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3Pre: Preview! Bloodlines & Black Magic by Storm Bunny Studios

May 4, 2018May 4, 2018 - by John Reyst

The Waiting Room The groundskeeper’s cottage was the only habitable building attached to the old manor house. I despised it immediately, for it was squat and shuttered, huddled beneath a pair of …

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3Pre: Preview! Starjammer!

May 4, 2018May 4, 2018 - by John Reyst

What is Starjammer? Starjammer is exploration and adventure in space – from technological marvels that break past the clouds and careen between planets to strange magics developed to explore new …

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Commentary on Lore Warden Changes by Jesse Betz

October 7, 2017April 12, 2018 - by John Reyst

Jesse Betz looks at the changes to the Lore Warden in PFS

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Creative Characters – Wenrick Orizana Elfling Spell-less ranger

January 9, 2019January 26, 2019 - by markt

Products used in this Character! Welcome back to Creative Characters. This time around, our group will focus on a number of crossblooded denizens of the outlying Evervale region, somewhat unique …

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Creative Characters (Starfinder): Augustus

November 8, 2018November 10, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Welcome to Creative Characters for Starfinder! Today we meet the last member of Valor Incarnate; a group dedicated to doing the good and right thing. Every member is either Good …

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Creature Feature (5e): Da’no Ohn

November 6, 2018December 28, 2018 - by Quin Callahan

Like a ghostly cross between a cat and a snake, many outsiders are quick to misjudge the Da’no ohn. They are mischievous, yes, but not at all as predatory as …

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Creature Feature (Starfinder): Empty One

February 17, 2019February 13, 2019 - by nwright

Empty One CR 12 The man seems normal, but there’s an unmistakable sense of emptiness about him that makes your skin crawl. NE Medium HumanoidInit +1; Senses low-light vision; Perception …

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Dao of a Tentacle: Art of War Kickstarter

April 17, 2018April 17, 2018 - by TentacleGreg

The Tentacle is BACK BABY! After a too long of a hiatus, I’m back for another riveting rendition of the things we have been working on at Amora Game. As …

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Design Finder 2018 Is on NOW!!!

June 5, 2018June 5, 2018 - by John Reyst

Over the course of the summer — culminating right before GenCon — this RPG Superstar-style contest will take competitors through four rounds, with the winner earning a contract to write …

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Eldritch Inheritance: Seer

August 4, 2018August 29, 2018 - by mmiller

The seer eldritch inheritance has three features: Class skills (Spellcraft and Perception), a bonded item and the ability to intuit the events of the immediate future. The Combat Seer (Fighter …

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END OF YEAR PRINT BOOK BLOWOUT SALE! 30% OFF IN OCTOBER!

October 12, 2018October 12, 2018 - by John Reyst

We’re trying to empty our warehouse of books, dice, battlemats, dry-erase dungeon tiles, and everything else taking up shelf space! ALMOST ALL PRINT/PHYSICAL GOODS WE SHIP is 30% OFF in October! …

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Faction: ACE or “Who taught you how to fly?” (Starjammer/Starfinder)

October 12, 2017April 12, 2018 - by TentacleGreg

Who taught you to fly? What academy did you part-take in? Here’s the Tentacle to help you answer that question!

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Faction: The Union

October 26, 2017April 12, 2018 - by TentacleGreg

After a week off, we are back with a brand new faction/organization for your Starfinder or Starjammer campaign setting. I want to take a second and say I love Valerian, …

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Kemonomimi – 5e Art of War Preview

April 24, 2018May 2, 2018 - by TentacleGreg

Moe Races, Moe Options Was our ongoing slogan for a while. The link above shows you our Kemonomimi races for Pathfinder. If you are on a budget, you can always …

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Network Previews – Call of the Wild: Druid

October 19, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

In the very near future, likely within 2-3 weeks, d20pfsrd.com Publishing is launching a new series of books, titled Call of the Wild. Our author, Kalen Tessman, went above and beyond …

