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Issue 37 Posted
Hello Fellow Blood OrcsJust a quick note to let you know that all printed issues have been posted. If you wanted a a printed copy and are not on a print tier, there are some available via my website. Thanks, and, as always, happy gaming! Russ
Issue 37 is Available!
Hello Fellow Dungeon CrawlersJust letting my amazing patrons (that's you!) know that Issue 37 - all about Dungeon Exploration - is available for you to download. I hope you enjoy this one. As always, happy gaming! Russ
Issue 38 Cover Preview
Hello Fellow FirenewtsI am just playing around with the Augustissue of d12 Monthly's cover. Thoughts on this image? Russ
Update on My Health
Hello Fellow Black DragonsAs most (some?) of you know, I was diagnosed with cancer just over 3 years ago. I have mentioned in a couple of updates as it affected my ability to release a couple of issues during this time. I recently had to go through radiation treatment and just wanted to let you know it was successful, and as it stands now, there is no active cancer. YAY!!This is obviously great news, and it allows me to keep providing you with zines aplenty! 😀Thanks for all your support - it keeps me going. Cheers, and, as always, happy gami...
Kickstarter Project is Live!
Hello Fellow Giant CrabsThis is a quick post to let you know my Kickstarter projectfor my d12 MonthlyAnnual (Year One)is live. https://kck.st/3UEl15Y So, if you have missed the early zines, and want to grab the first 8 issues in an all new formatting and with all new art from AlextheMapMaker, then feel free to back it - I have several tiers available, including print and PDF options. Thanks for all the support you peeps have given me - it's really appreciated. And, as always, happy gaming! Russ
Added Value with Chat
Hello Fellow CrabfolkI just wanted to let you know that if you follow along on the "Chats" part of the "Community" tab you will see regular updates on the current issue I am working on, with updates like this one:So, if you want to join in the chat with other patrons and hear from me more regularly, then feel free to chime in (or even just like the posts).I like getting feedback, and you will have a say in the direction of the zine.As always, happy gaming!Russ
Issue 36 - Warriors & Rogues Is Out!
Hello Fellow GriffinsI am just letting you know that Issue 36of d12 Monthlyfor June is ready for you to download. I hope you like this one - it's the last of the classes series for Old School Essentials. And I am already working on July's issue, which will be the first of a three-part series on exploration: exploring the dungeon. Thanks for all your support - I appreciate every single one of you. :)
Issue 36 Preview
Hello Fellow Red DragonsI just wanted to share a preview of Issue 36of d12 Monthly, which is the final of my exclusive OSE issues. After this one, I go back to a more edition-agnostic model (having said all that, you can still use a lot of the past 4 issues with most old school hacks and editions). This one is all about warriors and rogues in OSE. It will contain articles on Tricks (actions any hero can take with good and bad consequences), new Kits for fighters and rogues, new multiclassing ideas, and new armour & weapons to add to OSE (which ...
Kickstarter Is a Go!
Hello Fellow Bog MonstersI just released the preview page for the Kickstarter d12 Monthly Year One Annual. It will start in early June. Fingers crossed people are interested enough to back it. :) Feel free to share as much as you can, and I will appreciate share. :) Thanks, and, as always, happy gaming!
Issue 35 Is Out!
Hello Fellow MimicsIssue 35of d12 Monthly- the rustic classes of Old School Essentials is available for you to download. It contains a lot more than just classes for OSE. It has a bunch of articles you can use in any similar D&D game. Safe Havens and Making Traps for just two. Anyway, enjoy the issue. And, as always, happy gaming! Russ
New Tiers Have Gone Live!
