Beasties: Loathsome Horrors

[tdenmark]

Another in the Beasties line of monster tomes, this time the Loathsome Horrors of AI art!
Yes, my response to generative AI images.

Introducing “Beasties Loathsome Horrors,” a compendium of monstrous creatures for your cherished fantasy roleplaying game. Seamlessly blending elements from various editions, this guide is a delightful hybrid of the classic B/X and the modern 5e—like a sinister spawn born of the two. Crafted with simplicity and ease of use in mind, this bestiary is a treasure trove of foes to challenge even the most seasoned players.

As any dedicated Referee knows, one can never have too many monsters lurking in the shadows to surprise unsuspecting adventurers. Each beastie within these pages presents a unique conundrum, pushing players to strategize and devise cunning solutions. From the fiery Arson Bug to the deceptive Unseen Tentacle Beast, your party will relish the thrill of overcoming these wicked adversaries.

Featuring:
27 Monsters
4 NPC's
12 Minor Loathsome Horros
12 Loathsome Traps
Loathsome Underworld Map
This is a handy reference book to bring to your gaming table, or use for inspiration in creating adventures.

Available now: www.drivethrurpg.com/product/436818/Beasties-Loathsome-Horrors

[Finarvyn]

Looks like a lot of fun. Drivethru only lists PDF, however, so will this appear in your Lulu print shop at some point? Will there be a print+PDF deal? (I love to have paper copies of stuff to read in my spare time, but also like to have it on my tablet when I run games.)

[tdenmark]

May 7, 2023 4:47:30 GMT -6 Finarvyn said:

Looks like a lot of fun. Drivethru only lists PDF, however, so will this appear in your Lulu print shop at some point? Will there be a print+PDF deal? (I love to have paper copies of stuff to read in my spare time, but also like to have it on my tablet when I run games.)

Same here. I like the hardcopy for my reading, and PDF on my tablet for the gaming table.

Yes, planning on putting this on Lulu this week because I need to print copies for a convention later this month. And the print copy is also getting prepped for DriveThru. This will be the first full color book I've published on there.

[tdenmark]

Also, this one is a bit of an experiment. I've been synthesizing all the rules I use at the table from Original edition all the way up to 5th edition, cherry picking my favorite stuff and putting them in a delicious stew. So it isn't a pure OSR book like previous Beasties books. I took the Attack Type rules from B/X and married them with Damage Types from 5th edition. So theoretically OSR and 5th edition players can get use out of this. I'm trying to avoid dual stat books, because they are unappealing, and also trying to avoid making separate editions. If this works and is well received I'll do this more in the future.

[Finarvyn]

May 7, 2023 14:15:00 GMT -6 tdenmark said:

Also, this one is a bit of an experiment. I've been synthesizing all the rules I use at the table from Original edition all the way up to 5th edition, cherry picking my favorite stuff and putting them in a delicious stew. So it isn't a pure OSR book like previous Beasties books.

I sort of do this myself. I know you listed some below, but have you made a doc out of it?

May 7, 2023 14:15:00 GMT -6 tdenmark said:

I took the Attack Type rules from B/X and married them with Damage Types from 5th edition. So theoretically OSR and 5th edition players can get use out of this. I'm trying to avoid dual stat books, because they are unappealing, and also trying to avoid making separate editions. If this works and is well received I'll do this more in the future.

Agreed that dual statting is a pain. Glad to hear that we think alike on this.

[tdenmark]

May 8, 2023 11:06:44 GMT -6 Finarvyn said:

May 7, 2023 14:15:00 GMT -6 tdenmark said:

Also, this one is a bit of an experiment. I've been synthesizing all the rules I use at the table from Original edition all the way up to 5th edition, cherry picking my favorite stuff and putting them in a delicious stew. So it isn't a pure OSR book like previous Beasties books.

I sort of do this myself. I know you listed some below, but have you made a doc out of it?

Indeed, I should tidy it up and give a copy to the community. Another project to add to the pile.

A big chunk of it is in the Introduction to Loathsome Horrors, much of the 5th edition (and other editions) stuff I like mashed with OD&D.

[tdenmark]

Print edition is now available, and I have to say it came out quite nice! I was a bit concerned as this was the first full color book I did at DriveThru.

www.drivethrurpg.com/product/436818/Beasties-Loathsome-Horrors