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Network Previews – Manifest Destiny – Book 1 – Domains & Devotees

December 30, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

In the very near future, likely within 2-3 weeks, d20pfsrd.com Publishing is launching a new series of books, titled Manifest Destiny. Our author, Beth Jones, went above and beyond on …

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OGN Reviews – The Big Book of Battle Mats and The Giant Book of Battle Mats

December 4, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Welcome to our little Review section here on the Open Gaming Network. We take products and review them, intending to give the reader the best chance of evaluating whether this …

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Pathfinder Character Survey Results

March 27, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Daniel Purdy

Working with d20pfsrd.com, I set up a survey to catalog Pathfinder characters and the builds players are using. After three months and over 10k responses, I closed the survey and …

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PRESS RELEASE – POWERED by the DREAMR (PbtA) and Love’s Labour’s Liberated (5e) at Kickstarter’s Zine Quest

February 8, 2019 - by Egg Embry

Love’s Labour’s Liberated introduces the theme of February, love, into your 5e campaign. Part of Kickstarter’s RPG Zine Quest, this publication focuses on a romanticized view of Cavaliers, Enchanters, Magic Items, and more for the world’s …

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Reach out and Play 10: Combat Posting pt 4.

July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 - by markt

More Magical Combat Just as melee and ranged attacks can deliver critical hits, magical attacks can also be critically successful. A magical critical hit is a great opportunity to embellish …

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Reach Out and Play 11: Combat Posting Conclusion

August 1, 2018August 9, 2018 - by markt

Even More Magical Combat Fortitude Save A Fortitude save represents a character’s physical resistance. It is the body’s immune system regarding magic, poisons and other effects that would do harm. …

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Reach out and Play 2: Making the Cut

May 30, 2018June 1, 2018 - by markt

Welcome back to our foray into the adventured of Play by Post gaming. So now that we know what PBP is, and are all ready and excited to give it …

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Reach out and Play 3: Posting Format basics

June 6, 2018July 18, 2018 - by markt

Welcome back! So, you’ve found an interesting game, created your character and applied. Congratulations! You’re in. Entering a Play by Post game is a great opportunity for both fun and …

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Reach out and Play 4: Making Great Posts

June 13, 2018July 18, 2018 - by markt

Ask any PBP GM and they’ll happily relay tales of their one or two favorite players; players whose characters and gameplay helped to bring the game to life, adding an …

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Reach out and Play 5: Making Great Posts pt. 2

June 20, 2018July 18, 2018 - by markt

The key element of PBP is that at its core, it’s an exercise in collaborative storytelling between the GM and players. How your posts interact with those of the other …

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Reach out and Play 6: Behind the Curtain

June 27, 2018July 18, 2018 - by markt

There is a myriad of ways to improve the quality of your posts and bring more to the game, but perhaps the most important of all is writing well on …

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Reach out and Play 7: Combat Posting pt 1.

July 3, 2018July 18, 2018 - by markt

“Where there is only a choice between cowardice and violence, I would advise violence.” – Mahatma Gandhi Let’s face it, while there are all different types of RPG’s, filled with plot …

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Reach out and Play 8: Combat Posting pt 2.

July 11, 2018July 18, 2018 - by markt

“The thing that I like about action sequences is that if they’re done well, you get to know more about the character in those few minutes than you do through …

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Reach out and Play 9: Combat Posting pt. 3

July 18, 2018August 9, 2018 - by markt

Reactive posts Not only does the story benefit from vivid descriptions of combat actions, it is also enhanced by equally descriptive reactions. A hit that drops a player down to …

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Reach out and Play.

