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One Word Prompt #90 - The Diamond Pits
Hey all! I'm working on maps for forthcoming Dungeon of the Week adventures. Next up will be The Diamond Pits. This big ol' map needs 10 or so awesome words. Leave a single word down in the comments below and I'll generate a room based on your prompt.Usual rules apply:1) One word per patron2) Keep it clean3...
September 2022 Update
August is done and now it's on to September--huzzah!Anyways, here is what to expect this month.Content Release ScheduleHere is everything we plan to release this month. September 1, 2022 - Dungeons & Lairs #51: Hobgoblin Hideout September 6, 2022 - Dungeon of the Week #8: The Treacherous Chasm September 8, 2022 - D...
[Free] Dungeon of the Week #7: Boxrock Hole (Level 1 Version)
Boxrock Hole is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for four characters of 1st, 3rd, 5th, or 8th level.The version included in this post only includes adjustments for level 1. The full document notes how to scale the adventure according to the average party level.The characters discover Boxrock Hole. For decades, travel...
[Silver+] DMDave Maps - Boxrock Hole [50 x 50]
Download the ZIP file at the end of this post.This map pack features maps from the adventure Dungeon of the Week #7 - Boxrock Hole.Map SpecificationsThis set comes with one level in the following variants: Day and Night versions Gridded and Ungridded PNG files (no black background) GM reference map Original watabou ref...
[Electrum+] Dungeons of the Week #7: Boxrock Hole (Levels 1, 3, 5, or 8) - PDFs, Maps, and Digital Asset Pack
Boxrock Hole is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for four characters of 1st, 3rd, 5th, or 8th level. This document notes how to scale the adventure according to the average party level. The characters discover Boxrock Hole. For decades, travelers avoided Boxrock Hole, fearing the legendary Beast ofBoxrock Hole that l...
[All Patrons] Dungeon of the Week #7: Boxrock Hole (Levels 1, 3, 5, or 8) - PDFs Only
Boxrock Hole is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for four characters of 1st, 3rd, 5th, or 8th level. This document notes how to scale the adventure according to the average party level. The characters discover Boxrock Hole. For decades, travelers avoided Boxrock Hole, fearing the legendary Beast ofBoxrock Hole that l...
One Word Prompt #89 - Great Dwarven Highway and Ziljo's Stronghold
Hey all!Got a three-fer today for one word prompt. Two sections of the Great Dwarven Highway and Ziljo's Stronghold need stocking. So I'm going to need a bunch of words from all of you.Usual rules apply:1) Nothing too anachronistic2) Keep it clean3) No proper nouns4) One word per patron5) The words "defenes...
Poll #263 - Where to in Dungeon of the Week #11?
All right, megadungeon fans.Winning the last poll by a landslide, The Great Dwarven Highway (Part 1) has had its map made. I'll write it soon, and it will debut next month as DotW #10.Now it's time to figure out what I will make next!Here is the latest layout of the nameless dungeon with which I subject my poor...
[Silver+] DMDave Maps - Fire Giant Mine [80 x 96]
This map pack features maps from the upcoming adventure, Dungeons & Lairs #53 - Fire Giant Mine (Estimated Release 9/16/22)Map SpecificationsThis set comes with one level in the following variants: Day and Night Gridded and Ungridded Ungridded Night Version in Quadrants (for easier VTT play) Labeled GM Reference Map Du...
One Word Prompt #88 - Fire Giant Fortress
Hey all!The next big chunk of Dungeon & Lairs releases are dedicated to everyone's favorite 16-foot-tall baddies—giants! I get to write fire giants to kick it off, and thought I'd do the typical fire giant fortress in a volcano. But I've got some rooms to decorate.In the comments below, leave a one-word c...
[Free] Dungeons & Lairs #50: Doppelganger City - Level 3 Version Only
Doppelganger City is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level(APL) of 3, 5, 8, or 11.The free version included at the end of this post only has details for the 3rd-level version of the adventure.The characters stumble into a murder scene with supernatural elements while heading ...
[Electrum+] Dungeons & Lairs #50: Doppelganger City (Levels 3, 5, 8, or 11) - PDF and Digital Asset Pack
Doppelganger City is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level(APL) of 3, 5, 8, or 11. This document offers a general guideline on how to scale the adventure for each level. The characters stumble into a murder scene with supernatural elements while heading into town, and must un...
[Electrum+] Dungeons & Lairs #50: Doppelganger City (Levels 3, 5, 8, or 11) - PDFs Only
Doppelganger City is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level(APL) of 3, 5, 8, or 11. This document offers a general guideline on how to scale the adventure for each level. The characters stumble into a murder scene with supernatural elements while heading into town, and must un...
[Free] Dungeon of the Week #6: Dungeon of Hari - Level 3 Version Only
Dungeon of Hari is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for four characters of 3rd, 5th, 8th, or 11th level.The free PDF included in this post only has adjustments for the 3rd-level version of the adventure.The characters discover the Dungeon of Hari, home to a band of goblinoid traders whose mushroom gardens are respect...
[Electrum+] Dungeon of the Week #6: Dungeon of Hari - PDFs, Maps, and Digital Asset Pack
Dungeon of Hari is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for four characters of 3rd, 5th, 8th, or 11th level. This document notes how to scale the adventure according to the average party level. The characters discover the Dungeon of Hari, home to a band of goblinoid traders whose mushroom gardens are respected and envied...