Hello Fellow OrogsJust letting you all know the new tiers have gone live.(Not pictured above is the $2 Tier)Please see the previous post on tiers for more information on the this change.The new Tier, the D100, is limited to just two peoplewho will get to chat to me one-on-one for an hour each month AND if they stay at this level for 6 months, I will create for them a single issues zine just for their table.Hopefully, we can grow this zine together in the weeks, months, and years to come.Thanks, And, as always, happy gaming!Russ
Future Issues Calendar for 2024
Hello Fellow KorredsHere is a quick list of upcoming titles I am outlining at the moment: June- The Warriors [Fighter, Knight] & The Rogues [Acrobat, Assassin, Thief] (Issue 36)July- Dungeon Exploration (Issue 37)August- Wilderness Exploration (Issue 38)September- City Exploration (Issue 39)October- Halloween 2024 (Issue 40)November- Downtime (Issue 41)December- ?? (Issue 42)Let me know what you think and what to do for December to finish up the year. Thanks, and, as always, happy gaming! Russ
Changes to Tiers
Hi Fellow Rust MonstersAs mentioned a couple of times before, I am re-jigging the tiers here starting in one week's time. On April 23 I will create two new tiers.First ChangeThe first is a replacement for the current D12 Tier for Non-Australian Members. The current tier will be still available to all who are currently on it, but from April 23 I will "grandfather" this tier so no new Members can join it.Instead, I have a new D12 Tier which will send the physical copies of 3 zine issues every 3 months(starting with the issue coming ou...
More Gods! By David - A Patron
My game is an odd blend of Superhero, Fantasy, & Sci-fi, so this will work best in an Eberron like setting where technology is more advanced. Recently a triumvirate of new gods appeared and are competing with the gods of old (which tend be more nature related). These new upstart gods have also recently formed nine muses to carry out their interests, as well as the memes. Editor Note:David was inspired by my Muses blog post. https://yumdm.com/web-enhancement-muses-in-dnd/The old gods aren't taking this lying down of course and are about to c...
Bonus Content: Deities of Aythia
Hello Fellow AvatarsI just thought I would post this in case anyone was interested in my own campaign world, or wanted a list of deities to use in their own home campaign. It's a one-page list of the deities in my own campaign, and a little on how they fit within the world. Terry, a fellow patron, asked me for something like this, so you can thank him for getting this to you. I am working on a much larger, more detailed PDF for the deities, which will explore the various churches for each deity and many more details. As for now, enjoy, and ...
Issue 35 Preview
Hello Fellow ManticoresJust thought I would share a preview of the next issue, which is all about the Rustic classes in Old School Essentials (easily ported to other clones & hacks you play). This includes Barbarians, Rangers, and Bards. I am obviously still working on the zine, but it will include a new class, more multiclassing combos, more kits, and an article on substituting a class's skills with some new ones to create a new flavour for your campaigns. Plus, much more. Cover art for this one is by Wouter Florusse. Well, better get back...
Updates & Additions
Hello Fellow DracolisksA couple of new features on Patreon (which I only recently found out about or just started using) have popped up. 1. Joining SurveyApparently Patreon introduced a survey when you first join. I have read all the entries and a BIG THANKS to those who wrote them, and gave feedback via the survey. 2. ChatPatreon have now introduced chat for mobile devices and desktop. Well, it's more like a Discord-type forum, but it allows real-time chat with me and other patrons of mine. I will start to use this to update you on what I ...
Issue 34 is Available!
Hello Fellow Sea DevilsJust letting you know that Issue 34 - The Holy OSE Classes- is out and ready to download!This is just for patrons for now, but I will release it to the public in the next day or so.Enjoy this one. And, as always, happy gaming.RussNOTE:There was an omission in the previous version of this file. It has now been corrected with the current download.
Issue 34 Tomorrow
Hi Fellow Swamp RatsJust a quick note to let you know that issue 34 of d12 Monthly will be out tomorrow, which is a couple of days later than I like to send it to you. Sorry about the slight delay this month. But I am sure it will be worth the wait! Thanks, and, as always, happy gaming. Russ
Behind The Scenes of the Annual I
Hello Fellow DerroI'm working hard on April's issue of d12 Monthly, but I am also working on the first d12 Monthly Annual as well. He is an image of my chaotic brain writing down the layout and groupings for the articles.I decided to do it this way, rather than by issues, as I think it will flow better. And it's a nice way to group the various articles together.At this stage these are the chapters:1. Adventure & Travel2. Locations & NPCs3. Dungeons4. Encounters5. Faiths & Followers6. Undead7. Combat & Weapons8. Sorcery9. DeathAll-an...
