 18:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Topaz Tier Patrons,
James and Hannah here to give you a free copy of Beastheart and Monstrous Companions. This offer is only good until October 31, 2022, so grab your copy now. It's attached to this post!
Thank you so much for supporting MCDM on Patreon! The product description is below:
Who doesn’t want an owlbear best friend? Beastheart and Monstrous Companions provides rules for adding wild creatures to your fifth edition adventuri...
2022-09-21 17:55:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello, MCDM patrons!
It is I, Hannah Rose, here with a heroes’ feast of late-summer fruit and the table of contents from ARCADIA 20!
Shieldbearer by Hannah Rose with art from Alejandro Pacheco and João Phillipe
Sm...
2022-09-19 18:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello, folks! It is I, Hannah Rose. I've just finished warding my office against hostile skeletons (friendly ones are welcome, though) and I'm here with the latest issue of ARCADIA!
Here's what's inside ARCADIA 19:
Cover Art by Patrik Hell
From atop his brave steed, a mighty wizard raises his staff against a horde of skeletons. Even with enchanted blad...
2022-08-24 18:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello, MCDM patrons!
It is I, Hannah Rose, here with a big bag of dice and the table of contents from ARCADIA 19!
Cursed Treasures by Jacky Leung with art from Grace Cheung
Surprise your players with three unique magic items that carry insidious curses, ways that stalwart adventurers can purge those curses, and guidance to create your own cursed items. The Boots of Tartarus<...
2022-08-17 16:55:59 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
James Introcaso here with an announcement. Back issues of ARCADIA are now available for purchase on Roll20 and Fantasy Grounds. Roll20 has the first three issues ready to go and Fantasy Grounds has the first two with more coming soon. Each issue is $11.99, fully integrated...
2022-08-01 17:23:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello, folks! 'Tis I, Hannah Rose, proud to present the latest issue of ARCADIA for all your scheming, dreaming, and gaming needs!
Here's what's inside ARCADIA 18:
Cover Art by Gustavo Pelissari
Sometimes adventures get real whacky! Honestly, I’m not sure if this guy is hallucinating all the monkeys, but he has a wicked-looking sword so I’m n...
2022-07-27 18:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello, MCDM Patrons!
It is I—not the great James Introcaso, but Hannah Rose, fresh from the word mines and into the managing editor chair, here with the table of contents from ARCADIA 18!
Unearthly Weapons by Ben McFarland with art from Nick De Spain
Awesome characters need similarly awesome weapons—and better ye...
2022-07-20 16:27:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Hey MCDM Patrons,
It is I, your James Introcaso, back with a lovely new issue of ARCADIA. Let’s take alittle look inside issue 17.
Cover Art by Grace Cheung
Legendary MCDM staff artist Grace Cheung delivers one of the best ARCADIA covers to date. This cover has more action than Todd McFarlane’s Spider-Man run. I have got to get me one of those undead mounts. Hopefully that big sword is included!
Slopengrimer's...
2022-06-29 18:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostHey ARCADIA People,
It's James here to tell you that tomorrow (6/28) at 1PM Pacific US time, I will be chatting with Hannah Rose, the new Managing Editor of ARCADIA, on my Twitch channel. Hannah will be answering questions from t...
2022-06-27 18:14:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey MCDM Patrons,
It is I, your James Introcaso, here with a preview of the table of contents from ARCADIA 17. Behold the majesty!
Slopengrimer's Guide to Visco City by Jon Aldric
This way to Visco City! Join Moira Slopengrimer as she brings you down through the sewers beyond the lair of serumous hag into an underground ooze-opolis. Just make sure you don't piss off t...
2022-06-23 02:25:30 +0000 UTC View PostExciting News!
James here! I am thrilled to announce that Hannah Rose has joined MCDM full-time as the new Managing Editor of ARCADIA. Hannah will be collaborating with the rest of the MCDM team, including me, to grow ARCADIA and develop other projects.
