Converting Old D&D to 5th Edition @ChrisMoneymakerDHRG

Chris Moneymaker This video, the first of three, explains how to convert Old D&D, specifically AD&D 2nd Edition, into 5th Edition D&D. It covers the differences in ability scores, PC races, and classes. The next video that covers non-weapons prof, THAC0/descending AC, movement, and magic, can be found by clicking on this link. youtu.be/faQpMc420sc
To support this channel, and get access to great game accessories, please pledge on my Subscribestar page. subscribestar.com/dark-house-rules
To get the 5e/2e Ravenloft adventure, Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf, follow this link to the DM's guild. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction! How to get more adventures for your 5e game.
0:56 Solution #1, Make up your own adventures!
1:15 Solution #2 Convert old D&D adventures to 5th edition.
1:59 What edition it best to convert to 5th edition D&D?
4:41 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D ability scores to 5th edition D&D?
7:33 How to convert AD&D 2nd edition races to 5th edition.
8:58 General information on 2nd edition AD&D Classes.
9:55 General information on the warrior classes of AD&D 2nd edition.
11:03 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D fighters into 5th edition D&D.
16:39 How to convert 2nd Edition AD&D paladins into 5th edition D&D.
18:10 How to convert 2nd Edition AD&D rangers into 5th edition D&D.
19:11 General information on the wizard classes of AD&D 2nd edition.
21:05 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D mages into 5th edition D&D.
21:20 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D specialist wizards into 5th edition D&D.
25:59 General information on the priest classes of AD&D 2nd edition.
29:47 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D good/evil clerics into 5th edition D&D.
32:55 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D priests of a god into 5th edition D&D.
36:19 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D druids into 5th edition D&D.
39:11 General information on the rogue classes of AD&D 2nd edition.
40:37 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D thieves into 5th edition D&D.
44:36 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D bards into 5th edition D&D.

updated 6 years ago

Converting Old D&D to 5th Edition

Chris Moneymaker 2020-07-24 | This video, the first of three, explains how to convert Old D&D, specifically AD&D 2nd Edition, into 5th Edition D&D. It covers the differences in ability scores, PC races, and classes. The next video that covers non-weapons prof, THAC0/descending AC, movement, and magic, can be found by clicking on this link. youtu.be/faQpMc420sc
To support this channel, and get access to great game accessories, please pledge on my Subscribestar page. subscribestar.com/dark-house-rules
To get the 5e/2e Ravenloft adventure, Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf, follow this link to the DM's guild. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction! How to get more adventures for your 5e game.
0:56 Solution #1, Make up your own adventures!
1:15 Solution #2 Convert old D&D adventures to 5th edition.
1:59 What edition it best to convert to 5th edition D&D?
4:41 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D ability scores to 5th edition D&D?
7:33 How to convert AD&D 2nd edition races to 5th edition.
8:58 General information on 2nd edition AD&D Classes.
9:55 General information on the warrior classes of AD&D 2nd edition.
11:03 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D fighters into 5th edition D&D.
16:39 How to convert 2nd Edition AD&D paladins into 5th edition D&D.
18:10 How to convert 2nd Edition AD&D rangers into 5th edition D&D.
19:11 General information on the wizard classes of AD&D 2nd edition.
21:05 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D mages into 5th edition D&D.
21:20 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D specialist wizards into 5th edition D&D.
25:59 General information on the priest classes of AD&D 2nd edition.
29:47 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D good/evil clerics into 5th edition D&D.
32:55 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D priests of a god into 5th edition D&D.
36:19 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D druids into 5th edition D&D.
39:11 General information on the rogue classes of AD&D 2nd edition.
40:37 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D thieves into 5th edition D&D.
44:36 How to convert 2nd edition AD&D bards into 5th edition D&D.

