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Tamwin5 @tamwin5.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

I can highly recommend this! The scion does a perfect job of creating a spellblade style class within Draw Steel design principles, and the class is both fun and well balanced.

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

I just picked up the brand new Scion class from Surfingbird for @hellomcdm.bsky.social's Draw Steel on itch.io. I've been following the development for a while, and I'm happy to say Draw Steel now has an amazingly well crafted and thoroughly tested spellsword class! surfingbird.itch.io/the-scion

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for @thewillyboo.bsky.social for making the most bizarre designs so that I always have something official to point to when someone says my Draw Steel homebrew is too weird 🙏

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Running a #drawsteel playtest for the new Rook class tomorrow. Anyone here have experience running the Wode Elves from the Draw Steel Monsters book?

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

She's had a rough time alright? God forbid women do anything 🙄

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Ran an awesome session of @hellomcdm.bsky.social's #drawsteel today, got to try some of the new terrain I made but unfortunately @trashmobminis.bsky.social had 5 ferocity to spend on Wrecking Ball so one piece didn't last very long...

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

@mattcolville.bsky.social has talked about the importance of 1-page primers for running games. Here's one I made for an adventure I'll be running in @hellomcdm.bsky.social's #DrawSteel starting this week

A 1-page document of white text on a black marble background. It features the title "Betrayal of the Midnight Priestess" in a large, heavy metal font at the top, a black and white drawing of a stone casket, and a description of the adventure.

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I mentioned a few ability names for the Rook class that I was proud of in a @mattcolville.bsky.social stream, I think I'm doing something right! #DrawSteel www.twitch.tv/matthew_colv...

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I have a few friends who are casual TTRPG players, but apprehensive about a more complex game like Draw Steel. However, my explanation of the Negotiation system has them intrigued. It really impressed me with how quickly it can turn a random NPC into a complex person in the minds of the players.

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

After every session of the 2-year #dnd campaign I finished in 2024, I was completely drained and exhausted. The sample size is smaller, but every session of @hellomcdm.bsky.social's Draw Steel that I've run has left me feeling energized! Not sure what causes that, but it feels damn good

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

I'm making a homebrew Rook class for @hellomcdm.bsky.social's Draw Steel, a tanky psionicist. Kitbashed together these minis for the Martyr and Juggernaut subclasses from some excellent models by Lord of the Print and thought: "Hey, primed black and white they kind of look like chess pieces!"😂

Two primed miniatures of heavily armored figures bearing large shields. One is primed white with a pointed helm, an open book in one hand, and candles on their pauldrons. The other is primed black with a more dynamic pose, holding the shield out with their other hand in a fist. Both miniatures were digitally kitbashed together from files purchased from Lord of the Print on myminifactory.

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Just finished a Draw Steel one-shot, we had a great time. It's refreshing to play in a system where the mechanics are exciting in themselves, not just a means to an end. I find myself writing adventures in such a way as to feature more of the rules, rather than avoiding them

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

I say this partly in jest, but when I still played D&D I could almost pick a part of the game at random and find some way to improve it. Draw Steel is much more cohesive, with very few such holes. I also frequently realize that my cool idea for an ability is already in the game, a good problem.

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

I'm planning to use an upcoming lvl 1 Draw Steel playtest to explore the origins of the second-nastiest boss from my last campaign. Better read your abilities! You'll need those against the giant vampire dragon. Don't worry she's technically younger this time.

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

It's my #1 "game my players don't know they love yet" game, waiting for the version with pretty art and layout so I can show it to them without their eyes glazing over.

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

With the power of intermittent note taking, almost anything from 3+ months ago can become forbidden lore!

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

I really enjoy Draw Steel's ping-pong initiative, roll to see which side goes first and then that side chooses a character (or sometimes a small group of monsters) to act and then the other side does the same. Great for promoting teamwork and tactics, and bosses don't get overwhelmed

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Seconded. TTRPGs are collaborative storytelling, but the table isn't the only place you can collaborate! I've had a lot of success having individual meetings with my players to discuss their characters. The players are your co-writers, not just your audience.

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

I definitely found this to be true in my last campaign. Giving players a few clear opportunities to be silly each session (funny NPCs, low stakes situations like fishing, a joke item, etc.) makes it SO much easier to get everyone focused and invested when things get serious.

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

For ADHD reasons, one thing I find really helps me read and learn a TTRPG is writing a bit of new material for it. For @hellomcdm.bsky.social's Draw Steel, I've been writing the Rook class as I go, a psionic tank with an emphasis on forced movement. It started as a test but it's looking promising!

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Making 3rd-party content for @hellomcdm.bsky.social's Draw Steel is turning out to be pretty hard because the base game is already good

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 25/02/2024

Want a glimpse of the future? The Oracle class for D&D 5e just entered the second round of playtesting, now including levels 1-11 and the Doomseer and Soothsayer subclasses. Our Patrons get the first look, and the playtest will be made public in two weeks.

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 22/02/2024

Playtest 2 of the Oracle class for D&D 5e will be made available to our Patreon supporters shortly. This version includes levels 1-11, and adds the Doomseer and Soothsayer subclasses.

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 19/02/2024

Do you want to help Palestine? Do you like D&D? Do you have $3? Our Valentine's Charity bundle includes the Oath of Unity paladin subclass, a new monster, new spells, new magic items, two new feats, and 100% of sales go to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund!

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Valentine's Day Charity Bundle | 5e

100% of sales for this bundle go to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund. Inside you'll find the new Oath of Unity paladin subclass, new spells, new feats, new magic items, and lore and game statistic...

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Darel "Drunken Yoda" Domínguez @dareldom.bsky.social · 19/02/2024

Become one with flames, turn your fighter into a burning crusader with this subclass. I am open to critique and welcome comments. #DnD #dnd5e #5eCompatible #dndhomebrew #DnDcharacter #dungeonsanddragons

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Sunbear Games @sunbeargames.bsky.social · 19/02/2024

The first installment of our masterclass on Practical Homebrew for your D&D table is live on our Patreon! In this 2.4k word post, we go in-depth on MAGIC ITEMS! How to change or create them to suit your table! What should we cover next?

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