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@slimarms.bsky.social
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Avid fantasy reader, TTRPG lover & Video game enjoyer. Dad of two beautiful girls
pinned post!
I’m one of the play testers for the Draw Steel Codex, the VTT that MCDM have the DMHub team building. I’ve recently been putting some videos together to onboard new testers. If you’re interested, you can check them out on the link below
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Draw Steel Codex Tutorials - YouTube
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5sAMWizfWfVSgpVPqXvwzFtXd4rhHKyE&si=5aiEapZhh0bGq14s
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I've been reworking the Triggered Ability Editor in the
#DrawSteel
Codex by
@hellomcdm.bsky.social
and
@dmhubvtt.bsky.social
. The focus is on helping new users create triggers, get live feedback and test while editing. It went out in the last update, video below!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bPd...
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Draw Steel Codex: New Triggered Ability Editor
YouTube video by DMHub
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bPdoYJ_Zpk
17 days ago
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Tom Bloom
about 1 month ago
tonight in draw steel, trying the codex, truly incredible
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DMHub
about 1 month ago
Click it! 👇
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The new Draw Steel VTT is here! #drawsteel #ttrpg #vtt #ad
YouTube video by Power Word Spill
https://youtube.com/shorts/bxhPjkRrpoY?si=5Px_XzUjfbo7Q0BH
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This will be coming out in a few hours and is something I spent a lot of time and am very proud of!
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about 1 month ago
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I worked on this and it’s really exciting and an awesome product. If you’re a fan of Draw Steel, you should be checking this out!
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about 2 months ago
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DMHub
about 2 months ago
Just shipped on the Codex: a new UI for targeting creatures!➡️ notice the arrow labels modifiers such as High Ground! Check the clip to see it in action. Draw Steel is going into Early Access on Steam on 6th April, you can Wishlist it here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2902740/...
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Matt Colville?
3 months ago
A whole GAME using the Draw Steel rules! Sick!
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
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Night Shift: Devil Division
From Slightly Reckless Games - Night Shift: Devil Division
https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/64cdc894-6889-43ed-bdae-9a76305eea2e/landing
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Matt Colville?
3 months ago
People like the Codex!
youtu.be/UJTTqiBJLKI?...
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Draw Steel's Codex is Seriously Impressive
YouTube video by YourGMJay
https://youtu.be/UJTTqiBJLKI?si=2vTUNBYxQRWjNagc
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DMHub
3 months ago
Happy Valentines Day! The first 2 maps of MCDMs Dark Heart of the Wood is now available to download in the Codex for MCDM patrons. The devs are working on the rest of the adventure and will update the module as soon as more is available. Share Draw Steel with loved ones this Valentines day!
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Djordi
6 months ago
In addition to the Summoner and The Fall of Blackbottom, we have another treat for y'all on November 28tth, Black Friday! The Codex is the custom VTT for DRAW STEEL and Patrons and their players will be able to join the playtest TOMORROW! JOIN THE PATREON TO GET ACCESS!!!
www.patreon.com/mcdm
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Jon de Nor
6 months ago
@hellomcdm.bsky.social
just dropped updated versions of the Draw Steel core rules. Check your emails!
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Rise Heroes Rise!
9 months ago
Things get weird...
youtu.be/rH1vfWJk5Uk
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Not in a Weird Way... | Dirty Rat Bastards! Ep. 1 | Draw Steel Actual Play
YouTube video by Rise Heroes Rise!
https://youtu.be/rH1vfWJk5Uk
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The Dice Society
9 months ago
If you haven't seen this yet, the creator of Forge Steel needs a new computer. FS is one of Draw Steel's best online tools and Andy doesn't charge a single penny for it, so please consider donating :)
#DrawSteel
www.reddit.com/r/drawsteel/...
