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Dungeon Masters Guild @dmsguild.com · 03/08/2026

The Magus, The Pugilist, The Scholar, and more by Benjamin Huffman are available now! Shop New Classes here: tinyurl.com/y3yube9r Combining martial prowess and magical power, the magi are spell swords, arcane archers, mystic marauders, and sorcerous sentinels. #dnd5e @sterlingvermin.bsky.social

The Magus, The Pugilist, The Scholar, and more by Benjamin Huffman are available now at DMsGuild.com

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

TTRPG Pet Peeve: GMs calling for an ability check / action roll for a player action that's purely fluff. For example, "I want to run up the wall, back flip behind the bad guy, and kick him forward." Roll for the attack, sure, but the running up the wall and backflipping is fluff.

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

After giving up on Twitter a few years ago I sort of dropped off social media altogether. Probably time to come out of my self-imposed exile.

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Gonna have to incorporate some rowdy references in the Pugilist update. I simply must.

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

If you haven't heard yet, the long awaited VTT designed for D&D, Sigil, released recently and promptly shit the bed. It's not just bad, they fired almost the entire staff such that there's no possibility it will ever actually be fixed. But I'm telling you this right now only as pretext.

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

The latest episode of my podcast, Dispel Magic, is out today. We're talking the setting implications of the kuo-toa and their incredible ability to create gods! dispelmagic.podbean.com

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Take two of the Dexterous Warrior feat. I've expanded the number of weapons you add Finesse to (by a lot) and added a second bullet point. It's of limited use to classes that don't get Weapon Mastery but...maybe that's fine?

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Would you buy a 12 month calendar where each month features a unique picture of ramen?

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

I finished Black Company yesterday and now I understand Band of Blades and Abyssal Exalted so much better.

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Sadie Lowry ✨ @incandescaent.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Something I think we don't talk about enough is how HARD it is for freelance game designers to keep their skills sharp. You have to balance day job & understanding game systems & reading new games & a work-life balance. & how GUTTING it is to feel your skills atrophy if you prioritize other things.

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

I am one bad day away from getting extremely into writing poetry.

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

I was curious if I was on any Blue sky lists so I looked myself up and I'm pleased to announce I'm blocked by one singular person and it's an NFT guy.

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Sometimes I get so anxious thinking about how the significantly better worldbuilding of Chronicles of Darkness was abandoned because the nostalgia of World of Darkness was so much more lucrative.

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

After a few hours of experimentation I am pleased to announce I am a Loki main.

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Kill Every Monster @killeverymonster.com · 29/11/2024

Hey, people! We've missed you, and we've got new Kill Every Monster episodes on the way. But first, a message from Dylan and Aram about Wizards of the Coast that will play at the top of the podcast going forward. www.youtube.com/shorts/L2cZ3...

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Our Message About Wizards of the Coast

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

The one downside to Metaphor: Refantazio is that I mutter, "Oooooh, power of kings!" to myself and then laugh at least once a day.

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Leon Barillaro @barilleon.com · 28/11/2024

Adapting Narrative Design Patterns for Tabletop Adventure Writing - AKA The One With The Flowcharts If you're interested in how I structure quests, adventures, decisions, etc. for tabletop design, this blog post is for you! There's even an activity at the end you can do & post in the comments :)

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Adapting Narrative Design Patterns for Tabletop Adventure Writing - Barilleon's Web Zone

I’ve been thinking a lot about the shapes of stories, especially as IF and video game narrative designers have been mapping them for years. What does...

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B. Dave Walters - Yes, it is I! @bdavewalters.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Real life vs fantasy world building

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

I am paralyzed right now between working on a sorcerer subclass, making popcorn, or watching the next episode of Dandadan.

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Tinkering with a giant themed sorcerer subclass for 24e that's build to be a punchy gish type. These are the early features that set that up. Is it enough?

Level 3: Heir to the Primordial Throne
Your connection to giants and their elemental affinity imbues you with resilience and power. You gain the following benefits.
Brawny. While you aren’t wearing any armor, your base Armor Class equals 10 plus your Dexterity and Charisma modifiers. You can use a Shield and still gain this benefit.
Hearty. Your Hit Point maximum increases by 6. Whenever you gain a Sorcerer level, your Hit Point maximum increases by an additional 2 Hit Points.
Primordial Strike. When you cast a Sorcerer spell that has an attack roll, you can change its range to Touch. When you do, the attack deals additional Bludgeoning damage equal to 1d4 plus your Strength modifier (minimum +0).
Level 3: Giant Growth
While your Innate Sorcery is active, you gain the following benefits.
Increased Size. Your size increases by one category—from Medium to Large, for example.
Larger Than Life. You gain Temporary Hit Points equal to twice your Sorcerer level.
Overwhelming Strength. You have Advantage on Strength checks and saving throws

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Dr. Z's Tomb of Terror @zigmenthotep.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Reskeet if you're a TTRPG designer and/or publisher and are happy to provide digital copies for actual plays and reviews.

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Who do I know that's interested in freelance work to update some of my 5e material to 5.24e?

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Anyone playing Wilderfeast? I got my physical copy a week ago but unfortunately won't be able to give it a spin for a couple months. I'd love to do a bit of hacking to make it even more Delicious in Dungeon shaped.

