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Issue 31 Preview

Hello Fellow Bullywugs

Sorry for the lack of updates, but I was on a mini-holiday this week. 

I have been hard at work on the next issue though, which will be a special issue focused on a new low fantasy TTRPG Kickstarting in February. 

The new game is a second edition of L...

My Zine in the National Archives

Hi Fellow Purple Worms

A few months back, I mentioned that d12 Monthly was to be archived in the Queensland State Library. 

Well, I just found out that it will also now be archived in the National Library of Australia. 

I am feeling pretty humbled that my little zine is being archived in the national library...

d12 Monthly Issue 30 Is Out!

Hello Fellow Jackalweres

Issue 30 - all about Deities & Demi-Gods - is available for you to download. As you know, as patrons you get access to the zine a few days earlier than the general public. 

You also get access to the FULL version, which this month features an additional 3 articles, plus an expansion of another article. 

I hope you enjoy this, the last iss...

A Look Forward Into 2024

Hey Fellow Giant Ants

I thought I would let you in on some of my plans for 2024. 

December's issue is about Deities & Demi-Gods, and that will be the last issue for 2023 - can you believe it??!! 

2024

Next year I will kick things off with a dedicated issue to Low Fantasy Gaming's 2023-11-25 00:31:13 +0000 UTC View Post

Gift Cards!

Hello Fellow Flinds

I just wanted to let you all know first - I now have GIFT CARDS now available in my website store.

What better way to say Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday, Happy Hanukkah, or Happy Festivu...

Issue 30 (Deities & Demi-Gods) Cover Preview

Hello Fellow Froghemoths

Here is a sneak peak for the cover for the December issue of d12 Monthly. 

It's all about deities and demi-gods, and will feature my home pantheon for inspiration and a heaps of articles to help you create your own. 

It's b...

Bonus Battle Map

...Aaaand, I forgot the map. 

Issue 29 was supposed to come with an Astral Plane battle map, made by Tim George and kindly donated to my Patrons. 

I have added to the original post, but just wanted to let you know about the map as it's a great battle map. 

Issue 29 - Planes & Demi-Planes Is Out!

Hello Fellow Giant Rats

I bring you the FULL version of Issue 29! 

There is also a freebie this month, thanks to Tim George - a free Astral Plane battle map!

You can find Tim on Instagram and Twitter. 

d12 Monthly Issues

I make it as easy as possible for patrons to download all the previous issues of my zines, plus other freebies.

Hi Everyone

This (pinned) post contains a link to all the various issues of d12 Monthly (or a link to my site where you can download earlier issues).

This will allow you easy access to all the issue of my zine, plus various other produc...

d12 Monthly Annual

Hello Fellow Crabfolk

Just thought I would give you a heads up that I am slowly working on the first d12 Monthly annual. 

This will cover the first year releases all in one book (Issues 0-7). Most of the original articles will be there, but I will be updating...

Preview Image for Issue 29 (Planes & Demi-Planes)

Hello Fellow Coffer Corpses

Here is an image of the planescape that will feature in issue 29 of d12 Monthly. This is how the planes are organised in my own D&D campaign world. 

I talk about these planes in length and there are articles on travelling the pl...

Price Increases (Not for Patrons)

Hello Fellow Basilisks

I just wanted to let you know that if you want any physical back issues of my zines then I would purchase them soon as I will be increasing the price of them after current stock is gone. 

I am doing this as printing costs just went up (again), and unfortunately there isn't much I can do abou...

Issue 28 - The Halloween 2023 Issue - Is Out!

Hello Fellow Beholders

I am happy to announce that issue 28 of d12 Monthly is now available for you, my lovely patrons, to download and enjoy! 

As mentioned in a previous post, you will be receiving the FULL version of the zine because you happily support what I do. You lovely people, you. :) 

Enjoy! And, as always, happy gaming. 

November's Issue Sneak Peak

Hello Fellow Ogres

I am working on the November issue already, and it will be about Planes & Demi-Planes and contains articles on a new (simpler) model for the Planes, three new Demi-Plans you can drop into your campaign world, Getting to and travelling around the various Planes, some Planar factions, some new Planar monsters, and much more! 

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A Couple of Updates

Hello Fellow Orcs

I am just letting you know about a couple of updates. 

1. Publishing Change

There will be a change in publishing, which doesn't directly affect you, my lovely patrons, but I wanted to keep you in the loop. 

I am going to be creating two different versions of each zine starting with this coming Halloween release. 

...