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From the drawsteel community on Reddit: Forge Steel creator isn't one to ask for donations, so I will
Explore this post and more from the drawsteel community
https://www.reddit.com/r/drawsteel/comments/1mtq7ze/forge_steel_creator_isnt_one_to_ask_for_donations/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
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Great introductory video by Denivarius, the lead developer of DMHub who is working on the Codex, the proprietary VTT for
@hellomcdm.bsky.social
‘s Draw Steel! It’s in beta, if you want to give it a try, head to the DMHub discord (link in comment) check the pinned post in
#draw-steel-codex
to get a 🔑
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10 months ago
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Great introductory video by Denivarius, the lead developer of DMHub who is working on the Codex, the proprietary VTT for
@hellomcdm.bsky.social
‘s Draw Steel! It’s in beta, if you want to give it a try, head to the DMHub discord (link in comment) check the pinned post in
#draw-steel-codex
to get a 🔑
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10 months ago
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DMHub
10 months ago
Interested in learning more about the Draw Steel Codex? We just published a new video about it. 👇https://youtu.be/HuydraCV2JE?si=CAhwDzO7wA6SZgId
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Get Started Playing Draw Steel with the Codex
YouTube video by DMHub
https://youtu.be/HuydraCV2JE?si=CAhwDzO7wA6SZgId
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Rise Heroes Rise!
10 months ago
If you, like a BUNCH of folks, are just now getting started with The Codex, this brand-new video from
@dmhubvtt.bsky.social
is super helpful for setting things up! Also,
@slimarms.bsky.social
has a great series on his YouTube channel for The Codex too!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftkI...
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🛠️ Codex Workshop Basics: Token Management for Draw Steel
YouTube video by DMHub
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftkIRi5irK0
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DMHub
10 months ago
Interested to learn more about the Draw Steel Codex? We're holding a workshop on the DMHub Discord server at 09:00PST / 16:00UTC on Sunday 3rd August (tomorrow!) Participants will get access to the alpha testing if they want. Link to the DMHub discord server:
discord.gg/69JHH76p
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Join the DMHub Discord Server!
Check out the DMHub community on Discord - hang out with 2771 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.
https://discord.gg/69JHH76p
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Do this! You also get to see yours truly play amongst the great Mole & Bonesaw
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10 months ago
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In less than an hour Draw Steel by
@hellomcdm.bsky.social
is releasing. I have spent countless hours playtesting since December 2023, given multiple of rounds of feedback, discussed rules and continue to test the Codex extensively. Reflecting on this and the imminent release has me quite emotional!
10 months ago
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Rise Heroes Rise!
10 months ago
The Wallmaster will not be ignored!
youtu.be/NmSizvqVsmQ
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It's Just a Bit of Wall, Okay? | The Delian Tomb Ep. 5 | Draw Steel Actual Play
YouTube video by Rise Heroes Rise!
https://youtu.be/NmSizvqVsmQ
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Jon de Nor
10 months ago
I'm going to do a live stream, looking back at what the MCDM RPG was when it was pitched in the crowdfunder, and how it compares to the Draw Steel being released. Join me August 1, 22:00 GMT
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MCDM RPG to Draw Steel - Let's see how far we've come
YouTube video by Goblin Points
https://youtube.com/live/ZZZtqLCeMgU?feature=share
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This is me most nights.
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10 months ago
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Oh hey I’m in this one. You should definitely check it out for a chance to win a copy of the Draw Steel PDF
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10 months ago
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Rise Heroes Rise!
11 months ago
You want necromancers? Yeah, Draw Steel's got a lich stat block you can- Oh. You want to PLAY one? Well, yeah. It's got that too.
youtu.be/WHlyrJeSoTE
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Play a Necromancer in the Draw Steel Codex! | The Danger Room #7 | Draw Steel Codex Actual Play
YouTube video by Rise Heroes Rise!
https://youtu.be/WHlyrJeSoTE
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I see evidence of this daily at my work. The level of brain rot in some of my colleagues that have offloaded all of their cognitive ability to an LLM is unbelievable
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11 months ago
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Tidal Wave Games | HEARTBEAT HIGHSCHOOL NOW OUT
11 months ago
RATCATCHER MAGAZINE HAS FUNDED! To celebrate, here's a new lore drop; the intro text for the Elemental Dancers of Avahndi by
@f1zz3r.bsky.social
(with preview art by
@dojikaan.bsky.social
)! There's still 9 days left to pledge!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
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Ratcatcher Magazine for DRAW STEEL - Issue 01 Project Update: Update 02: FUNDED + The Elemental Dancers of Avahndi
Hey folks!! Since our last update, we've funded which means you all are guaranteed to get a copy of Ratcatcher in your hands! For this update, we've got a preview of the El...
https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/tidal-wave-games/ratcatcher-magazine-issue-01-for-draw-steel/updates/24482#top
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Rise Heroes Rise!
