Thank You to the OSR
I don’t know precisely when the “Old-School Renaissance” (OSR) came into being, but I credit it with re-igniting my interest in …Continue reading →
View ArticleWant to Play Old-School RPGs? Five Reasons to Give Play-by-Post a Try
When I discovered the OSR and got back into RPGs a few years ago, I mostly played with my kids …Continue reading →
View ArticleAppreciation for Labyrinth Lord
I’ve been playing a lot of Labyrinth Lord online lately, and have been spending some time going through the rules …Continue reading →
View ArticleWhat Makes a Good Adventure?
I’ve been thinking lately about what makes a good adventure from a player’s perspective. I think it’s fairly simple as …Continue reading →
View ArticleG+ Communities: The Good and the Bad
I’ve noticed a shift away from web forums and towards Google+ Communities for many OSR games and projects. While it’s …Continue reading →
View ArticleG+ is Shutting Down
Google confirms that they are shutting down G+ in August of 2019. I can’t say I’m surprised. Although they make …Continue reading →
View ArticleThoughts on 5e and Roll vs. Role-Playing
I’ve been playing 5th edition D&D (5e) on and off since September, which, for me, has really cemented the divide between roll vs. role-playing and player vs. PC skill. My one-and-only exposure to...
View ArticleThoughts on Critical Hits & Fumbles in Old-School Games
Over the years I’ve tried various methods of spicing up combat in my old-school games, including using different flavors of critical hits and fumbles charts. Like many of you, I’ve tried them both as a...
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