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Note... There's another FREE Pathfinder monster on Loot, today. This is a fun one. The sulak is a critter from Babylonian mythology also known as the demon of the privy. It apparently attacked when a man was using the privy and...ahem...at his most vulnerable. You can check out the Sulak at no charge today on Loot. Look for more Creature Chronicles previews in the coming weeks. BD
Aeryn, it's great to see you back in the (Pathfinder) game! Thanks, Al. I'm definitely finding that Pathfinder is scratching a design itch I've had for some time (I should probably get a salve for that). =] Much thanks to you and everyone else involved in bringing us this great freebie! Your welcome - there are literally dozens more where that came from. BD
Hi all, You can download a free copy of the first Blackdirge Pathfinder product at Gameloot right here: Creature Chronicles: Argentinosaurus. Stay tuned for more info about Creature Chronicles and other Blackdirge Pathfinder products coming soon. BD
Well, I do hope some Pathfinder folks can get some use out of my Lovecraftian Gods article. It's mostly fluff, and the feats and magic items would be pretty easy to convert over to PF. The article is primarily about how to integrate Azathoth, Nyarlathotep, and Yog-Sothoth into a fantasy campaign, and that part is pretty much edition neutral. However, YMMV. BD
I'll be blunt. I think using any of the names on your list in a 3rd-party product – with the possible exceptions of boggard and yak folk – is a very bad idea. And I think it’s a downright terrible idea if the monsters you plan to publish are going to closely resemble WotC’s IP. Again, avoid the risk by using names and monster concepts that aren’t owned by WotC (or anyone else). BD
Most of these names are the property of Wizards of the Coast, and using them in a Pathfinder product (or any 3rd-party product, for that matter) would almost certainly get you into trouble (kuo-toa, thri-kreen, and yuan-ti are definite no-nos). If I were you, I would look to real-world mythology for your critters or come up with your own unique monsters. There’s no risk there. BD
Just throwing in my obligatory +1 post that BD's coming into the PF fold. Here's to seeing what beasties he has in store for us to be afraid of. Be very afraid of. :) Blackdirge, woohoo ! We missed you ! *hugs* Now I am extremely happy. This is good news indeed. Welcome back, Blackdirge! ~grins~ Thanks for the support, guys. You should start seeing Blackdirge Pathfinder products on the digital shelves in the next couple of weeks. BD
That's a lot less ambiguous than what I had before, so I've changed the wording to reflect your suggestion. =] Thanks BD
Didn't even think about that. Just want to emphasize you're writing a PF-compatible product in addition to your (excellent) work with the current D&D ruleset. Okay, cool. I just wanted to make sure. =] Thanks BD
Psst, Joel, check the list. I just realized that the section you bolded kind of sounds like I'm working for Paizo. What I meant is that I would be expanding on the selection of prehistoric critters found in the PF bestiary. The product I mentioned is a Blackdirge Publishing product; it has no affiliation with Paizo other than my use of the compatibility license. BD
The only thing more painful than loosing Goodman Games to 4e was their dragging Blackdirge away with them. I wouldn't say that Goodman dragged me away - I went quite willingly. =] However, I'll admit, it does suck that I lost some great supporters and customers, like yourself, when I made the switch to 4E. It was unavoidable collateral damage that I hope to repair very soon. By the way, DF, you might want to check out the updated list of companies that are or will be supporting Pathfinder. ;-] Pathfinder Compatibility Registry BD
I have some experience with what WotC pays freelancers, and I suspect Paizo pays close to the same amount. So, since a 32-page adventure comes out to 20,000 words, I'm going to ballpark the cash value for winning RPG Superstar between $1,000.00 and $1,200.00. Honestly, though, the real prize is not the cash. The real prize is something that takes most writers years to accomplish, i.e., getting your foot in the door with one of the best RPG companies in the biz. Trust me, if you want to be a writer in the RPG industry, that's worth far more than a thousand bucks. =] BD
Hi all, This is the first product in our newest bargain PDF line for 4E. Those of you familiar with Goodman Games' Level Up should recognize the character of Azagar. We'll be releasing new bargain PDFs every week, and we'll be adding new product lines as we go along to give you a great selection of 4E material at a bargain price. Here are the bargain products currently available at Paizo: Blackdirge’s Bargain Bestiaries: The Created—Lesser Golems Blackdirge’s Bargain Bestiaries: From Beyond—Aberrant Horrors Blackdirge’s Bargain Bestiaries: Hybrid Horrors—Dragon-Blooded Blackdirge’s Bargain Templates: Brutish Blackdirge’s Bargain Templates: Trollborn For more info and news on Blackdirge Publishing Products, check us out on Facebook.
