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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 11/12/2025

We’re finally releasing the much awaited 2nd edition of Adventurous! Many minor changes and refinements, and some major, like the most elegant alchemy system in the industry, Heroic Feats and new hexcrawl rules 🗺️. Check it out on DriveThruRPG: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4... #osr #ttrpg

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 07/07/2025

Check out the latest edition of our newsletter! Each month we bring you one new creation, and highlight the 5 best contributions from the community, this month’s gems 💎 dawnfist-games.beehiiv.com/p/dawnfist-n... #osr #rpg #ttrpg #dnd

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Dawnfist Newsletter - Carcass Crawlers, Compelling NPCs and a Social Crawl!

This month's 5 community gems, GM advice and a new shiny thing!

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 02/06/2025

We are happy to finally announce the first class expansion for Adventurous! Meet the Bard 🪉. Offering superior support and utility for the group. Check it out now on DriveThruRPG #osr #rpg #ttrpg #dnd www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 19/05/2025

Thank you Boxman! So happy you enjoy the game 🤩

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 19/05/2025

Adventurous turns 2! To celebrate, we’ve slashed the price to just $2 (down from $8.50) for the full game on DriveThruRPG. Perfect time to grab it if you’ve been curious. www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4... ⚔️ #rpg #ttrpg #osr

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 15/02/2025

Exciting news! I game mastered an actual play of my TTRPG, Adventurous, with Avenue Studios, featuring The Chalice of Oaths—a tale of power, moral dilemmas and new new-found pets. Check it out: www.youtube.com/live/Lf1yKTN... (a 2-hour one-shot with some pretty tense moments!) #dnd #ttrpg #rpg #osr

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Grimwood Games @grimwoodgames.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

@dawnfist.com www.youtube.com/live/Lf1yKTN... Playing Dawnfist Games Adventurous with Avenue Studios and A Squrriel Plays

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"Chalice of Oaths" | An ADVENTUROUS One Shot | Skraturdays @asquirrelplays

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 01/02/2025

Our latest newsletter 📫 contains interesting stakeout mechanics, treasure musings, massive amounts of magical arrows and a dozen drunken tavern patrons. Check it out here: dawnfist-games.beehiiv.com/p/dawnfist-n... #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #osr #rpg #ttrg

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Dawnfist Newsletter - Stakeouts, Strange Artifacts, Great Cults, and Drunken Patrons!

This month's 5 community gems, GM advice and a new shiny thing!

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 12/01/2025

Nice! Haven’t seen that one before, will check out 👌

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 12/01/2025

That’s a great example, really unique!

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 12/01/2025

Are there any particular aspects of it that you enjoy? Or that just works really well?

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 12/01/2025

For all the GMs out there; what is your favorite one-shot adventure? It doesn’t have to be for or with DnD, all systems are interesting. One that you find easy to run, easy to prep or just always makes for a great session. #dnd #dmtips #dungeonsanddragons #osr #rpg #ttrpg

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 08/01/2025

Which one is your favorite?

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 08/01/2025

3: Nyxara, The Shattered Queen – Serrated fangs adorn the bat-like face and her rubbery hide is covered in protruding bone spikes. Wings of black smoke rise from her back and serrated talons are ready to rend flesh. Nyxara absorbs life from damaged foes but she is unable to cross running water.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 08/01/2025

2: Valkriss, The Soulrender – Her draconic face is crowned with jagged horns and the swollen mass of a body is filled with pulsating, veined tumors. A spined tail ending in a barbed stinger sway menacingly. Valkriss can control minds but shy away from mirrors which reflect her corruption.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 08/01/2025

1: Tzarkun, The Voidbound Reaper – His eyeless visage is covered in writhing tendrils and his scaled rubbery hide constantly immolated. Arms with chitinous pincers hang by his side and skeletal wings adorned with bone spurs sway on his back. Tzarkun’s can spew fire, but his flesh burns in sunlight.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 08/01/2025

🧵 Here are three hellish demons gerated using our new D66 Demon Generator, use them at will in your next adventure, or roll up one for yourself 👹. Demon generator available on DriveThruRPG: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5... #dnd #ttrpg #rpg #osr

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D66 Demon Generator - Dawnfist Games | DriveThruRPG

Create Nightmares and unleash chaos! Demons embody chaos, taking countless forms and hungering for the souls of the living. They are a staple of any true fantasy world, and every demon deserves to fee...

