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The rich world and interactivity ofDungeons & Dragonscan do amazing things for one’s creativity.
Well, it’s possible for you to!
Here are some of the easier ways to make money from your D&D content.
So anything set in the Forgotten Realms, or usingcharacters like Volo, Elminster, and so on.
That’s not true, however!
Registered creators canupload their creations, setting an optional price tag.
The catch, however, is thatyou have to adhere to their specific requirements of content.
We’ve outlined them in short below, but we recommend exploring theirCreators Info Centerfor more in-depth information.
This includessettings, items, plots, and characters.
Want to make an adventure where you help Drizzt DoUrden defeat Vecna aboard a spelljammer ship?
it’s possible for you to!
You are allowed toexpand on the existing rules and lore with your custom content, as well.
Want to includeMatt Mercer’s Totem of the Duck barbarian subclasshomebrew in your own custom content?
Almost any official D&D setting is allowed, but due to certain restrictions, some aren’t.
This means that no specific setting was specified, andyour content could reasonably be injected into an approved setting.
Fill out all of the information on that page and submit.
Assuming everything is right, it should appear on the marketplace soon.
Here, you’re able to request apayout of accrued profit via PayPal.
The best the community has to offer, all without a price tag.
Upload Original tweaks To DriveThruRPG
Maybe your content doesn’t qualify for use on the DMsGuild marketplace.
You have an original story, with original characters, in an original setting.
You just want to use the 5e rule system.
Or maybe you don’t!That’s where DriveThruRPG comes in.
This is a sister site to DMsGuild that essentially hosts what DMsGuild won’t.
A new set of rules applies to content here.
As such, their general content guidelines are dependent on which RPG you’re writing for.
Be sure to double-check the SRD and the license you’ll be using for any nuances.
DriveThruRPG does havea small selection of rules for all content, as well.
They also have somerules about AI-generated work.
If you’re interested in publishing on DriveThruRPG, visittheir Getting Started pageand follow the instructions.
Once an account is made,they provide guidance for getting started, such as advice on formatting.
Depending on your choices, you will earn a65-70 percent royalty on all sales.
Payout instructions are provided.
Roll20 owns DMsGuild and DriveThruRPGand offers methods for easily hosting your content on both platforms.
But you don’t need to stop there.
These rules apply to all formats, regardless of where you’re trying to monetize them.
confirm you understand what is and is not allowed when choosing where to sell your content.
Once your content is out there, you’ll have anice, passive incomebefore you know it.
How can one man be so unlucky?
