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The State of the Archives — The Unraveled Archives of Loremaster Shem
So, long time no blog! The truth is that each of us here at Unraveled Archives struggle with mental illness in our own way, and in my own personal case, I was diagnosed with Bipolar II Disorder a coup...
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We've never been great about this whole social media thing, but starting fresh here at bluesky we're going to do our best.
And what better way to kick it off than with a blog article on what we've been doing with game design? Come check out what we're up to:
unraveledarchives.com/blog/state-o...
And what better way to kick it off than with a blog article on what we've been doing with game design? Come check out what we're up to:
unraveledarchives.com/blog/state-o...
It's been a bit, but we've got another blog post! Say hello to the Project 4ever Paladin!
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-stealing-from-the-4e-paladin
#dnd #dnd5e #dnd4E #ttrpg
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#dnd #dnd5e #dnd4E #ttrpg
Designing 4ever: Stealing from the 4e Paladin — The Unraveled Archives of Loremaster Shem
This article's all about the beloved Paladin class and how we're tackling it in Project 4ever! What thematic and mechanical nuggets will we unearth from D&D 4e, and port over to 5e?
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April 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
It's been a bit, but we've got another blog post! Say hello to the Project 4ever Paladin!
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-stealing-from-the-4e-paladin
#dnd #dnd5e #dnd4E #ttrpg
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-stealing-from-the-4e-paladin
#dnd #dnd5e #dnd4E #ttrpg
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It's wonderful to create art and games that you would love to consume and play. It's also wonderful to create arts and games for what you think an audience would love to consume and play. Just know your intentions, and know the difference between the two. Have a great gaming weekend!
March 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
It's wonderful to create art and games that you would love to consume and play. It's also wonderful to create arts and games for what you think an audience would love to consume and play. Just know your intentions, and know the difference between the two. Have a great gaming weekend!
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How to Build Monsters for D&D 2024!
The revised DMG no longer guides us through fully creating 5E monsters, so let’s build a new process! I walk through three quick approaches and the complete process to create monsters for publication.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOXf...
#DnD #ttrpg
The revised DMG no longer guides us through fully creating 5E monsters, so let’s build a new process! I walk through three quick approaches and the complete process to create monsters for publication.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOXf...
#DnD #ttrpg
March 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
How to Build Monsters for D&D 2024!
The revised DMG no longer guides us through fully creating 5E monsters, so let’s build a new process! I walk through three quick approaches and the complete process to create monsters for publication.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOXf...
#DnD #ttrpg
The revised DMG no longer guides us through fully creating 5E monsters, so let’s build a new process! I walk through three quick approaches and the complete process to create monsters for publication.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOXf...
#DnD #ttrpg
Blog Post!
How are we tackling the Monk class in Project 4ever? Come and see! We break down the first five levels in our latest article.
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-stealing-from-the-4e-monk
#dnd #dnd4E #dnd5e #ttrpg
How are we tackling the Monk class in Project 4ever? Come and see! We break down the first five levels in our latest article.
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-stealing-from-the-4e-monk
#dnd #dnd4E #dnd5e #ttrpg
Designing 4ever: Stealing from the 4e Monk — The Unraveled Archives of Loremaster Shem
So in the last article we introduced our first Primal class for Project 4ever, the Druid . In t his blog post we have another new power source to reveal, which we’ll do using our new Monk class! R...
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March 28, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Blog Post!
How are we tackling the Monk class in Project 4ever? Come and see! We break down the first five levels in our latest article.
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-stealing-from-the-4e-monk
#dnd #dnd4E #dnd5e #ttrpg
How are we tackling the Monk class in Project 4ever? Come and see! We break down the first five levels in our latest article.
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-stealing-from-the-4e-monk
#dnd #dnd4E #dnd5e #ttrpg
It's been a little while, but here's another blog post!
This one's all about the Druid class we've been designing for Project 4ever. Come check it out!
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-stealing-from-the-4e-druid
#dnd #dnd5e #dnd4E #ttrpg
This one's all about the Druid class we've been designing for Project 4ever. Come check it out!
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-stealing-from-the-4e-druid
#dnd #dnd5e #dnd4E #ttrpg
Designing 4ever: Stealing from the 4e Druid — The Unraveled Archives of Loremaster Shem
Estimated read time: about 10 minutes
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March 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
It's been a little while, but here's another blog post!
This one's all about the Druid class we've been designing for Project 4ever. Come check it out!
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-stealing-from-the-4e-druid
#dnd #dnd5e #dnd4E #ttrpg
This one's all about the Druid class we've been designing for Project 4ever. Come check it out!