10 Dark Sun Community Questions Answered

Chris Moneymaker 2024-01-21 | In this video I give researched answers to 10 questions asked by Dark Sun community members. Everything from questions about the name of the setting to Athas’ ancient history.
Links-
To learn more about the classes and races of Dark Sun use this link to the video An Introduction to Dark Sun for Novice Players. youtube.com/watch?v=HpPs4HPC1kI&t=696s
If you want more info on Athasian dragons, take a look at this video. youtube.com/watch?v=Tlhzf4mfaCw
For more Information on the Dark Sun setting in general check out my Dark Sun playlist. youtube.com/watch?v=Tlhzf4mfaCw&list=PL8Cqg8xz0nXbeu0IFpCmG_kyQDdOqpcNs
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18 Fast Facts about Dark Sun

Chris Moneymaker 2024-01-20 | This video introduces novice and potential Dark Sun players to the setting. It presents 18 examples of ways the Dark Sun game is unique!
Links-
To learn more about the classes and races of Dark Sun use this link to the video An Introduction to Dark Sun for Novice Players. youtube.com/watch?v=HpPs4HPC1kI&t=696s
For more Information on the Dark Sun setting in general check out my Dark Sun playlist. youtube.com/watch?v=Tlhzf4mfaCw&list=PL8Cqg8xz0nXbeu0IFpCmG_kyQDdOqpcNs
If you would like to support my game design studio, Dark House Rules Games, and get access to scores of game accessories use this link to go to my Subscribestar page.
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Dark Sun Q&A 2. The Gray and Black, City-State cultures, and Psionic power progression

Chris Moneymaker 2023-08-11 | In this video I answer three questions. The first about the nature of the Gray and the Black as well as what happened to Kilidnay. The second question is about the cultures of the 7 city-states. The last one is about how psionicists gain their powers as they level up.
If you have any questions please leave them in the comments.

An Introduction to Dark Sun for Novice Players

Chris Moneymaker 2023-08-06 | This video is intended to allow new players to learn about and narrow down the possibilities of what their first Dark Sun Character might be. In this way they will be ready to start rolling dice when session 0 starts.
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WotC OGL fallout, Q and A

Chris Moneymaker 2023-02-09 | In this video I address what's next now that OGL 1.A has been restored. I also answer questions about psionics, running and playing Theater of the Mind games, and Dark Sun. Enjoy.

Subscribestar page- subscribestar.com/dark-house-rules
Patreon page- patreon.com/DHRG
WotC's OGL Lie- youtube.com/watch?v=5fYgPpNJNLU&t=58s
WotC's DM Problem- youtube.com/watch?v=YHZUklQC3hQ&t=2s

Chapter TItles
0:00 Introduction.
0:32 Ad for Dark House Rules Games.
2:37 What’s Next now that the old OGL has been reinstated?
4:50 Start of the Question-and-Answer part.
5:03 Question #1 Psionic defense modes, which one is the most powerful?
6:45 Question #2 How to run and play Theater of the Mind games.
8:43 Question #3 Tyr the City-State Vs Tyr the god.
10:15 Don’t trust WotC!
10:35 Goodbye

WotCs DM Problem

Chris Moneymaker 2023-01-21 | This video lays out why WotC wants to get rid of DM’s, how they plan on doing that, and what that means to you and the hobby in general. It covers the history of the DM problem going back 30 years, up to today. Then it gives you solutions to keep WotC’s actions from effecting your game.
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Chapter Index
0:00 Greeting
0:06 Thesis
0:22 The OGL Lie Teaser
0:36 My Biases
1:23 WotC Wants to Eliminate DMing
1:46 Introduction to WotC’s View of DMs
2:13 History of the DM Problem, 2e Days
3:48 History of the DM Problem, WotC Era
4:45 Their Solution to the Problem, D&D Beyond
5:08 D&D is Fully Becoming a Video Game
6:19 Options Other Than OneD&D
7:06 Conclusions
7:27 Goodbye

WotCs OGL Lie

Chris Moneymaker 2023-01-21 | This video explains why any OGL made to allow you to use copyrighted game rules it a trick. It explains the legal history of why rule sets can not be copyrighted in the U.S., and goes into things like trade mark and patent protections. Finally, it gives alternatives to WotC products you can use instead.
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Link to my 2e to 5e conversion video playlist. youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8Cqg8xz0nXY0Cu83K4MEE2bv3GpdFxOt
Link to the Not playing Around article. americanbar.org/groups/intellectual_property_law/publications/landslide/2014-15/march-april/not-playing-around-board-games-intellectual-property-law
Link to the U.S. Copyright Office’s website. copyright.gov
Music
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Chapter Index
0:00 Greeting
0:05 Thesis
0:18 DM Problem Teaser
0:39 Channel Mission
0:59 Legal Disclaimer & My Biases
2:10 OGLs are Just Marketing
2:32 Overview of the Law
3:18 U.S. Copyright Supreme Court Case Barker Vs. Selden
4:55 The Copyright Law of 1976
6:19 U.S. Patents
9:04 Content Creators and Fare Use
10:22 Fare Use Law
10:44 Standards of Fare Use

NEW Dark Sun 2 Interview with Jack Meyer fan creator.