May 23, 2018 - by markt

Introduction to Play-by-Post Like many of us, my introduction to RPG’s was through a friend, being told about this wonderful game of imagination, where characters one created got to take …

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Saturday Potpourri – Celestial Servants: Divine Bond Variant (Paladin)

November 3, 2018November 8, 2018 - by mmiller

Celestial Servants Divine Bond Variant At 5th level, when a paladin forms a divine bond with his god, it is typically manifested in a bonded mount or weapon. However, the …

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Saturday Potpourri – Cleric of the Forgotten Gods (Archetype/Domain)

March 9, 2019March 10, 2019 - by mmiller

Cleric of the Forgotten Gods The power of the gods is boundless. There is great power even in the vestiges of the ancient, forgotten gods. They wait only for the …

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Saturday Potpourri – Divine Archetypes: Sacred Arrow and Divine Arrow (Hunter Archetype and Cleric Archetype)

December 29, 2018January 3, 2019 - by mmiller

A divine archetype derives its special abilities and features from a particular god, or kind of gods. For example, the Mantis Zealot is a war priest archetype that requires the …

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Saturday Potpourri – Ranged Charioteers (Fighter and Ranger Archetypes)

June 2, 2018July 27, 2018 - by mmiller

Chariot Air Assault The thunder of hooves grows louder. Dozens of chariots race toward the shield wall, wheels grinding furrows in the earth. The men raise their pikes, bracing against …

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Saturday Potpourri – Sacred Sage (Cleric Archetype)

November 10, 2018November 10, 2018 - by mmiller

Sacred Sage (Cleric Archetype) It is said that the body is a temple, but the sacred sage would make a temple of the mind.  Through service and devotion, he seeks …

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Saturday Potpourri – Telekinetic Bloodline (Sorcerer Bloodline)

February 9, 2019February 12, 2019 - by mmiller

Telekinetic Bloodline Mind over matter is more than just a cliche in your family.  You understand the power of the mind to affect the physical world with thoughts alone.  Even …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Armor Binder and Pious Sage (Wizard Archetypes)

December 9, 2018December 16, 2018 - by mmiller

The Armor Binder (Wizard Archetype) At the arcane university there are two types of initiates; the ferals and the house cats. The ferals are those that enter the university to …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Battlesmith (Fighter Archetype)

June 16, 2018July 27, 2018 - by mmiller

The Battlesmith (Fighter Archetype) Steel, bones, muscle, and skin. These are all tempered at the forge. They are all shaped and hardened in the endless hours. Through the billows, the …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Cataphract (Cavalier Archetype)

January 5, 2019January 10, 2019 - by mmiller

Cataphract (Cavalier Archetype) The heavily armored cataphract blasts holes through the enemy lines and spreads panic across the battlefield. Atop his hulking charger, he is the thunder that follows the …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Charioteer (Cavalier Archetype)

May 26, 2018May 23, 2018 - by mmiller

The Charioteer (Cavalier Archetype) The chariot careened away from the enemies front line, racing for their flank. The charioteer strained against the reins, roaring insults as he drove across the …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Cunning Striker (Rogue Archetype)

November 24, 2018November 25, 2018 - by mmiller

The Cunning Striker (Rogue Archetype) Patience is deadly. Waiting for the right moment, the favorable wind or the perfect shadow to strike from can decide a battle before it begins. …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Cursed Channeler (Cleric Archetype)

January 12, 2019January 13, 2019 - by mmiller

Cursed Channeler (Cleric Archetype) The curse crept over his life like an evening shadow. The oppressive darkness bore down on him and the agony worked of its own will. It …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Disruptor (Ranger Archetype)

May 19, 2018May 19, 2018 - by mmiller

The Disruptor (Ranger Archetype) The warrior slathered a thick red grease across his chest and hollered his battle cry. He charged forward and the enemy closed in around him. In …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Exterminator (Rogue Archetype)

January 26, 2019January 25, 2019 - by mmiller

Exterminator (Rogue Archetype) The rich and powerful acquire rivals along with their riches. Rivals sometimes become enemies. The richest men cannot be seen to lift a blade against his enemies. …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Farmer (Brawler Archetype)

December 1, 2018December 16, 2018 - by mmiller

The Farmer Life on the farm is hard work. The farmer’s child grows up “country strong,” with calloused hands and stout backs straining at the plow. The bravest among them, …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Gambler (Rogue Archetype)

