Now that you’ve seen a sneak peak of what you’ll see in the book, lets talk about content. It’s so colorful! Strongholds & Followers The picture really just doesn’t do it justice. In particular, I was blown away by the stained glass look of the temple.
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Maps are professional and come with their own charm. While I am a great fan of D&D 5e, this supplement sets itself apart with colorful decorations that frame each page as if you were reading a hand-decorated Medieval manuscript. The layout for the book is beautiful and unique. Magic items, especially the codices, pair nicely with descriptions that manifest countless story hooks as I read.īut artwork goes beyond landscapes, creatures, and items. Monsters range from the epic and powerful gemstone dragons to the hauntingly beautiful monarchon. While all of them are beautiful, I especially enjoy the cleric’s church, the monk’s monastery, and the wizard’s library (which, to me, really evokes that classic 80’s D&D cover art).įollowers include grizzled warriors and friendly mages. There are very few pages in this book that do not have some piece of artwork somewhere on the page.Įach of the strongholds include breathtaking, full-page pieces that convey its personality. MCDM did not spare a penny when it came to hiring some of the best fantasy artists. The first thing that is going to hit you is that this book is packed with absolutely stunning artwork.
There is something in this book for everyone, even if you never intend to build a stronghold in your campaign – though if you feel that way, you really should reconsider! The artwork is superb. I wholeheartedly endorse this book regardless of the percentage of content I’ll be incorporating into my games. Just like any other TTRPG products, there are going to be things that resonate for you in this book and things that don’t. While I haven’t incorporated all of his tips, Matt is an honest, bright, and experienced creator who has been a tremendous help to my growth as a Dungeon Master. I have been following Matt for some time now, and I will continue to do so because he offers a unique perspective from other personalities at the forefront of this great hobby. If you’ve watched any of Matt’s “Running the Game” videos on Youtube, you have probably gleaned that he has a signature style as a GM. Long story short, I think what Matt and his team have created is wonderful, and I’d like to share it with you. So I’d like to take the time to showcase this book and my thoughts as I read through it. I understand that not everyone was able to participate in this Kickstarter. Long story short, the project blew it out of the water when it came to funding, raising over $2 million dollars and earning the title of one of the most successful TTRPG Kickstarters of all time. The goal of the Kickstarter was twofold: 1) fund a book surrounding rules for creating, managing, and upgrading strongholds, and 2) raise enough money for MCDM to start their very own D&D 5e stream. If you’re not familiar with the book, Strongholds & Followers began as a Kickstarter by Matt Colville and his newly-formed company MCDM Productions.
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