Chris Moneymaker 2022-11-20 | In this interview Jack Meyer and discuss the work he and his game design studio have been doing in the last two years writing new Dark Sun content. This is the second, "New Dark Sun" video I have done. To see the other follow this link. youtube.com/watch?v=qmnuE4f16Hg
Jack's Products
Adventures in the Dead Lands- athas.org/products/AitDL
Faces of the Deadlands- athas.org/products/FotDL
Secrets of the Deadlands- athas.org/products/sotdl
Terrors of the Deadlands- athas.org/products/totdl
The Crimson Sphere- athas.org/products/crimson-sphere
The Emissary- athas.org/products/emissary

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Everything you need to play a Mul

Chris Moneymaker 2022-10-31 | In this video you will find everything you need to know to roll up and play a Mul. A couple of misconceptions are also addressed and cleared up about the Athasian race of half Human, half Dwarves.
Links
Subscribestar- subscribestar.com/dark-house-rules
Patreon- patreon.com/DHRG
Dark House Rules Games Newsletter-https://winning-innovator-3861.ck.page/8829776e50
Character Rolling Video- youtube.com/watch?v=-goPdCJyzYg&t=555s

Video Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:15 Mul Pronunciation
1:01 Dark House Rules Games Ad
2:55 Skip Ad, References
3:51 Video Mission
3:58 General Description of Muls
4:41 Hair or Beards?
6:08 Mul Faces
6:23 Mul Scalp Scars
6:42 Role Playing Muls
7:49 Advantages of Muls
9:10 Disadvantages of Muls
9:46 Roll Up Your Mul
10:04 Mul Raw Ability Requirements
10:49 Mul Racial Ability Adjustments
11:11 Hight, Weight, and Age
12:35 Classes and Level Limits
13:18 Class Ability Score Requirements
13:48 Multi-Class Options
14:08 Starting Level Single and Multi-Class
14:37 Weapon and Non-Weapon Proficiencies
15:28 Wild Talent Psionic Powers

New Dark Sun from Luke Swadling

Chris Moneymaker 2022-10-08 | In this video I interview the amazing Luke Swadling. He talks all about his Dark Sun conversion of the Pathfinder adventure path Kingmaker, and how to get your own copy.
My links
Dark House Rules Games Newsletter- https://winning-innovator-3861.ck.page/8829776e50
Dark House Rules Games Subscribestar page- subscribestar.com/dark-house-rules

Luke's Links
Sorcerer-Kingmaker: buildingpapermountains.weebly.com/sorcerer-kingmaker.html
Call of Glory series and Moneymaster: Still in production, but will be released through http://www.arjade.net
Three Bells for Bitter Springs: buildingpapermountains.weebly.com/sorcerer-kingmaker.html
Building Paper Mountains: buildingpapermountains.weebly.com
Dice Rangers articles: Available on DriveThruRPG at drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/12964/Arjade-Productions
Rangers of Shadow Deep (not my work, but quite fun): drivethrurpg.com/product/298580/Rangers-of-Shadow-Deep-Deluxe-Edition

How to Build The Dragon of Tyr, Borys of Ebe

Chris Moneymaker 2022-07-31 | In this video I show you how to put together Borys for use in your game. I write up a comprehensive ready to play character sheet for Borys the Dragon of Tyr explaining every step along the way.

