Wow. CRAZY AMOUNTS OF WANT. I love John's work, and really enjoy Blood & Treasure (enough that I now complain that the text on the spine is far too small for a book of it's stature).
I picked up NOD 1 and 6 ('cause they were free) and then bought PDFs of NOD 16-20 and it is one helluva magazine. Lots of cool ideas and very professional looking. So many great 'zines in the OSRverse!
Now this is the day I was waiting for. The first six issues of NOD that I own are fantastic and when I heard there was to be a generous bundle of all the issues given away... Count me in!
This would be lovely to have, I've been looking into Blood & Treasure and it is an exceptionally fun looking system I'm trying to try with my group. Having NOD to amplify the experience would be absolutely lovely.
Those maps alone look great! I've just been making up my geography, it would be nice to have some idea as to where my players actually were or were going :)
A World in a Magazine
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Four years ago, I wrote about my history with miniature games and getting
back into them during the lockdown. Summer 1995 saw me seduced by the world
of ...
Adventures in Fantasy (1979)
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From the box:
"ADVENTURES IN FANTASY is the next generation of FANTASY ROLE PLAYING
GAMES. YOU are the Knight sent upon a Quest by the King to battle vil...
DFRPG Companion 3 on the way!
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I got a shipping notice for a copy of DFRPG Companion 3!
I'd kind of let this one slide out of my awareness. I'm excited to see it
in person . . . it's al...
HYPERBOREA Player's Manual (review)
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I'm a fan of sword & sorcery. I read an played several RPGs in the genre,
but hadn't read Hyperborea 3e, mostly because it felt to extensive to me
(the who...
The Enchanted World: Dragons
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[image: The Enchanted World: Dragons]
It has been a month since I have done one of these. My plan was NOT to do
one during April with the whole A to Z th...
T is for the Thinker
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There are two incarnations of the Thinker that have connections to the
Suicide Squad.In the comics, Cliff Carmichael is the second villain to take
the moni...
Steampunk in GURPS-ish Style
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Quite a few years ago, I printed a PDF of *GURPS Steampunk*, as I had some
idea about running a late Victorian 1890s campaign involving an alien
invasi...
Mega-Dungeon Monday - The Recessive Gallery Level
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This is a presently-unfinished map that I designed primarily during the
pre-COVID era:
[image: The Recessive Gallery Level - map by Allan Grohe (grodog)...
Miskatonic Monday #278: The Viscount Who Left Me
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Between October 2003 and October 2013, Chaosium, Inc. published a series of
books for *Call of Cthulhu* under the Miskatonic University Library
Associati...
Desperation of Ivy
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By Lance HawvermaleFrog God GamesS&WLevels 3-5 They say the god of nature
never forgets. This deity, known today as Oon, birthed himself from
nothingness b...
New Printable Scenery Campaign: Ramshackle & Ruin
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[image: New Printable Scenery Campaign: Ramshackle & Ruin]
I don't know how many of my peeps here are into 3d printing, but I'm always
collecting the STL ...
Play as Sculpture, Play as Prism
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Watching my eldest child and friends engaging in imaginative play, I'm
often struck by the fact that what seems to excite them is deciding who
gets to be...
I saved the timeline!
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One of the other participants in the game jam I joined produced a Game Boy
adventure called OuttaTime. You can try it yourself in your browser here:
http...
A Review of 'A Tale of Bali' by Vicky Baum
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really liked this book but the five stars I give it are based on my
experience, and that is influenced strongly by my recent reading of 'The
Theatre State'...
Session #12 & Adventure Sites Compilation
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Firstly, I wanted to let everybody know that Adventure Sites I by Coldlight
Press is now available as a free download on DriveThruRPG. It includes my
own...
Clerics of the Flanaess, Part 2
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Sorry it took so long to get to the next article in this series, but here
we are! This continues the details of specialty clerics for the World of
Greyhawk...
On the Sector Turn
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It's very simple.
