Image by James Bratten
Art Without AI | Images for Your Game Listings Without the Evil
It’s NEVER been easier to create your own art for your games. Join me, a graphic designer of 20 years, as I show you the best ways to do it yourself!
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5 players following this game
Once / Sunday - 5:00 PM UTC
Jul 5
Session Duration / 1–2 hours
0 / 20 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Creating art for your game listings can be a daunting task, but you don’t have to lean into AI to make something POP! Join me, a graphic designer of 20 years, as I show you the ropes on how to make art for your campaigns that grab attention, communicate style, and get you players WITHOUT succumbing to the allure of Midjourney or its ilk. I’ll cover the free options that currently exist, where to source your imagery, how to layout your text for best legibility, and how to brand your images so they easily identify not JUST what your playing, but also who is running it!
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.8
(19)
2 years on StartPlaying
57 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher
About me
What's up, Nerds? It's me, The One-Shot Wizard, Tabletop Roleplaying James (TTRPJ)! With over 25 years of Game Mastering under my belt, I've delved into the depths of every published edition of D&D since 3rd edition. My games are rooted in a meticulously crafted homebrew world, a diverse tapestry almost two decades in the making. This "kitchen-sink" setting ensures flexibility, enabling players and fellow DMs to integrate characters, stories, and elements from any realm or setting, ensuring a unique experience each session. My most recent endeavor? A year-long, Westmarches-style series of one-shots designed to take a party to level 20 over the course of 2025. Dive into a universe where every narrative, old or new, can find its niche. Join me for an adventure like no other!
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Creating your character
There will be no characters for this, as it is a workshop for my fellow GMs and GMs to be!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Come ready with questions! I’ll spend the first half of things showing the available options for creating your own pieces and the second half answering any questions and helping with any concerns. I’ll have a private discord chat set up closer to go time that I will link out to everyone so we can chat.
What James Bratten brings to the table
I’m bringing more than two decades of work as a graphic designer and all the skills I’ve picked up working, teaching, and mentoring along the way. I bring a very DIY approach to my work and have helped dozens of people over the years learn, create, and refine their personal style in a way that works for them.
Homebrew rules
No homebrew rules, as this is a workshop.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How James Bratten creates a safe table
I keep an open line of communication at all times, and if there’s ever anything we’re covering that makes someone uncomfortable, they are encouraged to reach out to me!
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