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Live on YouTube
I'm going live on the YouTube Friday morning at 9:30am (Brisbane, Australia time), which I believe is Thursday evening time in the USA (not for other time zones). https://www.youtube.com/live/CSxiKfNm6b8I will be talking about the new zines, new solo campaigns, D&D, and even army men and Twilight 2000. It would be great to see some of you there. And you can ask anything you like. And, as always, happy gaming. Russ
Issue 43 is Out!
Hello Fellow PlanewalkersIssue 43 (Weird Magic) of d12 Monthlyis available for you to download, and I will be printing them in the next day or so and sending them off on the weekend for those of you in the printed tier.I will be releasing Issue 44 in the next couple of days, so you will get a double shot of d12 Monthlythis month!Thanks again for waiting so long. I have finally caught up with the monthly issues.And, as always, happy gaming!Russ
Live on YouTube!
Hello Fellow CrabfolkI will be going live on YouTube in about 10 minutes (8:30am Brisbane, Australia time). Feel free to drop by. I will be chatting about recent #TTRPGpurchases, two new issues of my zine, #DnD, & probably some WEG D6 Star Wars goodness. #DungeonsAndDragonshttps://youtube.com/live/ddGQq7RSZFU
Issue 43 & 44
Hello Fellow Giant RatsI am working on Issues 43 & 44 at the same time, and so these will be out together on the same date. These are about Weird Magic and Weird Monsters, respectively, and they will be out at the end of this month. Here are the (still draft) covers for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy these covers and, as always, happy gaming! Russ
Issue 42 is Out!
Hello Fellow GhastsI just realised (thanks to two patrons) that I hadn't posted Issue 42 up here yet! Sorry about that! I thought I had. I am working on so many issues currently, my brain failed me. So, here is Issue 42 - all about Holidays & Festivals. And, as always, happy gaming! Russ
A New Blog Post: On Downtime
Hello Fellow Rot GrubsJust wanted to let you know I have a new blog poston the importance of downtime in your Dungeons & Dragons' campaign. I hope you enjoy it!As always, happy gaming! Russ
2025
Hello Fellow SlaadiI just wanted to touch base with you and let you know what I have planned so far for 2025. As you are probably aware I am a little behind on issues due to my illness, so this month is all about publishing 3 issues - December 2024, January 2025, and February 2025. This means that by the end of February I will be caught up, and publishing March's issue on time. The first three issues for 2025 all have a theme: strangeness. January's will be Strange Magic, February's will be Strange Monsters, and finally March's ...
Issue 41 is Out!
Hello Fellow BugbearsIssue 41 is finally out (see download below). This is November's issue, and is all about Downtime. It is 28-pages long and has a number of articles on running downtime for your group or your solo campaigns. Thanks again for being so understanding on the delay. And as always, happy gaming! Russ
Merry Christmas
Hello Fellow ElvesI j ust wanted to say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you, wonderful peeps. Your support means a great deal to me. And thanks again for being so understanding about the zine delays. As always, happy gaming!Russ
Update December 2024
Hello Fellow GhoulsJust had a Patron ask about issues of the zine. Just to keep you updated, issue 41 should be out by the end of December. While issues 42 & 43 should be done by the end of January 2025. Sorry again for the delay, but I am hopefully on the right track healthwise. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. And, as always, happy gaming.Russ
A Set Back
Hello Fellow Gold DragonsI am back in hospital. Blah! I have been having a few flare-ups while at home and thought I'd better see about it. Turns out that my pancreas is okay, but I have some fluid around it that has an infection (apparently, it's not uncommon). I have started antibiotics, but I need to be kept in the hospital for 5-7 days for observation. I am feeling okay, but being back in hospital is depressing, and I miss my family. But there is not much I can do about it. I will keep you updated. Stay healthy and, as always, happ...
Back At It... Slowly
Hello Fellow Death KnightsI am back at working on the zines after about 6 weeks of hospital stays and home rest. I am going to take it slowly for the next couple of weeks as I don't want to over do it, but I am planning on having at least two more issues ready by the end of the month. Thanks again for sticking with me through this - I really appreciate all the support. It means a great deal to me. I will keep you posted as the zines take shape. As always, happy gaming. Russ
Home
Hello Fellow Giant Fire BeetlesI am home. After 1 month in hospital, I am home with my family. Getting better already. I am hopeful that in the next couple of weeks I can start working on the zines issues again. So never fear, you will get every issue, just a tad late. Love you guys and love the kindness and support you have given me. Thanks. It's means a great deal. Keep healthy, and, as always, happy gaming. Russ
Latest Health Update
Hello Fellow Pseudo DragonsAfter one month in hospital, I am close to coming home. Fingers crossed. I will still be weaker than a Goblin with a limp, but I am hoping I will heal faster at home. Thanks for your patience & support. I will be back. It will just take time. And, as always, happy gaming.Russ
Health Uptate
Hello Fellow GhastsI am still in hospital and won't be out for another few weeks. This has been shitty for my creative output. I am think I will create a larger issue when I finally can to make up for the issues missed. I am really sorry for the lack of updates. All the medications I am taking are tiring. Even updates like these are difficult. Thanks for sticking with me. I will make it all up to you sooner than later, I hope. Happy gaming.Russ
Sorry guys
The next zine release (issue 41) will be delayed. I am currently in hospital fighting a few complications from pancreatitis. I appreciate your patience.FromRuss
Issue 41 Preview
Hello Fellow Grey OozesBefore I get into the next issue, I wanted to let you know that the printing for issue 40 will be finalised by Thursday, for me to send out on Friday. Issue 41 is all about downtime. If you have any ideas, please jump over to the chat where there is a thread on Issue 41 there. It should be a fun issue to create as I use downtime quite a bit in my own campaigns. As always, happy gaming! Russ
Issue 40 is Available!