Converting 2e monsters to 5e- youtube.com/watch?v=xpehYr3cMeM
Dark House Rules Games Newsletter- https://winning-innovator-3861.ck.page/8829776e50
Subscribestar- subscribestar.com/dark-house-rules
Patreon- patreon.com/DHRG

0:00 Introduction
0:56 Layout
1:48 How to get Borys stuff
2;15 Looking at the Wanderer's Journal
3:22 The Dragon's name
3:51 The Dragon's intelligence
4:19 The Dragon's Constitution
4:33 The Dragon's treasure given
4:40 The Dragon's Armor Class
4:50 The Dragon's movement general
5:10 Walking movement
5:17 Burrowing movement
5:30 Jumping movement
5:53 Flight movement
6:16 Wingless Borys debunked
8:51 Hit dice/hit points general
9:23 Dragon's hit dice/hit points according to the Wanderer's Journal
9:38 Dragon's hit dice/hit points according to the Dragon Ability Table, Dragon Kings
10:23 Dragon's hit dice/hit points, building him like a P.C. dragon
13:30 You have to know these things when you're king you know
13:41 Hit dice/hit points chosen and recorded
14:02 The Dragon's THAC0
14:22 Debunking the Tarrasque note about negative THAC0s
14:54 How to deal with negative THAC0s
15:25 No. of attacks and damage
16:13 Dragon's strength score
16:32 Special defense
16:36 Psionic defense modes
16:43 Other defensive psionic powers
16:55 Takes magic to hit The Dragon
17:02 Takes only half damage from non-metal magic weapons
17:09 The Dragon's Saving Throws
17:18 The Dragon's Magic Resistance
17:33 The Dragon's Regeneration Rate
17:50 Reworking the Dragon's psionic powers
19:06 Reworking The Dragon's memorized spells
19:41 The Dragon's equipment
20:11 The Lock of Rkard
20:23 The Realm Shard
21:13 The Dragon's special abilities
21:36 The Dragon's Weapon and Non-Weapon Proficiencies
21:48 New Borys art, layer by layer
21:57 Poster art
22:00 Borys' character sheet finished
22:04 Borys' token with Breath Weapon Template
22:29 Support me on Patreon or Subscribestar
23:11 Like, Share, Comment
23:19 Back to work, have a great day

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Monster Pack 1 Video

Chris Moneymaker 2022-04-03 | Welcome to the Dark House Rules Games Newsletter, where you can get free Tokens for your game!
Token Link- https://winning-innovator-3861.ck.page/8829776e50

Overcoming Writers Block!

Chris Moneymaker 2021-09-29 | This video presents several techniques to help you brake writer's block.
Ravenloft Prey of the Black Wolf link- dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey+
Ravenloft Clan of the Black Wolf link- dmsguild.com/product/366794/Ravenloft-Clan-of-the-Black-Wolf?src=by_author_of_product
A Player's Guide to Balic link- subscribestar.com/posts/161939

Nerd Meme 5

Chris Moneymaker 2021-08-29 | In this nerd meme video we take a look at a Star Trek meme.

To get your free copy of the Token pack plus free stuff every month, just click on this link. https://winning-innovator-3861.ck.page

Is Athas Cut Off from the Multiverse?

Chris Moneymaker 2021-08-21 | In this video, I explore the question of whether Athas, the Dark Sun world, is cut off from the rest of the multiverse.
Link to Dark Sun Canon video- youtube.com/watch?v=8Nh0Zeq-0Os&t=439s
Token Pack Link- https://winning-innovator-3861.ck.page

Nerd Meme 4

Chris Moneymaker 2021-07-27 | Nerd Meme #4, a little adult humor on this one!

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Nerd Meme 3

Chris Moneymaker 2021-07-18 | The 3rd of my Nerd Meme videos. This one is a D&D/Futurama meme!

Game Token link https://winning-innovator-3861.ck.page

Nerd Meme 2

Chris Moneymaker 2021-07-09 | Welcome back to nerd memes. This one is Lord of the Rings inspired.
Here's the free Token link!
https://winning-innovator-3861.ck.page

Nerd Memes #1

Chris Moneymaker 2021-07-04 | A short video featuring a funny nerd meme.
Free Tokens Link!
https://winning-innovator-3861.ck.page

Dark Sun Canon

Chris Moneymaker 2021-07-03 | In this video we discuss what should and shouldn't be included in Dark Sun canon. We also give you the Dark Sun fan a chance to help shape canon going forward! Please debate what you feel should be Dark Sun canon in the comments below. Sorry YouTube seems to have done away with polls.
Free game token link.
https://winning-innovator-3861.ck.page
Free copy of The Player's Guide to Balic link.
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0:00 Introduction
0:51 Free token ad
1:15 Video overview
2:30 What is canon?
5:30 Type 1 Dark Sun Materials
7:18 Type 2 Dark Sun Materials
8:11 Type 3 Dark Sun Materials
9:20 Type 4 Dark Sun Materials
10:16 Type 5 Dark Sun Materials
11:33 Type 6 Dark Sun Materials
12:27 Homebrew
13:04 Conclusions
14:46 Alpha Canon
15:28 Beta Canon
15:45 Gamma Canon

Ravenloft: Clan of the Black Wolf Teaser

Chris Moneymaker 2021-03-11 | This high paced cat and mouse sequel to Ravenloft: Prey of the Black, will be available on the DM's Guild soon!