No, it wasn't. However, we did a 4E version that is available in print. BD
Hi all, This is the third release in our Blackdirge's "Bargain" lines for 4E. We will be releasing new bargain PDFs, each priced under $2.00, every week. Below are links to the bargain PDFs we've recently released: Blackdirge's Bargain Bestiaries: The Created - Lesser Golems Blackdirge's Bargain Templates: Trollborn Blackdirge's Bargain Templates: Brutish Coming Up: Blackdirge's Bargain Bestiaries: Hybrid Horrors - Dragon-Blooded
Blackdirge's Bargain Encounters: The Robber Knight
Blackdirge's Bargain Templates: Abominable
Hi all, This is the first release in our new "bargain" lines. Every week we'll be releasing new bargain-priced PDFs, featuring new monsters, templates, encounters, and player options for your 4E game. BD
I'll be re-releasing all of my old 3.5 stuff over the next month or so. I might do some Pathfinder conversions as well. It all depends on how much work a conversion would require. Right now, it looks like monsters would be the simplest thing to convert. BD
Not trying to dis 4E at all, but I would very much like to see a Pathfinder version of these lovable entities. I hear you. I've actually been considering a few Pathfinder conversions of my 4E monster material. This book is very high on that short list. BD
Hi all, The sixth installment of the Critter Cache line gives you a healthy dose of Cthulhu-y goodness for your 4E game, with over 30 critters taken directly from H.P. Lovecraft's works. BD
Hi all, Level Up #2 is now available in PDF here at Paizo. BD
Hi all, This is the third book in our Hero's Handbook series. This one presents new options for tiefling characters and a slight reimagining of their infernal origins. Make sure to check out the 9-page PDF preview, featuring information on tieflings from the lineage of Mammon, Lord of Avarice. Hero's Handbook: Tieflings Preview BD
RPGAggression! (fixed link) I'm actually using the name of this book and its companion PC Pearls as the names of two regular features in Level Up. BD
Oh, and for those interested, Level Up is now open for submissions. You can find submission guidelines here: Level Up Submission Guidelines BD
Issue two is at the printers, and at 64 pages, it's even bigger than issue one! Can't beat that for two bucks. =] BD
Hi all, We've posted the submission guidelines for Level Up over at the Goodman Games site: Level Up Submission Guidelines. So get to work, and send me your best 4E ideas! :) Aeryn "Blackdirge" Rudel
In addition to the articles listed above, this issue also features an article by WotC's James Wyatt called Villains of Eberron.Added to the listing (and reformatted for easier reading). Thanks! Awesome. Thanks very much! BD
Hi all, Here's a preview of Level Up #2, due out in July. In addition to the articles listed above, this issue also features an article by WotC's James Wyatt called Villains of Eberron. BD
Oddly, that's called "saddle stitching."Out of curiosity, for those that have a print copy of this, what kind of binding does it use?The two staples type of binding, whatever that is called. Yup, and not a saddle or a stitch in sight. =] BD
Thanks for the reply BD. No problem. Feel free to fire off any other questions you have about the magazine, and I'll answer them if I'm able. =] BD
Level Up is a 4E magazine. There may be a system neutral article from time to time, but the rules system for any article with "crunch" will be 4E. BD
~laughter~ Hell, I LIKE your stuff, BD. I just can't get my mind off how badly WotC fumbled how they have handled the PR end of 4E. ~grins~ I will still keep the Players handbook. Heh, thanks and understood. Well, I hope that Goodman Games and Blackdirge Publishing can continue to improve your outlook on 4E in general. =] BD
Thanks for giving it a shot, Sharoth. That’s all we can ask for. Even if you don't switch to 4E, hopefully you get at least 2 bucks worth of 3.5 compatible ideas from Level Up. =] BD
I agree, anyone not buying this is cheating themselves out of a great deal, both monetarily and content wise. I am looking forward to July! Thanks! Speaking of July, here's a preview of issue two: Level Up #2 BD
