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arthurdelbertreyno
Oct 3, 20241 min read
Updating my world maps
Here is the first of my upgraded world maps. More to follow. The grid is scaled at 5 miles per square. Each of the 4 panels of these...
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arthurdelbertreyno
Oct 3, 20241 min read
Brand and Logo are Everything
I know a lot of people don't like the idea AI art, WOTC has sworn to not use it in their works, and I respect that. I - however - am in...
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arthurdelbertreyno
Oct 28, 20211 min read
Races of Ur Book Free D&D PDF Download
Finished the very short Races of Ur Book for the setting.
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arthurdelbertreyno
Oct 26, 20211 min read
Nation Book 1 - Atik
Illustration Credit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/857238568/viking-shield-and-axes-coat-of-arms?ref=pla_sameshop_listing_top-4
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arthurdelbertreyno
Oct 26, 20211 min read
A More Complete Map of the Great Continent, Work in Progress.
Added in more details to the continental map, including detailing the nation states of the Freelands area in the northern end of the...
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arthurdelbertreyno
Oct 19, 20215 min read
Verisimilitude: or, Believability is in the Details
A with writing fiction, creating a satisfying milieu for your fantasy role playing game is often found in the details. Stephen King...
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arthurdelbertreyno
Oct 19, 20212 min read
The Uses of Horror, Fear, and Insanity in Fantasy Role Playing Games
Image "Dracula Portrait" by Illustrator Andrew Baker Accessed: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/GXKqrz I remember the first time I...
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arthurdelbertreyno
Oct 18, 20211 min read
The Definitive Guide to D&D Treasure Free PDF
I'm glad to finish the following book on treasure. I hope you enjoy it!
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arthurdelbertreyno
Oct 12, 20211 min read
Deities of Ur Free D&D PDF
After working out the worst of the kinks, updating the old material to 5e (more or less) and finishing off the incomplete parts from 20...
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arthurdelbertreyno
Oct 12, 20214 min read
Creating a Milieu
Milieu is a slippery concept, but understanding it is CRITICAL to developing a satisfying campaign setting. The Miriam Webster online...
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arthurdelbertreyno
Oct 5, 20213 min read
World Building Part 1: Getting Started
Background: Few things are as intimidating or as exciting as designing an original fantasy world. I started working on this campaign...
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arthurdelbertreyno
Oct 5, 20211 min read
D&D 5e: A Simple City System
(Image pulled from Studio Ghibli's beautifully animated "Tales of Earthsea") No matter how much I try to anticipate and plan around my...
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arthurdelbertreyno
Oct 5, 20211 min read
D&D 5e: An Alternative Poison System
(Photo at https://www.renderosity.com/rr/mod/gallery/fia---spiders/2831516/) So, like the previous editions of D&D, I didn't care for...
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arthurdelbertreyno
Sep 25, 20213 min read
Rule # 1: Never underestimate the power of art.
I remember the first time I saw the original AD&D Player's Handbook cover featuring Dave Trampier's artwork. The scene really put the...
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