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Ahu's First Patrol: A 5e solo adventure gamebook Journey through Kaung Pi in a gritty, Asian-inspired fantasy setting — a story-driven solo adventure and gentle introduction to D&D 5e.

Final count: 100 backers. Late pledges are still open, but I won't complain if it stays that way. Nice, round number.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #dnd #gamebook

20 hours ago 0 0 0 0

Full self-review of Ahu's First Patrol is done. Phew. Now, a bit of cleanup of character sheet and the map and then the external review can begin. Hope that they like what I wrote over the course of the last year.
#ttrpg #dnd #gamebook

2 days ago 3 0 0 0

Haha, that's great to hear.

3 days ago 2 0 0 0

Was it a dream or a nightmare?

3 days ago 2 0 1 0

Since the kickstarter finish, I fell a bit silent on the social media front. Reason is simply that I want to finish the gamebook. Reviewing, playtesting, but also sharpening the whole setting to avoid inconsistencies for the upcoming books.
#ttrpg

3 days ago 7 0 1 0
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Ahu's First Patrol: A 5e solo adventure gamebook Journey through Kaung Pi in a gritty, Asian-inspired fantasy setting — a story-driven solo adventure and gentle introduction to D&D 5e.

Now at 99 backers. Is anyone up for 100?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...
#ttrpg #gamebook #dnd

1 week ago 1 0 0 0
A book titled Sandyakala di Timur Jawa by Prasetya Ramadhan lies on a light wooden floor. The cover shows a red and black illustration of an erupting volcano with thick smoke rising into the sky and silhouettes of ancient temple structures.

A book titled Sandyakala di Timur Jawa by Prasetya Ramadhan lies on a light wooden floor. The cover shows a red and black illustration of an erupting volcano with thick smoke rising into the sky and silhouettes of ancient temple structures.

Using the long weekend to think more about historical references for Uoru, my Asian inspired #ttrpg setting. The best reference is probably the kingdom of Majapahit that stretched over large parts of south-east Asia from the 13th to 16th century. Cultural advisor gave me this book.
#indonesia #DnD

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Hund mit Flammen, Eulenbär, Otter, Katze, Maus, Papagei, Mumie mit Katze

Hund mit Flammen, Eulenbär, Otter, Katze, Maus, Papagei, Mumie mit Katze

Hallo ihr Lieben!
Hab von der letzten Con noch Sticker Packs übrig: Standard 7€ und mit Effekt 9€ zuzüglich Versand. Auf dem Bild sieht man, welche Motive drin ist. Meldet euch gerne, wenn ihr welche haben möchtet.

1 week ago 7 3 0 0

Deep in playtesting and balancing Ahu's First Patrol. This is hard, which makes me appreciate even more what folks like Joe Dever, Steve Jackson, and Ian Livingstone did at a time when the digital tooling of today was not available.
#gamebooks

1 week ago 2 1 0 0

Haha...

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Ahu's First Patrol: A 5e solo adventure gamebook Journey through Kaung Pi in a gritty, Asian-inspired fantasy setting — a story-driven solo adventure and gentle introduction to D&D 5e.

Late pledges are still possible, btw:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...
#dnd

2 weeks ago 1 1 0 0

That sounds worrying. Let's hope for the best.

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Coming soon: CANDALA: A DARK FANTASY MANGA BORN FROM INDONESIAN MYTH Berserk meets Javanese Mythology. A 100+ manga where cursed warriors hunt shape-shifting demons in a land the history books forgot.

Looks like something I will support:
CANDALA: A DARK FANTASY MANGA BORN FROM INDONESIAN MYTH, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/too...

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marteloschwarz.com - Newsletter Newsletter Updates in English, German and Indonesian about new books, translations etc

For those interested in what comes next regarding the Uoru setting, feel free to subscribe to my newsletter at www.marteloschwarz.com/newsletter.

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Painted fantasy scene of a catfolk warrior raising a curved sword while holding a shield, standing in a flowering mountain valley with snowy peaks and a large purple planet in the sky. Text on the image reads: “Ahu’s First Patrol has reached its stretch goal. Thank y’all so much!”

Painted fantasy scene of a catfolk warrior raising a curved sword while holding a shield, standing in a flowering mountain valley with snowy peaks and a large purple planet in the sky. Text on the image reads: “Ahu’s First Patrol has reached its stretch goal. Thank y’all so much!”

My very first crowdfunding project was a nice success. It was thrilling to the last hours, but the stretch goal was achieved and now I will focus on finishing the gamebook as promised.

Again, thanks go out to all the supporters.

#dnd #ttrpg #gamebook

2 weeks ago 6 4 1 0

Now 15 Euro away from achieving the stretch goal. 8 hours remaining...

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Now at 1927...

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Black-and-white ink illustration of a spined jackal emerging from tall grass. The creature has a lean, canine body covered in sharp spines along its back and neck, its mouth open in a snarl as it steps forward. The scene is drawn with rough cross-hatching and wind-swept grass. A green “Ending Soon” Kickstarter label appears in the corner of the image.

