Moldvay Basic D&D now Available in Print
Just a quick note that (finally) Moldvay Basic D&D is available in POD from DTRPG – previously, only the Cook/Marsh … Continue reading →
Smoldering Wizard
Old-School Role Playing
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Musings on the OSR Blogosphere and Forums
Link to discussion There are some posts on the historical OSR blog scene that I’ve read recently from the Grumpy … Continue reading →
3d6 in Order
Link to discussion In online commentary on various forums, and even in my own group’s games, I’ve noticed that we’ve … Continue reading →
How I Run OD&D Combat
Link to discussion Over the years I’ve settled on a way to run 0e/OD&D/White Box combat that keeps the action moving and is pretty simple, while covering many cases that come up. I use this basic system for other games also, maybe with some of the details changed (like weapon damage or rate of fire in B/X-style games), but the core system remains the same. Surprise If surprise is in question, I…
Return to the Known Lands – Session #44 – Wherein the Party Finds Themselves Wanted
PCs: Frakus (Dw FM 3) Osan (Elf F/MU 4/3) Omes (Half FM 5) NPCs: Marnes (CL 4) Hurbar (Half FM 1) Hirelings: Aravay (wagon driver) Samtik (porter) Link to discussion Link to previous sessions Session Date: 1/8/23 Session Notes: While resting in town, Omes did some searching and was able to hire a new retainer, a Halfling Fighting Man named Hurbar. He told Omes that he had been a captive of Ogres,…
The Knave for Labyrinth Lord Original Edition Characters
I’ve previously posted versions of my Thief variant Knave class for OD&D and Labyrinth Lord, now here is a version … Continue reading →
Musings on the Original Thief Class
Link to discussion The story of the Thief class is well-known by now, with the idea being given to Gary … Continue reading →
BLUEHOLME Prentice Character Generator
I’ve added a BLUEHOLME Prentice random character generator to my Player & Gamemaster Resources page. I’ve also added it to … Continue reading →
Staying Alive in Old-School Adventures Redux: Thieves
Link to discussion This is a continuing series of ‘Staying Alive’ posts. The the first three were about Magic-Users, Fighters, … Continue reading →
Staying Alive in Old-School Adventures Redux: Clerics
Link to discussion This is a continuing series of ‘Staying Alive’ posts. The the first two were about Magic-Users and … Continue reading →