How to Make Battle-map Grid Overlays. Both Hex and Square

Chris Moneymaker 2020-09-25 | In this video you will learn how to draw both square and hex grid overlays.
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How to Convert Old School Monsters for Your Game

Chris Moneymaker 2020-08-27 | In this video you will learn how to read and convert AD&D 2nd Edition monsters to 5th Edition D&D. This is a very detailed look at how to make use of the thousands of AD&D monsters to surprise your players.
To make this video and the others in this series easier to use, time stamps have been provided, see below.
If you would like to help support this channel, you can pledge at my Subscribestar page, gust follow this link. subscribestar.com/dark-house-rules
To get your own copy of Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf, you can click on this link. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Prey+of+the+&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0
To find the first video in this series just follow this link. youtu.be/sFJ0A1exqy4
To find the second video in this series just follow thins link.
youtu.be/faQpMc420sc
To get your own copy of, A Classic Psionic System for 5E use this link
dmsguild.com/product/242474/A-Classic-Psionic-System-for-5e?term=A+Clas&filters=0_0_45381_0_0_0_0_0
TIme stamps-
0:00 Introduction
01:41 Getting Started
02:04 Climate Terrain
03:03 Frequency
03:47 Organization
04:35 Activity Cycle
05:08 Diet
05:50 intelligence
06:31 Treasure
07:02 Alignment
07:20 # Appearing
08:35 Armor Class
10:05 Movement
12:31 Hit Dice
13:51 THAC0
15:45 # Attack/ Damage/Attack
17:13 Special Attack
18:34 Special Defenses
19:05 Magic Resistance
21:19 Size
21:40 Morale
22:26 Experience Value
23:28 Psionic Summery
26:23 Converting Psionics to 5E
27:24 Text Introduction
27:44 Monster's General Description
29:03 Habitat/ Society
30:04 Ecology
28:13 Combat
29:03

New Dark Sun! The Players Guide to Balic

Chris Moneymaker 2020-08-14 | This video announces the latest Dark House Rules Games Product, The Player's Guide to Balic. You can download a PDF copy of The Player's Guide to Blaic, for free, at the link below.
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Converting Old School D&D to 5th Edition Part 2

Chris Moneymaker 2020-07-29 | This video picks up where the last one left off youtu.be/sFJ0A1exqy4
Here we cover overcoming the differences in design expectations between 2 and 5e, how to convert the 2e non-weapon proficiency system, THAC0 and descending armor class, the AD&D saving throw system, 2e movement, encounter strength, healing, and AD&D magic to 5e,
If you would like to help support Dark House Rules Games, and get access to all our awesome game accessories, you can pledge on our subscribestar page. subscribestar.com/dark-house-rules
If your a Ravenloft fan try out Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf. It's Dark House Rule's first trip into the demi-plain of dread. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0
For more information on how THAC0 works and how to best use it in game check out these 2 videos.
youtu.be/4Rrr8LYoR5k
youtu.be/B_Auj8t1O2o
For insight into 2e magic try this video.
youtu.be/K4HZsbpd0oc
0:00 Introduction
1:00 How to overcome the differences between 2nd and 5th edition
2:10 2 Options for converting old adventures
2:20 Option number 1 Nurf the Adventure
2:57 Option number 2 Pump it up, make it epic!
3:55 Converting AD&D 2nd Edition Non-Weapon Proficiency to 5th edition.
6:13 How THAC0 and descending armor class work.
10:35 Converting THAC0 and descending armor class to 5th edition.
12:05 How AD&D 2nd edition saving throws work.
13:17 Converting 2nd Edition saving throws to 5E.
13:25 How 2nd Edition Movement works.
14:05 Converting 2nd movement to 5E.
14:43 Encounter Strength in 2nd edition
15:05 Healing in 2nd Edition AD&D
16:45 How magic works in AD&D 2nd Edition.
17:05 How to convert 2nd edition Cantrips to 5th edition.
17:53 How 2nd Edition Cantrips work.
19:05 Coming Soon.