Black-and-white ink illustration of a spined jackal emerging from tall grass. The creature has a lean, canine body covered in sharp spines along its back and neck, its mouth open in a snarl as it steps forward. The scene is drawn with rough cross-hatching and wind-swept grass. A green “Ending Soon” Kickstarter label appears in the corner of the image.

Final 24 hours for the Ahu’s First Patrol Kickstarter.

We’re also very close to the stretch goal that unlocks 10 additional interior illustrations.

Last chance to back the project:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #dnd #gamebook

3 weeks ago 5 1 0 0
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Final 48 hours. Will we hit 2000 and achieve the stretch goal? 🤔

#dnd #gamebook

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Serenity Springs - Campaign setting and adventure for DnD What happens when DnD characters have to contend with the horrors of a 1950's suburb?

And we're live! #ttrpg #dnd #5e
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gri...

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Final 48 hours. Will we hit 2000 and achieve the stretch goal? 🤔

#dnd #gamebook

3 weeks ago 4 6 1 0
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Interior illustrations for Ahu's First Patrol, created by @mhinventory.bsky.social . So much talent, these look so good.
Kickstarter link in pinned post.
#trrpg #dnd #Gamebooks #fantasyart

1 month ago 6 6 0 0
Black-and-white ink illustration of a stone statue of a bear standing upright on a pedestal. The statue appears weathered and ancient, with rough sketch-like shading and worn surfaces suggesting age and erosion. A green “Ending Soon” Kickstarter label appears in the top corner of the image.

Black-and-white ink illustration of a stone statue of a bear standing upright on a pedestal. The statue appears weathered and ancient, with rough sketch-like shading and worn surfaces suggesting age and erosion. A green “Ending Soon” Kickstarter label appears in the top corner of the image.

The Kickstarter for Ahu’s First Patrol is entering its final days.

We’re also very close to the stretch goal that unlocks 10 more interior illustrations.

If you want to be part of it:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#dnd #ttrpg #gamebook

3 weeks ago 6 8 0 1
A promotional image to showcase art of a simple brushed tree, with and without an orange rune on the trunk, as well as three wax seals featuring the tree without the rune. The seals are in green, red, and brown.

A promotional image to showcase art of a simple brushed tree, with and without an orange rune on the trunk, as well as three wax seals featuring the tree without the rune. The seals are in green, red, and brown.

It's been a minute since I've released a wax seal, and I thought this art I did for Unlimited Realms' Path Of The Divine Howl would be a good fit!

Wayfinders on Patreon can grab the art, a variant, and the wax seal in 3 colors here: bit.ly/mark-of-the-...

#TTRPG #LARP #DnD

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Black-and-white ink illustration of a stone statue of a bear standing upright on a pedestal. The statue appears weathered and ancient, with rough sketch-like shading and worn surfaces suggesting age and erosion. A green “Ending Soon” Kickstarter label appears in the top corner of the image.

Black-and-white ink illustration of a stone statue of a bear standing upright on a pedestal. The statue appears weathered and ancient, with rough sketch-like shading and worn surfaces suggesting age and erosion. A green “Ending Soon” Kickstarter label appears in the top corner of the image.

The Kickstarter for Ahu’s First Patrol is entering its final days.

We’re also very close to the stretch goal that unlocks 10 more interior illustrations.

If you want to be part of it:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#dnd #ttrpg #gamebook

3 weeks ago 6 8 0 1
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This solo D&D adventure is inspired by Southeast Asian culture Ahu's First Patrol is a solo D&D 5e adventure set in Kaung Pi, a fantasy realm inspired by Southeast Asian culture and storytelling

Look at that! Someone mentioned Ahu's First Patrol on Wargamer:
www.wargamer.com/dnd/ahu-firs...

#ttrpg #dnd #gamebook

4 weeks ago 3 2 0 0
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Interior illustrations for Ahu's First Patrol, created by @mhinventory.bsky.social . So much talent, these look so good.
Kickstarter link in pinned post.
#trrpg #dnd #Gamebooks #fantasyart

1 month ago 6 6 0 0
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Real-Life Dungeons + TTRPG Roundup (#53) Lets inspire ourselves with some dungeon and underground city history! Also, recent TTRPG kickstarters, recent news, and game master advice pieces!

On this weeks Dungeon Delve, I highlight a bunch of great videos about ACTUAL dungeons and mind-blowing underground cities, caves, and tunnel systems.

open.substack.com/pub/chaotica...

1 month ago 5 7 0 0

This weekend is all about playtesting Ahu's First Patrol. Keeping all the different branches and options aligned in my small brain is, well, challenging. Fun fact: sometimes I read a section (there are 350 of them) and am surprised myself.

Link in pinned post, if interested.

#ttrpg #dnd #gamebook

1 month ago 4 1 0 0

Vor Kurzem hatte ich das große Vergnügen, von @steamtinkerer.bsky.social in seinen Podcast eingeladen zu werden, wo ich über Ahu’s First Patrol sprechen durfte. Dabei konnte ich die ganze Geschichte erzählen–wie ich dazu gekommen bin, dieses Buch zu schreiben.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA4U...

#pnpde

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