March 2, 2019March 10, 2019 - by mmiller

The gambler is a student of people.  He learns their tells, their tendencies and their tempers. He draws them in to the final throw. He is sure he can outsmart …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Glimmerfox (Rogue Archetype)

October 27, 2018October 25, 2018 - by mmiller

The Glimmerfox (Rogue Archetype) Any common sneak can hide in the shadows, it takes a real master to hide in plain sight.  Training at the feet of an expert illusionist …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Graveborn (Sorcerer Bloodline)

June 9, 2018July 27, 2018 - by mmiller

The Graveborn (Sorcerer Bloodline) Was it you or your ancestor that was ripped from the womb? The details are unclear, and the stories secondhand at best. The one point that …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Mage Hunter (Ranger Archetype)

December 14, 2018December 18, 2018 - by mmiller

Mage Hunter (Ranger Archetype) Arcane magic is a corrupted, counterfeit form of divine magic. Casting spells through the use of the arcane arts is nothing less than thievery. Masters of …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Nemesis and the Undead Slayer (Slayer Archetypes)

November 17, 2018November 16, 2018 - by mmiller

The Nemesis (Slayer Archetype) There are few things can motivate a man like revenge.  Burn his village and a peaceful man takes up the sword.  Kill his family and he’ll …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Princeps (Fighter Archetype)

May 5, 2018May 5, 2018 - by mmiller

The Princeps (Fighter Archetype) The principes were the standard heavy infantry at the time of Julius Caesar. A princeps carried two heavy javelins called pila (singular pilum) and a short …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Radiant Guardian (Paladin Archetype)

February 23, 2019February 21, 2019 - by mmiller

Radiant Guardian The strength of his will is a supernatural force.  It emboldens his comrades like a strong drink in the veins.  In the heat of battle, his mere presence …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Schadenfreudig Monk (Monk Archetype)

February 2, 2019January 30, 2019 - by mmiller

Schadenfreudig Monk It is natural to derive pleasure from seeing our enemies fall. It may be petty, but who among us has not felt a sense of self-satisfaction from witnessing …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Shadow Blade (Swashbuckler Archetype)

January 19, 2019January 14, 2019 - by mmiller

Shadow Blade The shadow blade bides his time beneath the veil of darkness.  He is patient. He knows that eventually, his enemy will lull themselves into complacency, grow bored and …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Shifting Rager (Barbarian Archetype)

December 22, 2018December 27, 2018 - by mmiller

The Shifting Rager It is ancient wisdom that an angry man loses the power of reason.  His instincts take over and the animal in him emerges. For the shifting rager, …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Shock Troop (Fighter Archetype)

February 16, 2019February 14, 2019 - by mmiller

Shock Troop (Fighter Archetype) The shock troop crashes into his enemies like an iron wave. For him, a good offense is the best defense. He aims to bring the attack …

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Saturday Potpourri – Time Shifted Bloodline (Sorcerer Bloodline)

October 20, 2018October 19, 2018 - by mmiller

Time Shifted (Sorcerer Bloodline) You were surprised to learn that others view the flow of time as a constant, like the movement of the stars across the sky. You know …

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Saturday Potpourri: Butterfly’s Sting Feats

April 28, 2018May 1, 2018 - by mmiller

A character built around Combat Expertise can create havoc on the battlefield. Using feints and reposition, the character enables his allies to shine. Gang Up and Feint feats are especially …

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Saturday Potpourri: Chaos Blade (Swashbuckler Archetype)

September 8, 2018September 6, 2018 - by mmiller

Chaos Blade (Swashbuckler Archetype) Law is born of cowardice, created by men afraid of uncertainty.  The chaos blade is not afraid. He knows that uncertainty is the cradle of invention, …

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Saturday Potpourri: Eldritch Inheritance and The Arcane Heir (Any Class Archetype)