New Dark Sun! Palyers Guide to Balic

Chris Moneymaker 2020-07-12 | If you have been waiting for new Dark Sun years, here it is.
In August 2020 you will be able to download this free guide to the to the City State of Balic, from the from the Dark House Rules Games Subscribestar page. subscribestar.com/dark-house-rules
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New Ravenloft! Ravenloft: Clan of the Black Wolf

Chris Moneymaker 2020-06-16 | A brand new adventure for Ravenloft, sequel to Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf, Ravenloft: Clan of the Black Wolf will be released December 2020.
To get your copy of Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf, to get cough up, follow this link to its DM's Guild page. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf
To get access to Dark House Rules Games other products go to our SUbscribestar page. subscribestar.com/dark-house-rules

New Ravenloft on the DMs Guild Today!

Chris Moneymaker 2020-05-25 | Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf is now available on the DM's Guild. Get yours today!
Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf is finally here! You can get your's today on the DM's Guild. Just use the link below!
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New Ravenloft on the DMs Guild Tomorrow!

Chris Moneymaker 2020-05-24 | For the first time on the DM's Guild, old school gothic horror!
Tomorrow Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf goes on sale on the DM's guild. Get yours, and treat your group to creeping terror never before seen in 5th Edition D&D!
Use this link to get your copy of Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey+of+the+Black+&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0

New Ravenloft next week!

Chris Moneymaker 2020-05-18 | Next Monday, Memorial day, Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf will hit the DM's Guild. Don't miss out, get your copy right away.
Use this link to get your copy of Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey+of+the+Black+&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0

Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf just 2 weeks away!

Chris Moneymaker 2020-05-11 | There are just 2 weeks until Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf is released! It is coming May 25th 2020!
Use this link to get your copy of Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey+of+the+Black+&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0

New Adventures For Ravenloft!

Chris Moneymaker 2020-04-28 | Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf will premier in May 2020 on the Dungeon Masters Guild. It is the first in a trilogy of adventures set in the northern Corelands of the Dimi-plane of Dread. It is for 3-6 PCs ranging from 1st to 3rd level.

Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf 5E Play Test!

Chris Moneymaker 2020-03-30 | This video explains everything you need to know to become a play tester for the awesome new adventure/ campaign expansion Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf.
To apply to become a play test DM, just click on this link and fill out the form it takes you to. On April 30th 2020 I will look over all the applicants and decide who will be play testing this time.
https://forms.gle/uVx5Dz4k1bm6p2Li8
Use this link to get your copy of Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey+of+the+Black+&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0

Play Test, Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf

Chris Moneymaker 2019-11-12 | This video is to announce the first round of play testing for the upcoming DM's Guild Adventure Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf.
The application form can be found by following this link.
https://forms.gle/BrH7f39X7ZqcXM1c8
Use this link to get your copy of Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey+of+the+Black+&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0

The Sea of Silt. A Complete Guide to the Waterless Sea

Chris Moneymaker 2019-11-04 | This video covers the region of Athas know as the Sea of Silt. It presents information about the Sea's geography, weather and fauna. It also enplanes the rules for operating silt skimmers. There are no spoilers in this video, so both players and DMs can learn about The Sea of Silt.

Thri Kreen Player Characters. Everything you need to know to roll up a Thri-Kreen.

Chris Moneymaker 2019-09-17 | This video Goes in-depth about how to create a Thri-Kreen PC or NPC. Everything from what classes they can be to what advantages and dis advantages they have over other PC races, to how to roll up Wild Talents, to special Thri-Kreen weapons.

How to run horror RPGs. 10 Tips for the Horror GM!

