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Shawn Merwin
@shawnmerwin.bsky.social
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Freelance TTRPG Designer/Editor/Producer for WotC, Ghostfire Gaming, and others. Podcaster with Mastering Dungeons and the Eldritch Lorecast. Teacher of Writing for RPGs at Fredonia State University. Worder of words.
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Shawn Merwin @shawnmerwin.bsky.social · Nov 13
So glad to see new and familiar faces here. One thing I'm hoping to see here as opposed to the Flaming Hellscape: more personal experiences. Signal boosting is great, but I'd rather hear first-person accounts from people I know than endless boosts of the same echoes. Teach me something I don't know.
shawnmerwin.bsky.social
For me, AI does not mean Artificial Intelligence. It means Acquisitions Incorporated. And this time of year, as PAX Unplugged winds down, will forever remind me of making the Acquisitions Incorporated D&D hardcover. I have endless stories about that book, but those are best saved for another time.
November 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
shawnmerwin.bsky.social
Sad to be missing #paxu. Happy to be spending that time creating games that hopefully people will enjoy for years to come! Everyone at PAX: enjoy and safe travels.
November 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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mikerunderwood.bsky.social
Two cool things from me this morning!

First - the campaign frame read-through for Dungeons of Drakkenheim: Daggerheart is now on YouTube: youtu.be/yNfa7AWRK6g

Second - patrons at $10 and up get an early WIP version of my idea for *GM* character class choices for DH: www.patreon.com/posts/142837...
Bringing Drakkenheim to Daggerheart! (Beta campaign frame overview)
YouTube video by Mike Underwood
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
shawnmerwin.bsky.social
The beta version of the Drakkenheim for Daggerheart campaign frame is free, so you can check it out, and if you like what you see, you can back the campaign. And definitely watch the stream to check out Mike's amazing work here.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/dun...
November 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
shawnmerwin.bsky.social
The Dungeons of Drakkenheim for Daggerheart Kickstarter launches in 24 hours. If you like free minis or STL files, you still have time to follow the KS before launch. Very excited for this project! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dun...
Coming soon: Dungeons of Drakkenheim: Daggerheart
The ENNIE Award winning adventure redesigned for Daggerheart. Levels 1-10 eldritch horror Campaign where Hope dies and Fear reigns.
www.kickstarter.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
shawnmerwin.bsky.social
Microsoft Authenticator is the 10th level of hell. That is all.
October 31, 2025 at 10:57 PM
shawnmerwin.bsky.social
Sometimes #ttrpg conventions leave you drained and sometimes energized. And sometimes you come out turbocharged to the point that you dive into work so hard you forget to mention them. GameholeCon was fantastic. Thanks to everyone to contributed! Too many great panels, games, and folks to name!
October 25, 2025 at 8:08 PM
shawnmerwin.bsky.social
What a great time to be an #rpg fan! Working on #dnd content for @ghostfiregaming.bsky.social, ran a #Daggerheart game last night and running one tonight, perusing the Draw Steel books, and planning some notes for my #GameholeCon panels. May your dice be kind!
October 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
shawnmerwin.bsky.social
Excited to see Dungeons of Drakkenheim for Daggerheart being announced. Monty and Kelly are amazing creators, and I love what I'm seeing coming from their collaboration thus far with Mike Underwood. This has a lot of potential to be truly groundbreaking: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dun...
Coming soon: Dungeons of Drakkenheim: Daggerheart
The ENNIE Award winning adventure redesigned for Daggerheart.
www.kickstarter.com
October 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Reposted by Shawn Merwin
alphastream.bsky.social
How an RPG Book is Made, Part 2!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN0f...

How should a book be made? Find out which steps happen in which order and the pitfalls to avoid! Part 2 covers proofreading, layout, art, PDFs vs offset vs print-on-demand, and more!

#ttrpg #DnD #DrawSteel #Daggerheart
The title of the video is superimposed over a gaming battlemat, with several RPG books opened around the edge, including Forge of Foes, Daggerheart, Acquisitions Incorporated, Shadow of the Weird Wizard, Draw Steel, Alice is Missing, Shadowdark, The Monster Overhaul, and the 2024 D&D Monster Manual.
October 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
shawnmerwin.bsky.social
Following the release of the Grim Hollow Player's Guide on @dndbeyond.bsky.social last month, the Grim Hollow Campaign Guide is now available. These books represent a year and many long days and nights, and I hope they add much to your #dnd games. marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/CBG...
Grim Hollow: 2024 Bundle - Shop D&D Beyond
<p><strong>Save by purchasing the <em>Player's Guide</em> and <em>Campaign Guide</em> together!</strong></p> <br /> <p>Step into the doomed world of Etharis with the complete Grim Hollow experience. T...
marketplace.dndbeyond.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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latabernaderol.role.ar
TrabaJAZO del equipo del Notis!! @elbardodeldyd.role.ar @federicomuller.role.ar @leonmarcilla.role.ar 💜✨️
Los invitamos esta noche, para los que quieren empezar a diseñar y escribir para #lodelrol 🎲
@shawnmerwin.bsky.social thank you for this unique opportunity, your kindness and knowledge!
September 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
shawnmerwin.bsky.social
My podcasting partner @alphastream.bsky.social and I got talked to @justiceraminarman.bsky.social, Managing Game Designer from Wizards of the Coast for D&D, about his career, creating official D&D products, and the new Heroes of the Borderlands Starter Set. #dnd

