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THE DECK OF VERY MANY THINGS

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The DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS universe contains a number of divination spells and abilities, and while the game describes divination as by the casting of runes, bones or cards etc, no such tool exists. This virtual divination tool is a response to this issue, intended to add depth to this aspect of the game.

This product is a FANTASY GROUNDS .mod file which contains; a 100 token set of original art, as well as complex tables to make using the product fast and efficient in game. Additionally, it contains a full Deck Of Many Things, from which random draws can be made,

Thus, when a character uses Augury, Legend Lore, has a dream or hallucination, or some other relevant spell or ability, the Dungeon Master may choose to reveal tokens by way of response. This will challenge the party to interpret, and keep them inside the flavor of the game instead of breaking the fourth wall.

Obviously fortune telling needs to reference both the world around it, and the kinds of questions that the players will ask of it. Hence, this product draws on the mythology and history of the Forgotten Realms and surrounding multiverse in its imagery, and characters.

THE DECK OF VERY MANY THINGS has been created with a token to represent each of the following: Player Race, Player Class, Skills, Elemental and Damage types, Monster types, Fantasy concepts, Locations, Planes, Stat Abilities, Personae, and finally, it contains a full Deck Of Many Things.

Most tokens have more than one meaning and naturally the appropriate interpretation of a draw will depend on the nature of the question asked. (e.g.: Where is the dragons' lair?) The Dungeon Master selects a token that contains a race, class and location, then only the location.should be considered relevant in the context of this question. Because of the extra layer of interpretation the deck requires from the players, it is suggested that the Dungeon Master choose tokens as honestly as possible. and NEVER EVER use random rolls for divination.
(you wouldn't rely on a weather forecaster who rolls dice?)

Finally, I would mention that Dmsguild is a DIGITAL asset site, and the deck will not be made available by me, as a physical product, or for print.

May all your campaigns be filled with Laughter, Dread, and Magic!

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Laura B December 10, 2022 2:55 pm UTC
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How do you open the MOD?
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Gareth J December 28, 2022 9:47 am UTC
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you add it into your fantasygrounds campaign, and the images will turn up automatically?
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Ed S November 08, 2019 2:11 pm UTC
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Is there a PDF available of these as well as the mod?
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Gareth J December 03, 2019 12:15 am UTC
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not at this point im afraid. but i will investigate whether this is legally allowed.
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This title was added to our catalog on September 25, 2019.