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A Sneak Peak of Issue 53
Hello Fellow ManticoresHere is a page from Issue 53 of d12 Monthly, which is a mini bestiary of sorts, but this one focuses on the world-building and habits of common monsters. This issue will start with Beasts & Magical Beasts, and the following issues will focus on another category of monster. I hope you find this issue useful when it is released. Only a few more days. Thanks. And, as always, happy gaming! Russ
Update for End of 2025
Hello Fellow Musk CreepersI just wanted to let you know what's happening for the last few months of the year. I am working on Issue 53 of d12 Monthly currently, and that will be out November as usual. However, after that I will be taking a month off from publishing issues, so there will be no December issue. I will be picking it up again for 2026, but I feel I need a break for a month, and also I have some other projects to wrap up. I won'...
Issue 52 - 2025 Halloween - Is Here!
Hello Fellow MoribundsI just wanted to let you know that issue 52 has been finished and is now yours to download! Sorry again for the delay - I'm caught up now, which is a good feeling. Any way, enjoy this cataclysmic issue. And, as always, happy gaming! Russ
Update: Shipping & Issue 52
Hello Fellow WightsI just wanted to keep you up to date on things. I've had to have a couple of scans post-op, so I am a little behind schedule. Man, that's becoming a habit. Blah! I just wanted to let you know that Issue 52 (the Halloween issue) will be available very soon - just finishing it off today and tomorrow. Also, Issue 51 has been printed and I will send those out today or tomorrow for those of you in the print tier. Thanks heap...
Issue 51 of d12 Monthly is Out!
Hello Fellow Gas SporesI declare Issue 51 done! It is available to you, my wonderful and patient patrons. Thanks for waiting for this one. I think the wait is worth it, and my body thanks you (I needed to rest to heal better). This issue is all about the Bounded Hills - a place you can drop into your campaign world and use as a sandbox adventure location. Or, any other way you please. This is a place in my own campaign world, and so I have put a ...
Issue 52 Cover Sneak Peak
Hello Fellow GhoulsI had some energy today, so I put together a draft cover for Issue 52, which is for October, and that means a Halloween issue! This Halloween I'm leaning into the undead in a big way, but with a twist. The Moribound are a new creature that is half undead, held to this realm by their city: The Necropolis. And this city has just appeared in your campaign world! And here is the cover... Enjoy! And, as always, happy gaming! Rus...
Two Issues!
Hello Fellow Gas SporesI just wanted to keep you updated with this month's zine issue. I am having some trouble getting this one completed. I've had two surgeries in the last 3 weeks and it has left me a little drained and in pain. I am going to work on issues 51 & 52 (which is another Halloween issue) together over the next 2 weeks and have them both to you by the end of the month (plus a little longer for shipping for physical copies). ...
Issue 51 Update
Hello Fellow Lizard KingsI just wanted to let you know I am working on the zine, but I am still having some pain when I sitting at a computer for too long - sitting anywhere, really. I am aiming for next week for it to be ready, so hold on for a little longer. Really sorry for the delay. Thanks again, and, as always, happy gaming! Russ
Health Update & Tariffs
Hello Fellow OsquipsI just wanted to let you know I am home again, and the operation went well. I still need to take it easy, but I am hoping only for 1-2 weeks and I should be back to normal (if I ever was). :) I also want to say a BIG thanks for all the well-wishing on my last post - it meant a great deal to me. In addition, I am sure you are aware of the new USA tariff rule changes coming into effect very soon. I just wanted to let you know th...
Issue 51 May Be Late
Hello Fellow HobgoblinsJust letting you know that Issue 51 may be a few days late. I need to go into hospital for an operation on Thursday (AEST). Most of you know about my cancer diagnosis and on-going medical issues related to this. Well, this is an extension of that. I have had no active cancer for a while now, but one spot has flared up on my liver and so I need to have that section removed. I should only be in the hospital for a couple of da...
Issue 50 of d12 Monthly is Out!
Hello Fellow LichesIssue 50 is here! I had many ideas on what to do with this issue, but in the end I wanted to keep giving you articles you can use rather than just do a retrospective. With that in mind, I give your Issue 50 - Solo Campaigning. I published a solo gaming issue way back in Issue 12, but this issue focuses more on how to run a successful solo campaign for D&D. Using these two issues together will give you the tools you need to pla...
Issue 49 is Out!
Hello Fellow LizardfolkIssue 49, the last of my "treasure trilogy" is available for you to download. This issue covers Beyond All That Glitters and does a deep dive on information as treasure, plus how monsters view treasure and why they would actually have treasure in the first place. Enjoy this issue as I prepare for the 50th issue, which will release for August! And, as always, happy gaming! Russ
50th Issue Preview Cover Sneak Peak
Hello Fellow LichesI am playing around with the preview cover for the 50th issue and this is what I have so far. That is all. :) And, as always, happy gaming!Russ
Issue 48 of d12 Monthly is Out!
Hello Fellow Blood OrcsYou get two issues this month (as promised)! And this one is the second in my "treasure trilogy" - all about magical treasures.There is a lot packed into this one, so I hope you find it useful and a little diabolical.Let me know what you think in the comments below.Thanks again for all the support. And, as always, happy gaming!Russ
Issue 47 of d12 Monthly is Out!