July 14, 2018July 27, 2018 - by mmiller

The innate magical ability of a sorcerer comes to him by blood. His powers are innate and intuitive. It is natural that he embrace his gifts, but is it inevitable? …

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Saturday Potpourri: Eldritch Inheritance and The Arcane Heir (Any Class Archetype) Pt. II

July 21, 2018September 20, 2018 - by mmiller

Last week we introduced the idea of an eldritch inheritance;  a kind of bloodline for non-sorcerer characters. The idea of the eldritch inheritance is that magically inclined characters may have …

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Saturday Potpourri: Eldritch Inheritance: Fey-Touched

July 28, 2018July 29, 2018 - by mmiller

Fey-touched Warrior (Fighter Archetype) A child of the fey-touched eldritch inheritance has a knack for using magical devices and gain the ability to read magic and resist certain spells more …

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Saturday Potpourri: Elementalist Ranger (Ranger Archetype)

September 29, 2018September 30, 2018 - by mmiller

Elementalist (Ranger Archetype) There is a power in nature deeper and more primal than magic.  More ancient than the gods. The building blocks of creation. Water carves the land and …

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Saturday Potpourri: Estoc Master (Fighter Archetype)

September 15, 2018September 17, 2018 - by mmiller

Estoc Master The estoc is a sword designed to penetrate mail and plate armor. It is not a blade as such, as it has no cutting edge. It often has …

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Saturday Potpourri: Illusionist (Wizard Archetype)

August 25, 2018August 27, 2018 - by mmiller

Illusionist (Wizard Archetype) The illusionist is a master of deception, using light and shadow to reshape reality with sounds and smells to give it depth. Whether blinding his enemies or …

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Saturday Potpourri: Lurking Spawner – CR 12

July 7, 2018July 12, 2018 - by mmiller

Lurking Spawner CR 12 At first glance the lurking spawner looks like a giant squid, with a cruel beak and one giant, unblinking eye. Its six tentacles splay outward, grasping …

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Saturday Potpourri: Metamorph: Ranger Archetype

March 17, 2018April 12, 2018 - by mmiller

Along with druids, rangers are the masters of nature. Like druids, they can call upon the power of nature to cast spells, commune with animals and move freely through natural …

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Saturday Potpourri: Monk of the Undying Master (Monk Archetype)

March 31, 2018April 12, 2018 - by mmiller

Monk of the Undying Master (Monk Archetype) The old master sighed. His long life was now ending, but he did not despair. He looked over at the worried face of …

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Saturday Potpourri: Name-calling and a bad attitude.

March 10, 2018April 12, 2018 - by mmiller

Welcome to Saturday Potpourri, this time we call out your mother for being a hamster, and your father for smelling of elderberries! Heckler (Bard Archetype) “The bard is the master …

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Saturday Potpourri: Nihilist (Sorcerer Bloodline)

April 21, 2018April 17, 2018 - by mmiller

Nihilist (Sorcerer Bloodline) Life is temporary and meaningless. Laws are for fools. In the underbelly of society, the nihilists embrace a destructive form of freedom, forswearing the future in favor …

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Saturday Potpourri: Nymph (Sorcerer Bloodline)

September 1, 2018October 13, 2018 - by mmiller

Nymph (Sorcerer Bloodline) In ancient times, your ancestor gained the favor of a nymph. They say her blood runs through your veins. Your beguiling smile and easy charm give credence …

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Saturday Potpourri: Rapier, Wit, and a Scathing Tongue

March 3, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Welcome to Saturday Potpourri, our column focusing on… Well, everything. It’s going to be a mix of topics, depending on what’s caught our attention that week. And this week we …

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Saturday Potpourri: Storm Thrower (Fighter Archetype)

August 19, 2018September 20, 2018 - by mmiller

Storm Thrower (Fighter Archetype) The storm thrower is the master of thrown weapons. He rains down destruction upon his foes. Crouched behind their splintering shields, his enemies despair beneath his …

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Saturday Potpourri: Sword, Board, and Shield

