Justin Andrew Mason - Paths to Adventure: June 2017

Friday, June 30, 2017

Maze of the Skullkeeper

Another Mini-Dungeon adventure that I authored is now available for purchase. Maze of the Skullkeeper (published by AAW Games / Adventureaweek.com) is an adventure for 3 PCs of levels 2-3.

The adventurers have been captured! Rendered unconscious at the tavern by poisoned drinks by a bounty hunter for the maniac crime-lord known as the Renown Grand High Lord Xu Tannak of Shattered Rock, Bearer of the Sacred Flame and Keeper of the Bull.

Unbeknownst to the adventurers, one of their recent outings interfered with a smuggling outfit operated by Xu’s men, and for retribution he has ordered them to be tossed into his undefeated gauntlet; his favorite method of getting rid unwanted pests.

The adventurers awaken as they are entrance gate to the maze is being closed behind them...

This adventure is available for purchase via Adventureaweek.com, DriveThruRPG, RPGNow, and Paizo.

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Adventure Chronicle #2

Issue #2 of Adventure Chronicle magazine by AAW Games

New magic items and a few sidebar articles that I wrote are featured in the newest issue of Adventure Chronicle magazine (Summer 2017).

The tabletop roleplaying game magazine compatible with Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.

Publisher's Corner - By Jonathan G. Nelson
Catching Up With Wolfgang - Interview with the Kobold-in-Chief
Seaborne Stories - By Stephen Rowe
Oi! Get Off the Boat! - By Brian Wiborg Mønster
The Unquenchable Thirst - By Micheal Allen
Hide Yer Loot, Matey! - Michael Allen
The Flâneur Prestige Class - By Stephen Yeardley
The Gauntlet: Traps & Hazards for Your Adventures - By Rory Toma
The Arcanarium: Magic Items for Your Adventures - By Justin Andrew Mason, Rory Toma, and Stephen Yeardley
The Menagerie: Monsters for Your Adventures - By Michael Smith and Stephen Yeardley
Game Night Grub - By Rachel Ventura
Roll for Review - Endzeitgeist Reviews Celadon Shores
What Weather This Way Comes - By Stephen Yeardley
Sidebars by Justin Andrew Mason: Adding Magic to Your Game, Appendix: N'spiration, Polyhedral Podcasts
Tales From the Tabletop - AAW Community Comic

Pick up your free copy of this issue at DriveThruRPG.com!

Kickstarter: New Paths Compendium: Pathfinder RPG Expanded Edition

Another Kickstarter campaign which I did the graphic design for has gone live! New Paths Compendium: Pathfinder RPG Expanded Edition (by Kobold Press) launched thisw eek, and I'm excited to see this great player supplement being updated and turned into a great hardback edition.

"This hardcover edition of the New Paths Compendium starts with 8 new classes, and could easily go to 11 new classes if we hit a few stretch goals. Most of the classes in the book have several years of actual play and refinement, and even the newest classes have seen hundreds of hours of playtest and development. These are well-honed options for either player or GM, presented in a professional, readable layout with high standards of editing and design."

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Monster of the Month #3: Varpulis

Another Monster of the Month has been released by AAW Games today. Available for both 5th Edition and Pathfinder RPG.

Monster of the Month brings to life a new monster from ancient folklore every single month for both Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.

Created using actual folklore gathered by Justin Andrew Mason then expertly illustrated by AAW Games' lead artist Mates Laurentiu (Romania), the monsters are then crafted by Stephen Rowe (Pathfinder RPG) and Chris Harris (5th Edition). Leonid Ponomarev is also converting both versions over for use in the Fantasy Grounds virtual tabletop.

AAW Games is offering MotM in PDF, print 8 x 10 cardstock, and Fantasy Grounds so GMs and DMs can easily add new and exciting opponents to their ongoing campaigns.

Subscribers to Adventureaweek.com receive Monster of the Month for free in addition to AaW full product catalog access (online flipbook format) and 2 PDF downloads per month.

Adventureaweek.com also features an extensive audio soundboard, the Aventyr Campaign Setting, and new races/classes for players.

Get the Monster of the Month #3: Varpulis (from Bohemian Mythology) available for purchase via Adventureaweek.com (PFRPG/5E), DriveThruRPG (PFRPG/5E), RPGNow (PFRPG/5E), Paizo (PFRPG).

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Featured Reviews

Endzeitgeist reviewed Maw of the Dark Tide published by AAW Games.