11 months ago
The finale of The Cave of High Weirdness is OUT! Find out how this epic tale ends...or is it just beginning??? Thanks to
@jon.stodle.net
@slimarms.bsky.social
@nomadicwhispers.bsky.social
Robin and Renee for a great adventure. You all are gems!
youtu.be/qknhIrC24lE
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A Lot of Schlorping | The Cave of High Weirdness Ep. 4 FINALE | Draw Steel Live Play
YouTube video by Rise Heroes Rise!
https://youtu.be/qknhIrC24lE
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Rise Heroes Rise!
11 months ago
Hey, this new Summoner class is dope. Great for making friends and interior design! My players and I had SO MUCH FUN with the class! Can't wait to see the other subclasses in ACTION! It's gonna be REQUIRED in the next game I run!
youtu.be/EW6IShSksek
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Summoning the Summoner in the Draw Steel Codex! | The Danger Room #5 | Draw Steel Codex Actual Play
YouTube video by Rise Heroes Rise!
https://youtu.be/EW6IShSksek
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I was in this game and it was madness, loved every minute of it!
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11 months ago
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It's been a while but I've just posted a video on Triggered Actions and how they work in the Draw Steel Codex! The teams at
@hellomcdm.bsky.social
&
@dmhubvtt.bsky.social
have been working hard and we even get to see the new Action Bar UI!
youtu.be/7jeoSf8i3AA
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Triggered Actions in the Draw Steel Codex - v0.0.561
YouTube video by Vex
https://youtu.be/7jeoSf8i3AA
12 months ago
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Rise Heroes Rise!
12 months ago
Rejoin the battle already in progress in THE CAVE OF HIGH WEIRDNESS Episode 2! Super fun adventure, with a super chaotic (and lovely) group. Check it out here:
youtu.be/rpXKo3y61MY
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Some Kind of Goop On You | The Cave of High Weirdness Ep. 2 | Draw Steel Live Play
YouTube video by Rise Heroes Rise!
https://youtu.be/rpXKo3y61MY
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The cover art for the Draw Steel Heroes & Monster books looks so damn good. I am beyond hyped to get my hands on the PDF and hardcover books!
12 months ago
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I had the pleasure of playing in one of Cameron’s adventures and it was very fun and very funny so you should check it out!
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12 months ago
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Arkhangel | Starfield
about 1 year ago
If
#Expedition33
doesn’t at very least sweep the music category WTF are we even doing?
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James Introcaso
about 1 year ago
I finally got to check out STAWL. Pretty amazing app for folks who are running playtests of Draw Steel right now:
stawl.app
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Home - Stawl
Stawl is a digital tool set for Draw Steel
https://stawl.app/
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Rise Heroes Rise!
about 1 year ago
This week, I sat down with
@thedicesociety.bsky.social
,
@jon.stodle.net
,
@nomadicwhispers.bsky.social
and Deni from
@dmhubvtt.bsky.social
and checked out the progress that has been made on triggered actions in THE CODEX! Spoilers: they work really well ALREADY!
youtu.be/4M4Ub_RDPkg
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Triggered Actions Updated! | The Danger Room | Draw Steel Codex Actual Play
YouTube video by Rise Heroes Rise!
https://youtu.be/4M4Ub_RDPkg
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Labor securing another term while Dutton loses his own seat. What a glorious Saturday night!
about 1 year ago
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Goatnokama(Inge)
about 1 year ago
It took a lot of time, but finally I can show a project that took me and
@digthebad.bsky.social
months to finish! The Gol ANcestry for Draw Steel! is avalible for free here:
goat-nokama.itch.io/gol-ancestry...