February 24, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Welcome to Saturday Potpourri, our column focusing on… Well, everything. It’s going to be a mix of topics, depending on what’s caught our attention that week. And we kick off …

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Saturday Potpourri: The Derwydd (Druid Archetype)

May 12, 2018September 20, 2018 - by mmiller

The Derwydd The two little armies formed their lines. Each man knew those he faced. They were neighbors and had fought side by side in the past. Now they stood …

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Saturday Potpourri: The Godly Warrior: Three New Warpriest Archetypes

June 30, 2018July 27, 2018 - by mmiller

Warpriest Archetypes The warpriest is a godly warrior. He clings tightly to his clerical heritage while seeking strength from his natural gifts. The Sylvan Priest For the sylvan priest, nature …

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Saturday Potpourri: The Hallower (Sorcerer Bloodline)

June 23, 2018July 27, 2018 - by mmiller

Hallower Bloodline Your family has a history of battling the undead. While many of your relatives were accomplished clerics, your calling took on a different form.  Your powers developed beyond …

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Saturday Potpourri: The Highborn Rake (Swashbuckler Archetype)

August 11, 2018September 20, 2018 - by mmiller

The Highborn Rake Be the man a peasant or a king, honor it is not in the blood.  For some, honor is for fools compelled to keep up appearances by …

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Saturday Potpourri: The Mongol (Samurai Archetype)

April 14, 2018April 12, 2018 - by mmiller

The Mongol (Samurai Archetype) Though the Mongol was not born from the samurai tradition, the style of mounted archery and fast striking cavalry was very similar to the Yabusame samurai …

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Saturday Potpourri: The Searcher (Swashbuckler Archetype)

October 13, 2018October 14, 2018 - by mmiller

The Searcher (Swashbuckler Archetype) The searcher’s interest in the magical devices began as a curiosity.  Now it’s an obsession that drives him to delve into dark, secret places in search …

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Saturday Potpourri: The Staff Caster (Wizard Archetype)

April 7, 2018April 12, 2018 - by mmiller

Staff Caster (Wizard Archetype) The image of the old gray-haired wizard is ubiquitous in the world of fantasy. In the heat of battle, he leans against his staff, weathering the …

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Saturday Potpourri: The Zealot (Paladin Archetype)

October 6, 2018October 14, 2018 - by mmiller

The Zealot (Paladin Archetype) The zealot is a fanatic. The oaths of a paladin alone were not enough to prove his dedication, he swore the vows of the cleric as …

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Saturday Potpourri: Tribal Warrior (Fighter Archetype)

September 22, 2018September 23, 2018 - by mmiller

Tribal Warrior Whether it’s an island hopping campaign on the high seas or an exploration of terra incognita, coming in contact with primitive societies is a standard trope that provides …

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Saturday Potpourri: Wounded Rager (Unchained Barbarian Archetype)

March 24, 2018April 12, 2018 - by mmiller

Wounded Rager (Unchained Barbarian Archetype) It is well known that a cornered or injured animal is the most dangerous. When the cape buffalo feels the teeth of a lion dig …

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Starfinder: Neo-Geisha Archetype

November 2, 2017April 12, 2018 - by TentacleGreg

A new archetype for Starfinder by the wriggling horror known as TentacleGreg

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Symbiotes and You (Starfinder)

September 28, 2017April 12, 2018 - by TentacleGreg

He’s Greg from Amora Game, he is (or has?) a Tentacle, and he’s looking at Symbiotes. At least, I think that’s the correct order…

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The Editor’s Corner – February 2018

February 25, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

D20PFSRD.COM PUBLISHING PRESENTS… The Editor’s Corner! My name is Kim Frandsen, and some of you might have seen my name elsewhere already. I’m the guy posting all the links for …

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The Editor’s Corner – March 2018

March 31, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

d20pfsrd.com Publishing Presents… The Editor’s Corner! My name is Kim Frandsen, and some of you might have seen my name elsewhere already. I’m the guy posting all the links for …

