Melestrua

D&D Dungeon master, blogger and module developer, originally with the BECMI basic sets and now with 5th Edition. He/him. Mastodon:

[Melestrua @Melestrua]

#RPGaDay 2024 Day 8 - a #TTRPG accessory you appreciate. I've gone for two - the collection of GoGos Crazy Bones figures which do sterling service as all sorts of characters and monsters, and my Hexers Game Masters Screen with pockets. https://t.co/IyS3oyVasf

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A look at the structure of the new 2024 #DnD #5e #PHB from @WOTC as part of my comparison with the 2014 PHB, @koboldpress #TalesOfTheValiant #ToV and @enpublishing Level Up #A5Ettps://melestrua.net/2024/09/15/the-evolution-of-dd-5th-edition-part-2b-overall-structure-of-2024-phb/

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@TheLastLeg #IsItOk to ask how the members of the ultimate relay team are selected and balanced?

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#RPGaDay 2024 days 2 and 3 - most recently played and most often played #RPG. Both the same - lightly house-ruled #DnD 5E, so here's the story of the last couple of sessions in my campaign.
https://t.co/BxtLOTduP6

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The second post in my series comparing the 2014 D&D #5E - the 2024 edition (#OneDnD), Tales of the Valiant #TOV from @KoboldPress, and Level Up! #A5E from @enpublishingrpg. This compares the overall structure of the different players' handbooks.
https://t.co/W39r0AKmHc

[Melestrua @Melestrua]

#RPGaDay2024 Day 1 - first RPG bought this year. I look at Tales of the Valiant from @koboldpress, and a couple of the new rules it introduces.
#ToV @autokratik @ruleslinger @LouAnderson
https://t.co/U0l5IQ8J1O

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There are several successors looking to build on the 2014 edition of D&D #5E - the 2024 edition (#OneDnD), Tales of the Valiant #TOV from @KoboldPress , and Level Up! #A5E from @enpublishingrpg . This starts a series comparing them.
https://t.co/eYPDd7Z7Hg

[Heroic Maps @HeroicMaps]

Our battlemaps for Chapter 3 of Vecna are available now at @dms_guild Head into the Astral Sea and explore the Wreck of the Lambent Zenith, then venture into the petrified Heart of Havock!

[Melestrua @Melestrua]

It’s July, and that means it’s time for the @WorldAnvil Summer Camp of #worldbuilding. Is it worth the effort? Time to consider the value of worldbuilding how I have used what I created in the past few years. Also a look at this year's prompts.
https://t.co/Vv7J3UY4AC

[Heroic Maps @HeroicMaps]

Last few days!

[Melestrua @Melestrua]

How often do you let unintended consequences of your players’ actions drive a storyline? One of my most engaging storylines and sessions of the campaign so far grew out of thinking about the unintended consequences of one of the characters' actions:
https://t.co/nI4S0SQMlS

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It turns out the creator is @herucaBRPG

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I just backed Additional Development for TileForge software on @Kickstarter by @tileforge the makers of MapForge - generate your own geomorphic tiles https://t.co/D7mEM6eASW

[Melestrua @Melestrua]

What does a guard force look like when it has to cope with high-level spellcasting and magical monsters? Here's my suggestion, based on my campaign in the city
of Akorros. https://t.co/FHqpMJwjQf

[Dungeon Masters Guild @dms_guild]

This week's #DMsGuild Newsletter includes a Vecna Spotlight, new Adventures, Map Packs, @roll20app VTT conversions, Magical Tattoos, and more!
Details here: https://t.co/wB2Xq4NCM8
#dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons

[Heroic Maps @HeroicMaps]

Our Phandelver & Below Chapter 6 DM Resource pack at @dms_guild has amazing maps for all locations, 45 fantastic tokens from @DevinNight and useful and creative tables. Worth getting even if you aren't playing Phandelver!

https://t.co/rT7YoE5x7M

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Check out our Patreon here

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We've just sent so many amazing maps to our amazing Patrons!

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Please enjoy these free 10x10 tiles from our new Imperial Station geomorph set, available now at @DriveThruRPG and with 50% off!

(just save the images, they're 140px per square VTT ready)

https://t.co/BEIHgC5vNA

[Melestrua @Melestrua]

How do you run a city (in your #TTRPG game)? I've been trying to work it out for the last 4 years. Here are some hints and tips which you might find useful based on my #dnd campaign. With thanks to @hexcrawl for hints in So you want to be a Gamemaster.
https://t.co/mhcmrt7sQA