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Gol Ancestry for Draw Steel! by Goat-Nokama, Dignum
Fight with Bravery Cunning and Wisdom, as mighty Gol!
https://goat-nokama.itch.io/gol-ancestry-for-draw-steel
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Seeing everyone talking about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. It looks so good and can’t wait until next pay to pick it up!
about 1 year ago
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James Introcaso
about 1 year ago
The MCDM Patreon now has a playtest version of the Delian Tomb, a Draw Steel starter adventure that has all the rules and fixings you need to learn the game.
www.patreon.com/posts/127482...
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Playtest: The Delian Tomb | MCDM Productions
Get more from MCDM Productions on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/127482366
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Grace
about 1 year ago
Its been a while since I last posted anything. Here's an illustration I did for the chronokinetic null class for Draw Steel.
#mcdm
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Matt Colville?
about 1 year ago
Lemme decode this: "Discord stands as a massive, foundational part of the gaming ecosystem that millions of players, developers, and publishers rely on every day." Means "Investors! We have MILLIONS of people TRAPPED! We're the only game in town! There's 100X here!"
discord.com/blog/discord...
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Discord Appoints Humam Sakhnini as Chief Executive Officer
Discord names Humam Sakhnini as the company’s new CEO as co-founder Jason Citron remains on the board and transitions to CEO advisor.
https://discord.com/blog/discord-appoints-new-ceo-humam-sakhnini
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Jason Schreier
about 1 year ago
I spoke to Blue Prince director Tonda Ros about his eight-year journey from ad man to the creator of one of the finest games I've ever played:
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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The Eight-Year Journey Behind ‘Blue Prince,’ the Year’s Best-Reviewed Video Game
A puzzle game that defies easy explanation may go down as one of the finest ever made
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-04-11/the-eight-year-journey-behind-blue-prince-2025-s-best-reviewed-video-game?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc0NDM5MTI4OCwiZXhwIjoxNzQ0OTk2MDg4LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTVUtDSzNEV1gyUFMwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.s2iK3sJMWCjPYNYGLmuLIi-Tb9aVxs72iJ7-VNr8_8E
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Matt Colville?
about 1 year ago
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Jon de Nor
about 1 year ago
I suspect these episodes are going to shift more and more to cover what's coming out from the community, and other creators. As Draw Steel and other MCDM products release, the surrounding community is going to become even more interesting. My goal is to guide listeners to what's being created.
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If you’re wondering how easy it will be to add custom abilities in the Draw Steel Codex VTT, check out the video I posted where I demonstrate adding a Level 2 Elementalist ability that has quite a complex effect to automate!
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Adding Custom Abilities in the Codex - v0.541
YouTube video by Vex
https://youtu.be/YHlTFu_WwTU?si=pf3qU3IDBoU-OTAX
about 1 year ago
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Hello MCDM
about 1 year ago
Tool for running Draw Steel brought to you by the community!
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Heroic Resources
Find all the community tools you need for your Draw Steel game!
https://heroic.tools/
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Mateusz "Ananam" Malarski | Triglav Games
about 1 year ago
Thank you
@riseheroesrise.bsky.social
@jon.stodle.net
and
@thedicesociety.bsky.social
for an amazing playtest of our Vampire class for Draw Steel. I had a blast and I am so happy with how the class performed. Less than 3 days until the crowdfunder!
tinyurl.com/drawsteelvam...
🧛🩸⚔️
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Prepare your veins for Scions of Blood and Shadows - A Vampire Class for Draw Steel
From Triglav Games - Prepare your veins for Scions of Blood and Shadows - A Vampire Class for Draw Steel
https://tinyurl.com/drawsteelvampire
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I've just uploaded a video demonstrating how Heroic Resources are automated within the
#DrawSteel
Codex!
youtu.be/Bc7Bh8STdWg
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Heroic Resources in the Draw Steel Codex - v0.540
YouTube video by Vex
https://youtu.be/Bc7Bh8STdWg
about 1 year ago
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