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 26/12/2024

The third edition of our monthly newsletter is out! “Stalking Fame, Biting Curses, and a Book Giveaway!” With brilliant highlights from Earthmote, @ktrey.bsky.social and @goblinpunch.bsky.social among others ⭐️. dawnfist-games.beehiiv.com/p/dawnfist-n... #dnd #osr #rpg #ttrpg #newsletter

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Dawnfist Newsletter - Stalking Fame, Biting Curses, and a Book Giveaway!

This month's 5 community gems, GM advice and a new shiny thing!

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 22/12/2024

That’s great advice, very clear. I know a lot of GMs struggle with consistency when it comes to NPCs that only show up every now and then

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 22/12/2024

It’s hard to not be biased, but I did design Adventurous™ specifically for beginner players and GMs. Every mechanic, rule and idea is tailored for novice players. With that said, I’d rec. Shadowdark if I can’t pitch my own game. Char gen is quick and random and the rules are easy to grasp and apply

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 22/12/2024

That’s 5 tips, but what are your best advice for new and experienced GMs? Drop it below and let’s build a treasure trove of DM wisdom together!

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 22/12/2024

5/5: Always have a list of random names prepared. When players ask for a character’s name, having a thematic list on hand keeps the game immersive and prevents awkward pauses. This is the surest way to avoid all those “Bobs, Gimlis and Frodos” you blurt out when choking.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 22/12/2024

4/5: It’s okay to pause and think while DMing. Just say, ‘Give me a moment.’ Your players won’t mind. They’ll appreciate the care you’re putting into their game. This is a tip I realized way too late in my own GM career.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 22/12/2024

3/5: Don’t prep solutions, prep problems. Set the stage, present the challenge, and let your players figure it out. Their creative solutions will be more satisfying than anything pre-planned.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 22/12/2024

2/5: Don’t reinvent the wheel — steal, borrow, and adapt. Books, movies, TTRPG modules, use all you’ve got if it sparks inspiration. Your players won’t care where an idea came from, only how you bring it to life.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 22/12/2024

1/5: Don’t over-prepare. Start small, a village, a few locations, one dungeon is usually enough. Players will derail your plans anyway, and that’s part of the fun. Build as you go to not waste valuable prep time.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 22/12/2024

New to DMing? Or just looking to sharpen your skills? Here is a thread with 5 quick tips to help you run smoother, more fun games 🧵. Got a great DM tip of your own? Share it in the replies — let’s build a resource for new and experienced DMs alike! #osr #dnd #rpg #ttrpg #dungeonsanddragons

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 14/12/2024

The great thing about animal traits is that everyone knows how a hyena sounds, a crocodile looks and what rat-like means, animal descriptions are universal, which makes your job of painting a vivid picture of the world so much easier.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 14/12/2024

Some more examples. Two animals, one NPC, Location and Item each: -Owl: “The man is a wide-eyed scholar”. “Lanterns shine like watchful eyes”. “The cloak is covered in feathers”. -Boar: “The woman is thick and robust”. “The campsite is filled with dirt and mud”. “The helmet is adorned with tusks”.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 14/12/2024

Need a cool twist for that magic sword the PCs just found? Roll lion — think a roaring lion’s head pommel. Roll snake — its blade coils with a serpentine pattern. Simple prompts, unforgettable details.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 14/12/2024

Keep an animal table handy and roll on it when you need inspiration for NPCs, villages, regions, or magic items. Rolled rat for an NPC? Think long nose, big teeth, constant sniffling. Rolled rat for a village? Picture filth, trash, and crumbling huts. Simple prompt, endless sparks.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 14/12/2024

Animals and their traits are a great sources of inspiration when describing things, people and places. This thread contains concrete examples, and useful tips for describing all the things your players encounter, using animals as a foundation 🧵 #ttrpg #rpg #osr #dnd #dungeonsanddragons