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKZP...
Inside Heroes of the Borderlands: Justice Arman on creating D&D’s new starter set! (MD 258)
YouTube video by Mastering Dungeons
www.youtube.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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emilyhare.co.uk
Even though it's very short and simple, I love my KS video
youtu.be/peQeWcnwbso
#dragon #kickstarter #dramaticart #dragonattack #folklore #artbook #crowdfunding
Savage Strangehollow - NOW LIVE ON KICKSTARTER!
YouTube video by Art By Emily Hare
youtu.be
September 16, 2025 at 12:37 PM
shawnmerwin.bsky.social
9 hours left to back the Dreams of the Drowned God adventure on Kickstarter. I'm obviously biased, but I think this is going to be an amazing adventure!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
Aetherial Expanse: Dreams of the Drowned God
Embark on a plane-spanning 5E 2024 adventure full of mystery, war, and cosmic catastrophe.
www.kickstarter.com
September 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Reposted by Shawn Merwin
accidentalcyclops.bsky.social
We're live with Surviving Strangehollow on GameFound! See great works from @dandillon.bsky.social @shawnmerwin.bsky.social @dailydael.bsky.social @elisateague.bsky.social @nirele.bsky.social @katkruger.bsky.social @mdvaliant573.bsky.social and more!

#ttrpgs #D&D #5e

gamefound.com/en/projects/...
Surviving Strangehollow by AccidentalCyclops
Perfect for 5E players and DMs! ~100 new creatures, 14+ new subclasses, new backgrounds, feats, spells, and magic items! 7 Gorgeous minis. Hand-painted art. No AI!
gamefound.com
September 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
shawnmerwin.bsky.social
The Gamefound Campaign for Surviving Strangehollow is live. If you missed the Kickstarter and want to help get the project over the finish line, please check it out! Thanks!

gamefound.com/en/projects/...
Surviving Strangehollow by AccidentalCyclops
Perfect for 5E players and DMs! ~100 new creatures, 14+ new subclasses, new backgrounds, feats, spells, and magic items! 7 Gorgeous minis. Hand-painted art. No AI!
gamefound.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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ttjourneys.bsky.social
Sorcerer-Kings. Defiling Magic. Endless deserts. 🌵 What do you want from a Dark Sun revival? We dive into the changes we think are essential for 5e.
📺 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watc...

#DnD #DarkSun #RPGPodcast
September 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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beholderpie.bsky.social
Excerpt from a book of English folklore I’m reading. Looks like powdered frog is the material component of a knock spell.
August 29, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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epicdonut1109.bsky.social
Look Mom, I'm on D&D Beyond!

Not only did I get to contribute to one of my favorite series, but it's also available on one of my favorite D&D sites!

It was a huge privilege to be a small part of this project.
I still can't believe I was so lucky!

I hope everyone enjoys Ostoya!
August 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
shawnmerwin.bsky.social
So many days and nights were spent getting this project ready to go to supporters, and now it is available on @dndbeyond.com. Thanks to supporters, my @ghostfiregaming.bsky.social teammates, and the DDB staff for everything. I hope people enjoy it all!

marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/CBG...
Grim Hollow: 2024 Bundle - Shop D&D Beyond
<p><strong>Save by purchasing the <em>Player's Guide</em> and <em>Campaign Guide</em> together!</strong></p> <br /> <p>Step into the doomed world of Etharis with the complete Grim Hollow experience. T...
marketplace.dndbeyond.com
August 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
shawnmerwin.bsky.social
I don't know how much longer The Night Land is going to be free, so grab it now if you haven't already!

www.dmsguild.com/product/2964...
EB-01 The Night Land - D&D Adventurers League | Dungeon Masters Guild
This adventure is free for the community claim from Aug 19-25. Enjoy the first chapter of this Eberron Adventurer's Leag
www.dmsguild.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
shawnmerwin.bsky.social
You have until tomorrow to pick up my #dnd #eberron adventure The Night Land at no cost on the @dmsguild.com. I love the story that many adventure writers and I got to bring to life from the imagination of @beholderpie.bsky.social so I wanted to share it with folks! www.dmsguild.com/product/2964...
EB-01 The Night Land - D&D Adventurers League | Dungeon Masters Guild
This adventure is free for the community claim from Aug 19-25. Enjoy the first chapter of this Eberron Adventurer's Leag
www.dmsguild.com
August 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
shawnmerwin.bsky.social
Here's more information on the free adventure that I'm giving away on @dmsguild.com to celebrate Eberron. #dnd #eberron

blog.roll20.net/posts/claim-...
Claim Your FREE Eberron Adventure on DMsGuild! - Roll20 Blog
Shawn Merwin offers a free adventure, The Night Land, from the Oracle of War series on DMsGuild until August 25. The adventure explores themes of post-war resilience in Eberron.
blog.roll20.net
August 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM