Backgrounds for "Old School" Style Maps

This collection of three hand-drawn map backgrounds is intended to add an “Old School” feel to any hand-drawn or computer generated map without resorting to the tedious work of drawing it yourself.  Each background is a fifteen inch square, 300 DPI transparent Portable Network Graphics (PNG) file. 

I’ve done the work of scanning and manipulating these graphic...   [click here for more]

DM Thank You Card

All too often being a DM is a thankless task, but it doesn't have to be.

This one page file allows you to print your own DM Thank You Card.  This page is intended to be printed and folded into quarters.  There is ample room to write an additional note should you want to personalize the card.

The inside of the card reads, "They say that DMing i...   [click here for more]

HackMaster Form-Fillable PC Sheet

This HackMaster Player Character sheet is a compact way to keep your character information at your fingertips.  It is a form that is usable with Adobe Reader 8.0 or later (get it free at Adobe.com).  The sheet is two-sided and folds in half to present four pages of character information.

If you are a member of the HackMaster Association, this is the same PC sheet available on ...   [click here for more]

Heroes of Hackston II

This HackMaster adventure for a party of 2st level PCs returns the players to the small hamlet of Hackston. Founded over 30 years ago by the Ranger Hansen, Hackston has been goblin-free long enough that the recent rumors of goblin activity is easily dismissed as children's ghost stories. There still is an active bounty on goblin ears and in this adventure the PCs get an opportunity to investiga...   [click here for more]

Hex Grid with Isometric Triangle Inset

This graph paper combines the superior facing of a hex grid and the ease of use of a square grid layout by merging a 1” hex grid with 1/2” isometric triangle insets.  The triangles come together at the center of each hex, allowing you to easily draw right angles.  You no longer have to use one map for indoor use and another map for outdoor use.

This grid setup was ...   [click here for more]

Old "Woodcut" Playing Cards

If you would like to play, or have your players use, a card game with generic "fantasy" game cards, then this free download from Frugal GM is for you.

This ten page file allows you to print your own set of 72 playing cards.  The cards can be used for a standard 52 card deck, and there are several bonus cards and some replacement cards as well.