Design Resources

[dmw71]

This will be an evolving list of resources:

The Arcane Library

• Part 1: How to get ideas for writing a D&D one shot! (54:26)
• Part 2: How to outline a D&D 5E one shot! (57:35)
• Part 3: How to design a D&D map! (58:55)
• Part 4: How To Design Excellent D&D Encounters! (1:21:29)

- Playlist: How To Write a D&D One Shot, Step By Step!

JP Coovert

• 6 Types of Non-Combat Encounters for your TTRPG! (13:31)
  1. 03:46 - Misunderstanding
  2. 05:30 - Mystery
  3. 06:54 - Threat
  4. 08:17 - Game
  5. 09:08 - Shopping
  6. 11:05 - Surprise!
     
     > Comment from @tinycastledesigns7110: The Swordmaster.
• Add These Four Things To Your Dungeons! (12:20)
  1. 3:03 - Context
  2. 5:16 - Player Choices
  3. 7:00 - Complications
  4. 9:37 - Consequences

[dmw71]

1. Part 1: How to get ideas for writing a D&D one shot! (54:26)

Helpful Timestamps
15:54 - "Imagine first; design second."

[hedgeknight]

Kelsey's videos are excellent and the products coming out of the Arcane Library are stellar.
Shadowdark is her newest baby, and it looks amazing.

[Edeldhur]

I was initially a bit dismissive of Shadowdark, but the more I read about it, the more it grows on me.

[Rex]

Eris is running a Shadowdark game on here. Going pretty good so far. I backed it and have the hard cover. it isn't bad. Still prefer other games but there are some good ideas. I might even steal some of them.

[dmw71]

It's been a while since I've looked at the Shadowdark rules. My impression, from what I can remember, is that it is a nice, streamlined blend of basic D&D and 5e, with some DCC mixed in. So, if you're into those rule sets, It's a great system. It's not really my preference, though.

For every bit that I like about the rules (e.g. the dangerous spell casting), there's a bit I don't like (e.g. goblins as a race).

[dmw71]

Just added two videos by JP Coovert to the master list. Really helpful videos.

[Rex]

That is a good assessment of Shadowdark Dave.