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The Magic Shoppe: Bounty Hunting Gear

September 14, 2018September 11, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Valcav nods at you from behind his counter. “So you’re going into the bounty hunting business are you? It is a very noble calling.” He taps his long stem pipe …

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The Magic Shoppe: Caving Items

October 26, 2018October 27, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The mine cart tracks venture around a bend in the cave system and out of your field of view. From behind you comes the screeching protest of metal brakes as …

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The Magic Shoppe: Circus Items

December 14, 2018November 27, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The air is thick with the sounds of roaring animals and the scent of greasy foods. “I just love circuses don’t you?” Valcav nudges you in the side. “Where else …

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The Magic Shoppe: Cursed Items

November 2, 2018November 2, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The ornate sign directs you to a small stall at the edge of the market district decorated in purple cloth. Valcav stands behind the stall, carefully adjusting his items but …

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The Magic Shoppe: Desert Items

February 8, 2019February 4, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The wind blows harshly off the dunes behind you, causing the lilac colored tent walls to strain against their poles. Valcav leans luxuriously over the wooden arms of his throne-like …

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The Magic Shoppe: Dream-Based Items

December 7, 2018December 9, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The room around you seems to flicker and shift. Objects will disappear and then reappear on tables and shelves. Valcav, however, remains as solid and unchanging as ever. “They say …

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The Magic Shoppe: Drow Items

January 18, 2019January 13, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Rain pounds on the shop’s roof as gusts of wind slam the shutters against the outside walls. The lamps have been turned down low and now only give off a …

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The Magic Shoppe: Exotic Dragoncrafting

August 31, 2018September 12, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The sounds of the forest reverberate around you as you trudge through the underbrush. Birds flutter far above you in the tree tops and a river babbles just out of …

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The Magic Shoppe: Gem Based Weapons

February 15, 2019February 1, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

You stand in the shadow of a gigantic statue carved out of the side of a mountain. Waves crash along the nearby beach as Valcav walks down wooden steps descending …

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The Magic Shoppe: Giant Items

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

“So you’re looking to slay giants?” Valcav nods his head knowingly. “It admirable quest. Difficult but still quite admirable.” He claps his hands and three items come floating from a backroom, …

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The Magic Shoppe: Goblin Items

November 30, 2018November 29, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

“Goblins. Am I right?” Valcav gives a hearty chuckle. “They do have persistence, I’ll give them that much. No matter how many you defeat, there’s always a few more out …

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The Magic Shoppe: Legendary Swords

January 25, 2019January 14, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The sound of hammers hitting anvils rings out all around you. You feel a sudden blast of steam as a nearby smith quenches a blade in water. Valcav is nodding …

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The Magic Shoppe: Library Items

March 15, 2019February 25, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The library is quiet and the only sounds you hear are the rustling of pages and the shuffling of feet several shelves away. You turn left at the bust of …

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The Magic Shoppe: Lovecraft Mythos Items

February 22, 2019February 21, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The ruins of the cyclopean city spread out into the distance as far as you can see. The non-Euclidean architecture gives you a headache if you focus on any single …

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The Magic Shoppe: Magical Tattoos

December 28, 2018December 11, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Before you read the following, yes, we are aware of the Inscribe Magical Tattoo feat. Unfortunately, the source in which that feat first appears is unavailable for third-party publishers to …

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The Magic Shoppe: Mobile Blacksmithing Equipment

September 7, 2018September 5, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Sweat trickles down your brow as the sun blazes overhead. You’ve been walking for what feels like days through this desolate terrain. Scanning the horizon you spy a shimmering shape …

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The Magic Shoppe: New Figurines of Wondrous Power

October 5, 2018September 29, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Your footsteps echo across the cavernous hall. Valcav leads you to another pillar with a glass display dome. “…and here we have the pride and joy of my figurine collection.” …

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The Magic Shoppe: Ooze Based Items

