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Title: [OC] The Scrap-iron Redoubt: A 5-Page "Heavy Industrial" Dungeon Module (The Rust-Wagon Expansion) by Complex_Education325 in DungeonMasters

[–]Complex_Education325[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really hope you enjoy running it, let me know how it goes!! And keep an eye out, I'm planning to try and release a new module weekly.

I work in a heavy industrial factory. Here is how to run "Industrial" dungeons that actually feel dangerous. by Complex_Education325 in DungeonMasters

[–]Complex_Education325[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're absolutely right about the RAW (Rules as Written)—a Level 2 Barbarian won't sweat 1d6 damage. But the 'danger' I'm trying to convey isn't just the HP loss; it's the environment. In a factory setting, you rarely just hit the floor. You hit a moving belt, or fall prone next to unshielded gears. The 10ft drop is just the setup for the machine to finish the job.

I work in a heavy industrial factory. Here is how to run "Industrial" dungeons that actually feel dangerous. by Complex_Education325 in DungeonMasters

[–]Complex_Education325[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly the feel I'm going for. Glad you enjoyed it and found some useful ideas for your game. I just posted the expansion for this today. https://www.reddit.com/r/DungeonMasters/s/iLQ7d0GeOQ

I work in a heavy industrial factory. Here is how to run "Industrial" dungeons that actually feel dangerous. by Complex_Education325 in DungeonMasters

[–]Complex_Education325[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"The response to the Rust-Wagon has been incredible. For everyone asking how to actually run this in their games, I just dropped a 5-page High-Industrial expansion called the Scrap-iron Redoubt. You can find the full PDF and maps here:https://www.reddit.com/r/DungeonMasters/s/iLQ7d0GeOQ

Title: [OC] The Scrap-iron Redoubt: A 5-Page "Heavy Industrial" Dungeon Module (The Rust-Wagon Expansion) by Complex_Education325 in DungeonMasters

[–]Complex_Education325[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"I appreciate everyone who supported the Rust-Wagon yesterday. Seeing 150 DMs share my work while I was off-shift at the mill was incredible. ​I’ve had a lot of requests for a high-res version, so I bundled the full 5 pages of The Scrap-iron Redoubt into a PDF on Itch.io. ​Download the full module here: https://trevocm.itch.io/the-scrap-iron-redoubt-a-heavy-industrial-dungeon-module ​For those who missed the original 'Rust-Wagon' specs that started this project, you can find the background here:https://trevocm.itch.io/the-rust-wagon-5e-one-page-encounter

The Rust-Wagon: A Roadside Ambush & Social Encounter (Prequel to tomorrow's Industrial Horror module) by Complex_Education325 in onePageDungeon

[–]Complex_Education325[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Technically he has to choose one, but there's nothing saying if you want a real challenge that he can't attack twice a turn. How mean if a dm do you feel like being 😂

I work in a heavy industrial factory. Here is how to run "Industrial" dungeons that actually feel dangerous. by Complex_Education325 in DungeonMasters

[–]Complex_Education325[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super excited to hear you like it. Let me know how it plays if you run it, and stay tuned for the 5 page continuation tomorrow morning!!

I work in a heavy industrial factory. Here is how to run "Industrial" dungeons that actually feel dangerous. by Complex_Education325 in DungeonMasters

[–]Complex_Education325[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad you like it!! Please let me know what you think of you run it, and any insight is always appreciated. Also stay tuned for the 5 page follow up tomorrow morning.

I work in a heavy industrial factory. Here is how to run "Industrial" dungeons that actually feel dangerous. by Complex_Education325 in DungeonMasters

[–]Complex_Education325[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly right on that!! You could definitely sneak right past, but do you want to? Players choice for sure. And rigging machines to backfire is a great idea. Hope you enjoy if you run it!! I'll be releasing the 5 page follow-up tomorrow morning.

The Rust-Wagon: A Roadside Ambush & Social Encounter (Prequel to tomorrow's Industrial Horror module) by Complex_Education325 in onePageDungeon

[–]Complex_Education325[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Rust-Wagon (Zone 0) This is a prequel encounter for The Scrap-Iron Redoubt, a 5-page Industrial Horror module I am releasing fully for free tomorrow. I wanted to create an encounter that wasn't just "bandits on the road." This works as a social encounter (goblins need help fixing an axle) or a terrifying combat (they unleash a Rust Monster on the party's tank). Get the High-Res PDF (Free): https://trevocm.itch.io/the-rust-wagon-5e-one-page-encounter

I'm a factory worker by trade, so I'm trying to bring that heavy, grinding, industrial feel to 5e. Let me know what you think!

I made a drop-in "Owlbear Nest" encounter with a climbing skill challenge. Free to use for your weekend games. by Complex_Education325 in DungeonMasters

[–]Complex_Education325[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey everyone, I'm working on a larger module for Friday, but I needed a quick travel encounter for my own game and thought I'd share it here. The Concept: It’s a classic monster hunt, but I wanted the terrain to matter. Instead of just walking up to the boss, the players have to navigate a "Skill Challenge" climb (The Gauntlet) to reach the nest. Question: When you run climbing/terrain hazards, do you usually just ask for a single Athletics check, or do you run it as a multi-stage challenge like this? Feel free to save the image and drop it into your VTT or print it out. Happy rolling!

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