We are absolutely pumped to bring Hannah on board. She’s a rockstar who has been working as an editor on ARCADIA since the very f...
2022-06-13 19:40:59 +0000 UTC View Post UPDATE: The talent playtest has ended and is no longer available.
Hey Everyone,
I am pleased to announce that The Talent and Psionics is now in open playtesting. This fifth edition supplement features MCDM’s next class, the talent—a hero that uses mind powers to battle monsters and overcome obstacles. This is the MCDM take on the psion!
Characters with extraordinary mental powers not derived from prayer or magic feature in many of our fav...
2022-05-31 17:06:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello MCDM Patrons,
This is your James Introcaso, back with a buttery new issue of ARCADIA. Let’s take a walk inside issue 16.
Cover Art by Miska Fredman
Miska’s maps have long graced the pages of ARCADIA, but now we’re putting this copacetic cartographer’s work on the cover! I definitely want to adventure in this flying continent of dragons, volcanoes, and...
2022-05-25 18:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey MCDM Patrons,
This is your James Introcaso, here with a preview of the table of contents from ARCADIA 16. Let's dive right in.
Masterwork Artisans by Jamie Flecknoe
Want to spend your hard-earned loot on something useful? Turn that gold into shiny new weapons and armor with these new nonmagical crafting materials and specialized artisans who know how to use them. Di...
2022-05-18 18:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey MCDM Patrons,
It is I, your James Introcaso, here with a new survey all about the MCDM Patreon. There are questions for those of you who read ARCADIA and for those who support us here for other reasons. It's a short survey that should only take about 5 minutes. Your response will help us improve ARCADIA and our Patreon. Let us know what you want to see from us!
Thank you so much for y...
2022-05-11 21:34:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
James here to let you know that the Kickstarter for Flee, Mortals! The MCDM Monster Book is almost over! It ends this coming Monday (5/2) at 8AM Pacific US time. If you haven't heard about our book of over 300 monsters for fifth edition, allow me to enlighten you!
Flee, Mortals! is ...
2022-04-28 18:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Yo MCDM Patrons,
This is the James Introcaso. I am here to rain digital copies ARCADIA 15 upon you like the Philly Phanatic with a hot dog cannon. Let’s take a peek at the insides of this issue.
Cover Art by Zuzanna W...
2022-04-20 18:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello MCDM Patrons,
It is the James Introcaso, here to show off the table of contents for ARCADIA 15!
Embrace the Flesh by Basheer Ghouse
The Way of the Flesh monastic tradition teaches a monk to shape their flesh into long-reaching tendrils that can grapple enemies and allow them to swing from rooftops. These monks can also absorb their enemies’ flesh to gain their appearan...
2022-04-13 17:58:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey folks!
James Introcaso here to let you know that the ARCADIA 14's author Q&A will be live at 11AM Pacific US time today and is linked above. I'm chatting with Willy Abeel, Gwendolyn Marshall, and 2022-04-06 15:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey MCDM Patrons,
James Introcaso, here to let you know that another ARCADIA Q&A is coming this Wednesday 4/8 at 11AM Pacific. I'll be talking to ARCADIA 14's authors: Willy Abeel, Gwendolyn Marshall, and Sally Tamarkin.
We'll send out a link to th...
2022-03-30 18:07:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Hey MCDM Patrons,
Your James Introcaso is here to bestow ARCADIA 14 fresh off that digital press and into your digital hands. Let’s take a dive into the awesome.
Cover Art by Henrik Rosenborg
What’s better than a hero wearing metal-clawed boots? A hero wearing metal-clawed boots and riding an armored monster that you wish was your best friend! Take a moment an...
2022-03-23 18:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Hey MCDM Patrons,
It is I, your James Introcaso, with a little ARCADIA 14 preview for you. It's the table of contents! Shall we explore?
The Big and the Small by Willy Abeel
This article presents rules for playing new ancestries both Large and Tiny! Some you know, like the ogre and pixie. Some are spins on classics, like the beefling and the garden gnome. And some are totall...
2022-03-16 18:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post