Hi folks, The title for this one pretty much says it all. Critter Cache 5: Daemons re-imagines and reintroduces the classic race of fiends for Fourth Edition Dungeons & Dragons. BD
The prices are correct. We actually want folks to go into their local gaming store and pick up the magazine right of the rack, which is why the print price is so low. However, four bucks is still a pretty good deal for a 50+ page PDF. =] And yes, Level Up magazine is exclusively 4E. BD
Hi all This is the the premier issue of Goodman Games’ 4E GSL magazine Level Up. It's now available in both print and PDF. Here’s a quick peek at what you’ll find in Level Up #1. Roads to Adventure: Rift of the Hill Giant Thane An exciting 7th level adventure written by Goodman Games’ Harley Stroh Blackdirge’s Bestiary: Natural-Born Killer Six new dinos…I mean behemoths for your 4E game. Deities of Áereth: Gorhan The first in a series of articles on the gods of Áereth, the setting for the popular DCC line; Deities of Áereth: Gorhan explores the worship of the god of war and valor. Includes new feats, magic items, and a paragon path for worshippers of Gorhan. Azagar’s Advice for Adventurers: Choose Your Weapons Part I The infamous hobgoblin warlord dispenses his own brand of curmudgeonly wisdom on the subject of choosing the proper weapon. Includes a dozen new feats that will help you choose the right weapon every time. GM Gems: Fiendish Foes Three new monster templates that allow DMs to make their monsters and NPCs a bit more “fiendish.” Includes the following templates: demon knight, hell beast, and hellfire adept. PC Pearls: Weapon Focused Warriors Three new paragon paths for martial characters focused on a particular weapon. The cudgel thug gives club-wielding rogues a real wallop; the crimson cleaver lets fighters bring the pain with the greataxe; and the arbalestier actually gives the ranger a reason to use the crossbow. Plus:
For more information about Level Up, including subscriptions, visit us at: Goodman Games.
Well, I must say, I do like the title of this product. It certainly has a nice ring to it. ;-] In all seriousness, this is the kind of product that makes me sometimes wish I still played and designed for 3.5E. It looks great. BD
This looks pretty cool. And I have to say, making sasquatches fey creatures is a stroke of genius! Thanks. I had actually created the sasquatch for another book in the series, but as I was writing Fey Folk, it just made sense to give the hairy brutes the fey origin. I mean, there aren't a whole lot of critters more mythical than big foot. =] BD
Hi all, This the fourth release in our Critter Cache line, and as you can guess, this one covers the fey. The goal with this volume was not only to fill in some of the blanks left in the 4E Monster Manual, but also to reintroduce some classic fey monsters from previous editions, such as the spriggan, cu sidhe, and boggart. In addition, information on the two classic fey courts, the Seelie and Unseelie is provided in this product. Look for more 4E critters next month, when we reintroduce some old fiendish favorites with the release of Critter Cache: Daemons. BD
Hi all, Just in case you haven't seen this at any of the other sites... We are pleased to announce the official Goodman Games 4E magazine Level Up. Only $1.99 with the first issue slated for April release! Covering all things 4E, Level Up includes adventures, character options, new monsters, Azagar’s Advice for Adventurers, and the endearing wisdom of Dear Archmage Abby. All for only $1.99! Further details and subscription info can be found at our website: Level Up If you have any questions about the magazine, please feel free to ask in this thread or on the Goodman Games forums. BD
I am a big fan of Blackdyrge's Templates & Blackdyrge's Bestiary, and I thought that the designer had said in another thread that his OGL works wouldn't be going anywhere when the new lines of GSL product came out. But now the best of them are gone. What happened to them? I didn't get to complete my collection! I took all of my d20 products down when the d20 license expired on 12/31, and I'm slowly making them all OGL compatible. I'll be re-releasing them over the course of the next couple of weeks. However, Blackdyrge will likely be converted to 4E, so unless the GSL changes, I will no longer be able to sell the d20 versions of those products. That said, I'm sure I can help you complete your d20 collection one way or another. =] BD