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

In the wake of the 2024 rules I find I'm struggling to figure out how to proceed. Update material from 2014e? Create original content for the new system? Go off and write my own TTRPGs? Hang up the gloves and rest a bit? I've experimented with a bit of all of the above. Not sure which will win.

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

My patrons now have access to that glimpse of the Thaumaturge 2024e. I'd say expect to see it soon but with the gigantic number of spells in the product and the need to update each one of them as well...it might be a bit.

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TTRPG Rising Tide @risingtide.bsky.social · 07/10/2024

Not sure how to approach playtesting your TTRPG? Join us 10/21/24 at 7:00 PM ET for a chat with Spencer Hibnick, head contract tester of MCDM, as he discusses the whys and hows of playtesting. Drop in and have your questions answered live! discord.gg/9SMWdMQ4z... #ttrpg

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

Metaphor: Refantazio has me hooked in a way Persona games struggled to get me. I suppose the high fantasy dressing was all it took?

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

I started updating the Thaumaturge to 2024e a couple nights ago. I'm nearly done with the core class + 2 base subclasses. Not sure when there will be a full release but backers in my Patreon will get a preview soon!

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John Harper @johnharper.bsky.social · 17/10/2024

It's spooky season, and what's spookier than the haunted streets of Doskvol? Probably a good time for me to release my expansion supplement for Blades in the Dark, right? Announcement coming soon. Keep your eyes peeled and your blades sharp. ;)

A triptych of images depicting scenes from Blades in the Dark, including an industrial-age airship, a dark ritual in the void sea, and a rooftop chase.

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 22/05/2024

The Baabaa are coming to the site store tomorrow, complete with three new feats, four new spells, and two subclasses. Experience the shear excitement of the wooliest folk ewe ever met!

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 07/11/2023

Inspired by Hades, Exalted, and stories of semi-divine heroes from around the world, the Anointed class is now in its third playtest. Be the chosen of the gods and use their gifts powers as you forge your own path to immortality! www.sterlingvermin.com/blog/the-ano...

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booda @itsbooda.bsky.social · 04/10/2023

@sterlingvermin.bsky.social Just dropped another banger 5e 3rd party class that runs as smooth as butter. Check out my full breakdown in my latest. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAOA...

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The Zephyr is a MUST-HAVE Addition to your DND 5e Class Options!

Have you or a player at your table tried to build a character inspired by Peter Pan or Final Fantasy’s Dragoon but there wasn’t exactly a class with enough o...

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 03/10/2023

So @dungeoneerspack.bsky.social reviewed my newest 5e class, the Zephyr, and-spoiler alert-h loved it! I really appreciate this review for how insightful he is into the design process and how various features snap together to build a whole. youtu.be/WAOAr8jIFY4?...

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 01/10/2023

It's been real, Big Bad Con! I didn't get to spend time with nearly as many people as I'd have hoped BUT I did have a fantastic time chatting with folks and playing new games. Til next year!

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Jess - they/she/he 🏳️‍⚧️ @ihaveanopinion.bsky.social · 01/10/2023

The number of @sterlingvermin.bsky.social inspired Heritages races I've now tried to make nice looking pdfs for is 8 (2 volumes of 4), with 4 more scribbled out in my notes! I'm starting to get more into interpretting other creator's work, so I'm working hard to attribute them, too. 🥴🫠

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 29/09/2023

I made it to Big Bad! If you see a Sterling Vermin hoodie you're looking at me, say hi!

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 29/09/2023

My social anxiety is peaking real bad and I haven't even left the house yet!

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 25/09/2023

A speedster class with nine unique subclasses, the Zephyr is now available on my site store. Enter a flow state that enhances your focus, maneuver with unparalleled mobility, and use your extra reactions to interrupt enemy turns! www.sterlingvermin.com/store/p/the-...

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The Zephyr Class — Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co

Adventurers of incredible speed and agility, zephyrs deftly maneuver through enemies and city streets alike. Although zephyrs make natural warriors, they often come from backgrounds that emphasize m...

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

My latest new class for 5e, the Zephyr, officially releases on Monday but the preview is available now! The preview includes the full class plus three of the nine subclasses available in the full release. Fight with unmatched speed and agility! www.sterlingvermin.com/blog/zephyr-...

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Zephyr Class Preview — Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co

A preview of the zephyr class.

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

I think I've settled on developing the game without the components that would require a box set but including those as either add ons or stretch goals in an eventual crowdfunding campaign. Thanks to everyone who chimed in with their thoughts and experiences on boxed sets!

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 19/09/2023

TTRPG publishing folks, especially those doing it solo, how much am I shooting myself in the foot by developing a TTRPG that would be best (only?) sold as a box set?

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Benjamin Huffman / Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. @sterlingvermin.bsky.social · 19/08/2023

I've spent a lot of time the last couple days brainstorming some ideas for the GM facing side of Abracadaberrant Buster Corps and now I'm chomping at the bit to wrap my 5e project so I can throw myself into it fully.

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Chase Taylor-Carter @chasecarter.bsky.social · 29/07/2023

I spoke to a bunch of tabletop creators - RPGs and board games - about what a post-Twitter future looks like. The answer: exhaustion at building an audience all over, worry over social media's influence on the industry, and a big fear that many won't survive the transition.

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Tabletop creators struggle to plot their future amidst Twitter’s still-burning ashes

Tabletop creators face an uncertain future post-Twitter, as the social media platform proved vital to promotion, busine…

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