Hello Fellow WitchesIssue 40 is available and the PDF is attached.I also wanted those in the printing tier to know that the issue may be a little delayed (maybe a few days) as I struggle with getting to the printers with my stitched up foot. I should be able to go their Tuesday, October 1, my time, and then someone can pick up the issues for me when they are printed (a couple of days later). I will then send them out. Enjoy the issue and let me know your thought in the comments below. Thanks, and, as always, happy gaming! Russ
Health Update
Hello Fellow Black DragonsI seem to be making a few of these posts of late, but I just want my Patrons to know what's happening. I had minor foot surgery to remove a suspicious mole 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately, it was melanoma, and I needed more removed. That was yesterday. So, I will have limited movement for the next 2-3 weeks until it heals. The main issue is not to pull the stitches and to prevent it from getting infected. Anyhow, this is my view for the next few days. The good news is that Issue 30 of d12 Monthly is completed, and I ha...
A New Dungeon Crawl Campaign
Hello fellow ImpsI am kicking off a new online campaign, which will be set in a huge mega-dungeon. This will be an open table game where players turn up for a session and they can play that session with no commitment to play again. This will consist of multiple one-hour sessions on Discord. You can find out more about it, and sign up for it over on my website. I am looking to launch it in November or December 2024. Thanks, and, as always, happy gaming! Russ
Update
Hi Fellow Black DragonsJust an update as I have been quiet on here for a few days. I was in the hospital for two days with stomach pains (which is now okay), and then I had to have minor foot surgery, so I am unable to get around much currently. But, I am working hard today to complete the Halloween issueof the zine, plus finish editing of the d12 MonthlyAnnual(for those who supported the Kickstarter). Here is a cover for the Halloween issue, which is all about Hags & Witches: One complication I have with this issue is that I have way too much ...
I Need Your Recommendations
Hello Fellow Assassin VinesMost of you know that I was diagnosed with cancer just over 4 years ago and still undergoing treatment. Well, that treatment has caused a mole to potentially develop into skin cancer, so I need it cut out. It's on the bottom of my foot, so I will not be walking around much for 3-4 weeks. So, hit me with some good book or movie recommendations. TIA ๐ ๐ PS I don't have any steaming services.
Issue 39 of d12 Monthly is Out!
Hello Fellow Carrion CrawlersJust letting you know that Issue 39 of d12 Monthlyis available. It's all about City Exploration, and completes a three-issue arc on exploration issues: Dungeons, Wilderness, and Cities. The next issue will be the Halloween issue, and I will be focusing on Witches & Hags for that one. Some of you great people have already given me some amazing ideas for the issue over in chat - and it's not too late to add yours. Enjoy the issue, and any feedback is greatly appreciated. :)
Solo D&D Today
I had a good solo D&D adventure today. It was very needed and heaps of fun! The party disturbed a Giant Centipede nest and paid the price with two PCs failing their poison saves and becoming ill for 10 days. What was your last game like? RussPS. The next FULL issue of d12 Monthly is out tomorrow for paying patrons. ๐
Chat
Hello Fellow Dire LionsJust a reminder that paid members have access to my chat where you can put forward ideas for new issues - I just started working on Issue 40 - all about Witches & Hags for the Halloween issue. Thanks, and, as always, happy gaming!Russ
Halloween Issue
Hello Fellow WitchesI have decided on a theme for this year's Halloween issue: Witches & Hags. I am going to deep dive on these vile spellcasters and bring out some (hopefully) scary and strange stuff. Let me know what you think. Russ
New Cover Preview
Hello Fellow Assassin VinesJust wanted to share the cover for August's issue. This is done by the brilliant Dean Spencer and I think it fits well with the city theme. Let me know what you think. And, as always, happy gaming.Russ
Issue 38 is Available!
Hello Fellow GnollsJust letting you know that Issue 38 - Wilderness Exploration - is available to download for patrons. (See the link below). I hope you enjoy this one, and look forward to the last in the series City Exploration (due out in September). Thanks. And, as always, happy gaming! Russ
Kickstarter Successful!!
Hello Fellow Shadow DemonsI just wanted to let you know that the Kickstarter for the d12 MonthlyAnnualwas successful - funding at 351%! Thanks to all who backed this and to everyone here to allow me to get to this stage. And, as always, happy gaming! Russ
Up Coming Titles
Hello Fellow Ice MephitsI just wanted to let you know the themes I will be covering each month until the end of the year for d12 Monthly. This is technically subject to change, but it's pretty much locked in. August- Wilderness Exploration Issue 38September- City Exploration Issue 39October- Halloween 2024 Issue 40November- Downtime Issue 41December- Holidays & Festivals Issue 42 (This one was suggested by a patron)I also have a cool idea for the Halloween one this year, but I will sort it all out first before letting you know. Anyway, enj...