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 12/12/2024

Love the idea of monster weaknesses and information as a currency, great list! Also, very well done with the site in general, I’ve used it so many times, amazing job, keep it up 🙌

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 12/12/2024

What is your favorite interpretation and feature of the Bard? (any type of game) We are working on a class expansion for our game, Adventurous™, and ofc want some Bluesky brain-trust-input. Please, feel free to be both mechanical and thematic in your replies, all angles are 👌! #rpg #dnd #ttrpg

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 11/12/2024

That’s an interesting idea! I love mechanics that add pressure in a clear way, to push the adventure forward and keep the players on their toes. And when I think about it, you could probably also use it for procedural dungeon generation in some way 🤔

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 11/12/2024

Sounds like a great idea. Or, you build encounter tables numbered 1-10 with worse results on lower numbers, and you roll for encounter every turn. So the lower the current die, the more likely a bad encounter is. Then you just need a way to determine when you step it down

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 10/12/2024

Yes absolutely, this is very much a first iteration, so a few more minutes of thought iron out any kinks

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 10/12/2024

Yes exactly. I understand that it might sound a bit confusing, it’s easier to explain it all in a proper blog post, than a few characters 😄. As you can see though, a con of the system is that there can’t be any encounters until at least 3 rolls have been made D10->D8->D6 to arrive at the D4.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 10/12/2024

5: What do you think? Would this work at your table? #dnd #ttrpg #rpg #osr

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 10/12/2024

4: The pros of this method is that the players have a better chance of predicting an encounter happening, and can take precautions. It’s also fun to roll dice (always a good argument in my book) and it adds tension seeing the die since being stepped down.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 10/12/2024

3: Continue checking every interval you’ve decided on (per player move, for every 10 minutes etc.) until you are at the D4, because when this one rolls equal to or below the threat level, an encounter happens.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 10/12/2024

2: Encounter Usage Dice follow the same logic, so instead of roll 1D6 and having an encounter on a 1, you start with a D10 and then decide on a threat level for the dungeon, 1-5. You then roll the D10 and have to roll above the threat level, if not, step down the die to a D8.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 10/12/2024

1: Usage die means rolling a dice to see if something happens, whatever it is happens on a certain number. The die is then stepped down to a smaller size, for example D10->D8->D6->D4. This is done until the smallest die is spent, and that’s when the “real thing” happens. Such as food running out.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 10/12/2024

Here is a thread 🧵 explaining an interesting new way of doing random encounter checks in dungeons (and potentially during wilderness exploration as well). I call it, Encounter Usage Die! 🎲

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 08/12/2024

Winter giveaway! If you aren’t already signed up for our newsletter, now’s the time. In our next edition (dec 26) we’ll select one sub as the winner of the physical and digital version of the Adventurous core rules! Signup via the link for a chance to win! dawnfist-games.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 05/12/2024

3/3 Shadowgrip These gloves can grasp intangible things—shadows, smoke, even starlight. Once held, these substances can be molded briefly before slipping away. The gloves feel increasingly cold and heavy with each use.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 05/12/2024

2/3 Survivalist’s Compass This ancient compass points not north, but to the nearest source of fresh water, food, or shelter—whichever is most needed by its holder. However, in places of great danger, the needle spins wildly, refusing to settle

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 05/12/2024

1/3 Glimmerthief Small lantern that can’t produce its own light but can “borrow” light from other sources, and thus extinguish them. Borrowed light can be stored for up to 1h. Attempts to borrow sunlight cause the lantern to emit a dim, flickering glow and to turn warm to the touch.

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Dawnfist Games @dawnfist.com · 05/12/2024

Here’s three unique magic items we created for our monthly newsletter 🧵. Subscribe to not miss next months new creations! 👇 #dnd #osr #rpg #dungeonsanddragons dawnfist-games.beehiiv.com/p/dawnfist-n...

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Dawnfist Newsletter - Lizardmen, actual plays, and a Black Friday sale

Every month we bring you 5 community gems, GM advice and a new shiny thing!

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