Hello Fellow Giant AntsIt's with great fanfare that I bring you issue 47 of d12 Monthly. I know you have waited an additional month and I thank-you for that. I hope you enjoy this issue as I had a blast writing it. If you don't know, this issue is the first of a treasure trilogy that I have been working on - issue 48 (which you will get in a few days) is all about Magical Treasure, and the last of the trilogy is issue 49, which is all abo...
To All Solo Players
Hello Fellow Faerie DragonsI posted a new blog post about using word tables together with the Oracle in your solo TTRPG efforts. I breakdown which word tables to use and when. I have also included a FREE PDF with the four word tables I use. Check it out and let me know what you think. And, as always, happy gaming!Russ
Video for d12 Monthly Issue 46
Hello Fellow Crimson CorpsesJust wanted to let you know I have uploaded a walk-through video for Issue 46, which is all about Dark Cults. Let me know what you think! https://youtu.be/4QyCh_dyAI4 And, as always, happy gaming!
Freebie - New Undead: The Crimson Corpse
Hello Fellow Crimson CorpsesI thought I would remind everyone that there will be no zine released in May, but instead, you will get two issues in June (May's Issue and June's issue). These are parts 1 and 2 of a three-part series on Treasure. To give you something to read while you wait, I present the Crimson Corpse - a new undead for you to use in your campaigns. Thanks for all the support and, as always, happy gaming! Russ
Issue 46 of d12 Monthly is Out!!
Hello Fellow CultistsThe latest issue of d12 Monthlyis out and ready for you to download (see link below). I hope you enjoy this one as it is all about Dark Cults and how to add them to your campaign world. Enjoy! And, as always, happy gaming. Russ
Forum
Hello Fellow Frost GiantsI just wanted to remind you about my forum. A great place on the interwebs where you can chat about old school D&D and other TTRPGs with some cool peeps (like me!). Seriously, though, we have 42 people on there already and would love to see you there. I want it to remain fairly small - small and cosy, like a small town's local tavern. It's all free and all TTRPGs. So, get away from the real world for a while and h...
May's Issue of d12 Monthly
Hello Fellow BugbearsI just wanted to let you know that there will be no issue in May due to a deadline to complete the d12 MonthlyAnnual Year 1, which is LONG over due. I am dedicating the next 6 weeks to getting that volume completed and shipped. I will however, be completing two issue for June, which will make my commitment to you lovely people as well. These will be the first two in the treasure series, so they will go hand-in-hand, any way. ...
iOS BS
Hello Fellow Great ApesIt seems that Apple isn't making enough money so they are charging iOS users an additional 30% on in-app purchases. This is what I received from Patreon today: "We’re writing to let you know that your Patreon has been updated to use Apple’s in-app purchase system. This means that all purchases of memberships and shop items through the Patreon iOS app will now include Apple’s 30% App Store fee. As a reminder, A...
Issue 46 Cover Sneak Peak
Hello Fellow CultistsI thought I would share a draft copy of the cover of issue 46, which is all about Dark Cults. Let me know what you think. And, as always, happy gaming! Russ
Printed Issue Delay
Hello Fellow Dire BearsThe printing of Issue 45 will be delayed for a few days as my hometown of Brisbane gets hit by a cyclone. But rest assured that they will come out ASAP after it passes. Thanks for all your understanding and support. And, as always, happy gaming. Russ
Issue 45 of d12 Monthly is Out!
Hello Fellow Dube StalkersJust letting you know that issue 45 - Weird Places - is available to you lovely people. Thanks again for all the support - I appreciate all of it very much. Cheers! And, as always, happy gaming. Russ
Issue 45 Cover Preview
Hello Fellow Death GoblinsI just wanted to let you know I am working hard on Issue 45 (the final installment of my 'Weird' series: Weird Places), and here is a shot of the cover, by the legendary Dean Spencer. Thanks for all the support. And, as always, happy gaming! Russ
TTRPG Forum
Okay, I'm starting an old school D&D & other TTRPG forum for a select group of people - are you interested? It will be small, but (hopefully) vibrant and engaging. I really want to chat with like-minded folk about roleplaying games - no politics, no BS - just good old-fashioned chats. Are you with me? Russ
Live in 30 Minutes
I will live on the YouTube in 30 minutes! Join me for new DnD SoloRPG news, some new purchases, plus I try my hand at some crafting! Come for a chat and I will talk things D&D. And answer any questions. https://www.youtube.com/live/QwS0jWHbuxs?si=ifb5gr1-KMd4iyXM
Future Issues
Hello Fellow Gnoll BanditsI just wanted to let you know what issues will be upcoming over the next few months. And also mention a special issue! This is the list of issues for the next 4 months: March - Weird Places Issue 45April - Dark Cults Issue 46May - Treasure & Loot Issue 47 June - Magic Items Issue 48July - Beyond All That Glitters (Issue on non-Treasure Treasure) Issue 49March's issue is the last of the "weird" series. While A...
Issue 44 is Out!
Hello Fellow Dragon TurtlesJust letting you know Issue 44 of d12 Monthlyis available for you to download. This is February's issue, which means I am all caught up! And back to normal programming.Those of you on the physical copy tier will receive issues 43 & 44 in the mail together.Enjoy this one. March's issue will be about Weird Places, and that will conclude this trilogy of issues. So, stay weird.And, as always, happy gaming!Russ