December 21, 2018December 17, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Valcav gestures to the shelves of bottles, jars and glass terrariums behind him. Each one contains a different variety of ooze. “I see my collection has caught your eye. Unfortunately, …

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The Magic Shoppe: Orc Heirlooms

October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The tavern is crowded and there is a constant hum of conversation all around you. From across the room, Valcav makes eye contact and begins to saunter over. Once he …

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The Magic Shoppe: Pirate Items

November 16, 2018May 23, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The waves crash along the pier as you approach the moderately sized merchant’s ship. Walking up the gangplank you see Valcav locking up a chest before turning around to greet …

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The Magic Shoppe: Prosthetic Hands

January 4, 2019May 23, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Valcav nods towards the ships sailing into in the harbor. “It looks like my next big rush of customers just dropped anchor.” He begins to rummage under the counter for …

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The Magic Shoppe: Random Effect Items

September 21, 2018October 19, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Sitting cross-legged on a pile of pillows Valcav gestures at the three items before you. “Many philosophers claim that it is possible to plan too much.” He sips from a …

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The Magic Shoppe: Snake Inspired Items

April 26, 2019May 2, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

You wipe the sweat from your brow as the desert sun beats down mercilessly. In the distance, you spot Valcav sitting on a half-buried stone pillar. As you approach, you …

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The Magic Shoppe: Sound-based Items

September 28, 2018October 3, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Valcav struggles to make himself heard over the din of the surrounding marketplace. “I said, sound is easily one of the most powerful elements!” He shoos away a potential shoplifter …

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The Magic Shoppe: Treasures of the Elemental Plane of Fire

March 1, 2019March 10, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The heat shimmers before your eyes as you feel another blast of steam. Wrapped in a purple towel Valcav splashes another cup of water on the burning coals. He grins …

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The Magic Shoppe: Treasures of the Elemental Plane of Water

February 1, 2019January 14, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The sun shines brightly off the sand, and you can hear the calming sound of waves crashing against the shore. Valcav leans against the warped counter of his seaside stall …

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The Magic Shoppe: Treasures of the Ethereal Plane

August 24, 2018September 5, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Crystal of Ethereal Conjuring Incense hangs thick in the air as you enter the cramped shop. The bustling sounds of the city outside instantly cease as the door shuts behind …

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The Magic Shoppe: Treasures of the Positive Energy Plane

October 12, 2018September 29, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

A crowd has gathered around the wagon draped in yellow cloth. Valcav struts across a small stage extending from it while the crowd revels in his presence. “Come one! Come …

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The Magic Shoppe: Undead Hunting Items

January 11, 2019January 3, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Wind rustles through the bare tree branches of a nearby tree and a crow caws in the distance. You spot Valcav leaning against a gravestone, shovel in hand and a …

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The Magic Shoppe: Undead Items

March 8, 2019March 3, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The sound of the main boulevard grows fainter as you wind your way through the dark alleyways. The paved lanes slowly give way to dirt covered streets. At the end …

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The Magic Shoppe: Unseen Ioun Stones

November 23, 2018November 13, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

“You can never have too many ioun stones.” Valcav grins at you from behind a cloud of dozens of stones orbiting his own head. “True, it does get a little …

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Tuesday Potpourri (5e): The Age of Lead

December 11, 2018December 16, 2018 - by Quin Callahan - 2 Comments.

It was the dwarves who mastered the amazing black powder. The gnomes reached some of the milestones first, of course, with their dangerous gung-ho experimentation, but where gnomish progress is …

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WE’RE ON HOLIDAY!

March 17, 2019 - by Kim Frandsen

Hello Everyone, You’re friendly, neighborhood editor-man here.  We’re all currently on holiday, after the deluge of content that we have been putting out over the last year and more. Everyone …

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What if: 3rd Party Starfinder Organized Play

October 5, 2017April 12, 2018 - by TentacleGreg

TentacleGreg boldly goes where no tentacle has gone before, and explores the strange new possibility of a third party organized play system for Starfinder.

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