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Crow's Corner is a blog filled with hands-on reviews, practical play advice and exploration of indie and indie-adjacent roleplaying games. Links Crow's Corner

The Dungeon Dive is a YouTube channel, podcast, and online community hosted by Daniel, dedicated to solo analog gaming with a primary focus on fantasy, science fiction, dungeon crawlers, and solo tabletop roleplaying games. Solo Board Games & Dungeon Crawlers: Detailed coverage of tile-laying dungeon crawlers, boss battlers, and adventure board games ranging from quick-playing titles like Mini Rogue and 2D6 Dungeon to heavy thematic games like Dungeon Degenerates and Hellboy: The Board Game. Solo TTRPGs & Toolkits: Deep dives into pen-and-paper solo roleplaying, hex crawls, game master emulators (oracles), and game engines such as Scarlet Heroes, Four Against Darkness, and Mörk Borg solo supplements. Game Design & Mechanical Discussions: Essays and discussion videos covering topics like reducing tedious combat in solo games, game minimalism, and re-evaluating older titles over time. Links youtube.com - Youtube channel dungeondive.quest - The Dungeon Dive discussion forum spotify.com - Spotify feed patreon.com - Support the creator

Fearless Few Gaming is a cinematic tabletop RPG channel built for a new generation of players, those who want to experience games before they ever sit down at the table. Founded by filmmaker and video production professional Will Ezell, the channel blends high end visual storytelling with practical, no nonsense breakdowns of tabletop RPG starter sets, boxed experiences, and complete entry points into the hobby. Every video is designed with a simple goal: remove the friction between curiosity and play. At its core, Fearless Few Gaming answers a question most channels overlook: “If I buy this box...what is it actually like?” A Channel Built Like a Production, Not a Review /images/general-media/1774041361_6040Hs97.png Fearless Few Gaming doesn’t operate like a traditional review channel. It operates like a production studio. Each episode is structured with intentional pacing, visual storytelling, and layered editing designed to mirror the experience of opening, learning, and playing a game in real time. From cinematic box reveals to dice shots and fully themed environments, every visual element reinforces immersion, not just information. This is not just coverage. It’s translation, taking complex systems, dense rulebooks, and intimidating boxes, and turning them into something watchable, and exciting so that you can decide for yourself. The Starter Set Society /images/general-media/1774041350_XQs9giAp.png The flagship series, The Starter Set Society, is the backbone of the channel and its defining identity. Each episode explores a curated starter set or boxed RPG experience and breaks it down through three lenses: - What’s actually inside the box - How the system plays at the table - Whether it delivers a compelling first session The format prioritizes clarity and momentum. Mechanics are explained lightly and cleanly then the focus shifts to experience. How it feels to play, how quickly players engage, and what kind of stories emerge. Episodes are structured to guide viewers from curiosity to confidence in around ten minutes. Designed for Discovery Fearless Few Gaming is built with discoverability in mind, both for viewers and for the games themselves. Each video is optimized to serve as an entry point into the hobby, using clear framing, accessible language, and tightly structured pacing that respects the viewer’s time while delivering real value. The channel actively targets new and returning players searching for the best way to start tabletop RPGs, positioning itself as a trusted first stop in that journey. It doesn’t just serve existing fans, it helps create new ones to keep the hobby thriving. Tone, Style, and Identity The voice of Fearless Few Gaming is confident, cinematic, and grounded. It avoids over explaining, avoids gatekeeping, and avoids the academic tone that often dominates the hobby. Instead, it delivers insight through perspective: what works, what stands out, and what actually matters when the game hits the table. Visually, the channel leans into bold, high contrast presentation with thematic lighting, stylized environments, and deliberate framing choices that elevate tabletop content into something closer to film. The Mission Fearless Few Gaming exists to make tabletop RPGs easier to start, more exciting to explore, and impossible to ignore. By combining professional level production with a deep understanding of what new players actually need, the channel lowers the barrier to entry for one of the most creative hobbies in the world. It doesn’t just review games. It builds the moment where someone decides to play their first one. Links Youtube channel

A local-first battlemap display tool for game masters. Cast a map with fog of war to a second "player" screen while you control everything from a private GM panel. Lodestar runs entirely in the browser with no build step and no dependencies. It runs entirely in your browser. No install, no account, nothing to download if you don't want to. You open it, load a map, click "Open player display," and drag that window over to your second screen. You control everything from your own DM panel, and your players only see what you choose to reveal. /images/general-media/1780915788_spLeMCfy.pngLodestar is completely free and open source, so you can use it, fork it, or tear it apart however you like. Maps — load high-resolution map images from local disk; pan and zoom freely. Player display — open a second window, drag it to another screen, and cast the map to your players. The player window can go fullscreen. Fog of war - Trace polygon areas and click them in reveal mode to show/hide on the player display. - Name polygon areas with a GM-only label. - Paint or erase fog with a round or square brush of adjustable size. - GM sees fog as an adjustable tint/opacity; players see solid black. Multi-floor — build multi-level locations; each floor has its own map, fog, tokens, and stairs. Navigate with the on-screen floor widget. Stairs — place GM-only staircase markers that link floors; they scale with the grid and zoom and are invisible to players. Tokens — drop, drag, label, color, and size them in grid cells; they snap to the grid and appear on both displays. Grid — toggle and adjust size, offset, color, opacity, and token snapping. Ping — Alt+click draws an animated marker on both displays. Measure — reports distance in grid cells and feet. Splash / blackout — show a splash image or a plain black screen on the player display instead of the map. Library — save full setups (image, grid, fog, tokens, floors, views) to a local IndexedDB library; export/import the whole library as JSON for backups or moving machines. When you save a map, it's stored locally in your own browser, not on a server somewhere. Nothing gets uploaded, so your maps stay on your machine. The catch is that the saved library is tied to the browser and device you saved it on, so it won't follow you to another computer or survive clearing your browser data. If you make maps you want to keep, use the Export button to save your whole library to a file. That file is your real backup, and you can import it on any device. Links uncleplants.github.io - Lodestar web app(no download) github.com - Source code