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-stealing-from-the-4e-druid
#dnd #dnd5e #dnd4E #ttrpg
New Blog Post!
How exactly do conventional spellcasting and spell slots fit into Project 4ever, when D&D 4e had no such thing?
Come check it out!
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designi...
#dnd #dnd4E #dnd5e #ttrpg
How exactly do conventional spellcasting and spell slots fit into Project 4ever, when D&D 4e had no such thing?
Come check it out!
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designi...
#dnd #dnd4E #dnd5e #ttrpg
Designing 4ever: Spellcasting Progressions — The Unraveled Archives of Loremaster Shem
With the “core four” classes and general rules now out and being playtested, I’m giving myself permission to start opening the floodgates of some behind-the-scenes design thoughts on how the rest of t...
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February 22, 2025 at 4:18 AM
New Blog Post!
How exactly do conventional spellcasting and spell slots fit into Project 4ever, when D&D 4e had no such thing?
Come check it out!
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designi...
#dnd #dnd4E #dnd5e #ttrpg
How exactly do conventional spellcasting and spell slots fit into Project 4ever, when D&D 4e had no such thing?
Come check it out!
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designi...
#dnd #dnd4E #dnd5e #ttrpg
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Bumping this announcement because Making Enemies is finally available for preorder through Bookshop. If you've been holding off because you support independent bookstores and/or want to withhold your money from Amazon, you're my kind of people, and I love you, and you can use this link:
#TTRPG #DnD
#TTRPG #DnD
February 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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'Perseverance' is a space western setting being developed for our newly-released QuestWorlds TTRPG. This blog series at playtest.org explores its development.
Perseverance: a space western setting for QuestWorlds
Welcome to the first in a series of blog posts exploring Perseverance, a new space western setting for QuestWorlds.
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February 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
'Perseverance' is a space western setting being developed for our newly-released QuestWorlds TTRPG. This blog series at playtest.org explores its development.
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If you want more FT roles in games to exist (as a community member OR aspiring creator), tbh your best bet is to support promising small studios and publishers.
I would LOVE to move out of the startup phase and hire even a handful of full-time employees for @wildmagepress.com (1/2)
I would LOVE to move out of the startup phase and hire even a handful of full-time employees for @wildmagepress.com (1/2)
I guess I'm just worried that I'll never have another full-time role in this industry again. Not because I'm not good enough but because hiring FT employees is just too damaging to a ceo's bottom line.
February 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
If you want more FT roles in games to exist (as a community member OR aspiring creator), tbh your best bet is to support promising small studios and publishers.
I would LOVE to move out of the startup phase and hire even a handful of full-time employees for @wildmagepress.com (1/2)
I would LOVE to move out of the startup phase and hire even a handful of full-time employees for @wildmagepress.com (1/2)
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Ettin Tactics – How to Run This D&D Monster!
The CR 4 Ettin makes up for its simple stat block with the flavor of its two heads. Let's examine the stat block, including spicing it up with Monster Powers and encounter ideas from Forge of Foes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mq8...
#DnD #TTRPG
The CR 4 Ettin makes up for its simple stat block with the flavor of its two heads. Let's examine the stat block, including spicing it up with Monster Powers and encounter ideas from Forge of Foes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mq8...
#DnD #TTRPG
February 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Ettin Tactics – How to Run This D&D Monster!
The CR 4 Ettin makes up for its simple stat block with the flavor of its two heads. Let's examine the stat block, including spicing it up with Monster Powers and encounter ideas from Forge of Foes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mq8...
#DnD #TTRPG
The CR 4 Ettin makes up for its simple stat block with the flavor of its two heads. Let's examine the stat block, including spicing it up with Monster Powers and encounter ideas from Forge of Foes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mq8...
#DnD #TTRPG
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New DMs:
Don't write long pages of notes and dialogue you'll never need.
Keep it short and sweet, a handful of words can do all the heavy lifting you need.
#ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #Dungeonsanddragons #dungeonmastertips
Don't write long pages of notes and dialogue you'll never need.
Keep it short and sweet, a handful of words can do all the heavy lifting you need.
#ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #Dungeonsanddragons #dungeonmastertips
February 18, 2025 at 11:39 AM
New DMs:
Don't write long pages of notes and dialogue you'll never need.
Keep it short and sweet, a handful of words can do all the heavy lifting you need.
#ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #Dungeonsanddragons #dungeonmastertips
Don't write long pages of notes and dialogue you'll never need.
Keep it short and sweet, a handful of words can do all the heavy lifting you need.
#ttrpg #dnd5e #dnd #Dungeonsanddragons #dungeonmastertips
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I bought Sin's @diwatamnl.bsky.social bundle because I was so intrigued by the mix of small games addressing big emotions 🌊 and also games where you roleplay PLANTS 🌵🪴🌻 that I had to have it. Consider purchasing this really unique set of games! #ttrpg
I had to repost because supposedly the link was broken!
itch.io/s/148214/buy...
But hello! Please buy my games and help me out! I'm putting everything on my page at 50% off but the whole bundle is only at 60$!
here's the link again, just in case: itch.io/s/148214/buy...
itch.io/s/148214/buy...
But hello! Please buy my games and help me out! I'm putting everything on my page at 50% off but the whole bundle is only at 60$!
here's the link again, just in case: itch.io/s/148214/buy...
February 19, 2025 at 7:10 AM
I bought Sin's @diwatamnl.bsky.social bundle because I was so intrigued by the mix of small games addressing big emotions 🌊 and also games where you roleplay PLANTS 🌵🪴🌻 that I had to have it. Consider purchasing this really unique set of games! #ttrpg
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Instant Access to 500+ Creatures on @roll20.net VTT! The D&D Monster Manual 2024 is available now!
Get it here: tinyurl.com/3an2w9vw
Includes the complete bestiary, drag-and-drop monsters with one-click actions, and a token pack!
#dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpgs
Get it here: tinyurl.com/3an2w9vw
Includes the complete bestiary, drag-and-drop monsters with one-click actions, and a token pack!
#dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpgs
February 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Instant Access to 500+ Creatures on @roll20.net VTT! The D&D Monster Manual 2024 is available now!
Get it here: tinyurl.com/3an2w9vw
Includes the complete bestiary, drag-and-drop monsters with one-click actions, and a token pack!
#dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpgs
Get it here: tinyurl.com/3an2w9vw
Includes the complete bestiary, drag-and-drop monsters with one-click actions, and a token pack!
#dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpgs
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Just like it says on the KS page: I wish I had this sooner! 😎
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mic...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mic...
Creating Monsters for Shadowdark - zine w/ Mini-Bestiary
Learn to create and adapt monsters for Shadowdark RPG with an included mini-beastiary!
www.kickstarter.com
February 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Just like it says on the KS page: I wish I had this sooner! 😎
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mic...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mic...
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The Upturned Table YouTube channel did a flipthrough review of Swords of the Serpentine! 📖⚔️ Check out their thoughts on this GUMSHOE-powered sword & sorcery RPG and see what secrets lie within its pages. #TTRPG #SwordsOfTheSerpentine #GUMSHOE
bit.ly/4b8dW41
bit.ly/4b8dW41
February 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The Upturned Table YouTube channel did a flipthrough review of Swords of the Serpentine! 📖⚔️ Check out their thoughts on this GUMSHOE-powered sword & sorcery RPG and see what secrets lie within its pages. #TTRPG #SwordsOfTheSerpentine #GUMSHOE
bit.ly/4b8dW41
bit.ly/4b8dW41
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EVERLASTING TALES Magazine issue 1 for
@roll20.net has dropped on @dmsguild.com
Learn more: tinyurl.com/5h2tyhfn
#ttrpg #dnd2024 #fantasy #dnd #everlastingtales #forgottenrealms #spelljammer #reading #books #rockofbral #rpgmaps #fantasyart #vtt #vttrpg #dungeonsanddragons #roll20 #dnd5e #gaming
@roll20.net has dropped on @dmsguild.com
Learn more: tinyurl.com/5h2tyhfn
#ttrpg #dnd2024 #fantasy #dnd #everlastingtales #forgottenrealms #spelljammer #reading #books #rockofbral #rpgmaps #fantasyart #vtt #vttrpg #dungeonsanddragons #roll20 #dnd5e #gaming
February 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
EVERLASTING TALES Magazine issue 1 for
@roll20.net has dropped on @dmsguild.com
Learn more: tinyurl.com/5h2tyhfn
#ttrpg #dnd2024 #fantasy #dnd #everlastingtales #forgottenrealms #spelljammer #reading #books #rockofbral #rpgmaps #fantasyart #vtt #vttrpg #dungeonsanddragons #roll20 #dnd5e #gaming
@roll20.net has dropped on @dmsguild.com
Learn more: tinyurl.com/5h2tyhfn
#ttrpg #dnd2024 #fantasy #dnd #everlastingtales #forgottenrealms #spelljammer #reading #books #rockofbral #rpgmaps #fantasyart #vtt #vttrpg #dungeonsanddragons #roll20 #dnd5e #gaming
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When we started posting the Iconic Hero art, I started writing tweets with quotes. Eventually I needed more than one tweet to get the idea across and so the quotes turned into scenes and eventually...whole chapters. Two chapters!
