Ernie Noa's RPG Blog

  https://www.dmsguild.com/product/406088/Q1-Queen-of-the-Demonweb-Pits--5e-Conversion-Guide-with-Maps Please enjoy this 5e D&D conversion of the various monsters, creatures, spells, magic items, and encounters for the classic D&D module Q1 Queen of the Demonweb Pits.  The original module, the Monster Manual, and either Volo’s Guide to Monsters or Monsters of the Multiverse are required to use this conversion guide. The original adventure is available for purchase on DMs Guild. The following digital maps have been included at 70 DPI. Grid and no grid options have been included. Two variants of each map have been provided. Demonweb Variant A Demonweb Variant B Demonweb Level 1 – Room 1 Demonweb Level 1 – Room 2 Demonweb Level 1 – Room 3 Demonweb Level 1 – Room 4 Demonweb Level 2 – Room 5 Demonweb Level 2 – Room 6 Demonweb Level 2 – Room 6 Demonweb Level 2 – Room 7 Demonweb Level 3 – Room 8 Demonweb Level 3 – Room 9 Demonweb Level 3 – Room 10 Demonweb Level 3 – Room 11 ...

  UPDATED: 6/17/2024 I create maps for Dungeons and Dragons for my own custom world and for many 5e conversions I post for sale on DMs Guild . I have piles of hand-drawn maps from the 80s and 90s over the past 10 to 20 years I have tried many mapping programs and settled on a few favored pieces of software.   Dungeondraft by Megasploot Dungeondraft by Megasploot is my favorite mapping program for dungeons, small wilderness areas, and battle maps.    It is easy to learn and I can knock out a good-looking map in a few hours or less depending on what I am trying to create.  It comes with a healthy number of textures and assets.  Free assets can easily be created and added or purchased from 3rd parties.     The learning curve is low, the price is low and the software is fast and flexible.  It is possible to bring in an image and trace or draw over it, using it as a guide or template.  This works well, but if the old map has a grid...

Two years ago most Gen Con events were virtual due to the Covid pandemic. I signed up for several sessions by Ben Riggs about the fall of TSR and the purchase of the company by Wizards of the Coast. Ben was an engaging and knowledgeable presenter, and I watched most of his sessions twice. I was very excited to hear he was publishing a book based on his research and this year the book was slated for release on my birthday. "Slaying the Dragon A Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons" was at the top of my Amazon wish list and I was thrilled to receive a copy. With my own gaming preparation and 5e conversion efforts I do not get through as many books as I used to, but I absolutely devoured this enjoyable book. Mr. Riggs's writing is as engaging as the presentations I attended two years ago and the book is full of informative and interesting stories about the rise and fall of TSR. I enthusiastically recommend purchasing this book to anyone interested in learnin...