I believe you. However, if you'd stated that your item could be sewn on to acid-washed jeans or tacky denim jackets instead of shields, then I would have been really suspicious. =] Anyway, neat item, and congrats on making the top 32. Oh, and just incase you need some inspiration for the next round - here you go. BD
Seriously, how has no one seen this item for what it is? It is no less than a fantasy version of that wonderful, late-night shopping sensation, the Bedazzler. So Craig, I gotta ask, did you base your item on the above-mentioned bit of QVC fodder? It's a cool item, regardless. =] BD
I couldn't agree more with these guidelines. Following them consistently leads to more freelance work from RPG companies, and even full-time writing positions. =] BD
Goodman Games is looking for writers! This is an open call for 4E game designers who want to contribute to Book of Rituals, a hardback compilation that will see print in the fall. This is paid work-for-hire. All accepted submissions become the property of Goodman Games, and contributors receive 3 cents per word, printed credit, and a copy of the published book. Book of Rituals covers heroic level, paragon level, and epic level rituals. It includes rituals for binding, creation, deception, divination, exploration, restoration, scrying, travel, and warding. Submissions should be limited to rituals within the scope of the book. Here are the guidelines for submissions:
If you have additional questions, please post them to our forums.
Wow, this is a great item. Even though it is a "spell in a can," this is the right way to do a "spell in a can." Great flavor, innovative use of existing mechanics (which is a big plus for me personally), and the item is not overpowered. If I were judging, this would get a thumbs-up from me. If the item you actually submitted is better than this - well, let's just say, I like your chances. =] Cool name, too. BD
Run through the list of bad item stereotypes; if any of your items come anywhere near those, chuck 'em. If you still have a couple left after that - and this is just my own personal opinion - choose the item the does one "really" cool thing over the item that does a bunch of "pretty" cool things. I think it's easier for the judges to see your innovation with a simple item over a complex one. In other words, shoot for gloves of storing over a helm of brilliance. However, I have absolutely no idea what the judges are going to favor; so Clark, Wolfgang, and Sean could read this and think I'm smoking the crack. Keep that in mind with any advice offered by your fellow board members. =] BD
Why would anyone want to show off their 4e design skills? The only company with any substantial need for 4e designers is WotC, and they'll just drop you like a hot potato the minute their latest core rulebook gets finished. Not true. Goodman Games certainly needs designers with 4E design skills (I oughta know), not to mention that Mongoose is re-launching their quintessential series in 4E. There are also a number of PDF publishers, such as Adamant Entertainment, that are actively looking for 4E designers. I’m not saying that Paizo should go 4E; in fact, I really don’t see a reason for them to do so. BD
Awesome! But, isn't the correct term "ass-whoopin'"? ;) Nope, you're thinking of the rod of ass-whoopin'. That allows you to create special potions that you can "open up" when "it is on." BD
I posted this one in the Bad Item Stereotypes thread as a lark, but this thread appears to be a better home for it. =] Beatin' Stick of Colossal Ass-Kicking: This short baton is made of ironwood and etched with dwarven runes that translate to the following: Ain’t nobody above an ass-kicking. The beatin’ stick acts as a +5 club with the following properties.
Strong evocation (ass-kicking) and transmutation, CL 17; Craft Magic Arms & Armor; Bigby’s beat down, crushing despair, haste; Price 185,000 gp; Cost 92.500 gp + 7,400 xp.
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