The Fifth Edition Gamemaster's Survival Guide
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Expert tactical guides for Fifth Edition from Dave "DMDave" Hamrick
Backers: 5273
Average Pledge Per Backer: $50
Funded: $261,646 of $22,500
Dates: Oct 12th -> Nov 11th (31 days)
Project By: David Hamrick
Backers: 5273
Average Pledge Per Backer: $50
Funded: $261,646 of $22,500
Dates: Oct 12th -> Nov 11th (31 days)
Project By: David Hamrick
$261,646
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 11 @ 10:03 -0500 GMT
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Latest News
5,273 backers pledged $261,646 to help bring this project to life. 
November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for your help in making this a reality! My wife is off work today, and frankly, I'm exhausted. So I'll be back a little later this afternoon to update things and give you an idea of the upcoming schedule plus what to expect. Remember:... (Read More)
Stretch Goals and Who Gets What
November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all, Quick clarification for everyone. I've answered a few times in PMs, comments, and updates, but I just wanna make sure everyone understands. We unlocked the following stretch goals: Playbook sheets 11-50 Battle Mats 7 and 8 Non-SRD Monsters... (Read More)
$250,000 hit! Thank you everyone!
November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! We just crossed $250,000 (I totally wasn't hitting refresh over and over to see it happen in real-time, I swear). The final stretch goal, monster descriptions, will now officially enter the book. Of course, we still have 10 hours to make... (Read More)
Who's going to Pax Unplugged? DMDave will be there!
November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks! Pax Unplugged is in about three weeks. I'll be there demoing some of the tactics I use in the book and answering questions in person. Plus, we'll have a booth with a bunch of our books for sale. If you're going to be there, you should stop... (Read More)
Okay, fine, one more stretch goal added :P
November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all! I decided to toss in one more extra stretch goal to work as a "compliment" to the tattoo stretch goal (although I'd be surprised if we hit $275k, but still, haha). Monster descriptions baked into the book! Another element sorely missing from... (Read More)
Final Stretch Goal Announced... DMDave Gets Tattooed? 😲
November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all! As we're entering the twilight hours of this campaign, I figured I'd set sort of a zany goal of $275,000, which is probably a long shot. However, if this does happen, I will show you all my appreciation by getting my first-ever tattoo. Keep... (Read More)
It's the final countdowwwwwn...
November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all! If you didn't already know, we're in the Final 48 hours. This campaign has exceeded my expectations by a mile and a half, and I hope to pass on that love to all of you. I've already cleared my normal writing calendar to focus on nothing but... (Read More)
Final week! (Plus a look at the estimated timeline)
November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all! Thanks so much for a wonderful campaign. As we're rolling into the final few days of the event, I'm pretty excited about what's in store for all of you. Walking into the campaign, I had 90% of the content made. However, we've unlocked a... (Read More)
Bonus $200,000 Stretch Goal revealed... non-SRD Monsters will be added!
November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all! If you didn't see, we just crossed the $200,000 threshold, which means I'll be adding in those non-SRD monsters I was reluctant to add before. True story, but after learning a bit about "Weird" Al, I learned all his parody songs are done... (Read More)
Tom Cartos' Into the Wilds Kickstarter Ends in 48 Hours
November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all! Normally I wouldn't hit folks up with an update regarding another Kickstarter (not while my own is running), but our buddy Tom Cartos—the same guy who's doing the maps for this project—is finishing up his own Kickstarter in just 48... (Read More)
3rd Book Stretch Goal Revealed - How to Create Legendary Monsters for Fifth Edition
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all! When we hit the 1,000% mark at $225,000, I'm going to add in an additional book, How to Create Legendary Monsters for 5e. This bonus 16-page book will show you exactly how to convert nearly any monster of your choice into a formidable... (Read More)
30 Stretch Goals! Holy Moley!
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all! We've hit 30 Stretch Goals, which is huge. That's a bonus book, extra battlemat, and 27 new playbook cards shipping with every reward. The last one we unlocked was mages: One of the toughest lurker monsters in the game, mages are invisible... (Read More)
27 Stretch Goals! Are you kidding me???
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Hope you've had a good week so far. Just my usual update shouting out that we've hit freakin' 27 stretch goals with even more on the way. The last one we hit was a fave of mine, medusas. After them, we've got gargoyles. I just wrote an... (Read More)
Ultimate Guide to Writing 5e Adventures... Unlocked! Plus, a big surprise on the way...
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all! Huge news as we've officially hit $141,265, a major milestone as it's the same amount of capital that we raised on our last Kickstarter... and this time, we raised in less than two weeks! That means I'm tossing in a 16-page book, DMDave's... (Read More)
23 Stretch Goals Unlocked with a BIG one next...
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit our 23rd stretch goal, shadows. Normally, I do stretch goals at increments of $5,000, but the next big stretch goal comes when we hit $141,265. "Why such an unusual number?" you ask. Well, that's the total value of our last Kickstarter in... (Read More)
Oh snap! 22 stretch goals and counting...
