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A Sneak Peak of Issue 53

Hello Fellow Manticores

Here 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.

Update for End of 2025

Hello Fellow Musk Creepers

I 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 Dece...

Issue 52 - 2025 Halloween - Is Here!

Hello Fellow Moribunds

I 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 Wights

I 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.

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Issue 51 of d12 Monthly is Out!

Hello Fellow Gas Spores

I 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 a...

Issue 52 Cover Sneak Peak

Hello Fellow Ghouls

I 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...

Two Issues!

Hello Fellow Gas Spores

I 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 ...

Issue 51 Update

Hello Fellow Lizard Kings

I 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! ...

Health Update & Tariffs

Hello Fellow Osquips

I 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 additio...

Issue 51 May Be Late

Hello Fellow Hobgoblins

Just 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 ...

Issue 50 of d12 Monthly is Out!

Hello Fellow Liches

Issue 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.

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Issue 49 is Out!

Hello Fellow Lizardfolk

Issue 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.

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50th Issue Preview Cover Sneak Peak

Hello Fellow Liches

I 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 Orcs

You 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 ...

Issue 47 of d12 Monthly is Out!

Hello Fellow Giant Ants

It'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...

To All Solo Players

Hello Fellow Faerie Dragons

I posted a new blog post about using word tables together with the Oracle in your solo TTRPG efforts. I breakdown which word tables ...

Video for d12 Monthly Issue 46

Hello Fellow Crimson Corpses

Just 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

2025-05-08 07:39:13 +0000 UTC View Post

Freebie - New Undead: The Crimson Corpse

Hello Fellow Crimson Corpses

I 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 ...

Issue 46 of d12 Monthly is Out!!

Hello Fellow Cultists

The latest issue of d12 Monthly is 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 Giants

I 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...

May's Issue of d12 Monthly

Hello Fellow Bugbears

I just wanted to let you know that there will be no issue in May due to a deadline to complete the d12 Monthly Annual 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 J...

iOS BS

Hello Fellow Great Apes

It 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 membersh...

Issue 46 Cover Sneak Peak

Hello Fellow Cultists

I 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 Bears

The 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 Stalkers

Just 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 Goblins

I 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. A...

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?

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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/QwS0jWHbux...

Future Issues

Hello Fellow Gnoll Bandits

I 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 45

April - Dark Cults Issue 46

May - Treasure & Loot Issue 47

June - Magic Items ...

Issue 44 is Out!

Hello Fellow Dragon Turtles

Just letting you know Issue 44 of d12 Monthly is available for you to download. This is February's issue, which means I am all caught up! And back to normal programming.

Those of yo...