Hello everyone!

I wanted to update you all on our Wyvern Queen Miniature.  After looking at tooling and costs, along with the number of orders we got for it, we've ultimately decided to change the material from Zinc to Resin.  I believe this should give a better finish, especially if you want to paint this miniature.

However, I don't like changing an item's specs after we advertise it. While I look at the change as an overall positive one, I would love to hear from folks with miniature painting experience. I've never really gotten into miniatures, but I want it to be something that you all are still excited about.

Because of the change, though, I've decided to include the.STP file with every miniature order so that you can print this mini on your own as well! We will still be physically shipping you the miniature. If you are someone who prints minis, I would love to hear your preferred file of choice. I believe .STP is the file you need, but if there is a preferred file type for 3D mini printers, please let me know!

If you have any questions or concerns, you can also e-mail [email protected] so I can get your feedback.

Overall, I hope this change is a positive one. I always want to do right by you (we wouldn't be making this book without you after all!) - so as always, please share your thoughts below!

Thank you again! I hope your new year is going well.
Brett

The Cruel Hyena is out! This includes an Elite CR 5 and a CR 1.



Rules Updates

Stoneworking in now Masonry
 We've renamed the Stoneworking profession to Masonry to line up better with Mason's Tools.

Learning Crafting Recipes  
We've written up a blurb for learning crafting recipes, and included 2 new optional rules: Purchasing Crafting Recipes and Researching Crafting Recipes.

Phase Resistance & Optional Rule: Expanded Phase Resistance  
We've removed the feature allowing GMs to end an ongoing Condition with 2 Phase Actions, and have now made this an Optional Rule. This also includes the ability to remove Effects as well. We did our best to outline and inform the risks of using this optional rule - and recommend raising the creature by a CR and increasing Material Gathering by up to 50% more attempts when using this rule. We also go into not using this rule on all conditions and effects, such as being Grappled, Hunter's Mark, and Banishment.

More to come 
We will be including an optional rule that allows you to use alternative tools to specific projects. If you're looking for a group, feel free to use 

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Please keep in mind: 

ALTERNATE PARTY SIZES While not included in the doc, we do want to experiment with including adjustments for alternate party sizes. Please reference below your party size. 

CONTENT WARNINGS 

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Hello everyone!

We've locked/charged for orders that purchased a Digital PDF and/or Foundry VTT Code for Why Slay Dragons when you could be FISHING!

Please check your email for the digital files.

The Foundry VTT Key distribution is super new to us, so please don't hesitate to reach out or let us know what we can do to make it easier for you in the future. You can e-mail us at [email protected]

If you received physical products, such as the Hardcover Book, they will not be shipped yet. We want to ship them with everything else once Fiendish Forge is manufactured and ready to ship, and we can bundle your shipping rate. 

If you are interested in getting the book now, please reach out to [email protected] so we can arrange it. Please understand that this will more than likely incur additional shipping charges since you will be getting multiple packages. 

We hope you enjoy the Digital PDF and the Foundry VTT Module!
Brett

The Crab Legion playtest packet is out now!!

 
This includes an Elite CR 3 and a Standard CR 1

Phase Resistance
Further updates have been made! We removed the ability to automatically end a condition or effect if it's non saved, and replaced it with the ability to end a condition without needing a save by expending 2 Phase Actions! Having effects like Hunter's Mark being removed was unintentional, so I'm hoping this clears things up.

Added the following to the Phase Turn description:
Beginning/End of Turn Effects happen as soon as possible, but once per round. If a Phase Creature is targeted by an effect that takes place at the Beginning or End of a Turn, it takes place at the Top Most Phase Turn or the next possible Phase Turn. These effects can only take place once per round. This includes effects that would end at the end of a Phase Creature's turn.

This is balanced for 4-5 players.  For every player below or above 5, decrease or increases the max HP of the Crab Legion by 39. You may not need to make this change for a 4 player party.

CONTENT WARNINGS 

You must join our Io Publishing Discord Server: https://discord.gg/e9RCf8bFke

Enjoy! This playtest will close January 5th , 2025.