So, this is GLASS.
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
So, this is GLASS.
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
February 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
When we started posting the Iconic Hero art, I started writing tweets with quotes. Eventually I needed more than one tweet to get the idea across and so the quotes turned into scenes and eventually...whole chapters. Two chapters!
So, this is GLASS.
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
So, this is GLASS.
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
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Hey! I'm creating some stock art for a variety of monsters! And they will also be available as paper minis! If you have one critter you would like to see in there or just a fun suggestion, drop me a comment!
February 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Hey! I'm creating some stock art for a variety of monsters! And they will also be available as paper minis! If you have one critter you would like to see in there or just a fun suggestion, drop me a comment!
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@dndbeyond.bsky.social Hi, I noticed some monsters were changed yesterday, but the changelog pulls them into the earlier update instead of one for yesterday. Could you keep them separate so we can know when things change? Also, could there be an actual errata document for the physical books? Thanks!
February 18, 2025 at 10:20 PM
@dndbeyond.bsky.social Hi, I noticed some monsters were changed yesterday, but the changelog pulls them into the earlier update instead of one for yesterday. Could you keep them separate so we can know when things change? Also, could there be an actual errata document for the physical books? Thanks!
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Kobold Press Announces 'Cosy' RPG Riverbank: A game of elegant animals, chaos, & whimsy. #ttrpg #dnd
Kobold Press Announces 'Cosy' RPG Riverbank
A game of elegant animals, chaos, & whimsy.
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February 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Mark Vanquished: The Bounty Codex is available now.
Get it here: tinyurl.com/ybrr4hvw
From minor offenses that stain the canvas of society to heinous crimes that lay darkness upon the world, each act begets a price upon the transgressor's head.
#dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpgs
Get it here: tinyurl.com/ybrr4hvw
From minor offenses that stain the canvas of society to heinous crimes that lay darkness upon the world, each act begets a price upon the transgressor's head.
#dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpgs
February 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Mark Vanquished: The Bounty Codex is available now.
Get it here: tinyurl.com/ybrr4hvw
From minor offenses that stain the canvas of society to heinous crimes that lay darkness upon the world, each act begets a price upon the transgressor's head.
#dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpgs
Get it here: tinyurl.com/ybrr4hvw
From minor offenses that stain the canvas of society to heinous crimes that lay darkness upon the world, each act begets a price upon the transgressor's head.
#dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpgs
Blog Post!
This one's all about how characters are meant to advance over their 1-20 careers in Project 4ever, both narratively and mechanically.
Come and check it out!
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-tiers-of-play-amp-character-features
#DnD #dnd4E #dnd5e #ttrpg
This one's all about how characters are meant to advance over their 1-20 careers in Project 4ever, both narratively and mechanically.
Come and check it out!
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-tiers-of-play-amp-character-features
#DnD #dnd4E #dnd5e #ttrpg
Designing 4ever: Tiers of Play & Character Features — The Unraveled Archives of Loremaster Shem
The train of Project 4ever continues chugging along! In today’s discussion we’re going to tackle some of the mechanical and narrative design principles behind the Tiers of Play. While the Tiers of Pl...
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February 15, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Blog Post!
This one's all about how characters are meant to advance over their 1-20 careers in Project 4ever, both narratively and mechanically.
Come and check it out!
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-tiers-of-play-amp-character-features
#DnD #dnd4E #dnd5e #ttrpg
This one's all about how characters are meant to advance over their 1-20 careers in Project 4ever, both narratively and mechanically.
Come and check it out!
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-tiers-of-play-amp-character-features
#DnD #dnd4E #dnd5e #ttrpg
Kicking off this week with another blog article! This one tackles a big part of how we're approaching monster design in Project 4ever. Come check it out!
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-challenging-combat-amp-monster-design
#dnd #dnd4E #dnd5e #ttrpg
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-challenging-combat-amp-monster-design
#dnd #dnd4E #dnd5e #ttrpg
Designing 4ever: Challenging Combat & Monster Design — The Unraveled Archives of Loremaster Shem
Project 4ever’s first four classes are out for playtesting! In the Playtesting Packet (available on our Discord), we’ve got a ton of content, including a few dozen monster stat blocks! So it’s time f...
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February 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Kicking off this week with another blog article! This one tackles a big part of how we're approaching monster design in Project 4ever. Come check it out!
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-challenging-combat-amp-monster-design
#dnd #dnd4E #dnd5e #ttrpg
unraveledarchives.com/blog/designing-4ever-challenging-combat-amp-monster-design
#dnd #dnd4E #dnd5e #ttrpg