[All Patrons] Dungeon of the Week #6 - Dungeon of Hari (Levels 3, 5, 8, or 11) - PDFs Only
Dungeon of Hari is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for four characters of 3rd, 5th, 8th, or 11th level. This document notes how to scale the adventure according to the average party level. The characters discover the Dungeon of Hari, home to a band of goblinoid traders whose mushroom gardens are respected and envied...
[Silver+] DMDave Maps - Dungeon of Hari [56 x 64]
Download the ZIP file at the end of this post.This map pack features maps from the adventure Dungeon of the Week #6 - Dungeon of Hari.Map SpecificationsThis set comes with one level in the following variants: Day and Night versions Gridded and ungriddedSorry, I lost the original Dungeon Draft file, so there is no .dung...
Dungeon of the Week #10—Where to next?
Hey all!New poll here. I've written Dungeon of the Week up to part 9, much further than the players in my playtest sessions have gotten. So now I need to decide where to go next.The only problem is that there's a whole bunch of choices!Below, I've added in the branching sections. I've given them all som...
[Electrum+] Dungeon of the Week #4: Ruined Sanctum of the Void Prince (3rd, 5th, 8th, or 11th Level) - Digital Asset Pack/FoundryVTT Module
Ruined Sanctum of the Void Prince is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for four characters of 3rd,5th, 8th, or 11th level. This document notes how to scale the adventure according to the average party level. The characters discover the Ruined Sanc-tum of the Void Prince. This dungeon is home to a hibernating purple wo...
One Word Prompt #87 - Darkroot Monastery
Time for another one-word prompt! Leave a single-word comment below. I'll turn it into a room in a dungeon.This time, we must delve into the Darkroot Monastery. Here's what Watabou has to say about this entry in the Dungeon of the Week:The monastery is situated at a bend of the winding Sorot-Surin. Now it is co...
Dungeon of the Week Official Layout and Expected Release Schedule
Hey all!If you haven't noticed, Dungeon of the Week has more or less taken over the old Neverending Dungeon's job. Already, we've released five installments, with #6 and #7 already drafted and on the way.The image above shows the actual layout that I use when running my own games (I now run Dungeon of the W...
One Word Prompt #86 - Hobgoblin Hideout
Hey all!I'm writing up Dungeons & Lairs #51 which will feature one of my favorite monsters, hobgoblins. It has approximately 15-16 locations, so you know what that means—one word prompts!In the comments below, write a single word. I'll take that word and create a room based on it.Usual rules apply: 1) Keep it...
[Silver+] DMDave and Tim Hartin Maps - Aboleth Cave [74 x 92]
Download the ZIP file at the end of this post.This map pack features maps from the adventure Dungeons & Lairs #7: Aboleth Cave.Map SpecificationsThis set comes with one level in the following variants: Gridded and ungridded Pink, Orange, Green, and Blue variants Tim Hartin's Original Black & White Working File (.ps...
[Free] Dungeon of the Week #5: Forlorn Temple of Mash-Dinaxis (Level 3 Version Only)
Forlorn Temple of Mash-Dinaxis is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for four characters of 3rd, 5th,8th, or 11th level.This version of the adventure only includes details for the 3rd-level version.The characters discover the Forlorn Temple of Mash-Dinaxis. Once the site of a powerful religious order, these long-ruined...
[Silver+] DMDave Maps - Forlorn Temple of Mash-Dinaxis [80 x 88]
Download the ZIP file at the end of this post.This map pack features maps from the adventure Dungeon of the Week #5 - Forlorn Temple of Mash-DinaxisMap SpecificationsThis set comes with one level in the following variants: Day and night versions Gridded and ungridded Full-color DM version The original One Page Dungeon ...
[Electrum+] Dungeon of the Week #5: Forlorn Temple of Mash-Dinaxis (Level 3, 5, 8, or 11) - Digital Asset Pack
Forlorn Temple of Mash-Dinaxis is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for four characters of 3rd, 5th,8th, or 11th level. This document notes how to scale the adventure according to the average party level. The characters discover the Forlorn Temple ofMash-Dinaxis. Once the site of a powerful religious order, these long...
[All Patrons] Dungeon of the Week #5: Forlorn Temple of Mash-Dinaxis (Level 3, 5, 8, or 11) - PDFs Only
Forlorn Temple of Mash-Dinaxis is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for four characters of 3rd, 5th,8th, or 11th level. This document notes how to scale the adventure according to the average party level. The characters discover the Forlorn Temple ofMash-Dinaxis. Once the site of a powerful religious order, these long...
The Fifth Edition Gamemaster's Survival Guide (Coming Mid-September 2022)
The cat is finally out of the bag. Our next big Kickstarter will officially be The Fifth Edition Gamemaster's Survival Guide. It will debut in mid-October this year.--Ready to take your 5e games to the next level?The Fifth Edition Gamemaster's Survival Guide offers everything you need to run better games for th...
[Silver+] Buckler July 2022
Here's the massive buckler for the month of July 2022. This thing has over 800 mb of content, so it'll be up on a dropbox link.This particular buckler includes: Dungeons & Lairs #45: Cultist Monastery Dungeons & Lairs #46: Noble Tower Dungeons & Lairs #47: Mage Cube Dungeons & Lairs #48: Assassin School Dungeon...
Call for Suggestions - The Best of DMDave?
Hey all!We're putting together a "best of DMDave" book to issue at Pax Unplugged in December. This hardcover will feature about 200 pages of you guys' favorite DMDave adventures.But what are they?In the comments below, let me know your favorite adventure of mine that I've written, preferably in the ...


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