Issue 33 is Available!
Hello Fellow GrimlocksJust letting you know Issue 33 - Arcanists of OSE - is available and able to be downloaded (see link below).As you probably know from past posts, I needed to get this issue out before I start cancer treatment (which start tomorrow) and I have managed that.This issue will probably come with a heaps of Web Enhancements as I just couldn't fit a lot of what I wanted in there. So, be on the look out for those on my blog.Let me know what you think and what you like and don't like. Feedback is always welcome. :)And, as al...
Giveaway Time
Hello Fellow Giant SpidersI don't do these much, but I have a set of Mystery Dice from Mystery Dice Goblins to give away.Just guess which issue of my d12 Monthly zines has been downloaded the most (for all time). The first person to guess correctly will win! One guess each. (If no-one gets it, I will draw someone at random). :)This is just for you, my patrons.As always, happy gaming.Russ
A Change for Issue 33
Hello Fellow BullywugsI have changed the focus of issue 33 (due for March) from Arcanists & Divine classes for OSE, to just Arcanists (magic-users & illusionists).I did this as room ran out quick when I started to write up all the spells. And so, I will change the publishing schedule to include the divine classes (cleric and paladin) to issue 34.Hope that doesn't disappoint anyone too much.But, as always, happy gaming.RussPS. The cover for Issue 33.
March's Zine (Issue 33)
Hello Fellow HobgoblinsI am just writing this to let you know I will be busy completing the next issue of d12 Monthly over the next 7-10 days as after that I will be having some medical treatment which will probably distract me from the zine.Long-term patrons already know, but for the new peeps, I was diagnosed with cancer about 3 years ago, and while it has been under control for the last couple of years, I now have to have radiation treatment in a couple of places.It's pretty straight forward and the outcomes are usually pretty good, but ...
Issue 32 of d12 Monthly Is Available!
Hello Fellow BanditsYou can now download issue 32 of d12 Monthly (see link below).This issue focuses on enhancing classes for Old School Essentials (but also other hacks and editions).As always, Patrons get the FULL issue (all 28 pages), which includes 2 additional (and long) articles more than the FREE version.As always, Happy Gaming.Russ
d12 Monthly Index Preview for Issue 32
Hello Fellow Crypt ThingsJust a quick message to show what articles will be in Issue 32 of d12 Monthly.This issue is compatible with OSE, but also many other editions and hacks as well. It gives GMs & players some more options when creating NPCs or characters.Enjoy! And, as always, happy gaming.Russ
Short Stories
Hello Fellow AnkhegsOne of the new parts to this month's issue of d12 Monthly was a short story. It was part one of a two part story (the second part comes out in Feb's issue).It was submitted by Scout Prior (who also has a Patreon if you like stories with meaning).My question to you is: do you like short stories in the zine? I know they were popular back in the day with Dragon Magazine readers, but just wondering if they hold the same popularity for d12 Monthly.Thanks!Russ
Issue 32 Preview
Hello Fellow GnollsHere is a preview of the cover for Issue 32.This one, and the three that follow, will be all about classes. Based on OSE, these class issues are designed with Old School Essentials in mind, but could be easily used for any old school edition or hack.This issue will introduce some new rules & concepts to classes, and then the following issues will use these new rules and concepts, but focused on particular classes.Have a good day/night wherever you are. And, as always, happy gaming.Russ
Issue 31 is Out!
Hello Fellow GithyankiIssue 31 of d12 Monthly is available to you lovely and generous patrons! Download link is below.You will also find the latest playtest rules for Tales of Argosa so you can see what this issue (and all the fuss) is about.The playtest was generously supplied by Steve, the creator of Tales of Argosa, who has a website if you want to find out more - he is a great guy and a talented indie creator.Have fun with this issue and let me know what you think.Next month will be the first in a 6-part series on classes for Old School Ess...
Happy Holidays!
Hello Fellow Giant RatsI just wanted to write a quick message to all of you to thank-you for your support over the past year, and to wish you all a safe and happy holiday season.Here is to a great 2024! With 12 more zines and a lot more on top of that.Keep well and, as always, happy gaming.Russ
