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As seen on the DungeonCraft YouTube channel, Deathbringer RPG is a grimdark fantasy rules kit compatible with 5E and any OSR retroclone. This tri-fold rules set contains all you need for character creation, combat, & spellcasting. The unique Deathbringer Dice mechanic replaces traditional features, feats and skills with a fast, flexible alternative. Get ready for breakneck, bone-crunching, skull-smashing, action with DEATHBRINGER! 

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Mick N April 08, 2023 8:59 pm UTC
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People who report the page upside down clearly arent even reading. It says it is meant to be folded so you can quickly flip the rules. There is not a lot here, like 4 pages, but I like what there is. It is basically a mod for people that already have an know the rules of either 5e or OSR. If you werent already full versed, you'd be lost. I doubt many beginners are here looking for Deathbringer though. It feels more like something you'd use for a quick spontaneous 4 hour game at a game Con or something.
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Edgar T March 07, 2023 6:26 am UTC
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The file doesn’t print out completely.Several of the rule
Boxes are empty….has there been an update that I missed?
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Scott H February 13, 2023 7:07 pm UTC
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It sure would be nice if the second page weren't flipped upside down in the PDF...
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Jeff L January 28, 2023 1:35 am UTC
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Thoroughly enjoyed Deathbringer! I wish it was a fleshed out into a full OSR with illustrations and a dark gritty campaign. I absolutely would pay more too.
I admire the quality of content here packed into this tri-fold-out so simple and fun and the mechanics are great!
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Michał U October 21, 2022 1:23 pm UTC
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Can you please include a version for tablets, with normal page position. I've switched to pdfs only, a couple of years ago.
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M. T September 27, 2022 3:58 pm UTC
Any plans on updating this to address the errata? Also, any plans to make Deathbringer Deluxe available on DTRPG?
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Jeff L September 25, 2022 12:59 pm UTC
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There are no hyperlink for the links, good sir! Otherwise, good product! :3
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Jeff S September 19, 2022 7:04 pm UTC
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Love these rules. I was wondering, Professor, if you were going to do an update to the Deathbringer rules using the Hit system you detailed in Replace Hit Points! (Ep. 253)?
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Scott H September 12, 2022 2:04 am UTC
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Can we see a full size preview with a table of contents? Thanks!
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Karlen K August 03, 2022 9:25 pm UTC
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The 1.5 pdf has an upside down page.
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Stephen D July 30, 2022 2:10 pm UTC
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I am a big fan of Prof DM and this product is a perfect example of simple, streamlined design.

I hope the designer reads these comments and makes a few revisions. Here is a list of ideas. The first is at least one typo that I found, and the rest is a summary of what I've gleaned from others.

1) Typo: Under "Corruption" should read "Gain +1 when you commit an evil deed..." NOT "Gain +1 when you commit and evil deed..."
2) Shield: Shield should be added to the Armor list with Defense Bonus and price (See comment below Daniel L on July 21)
3) Healing: Should be revised to "Heal HP = 1 + CON every day of complete bed rest" OR "(Minimum +1 per day)" INSTEAD of "Heal HP = CON every day..." (See comment below Kyle W on July 22)
4) CON explanation: On the full-size character sheet CON explanation lists "Hit Points", which may confuse by implying that CON bonus applies to Hit Points. A better description...See more
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Sean M July 28, 2022 10:35 am UTC
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Big fan of this kind of rules overlay! Great stuff Deathbringer (and PDM too I guess)
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Kyle W July 22, 2022 1:33 pm UTC
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So I asked about shields and healing on the YouTube comments of Proffesser Dungeon Craft. He replied. Shields are +2 Defense (it is not on the equipment list). Healing is actually CON +1 per day instead of just CON per day. That is to prevent characters who put all their stat points in other stats than Constitution (aka CON=0) can still heal naturally by bed rest at a rate of 1 per day. If your character has a Constitution of +3, then they heal 4 hit points per day of bed rest.
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Daniel L July 24, 2022 5:03 am UTC
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Thank you for your efforts to find the answer. I didn't even see the problem with natural healing.
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Daniel L July 21, 2022 5:45 pm UTC
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Deathbringer class has a shield, but I can't find what a shield does under the equipment list. Is it +1 DEF?
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Kyle W July 22, 2022 1:36 pm UTC
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I asked in the YouTube comments about shields and healing. Shields are +2 Defense, added to your armor. He forgot to put that on the page.

In case you are wondering, healing is actually CON +1 per day, not just your straight CON ability. That is so character with a CON of 0 can still heal up thru bed rest. It says just CON twice in the rules, under healing, and under the Stat Abilities descriptions.
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James W July 20, 2022 8:43 pm UTC
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Two questions...is their any limit to the points you can put in bonus for ability? Can STR get a +8 for example?
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James W July 20, 2022 8:47 pm UTC
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Is there any limit to the points you can put in bonus for ability? Can STR get a +8 for example? In 5e you are limited to a +5 on an ability but I can imagine in this system that limit does not exist so someone could get a really high AC if they dump points into DEX, to get an AC above the max 19 which would the max if your are only able to have a max bonus of 5. I am thinking of dusting off some old classic modules and run my players through it with these rules. Should be fun.
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Paulo Jorge Soares F July 21, 2022 4:51 pm UTC
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It's on the Basics section: maximum +6 at first level (the equivalent of ability 18 plus proficiency). Can be increased to +10 total as you advance.
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James W August 23, 2022 10:14 pm UTC
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thanks, I see I missed that in the first read thru
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Matthew K July 20, 2022 8:08 pm UTC
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Witch Hunter ability is "Turn Undead at Will". Does this mean that the Witch Hunter can turn an unlimited amount of undead, at any time, at no cost?
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Paulo Jorge Soares F July 21, 2022 4:53 pm UTC
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Not an official answer, but this is how I do it -> I ruled it works as the old Turn Undead from B/X and BECMI rules: you can try to turn at will, no limits, turning a specific number of HD of undead on a success. Or you can use turning rules from 5E, just with an unlimited number of attempts per day.
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Kyle W July 22, 2022 3:47 pm UTC
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Yes, but don’t forget the rules of your favorite RPG. I use Basic Fantasy. Those rules are still in effect, such as needing a skill roll vs stronger undead, or just can’t, and failure of a skill roll puts the power on a short cool down period.
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