Chris Moneymaker 2019-04-14 | This video gives advice for running horror RPGs.
Use this link to get your copy of Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey+of+the+Black+&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0
Music
Ambush - The Descent by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
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Prey of the Black Wolf Teaser

Chris Moneymaker 2019-04-01 | Use this link to get your copy of Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey+of+the+Black+&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0
This video is a teaser for the up coming D&D adventure, "Ravenloft, Prey of the Black Wolf.
Music
Ambush - The Descent by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100334
Artist: http://incompetech.com

Discovery Hit by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
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Artist: http://incompetech.com

Tarokka made easy

Chris Moneymaker 2019-02-18 | This video introduces a new method of doing Tarokka card readings, that is simple and effective. This method will be used in the upcoming Ravenloft adventure, Prey of the Black Wolf. For more information on Prey of the Black Wolf see my other videos about it, links below.
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8Cqg8xz0nXY3d_7Ryjqxt5O24DJDwy89
Music
Use this link to get your copy of Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey+of+the+Black+&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0
Laid Back Guitars by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
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Artist: http://incompetech.com
Flighty Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
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Artist: http://incompetech.com

D&D Maps. New maps for Prey of the Black Wolf

Chris Moneymaker 2019-02-03 | This video introduces the maps that will come with the new adventure/campaign expansion, Prey of the Black wolf.
Use this link to get your copy of Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey+of+the+Black+&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0
Other Prey of the Black Wolf Videos
Introduction video- youtu.be/4Zfwdh_zxZM
Adventure teaser- youtu.be/RL3eQBpZDBE
Prey of the Black Wolf NPCs- youtu.be/an1r2KGRJEQ
Prey of the Black Wolf Monsters- youtu.be/jh18EpaF-Uo
Music
Black Vortex - Scoring Action by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
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Artist: http://incompetech.com

End of the Era by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
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Artist: http://incompetech.com

Prey of the Black Wolf Monsters!

Chris Moneymaker 2019-01-06 | This video introduces 4 monsters that will be used in the upcoming Ravenloft adventure, Prey of the Black Wolf. Prey of the Black Wolf will be available on the DM's Guild in March.
For more information about Pray of the Black Wolf, check out these other videos i have made about it.
Use this link to get your copy of Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey+of+the+Black+&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0
Announcement video
youtu.be/4Zfwdh_zxZM
Adventure teaser
youtu.be/RL3eQBpZDBE
Adventure NPCs
youtu.be/an1r2KGRJEQ

Gagool by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
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Artist: http://incompetech.com

New Ravenloft NPCs

Chris Moneymaker 2018-12-23 | This video introduces, 8 New NPCs that will be included in the upcoming Ravenloft adventure, Prey of the Black Wolf.

Use this link to get your copy of Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey+of+the+Black+&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0
Here are links to the other 2 videos about Prey of the Black Wolf.
youtu.be/RL3eQBpZDBE
youtu.be/4Zfwdh_zxZM

New Ravenloft Adventure Prey of the Black Wolf!

Chris Moneymaker 2018-12-09 | Here's the link for the Video about the PreGenerated PCs.
youtu.be/4Zfwdh_zxZM
Use this link to get your copy of Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey+of+the+Black+&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0
Intended Force by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
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Artist: http://incompetech.com

New Ravenloft Adventure!

Chris Moneymaker 2018-11-13 | This video, reveals, the upcoming DM's Guild Ravenloft adventure, Prey of the Black Wolf. In it I also talk about other projects i am working on.
Use this link to get your copy of Ravenloft: Prey of the Black Wolf. dmsguild.com/product/314883/Ravenloft-Prey-of-the-Black-Wolf?term=Ravenloft%3A+Prey+of+the+Black+&filters=0_0_0_0_45359_0_0_0

How I plan a D&D game session.

Chris Moneymaker 2018-05-24 | This video is intended for beginning DMs who are having trouble thinking up original content for their games. It’s just me talking you through how I planed my latest D&D game session. I go over the thought possess that led me to my game plain.
Here’s the link to my other, “How to come up with your own adventures” video.
youtu.be/Me7iMduqgck

Mardaluions Marauders Episode 2 The Court of Stone. A D&D Story.

Chris Moneymaker 2018-05-16 | Mardaluion and his adventuring group run afoul of powerful elemental beings. If you want to see the first episode, check out this link. youtube.com/watch?v=Tvjd_5CNK2A

Things to Come

Chris Moneymaker 2018-04-25 | Talking about what new videos I should be posting in the next couple of months.

How to Calculate Experience

Chris Moneymaker 2018-03-20 | This video explains one method of calculating experience points for D&D. It also explains how experience points are used, so you can come up with your own system for your game.

Chris Moneymaker Live Stream

Chris Moneymaker 2018-02-11 | ...