MapleMapsDnD is a D&D content creator and battle map artist. You may have seen their work in some battlemap highlight compilations on YouTube and TikTok. They focus primarily on making high quality, high-immersion maps tailored to your needs, so you can keep your players engaged. MapleMapsDnD is available for commissions! About The Maps High Detail 4K & 8K Battle Maps with and without grid: Compatible for all VTTs (Roll20, Foundry, Fantasy Grounds) and Print Friendly! /images/general-media/1774197579_QmuQ2KC5.png Detailed Immersion: Created from a true top-down perspective for functionality around your tabletop, their maps provide quality and attention to detail for that extra bit of roleplaying immersion. Environmental Adventure Packs: Do you have an idea for a map but you need help bringing it to life? MapleMapsDnD maps are designed to take you on a journey along with your party. From their first trial within the ever-changing dunes to the depths of a dragon’s keep. Efficient Delivery and VTT Integration: Need a map done quickly? MapleMapsDnD offers a 1 day map delivery (for an extra fee) on their Fiverr, with pre-made square grids you can drop into your campaign, or even gridless if that is what you prefer. Their maps include FoundryVTT ready to insert files as well so you won’t lose time making walls, lighting, difficult terrain etc. Whether you have a very specific idea, a sketch, just a few keywords, or only a thought, MapleMapsDnD can create a map that fits your exact TTRPG needs! /images/general-media/1774197584_PDrnQ79k.png Maps Rights Personal Use: You are free to use this artwork for any of your private home games. Commercial Use: For monetized content, streams, or commercial publications, an additional licensing fee is required. You can contact MapleMapsDnD through the links below for custom commission rates or if you have a map you’d like them to design. You can also support them on Patreon where you can gain access to tons of already made free maps, even more Patron exclusive maps, as well as weekly map pack releases available for Patrons of ANY tier! The MapleMapsDnD Discord server is a great place to follow their work-in-progress maps, vote for future maps in polls, get D&D info, DM tips, and be a part of a friendly and welcoming community! Plus, the first 100 members get a Founder badge that comes with some legacy benefits down the line! E-mail: maplemapsdnd@gmail.com Discord - MapleMapsDnD Discord server Patreon - Patreon page Fiverr - Fiverr page

Fantasy Grounds Unity is a high-power virtual tabletop originally released in 2004 and completely rebuilt on the Unity engine in 2020. Developed by SmiteWorks, it is the industry pioneer of "automated play," where the software handles complex rules, modifiers, and combat math natively. In a massive industry shift in late 2025, the platform moved to a completely free-to-play model, removing the traditional $50 license fee to compete directly with modern browser-based rivals. Description Fantasy Grounds is often described as a "Digital Dungeon Master’s Assistant." It is a standalone application (not a browser site) that provides the most stable and deep automation available. While it has a more traditional, window-based interface that can feel daunting to new users, it rewards the "Power GM" with unparalleled control over combat and data. Since becoming free in late 2025, it has positioned itself as the premier "zero-cost" entry point for groups who want professional-grade automation without a subscription. System Overview & Key Features Native Ruleset Automation Unlike other VTTs that rely on community plug-ins, Fantasy Grounds features "Hard-Coded" automation for its primary systems. When a player drags an attack onto a target, the software automatically checks for cover, calculates the hit against Armor Class, applies damage, and tracks temporary hit points or resistances without any manual input. V5.1 Visual Intelligence The 2026 update introduced "Aggregated Notifications." Instead of scrolling through a wall of text in a chat box, combat results like damage, saving throws, and status effects now appear as elegant visual icons and pop-ups directly over the tokens on the map. 2.5D Tactical Mapping While it supports traditional 2D top-down maps, FGU includes a unique 2.5D camera mode. This provides a sense of depth and perspective to battlemaps, making the digital table feel more like a physical diorama with "placeable" 3D-like objects like trees and furniture. Total Offline Capability Because it is a localized application, you can prepare your entire campaign, build NPCs, and write story entries without an internet connection. Your data is stored on your hard drive, giving you total ownership of your campaign files. The Fantasy Grounds Forge FGU features an integrated marketplace and community portal called "The Forge." This allows GMs to browse and auto-install thousands of community-made extensions and themes that update automatically whenever the main software is launched. Cross-Platform Unity Engine Built on the Unity 6 engine (as of 2026), the software offers smooth performance on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It uses hardware acceleration to handle complex dynamic lighting, weather effects, and large-scale vision blocking for massive dungeon crawls. Additional links fantasygrounds.com : Official Fantasy Grounds website fantasygroundsacademy.com : Community-led training and free classes forge.fantasygrounds.com : Official community content and extension portal