REVIEW: The Düngeonmeister RPG Sticker Book
My first outing as a GM has given me perspective on a lot of things. The biggest of those is that I always want to offer my players the sort of game I'd be excited to be in. Whether that means hiding potential subplots throughout the setting that I know certain players will like, working with them to homebrew a mechanic, or spending several hours creating individual tokens for a hangar full of giant robots—those things are worth it. So I've started taking even greater notice of accessories that enhance a gaming experience: not just as a player who'd like it, but as a GM who'd like to offer it.
The Düngeonmeister series has, frankly, offered so many things that enhance play that even I can't keep track. Their latest, The Düngeonmeister RPG Sticker Book, initially just seems like a bit of fun for TTRPG fans. But for all the purely entertaining stickers scattered throughout, there are also actual useful tools scattered throughout.
While the Düngeonmeister team of Jef Aldrich and Jon Taylor heads this book up, the star of the show is the artwork of Kristin Ousley. The front of the book is loaded with character and monster art—perfect for players (or GMs) in need of a quick visual reference, or even for inspiring character looks for newer players. There are also several treasure and armor stickers in a variety of designs, great for handing out treasures and upgrades after a big mission.
My favorite part of the book, though, is the back: where all the utility stickers are. There are stickers for conditions, effects, and advantage/disadvantage—both in print and more cartoony. Best of all, at least in my opinion, is the ability to build a little "crest" for your character. Several pages of stickers indicating class, species, and alignment fit together to make a banner. The species and class stickers have multiple designs as well, meaning you can mix and match images to really embody your character.
There is really only one downside to this book: the stickers are so adorable, you won't want to use them! That said, $16 is a nice price for 500 very useful stickers, so having a couple copies under your belt for a campaign can't hurt. If you're a GM, they're a great way to bring moments to life on the page of your most studious notetakers, or add a bit of flair to your DM screen. If you're a player, they're a great way to accentuate your character notes and diary, adding vivid visuals to their adventures.
The Düngeonmeister RPG Sticker Book is now on sale.
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