Master List 1.41
Added 2025-06-01 22:00:06 +0000 UTCJune heat is oppressive out here (especially if you're in armor), but Free RPG Day nears; don't forget to light a candle for Martin of Tours, patron saint of not paying for things.
Stuff You Should Check Out:
Curse of Strahd Reloaded, the decade-long enhancement project by Dragnacarta has finally wrapped. If you're running CoS or thinking about it, you need to use this resource. It vastly improved my game six years ago, and it's gotten a lot better since then. In tandem with that, he's just launched Eidolon Publishing to put out more adventures made with similar design aesthetics and philosophy. Watch this space, it's gonna be good.
Buhurt - Did you know you can strap on some armor, grab yourself a big sword, and just go out and wail on someone? Seems obvious, but a lot of people don't realize it's an option for them. There's probably a club near you that you could join. You can absolutely get started without being strong or rich, though of course those things don't hurt.
Upcoming in June:
Some substantial updates to classics like myconids and carrion crawlers in the pipeline, but in more exciting news we're back on the cult train!
I told myself I wouldn't make another fifty cult stat blocks, but I have succumbed to the cultic madness and have started on cults (and warlock subclasses!) for every archdevil.
Y'all are gonna be truly spoiled for choice any time you need a stat block for a guy that has made one fandom his whole personality.
Free Stuff:
Finished Books: https://www.conflux-art.com/monster-books
My Subreddit: r/BetterMonsters (Please don't tell them my name isn't Mark, I think it's sweet)
Whirlwind Rewards:
5e Tools JSON (1.34 - there're some technical issues we're working through, but I'm hoping to get this updating again)
Improved Initiative JSON (1.34)
Owlbear Rodeo JSON (1.19 - the tool for updating this one got misplaced)
Warg Rider Rewards
Digital Tools Guide
How to import the JSON to Roll20 using BetteR20 (Warning: BetteR20 often won't convert effects that deal multiple types of damage properly, so keep an eye out for that)
How to install the Improved Initiative JSON: Build an Encounter -> Settings ->Account->Import From JSON