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
A slower day yesterday, but we finally hit another stretch goal in the middle of the night last night. So let's welcome Black Dragons to the list. Next up to the plate will be shadows, one of my favorite monsters to write about just 'cause of their... (Read More)
Fixed Kobold Tactics (thanks for the catch Michael S)
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm a bonehead and forgot to mention the kobold's Pack Tactics on the playbook card. Here's the updated version. Thanks, Michael Shepherd, for pointing out this blunder. But that's why I make sure to get as many eyeballs as possible on the stuff. (Read More)
Playbook Card #007 - Kobolds and Traps (Prototype Sample)
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Since playbook cards are the big stretch goal, I figured I'd share what some of these will look like. Now, these aren't necessarily the final version, but they're pretty close to being it. These cards will help you get an idea of how to set up the... (Read More)
20 Stretch Goals Unlocked... what monsters do you want to see next?
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We unlocked shambling mounds last night, so now the bonus 2-sided battlemap is up for grabs. But what sweet, sweet monster playbook cards do you want to see next? Let me know in the comments below. (Read More)
19 Stretch Goals and Counting...
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Tuesday, folks! We just hit $120,000, and last night, we reached 2,000 backers. Wow! That means we now have succubi/incubi unlocked for playbook cards. Next up on the list are shambling mounds, perhaps the most brutal of all plant... (Read More)
More stretch goals hit with more on the way... plus our first "big one" is coming up soon!
October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all, Sorry for the slow update. I've been busy morning this morning as I was working on content for my adventure patreon. If you aren't already familiar with it, check it out: https://www.patreon.com/dmdave. We've got over 750 PDFs there, which... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #14 Unlocked: Water Elementals! Next up: Xorn! What other monsters do you want?
October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! Fourteen stretch goals unlocked with more on the way. Check out the full list of stretch goals all of you will receive! PDF-only backers will receive digital copies only. Plus, we crossed the $100,000 milestone last night. That's pretty awesome,... (Read More)
Aberration Quick Tactics Preview PDF Now Available
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
As I'm polishing the text for the quick tactics cards, I decided to throw them all together into a PDF and let you get a look at it. This is by no means the finished version, but it at least gives you a taste of some of the CHEESE that's coming your... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #13 hit! Now you've got a playbook sheet for minotaurs. Next up? Stone Golems!
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for your continued support. We just unlocked minotaurs at the $90,000 mark. Up next, we've got Stone Golems. After we hit stone golems, we've got water elementals, xorn, and assassins. What other monsters do you want to see?... (Read More)
Quick Tactics for Undead Preview Booklet Now Available
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all! As I'm polishing the text for the quick tactics cards, I decided to throw them all together into a PDF and let you get a look at it. This is by no means the finished version, but it at least gives you a taste of some of the CHEESE that's... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #12 Unlocked... Fire Elementals! Next: Minotaurs
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Woo hoo! We continue to blow through milestones, passing $85,000. That means I'm adding fire elementals to the fray. After that, we'll unlock minotaurs at $95,000! What other monsters do you want to see? Let me know in the comments below the... (Read More)
Stretch Goals #10 and #11 Reached! Liches and mimics join the fray!
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning everyone (at least those of you on this side of the world). Last night and this morning we hit two more goals:Â Next up, we've got fire elementals, one of my favorites. These guys are one of the few creatures in the game that can... (Read More)
PDFs of the Hardcover will now come with digital versions of the stretch goals!
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
You've asked, so ye shall receive. The digital PDF of the hardcover will come with digital versions of all the stretch goals we're hitting. To get the content that's in the boxed sets, you'll still need to get them a la carte via the FoundryVTT... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #8 Reach... BLAH BLA-BLAH... it's vampires! Next up: Animated Objects
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for helping us cross the $65,000 line. This puts us at nearly 300% the original goal. Vampires are now unlocked. Let me just say you all are in for a treat, especially those who've had lacking vampire encounters in the past.... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #7 Unlocked... Gnolls! Up next: vampires! What else should I do?
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Two big milestones hit this morning. First, we passed $60,000, so that means we get gnolls as a playbook card. Also, we hit 1,000 backers. Wow! Thanks so much, everyone. The next stretch goal on deck will be vampires. After them,... (Read More)
Stretch Goals #5 and #6 hit overnight!
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Great news, as we hit Stretch Goals #5 and #6 last night. Everyone who's getting a physical copy of the book or one of the boxed sets will now get these stretch goals. As always, thank you all so much for your continued support! What... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #4 Unlocked. Next up... gray oozes! But what else do you want to see?
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
So far, you all have been delightful! We're at nearly 800 backers, which is huge! Thank you all so much! I've got a handful more unlocked stretch goals listed on the page. Keep in mind that all physical rewards get a copy of the stretch goals... that... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #3 Hit!
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Great news, folks! We just went past $40,000, which means you all unlocked another stretch goal—dust mephits as a playbook sheet. Next up, we have bandit captains, one of my favorites. Bandit captains are extremely versatile, which is what makes... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #2 Hit! What other monsters do you want to see?
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Awesome work everyone! We just hit $35,000, which means I've unlocked the grimlock playbook cards. Learn how to fight in total darkness with eyeless humanoids. Next up: dust mephits. If there's a particular monster you wanna see a playbook card for,... (Read More)
First Stretch Goal Unlocked!
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Woohoo! We just hit $30,000, which means we will be adding an extra playbook sheet—drow! I absolutely love running drow because of their 120 feet of darkvision. I’ll update the graphics once I get back home from picking my son up from school.... (Read More)
We did it!
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you, everyone! If you didn't see, we officially hit our goal just a little bit after 12:00 pm CST—3 hours after going live. I look forward to making this project come alive. Keep checking back each day to see new stretch goals and other... (Read More)
Add-ons will be available after the Kickstarter through Backerkit
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for your support so far! The main question I'm getting is whether or not the additional doo-dads will be available as add-ons. Yep, they sure will be! Once the Kickstarter ends, you'll get a notification through backerkit to add... (Read More)
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