Something I have Been Working On

Hello, Fellow Gremlins

I have been working on some more tables and just wanted to know if you would like to see more of them. I think these would be handy for group or solo play, so let me know - Yay! or Nah! :) 

Thanks. And, as always, happy gaming. 

Russ

New Feature??

My daughter wants one of the Dragons she drew in my zine and I thought it may be cool if I do a "kids corner," showcasing kids' art in the zine.

What do you think?

I thought it may encourage the next generation to engage and have an opportunity to be published. 🙂

Feedback Needed - Poll

Hi Fellow Goblins

I would love to know if you would like the following for future issues of d12 Monthly: 

An individual issue for each of the classes. So, an issue on Thieves/Rogues, and issue on Rangers, etc. 

Issue 28 Update - Spooktober Issue

Hello All My Ghouls & Ghasts

I hope you've been well, and I hope you are looking forward to Spooktober as much as I am. I even have my spooky movie playlist for the month, which at the moment is as follows: 

Halloween (1978)
The Fog (1980)
Evil Dead II (1987)
Trick ‘r Treat (2007)
Monster Squad (1987)
The Return of the Living Dead (1985)
Night of the Cre...

Issue 27 Is Out!!

Hey Beholders

Issue 27 - all about Random Encounters - is out. Build random encounters you can be proud of, and put your players on notice. :) 

Above all, enjoy this issue, and let me know what you think in the comments below. 

Thanks, and, as always, happy gaming. 

Russ

September & October's Issue

Hello Happy Gamers!

I bring you news. 

September's issue - all about random encounters - will be available for you beautiful people tomorrow. 

I don't think another issue has changed as much as this one has from inception to completion. But I hope you enjoy it, nonetheless. 

Also, keep a look out for new blog posts all during September, as I add a whole bu...

Added Bonus

Hey Everyone

I need some feedback.

I created the attached one-page adventure location and am wondering what you think of it. Would you like to see more content like this?

I was inspired last night and created it in about an hour, so it may be a little rough, but just wanted to see if this would be something you guys and girls want.

Have a great weekend! And, as always, h...

Some Crazy-Cool News

Hey Everyone

I received some pretty crazy-cool news the other day. 

It looks like the Queensland State Library wants to have all issues of my zine in their catalogue! On the shelf, for people to read!!  Crazy, huh!?

This is such a thrill, and I am humbled they want the zines in their catalogue. 

A large part of this achievement can rest on...

Issue 26 is Available!! (And a Small Bonus)

Hey Everyone

Issue 26 is available to you, my great patrons - see attachments. 

Also, included in this issue is a sheet of paper minis by Old Skull Minis. I have included the PDF in this post, and those who get physical copies will get a printed copy included with the zine. 

I am hoping to in...

New Tier Image Preview

Hey Everyone

I have been working a little more on the new tiers and have designed some headers for them. Let me know what you think. 

One of my patrons, and a great artist, designed the dice for me (each tier will have a different die type associated with it). His Patreon is over here...

Issue 27 Preview!

Hey Everyone

I am ahead of the game this month, so I am working on September's issue already! And thought I would show you a preview of the cover (the articles are just there for show as I haven't decided on final articles yet).

Issue 27 is all about Random Encounters and will be full of random tables. Plus an article on creating your own tables and which dice to use (and how that w...

New Tiers Coming Soon

Hey Everyone

I just wanted to give you all a heads up that I will be adding a few new tiers to my Patreon. 

I am still figuring out the details, but one will focus on solo roleplaying, one will be targeted at fellow creators, and the final new one will be focused on uber patrons and will be priced at around $200 per month. 

None of the current tiers change in any way...

A Little Help

Hey Everyone

I am working hard behind the scenes to partner with other indie creators to bring you bonus content and/or discounts. 

I want to know if there are any other indie publishes you love who you would like me to partner with. 

TIA! 

Bonus for Issue 26!

Hey Everyone

I am always looking for ways to give more to you groovy guys and gals, and for Issue 26 I will be adding a freebie! 

I have partnered with Old Skull Minis for the August issue to bring you some paper minis! 

These will be part of the zine being...

Sneak Peak of Issue 26's Cover

Hey Everyone

Hope you are enjoying your weekend! 

I managed to get Covid for the second time, but it's not too serious, which is nice. I also have access to the anti-virals due to my health issues, so I should be back up to normal speed by next week. 

Having said all that, I have been pottering away, and have a draft cover of issue 26 for your enjoyment. Let me know ...