Justin Andrew Mason’s “Maw of the Dark Tide” requires a bit of templating work, but oh boy is it worth it! The floating fortress is unique, the artifacts are cool and the super-boss is BRUTAL when built according to specifications... 5 stars + seal of approval..

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Endzeitgeist reviewed Wrath of the Jötunn published by AAW Games.

This module at once manages to evoke themes of old-school masterpieces, the sense of myth, the sense of plausibility and the new-school focus on a captivating narrative, with tons of read-aloud text, diverse challenges... My final verdict will clock in at 5 stars + seal of approval and this is furthermore a candidate for my Top Ten of 2017.

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Endzeitgeist reviewed Winter's Roar - Vikmordere Bestiary published by AAW Games.

Justin Andrew Mason and developer Stephen Rowe are both names that I associate with quality; in this instance, however, they delivered something that exceeded my expectations. My final verdict will clock in at 5 stars + seal of approval and this is furthermore a candidate for my Top Ten of 2016. Get this!

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Endzeitgeist reviewed The Vikmordere published by AAW Games.

This is a really good, system-neutral first look at the Vikmordere, one that does not SPOIL any of the modules featuring them, while giving players a good first grasp of these peoples. My final verdict will clock in at 5 stars + seal of approval.

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Endzeitgeist reviewed Raider’s Haul – Vikmordere Magic Item Compendium published by AAW Games.

I love this book and while it may not be 100% perfect, it is very close to that... at least for me. My final verdict will hence clock in at 5 stars + seal of approval.

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Endzeitgeist reviewed Madam Margareth's Magic Potion published by Playground Adventures.

Fun, educational and suitable for children of all ages (and even open-minded adults who enjoy this kind of thing), this little educational adventure is absolutely awesome – 5 stars + seal of approval. We need more of them! Seriously, so much more! "

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Endzeitgeist reviewed The White Wyrm Awakens published by AAW Games.

Justin Andrew Mason’s fifth mini-dungeon for ITWG is friggin’ AWESOME. High-concepts, awesome benefit, evocative culture and dungeon – superb. 5 stars + seal of approval, given sans any hesitation."

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Endzeitgeist reviewed Assassin's Breach published by AAW Games.

"...this has the potential to be pure, unadulterated awesomeness and elicit multiple WTF-reactions from your players. My final verdict will hence clock in at 5 stars and I’ll add my seal of approval as well... now to plot how to integrate the inn in my next campaign..."

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Endzeitgeist reviewed Summoner's Remorse published by AAW Games.

"Justin Andrew Mason pushes the boundaries of the series in this module, providing a rather atmospheric, awesome mini-dungeon for your perusal – from cool adversaries to nasty atmosphere, solid challenges and a sense of urgency, this one delivers more than a file of its length conceivably has a right to – excellent job, well worth 5 stars + seal of approval."

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Endzeitgeist reviewed Stowaway on the Singing Sea published by AAW Games.

If you have good roleplayers in your group, this’ll be pure gold... My final verdict will hence clock in at 5 stars.

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Endzeitgeist reviewed The Unreachable Terror published by AAW Games.

Justin Andrew Mason’s “The Unreachable Terror” pushes the envelope of the format in a great way. Concisely written and flavorful, this is well worth a final verdict of 5 stars. clicking here.

Endzeitgeist reviewed Mysteries of the Endless Maze published by AAW Games.

Justin Andrew Mason’s Mysteries of the Endless Maze is an amazing little puzzle-dungeon... All in all, a well-crafted mini-dungeon worth of a final verdict of 5 stars.

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Endzeitgeist reviewed The Burning Tree of Coilltean Grove published by AAW Games.

Justin Andrew Mason’s mini-dungeon here is simply awesome – beyond the obvious roleplaying potential... This is a great use of the format and well worth a final verdict of 5 stars.."

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Endzeitgeist reviewed The Lapis Maiden of Serena Hortum published by AAW Games.

"Justin Andrew Mason’s Mini-Dungeon is compelling – either as straight-forward hack and slay or as an infiltration, this one offers a nice story, a cool backdrop, diverse challenges and even a bit of social interaction, this is a great example of what can be done with a straight-forward, smart application of the limiting mini-dungeon-formula. My final verdict will clock in at 5 stars."

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Endzeitgeist reviewed Ways of the Old published by AAW Games.

"Justin Andrew Mason’s fourth mini-dungeon does it right: We have a great, flavorful build-up; evocative read-aloud text…and non-combat means to resolve the danger. Traps and even a bit of investigation set-up (optional) are provided – this is great and makes the formula work in spite of its brevity. My final verdict 5 stars."

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