There are many important things cybertechtronically enhanced secret agents
need to do: Buy illegal tanks with railguns. "Convince" the...
Arsenic & Old Lace (a Review)...
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The free-kriegsspiel revolution (or FKR; sometimes free-kriegsspiel
roleplay) has been getting a lot of attention lately, which seems
inevitable given re...
The Light Dawns
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THIS!!! Yes, a thousand times, this!
Back in the day, I referred to this as “neo-classicalgaming,” which is to
say, the sorts of games that came ou...
Improvised Awful Lights Missions
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Asking about The Awful Lights, a commenter asks:
*I'd love to hear about how this is run - with the Handler determining
mission location and objectives ...
Jim Ward's Adventure in Gygax's Wonderland
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Last weekend at GaryCon, many of us raised a glass to the memory of Jim
Ward, who passed away just days before the convention. Ward was very
helpful to m...
It’s Tolkien Reading Day
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I recently started rereading *The Silmarillion*. I had last read it over
two decades ago. I liked it then but I’m really enjoying it this time!
Despite b...
Osr anchorites?
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It's been a long time since I listened to any osr podcasts. Anchor was a
lot of fun. I'm not sure if the community is still going? I deleted the
app ...
Chaos War Dogs
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Welcome back to the Vault! My gaming partner and I had a fun day at the
Meme Team doubles last weekend, placing mid-table results wise. My eye is
now lo...
ShadowDark Magic Items
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The next campaign I run will use the ShadowDark RPG. I'm not sure when
that'll be (I'm hoping a little later this year), but ShadowDark is my
choice. I'v...
Xandering, Jaquaysing, or Arneson-ing the Dungeon?
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Yet another gamer firestorm arose shortly after the passing of Janelle
Jaquays when it was noted that Justin Alexander had changed a rather well
known p...
GLOG Class: Bioweapon
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I got this idea from mad gods on bear blog.
Crab Evo from Kagaku Sentai Dynaman
A thousand soldiers were slain. Too many to be tragic--this is just a fact...
The Economy Engine, v0.2
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I made a thing. For D&D 3rd edition, so it might not be that interesting to
a lot of people. But I made it and I think it’s cool. The 3rd edition
Dungeon M...
*'s in SpaaaaaAaaaace
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A lot of SF (including a certain 2D6 RPG grandaddy) deal with ancient
aliens taking humans from Earth and dropping them, fleas and all, on one or
more w...
What Else Have I Got in Me?
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Brechewold's been done for a little while. Still incredibly pumped to have
this labor of love out in the company of LotFP's marvelously creative body
of ...
Last move - to self-hosting!
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As my vote regarding Substack in the “marketplace of ideas”, I’m moving to
self-hosting.
I’m now at (and hopefully staying for a long time at)
Blog: ht...
Time Rolls On
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Today is December 31, 2023, in the mid-afternoon. In less than ten hours it
will be 2024. 2023 2023 was a good year. But all years are good years. Both
goo...
Play Report: Skull Mountain
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At the end of the last Skull Mountain session the PCs had retreated to
safety at Owen's redoubt, met with visiting elves, and recovered from
injuries ...
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Heya folks, the 21st Salt Mine book, Import Export, has hit the digital
shelves! In the 21st book we follow Aaron Haddock-codename Stigma-as he
tries to ...
Moving On...
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So, my D&D 5e experiment has blown up the lab in a puff of green smoke
leaving my face blackened like Wile E. Coyote after a failed roadrunner
Acme trap...
How to Keep Megadungeons Fresh
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People often consider megadungeons boring. Not because the play style is
boring, but because they are in the same locale for a majority of the
campaign. If...
The Blade Itself
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I just finished listening to the audiobook of The Blade Itself, volume one
in Joe Abercrombie’s The First Law trilogy. This was my first exposure to
his wo...
Genteel Magistrate at FenCon XVIII
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Victorious author Mike Stewart will be a guest at FenCon XVIII this weekend
at the Sheraton DFW Airport hotel, 4440 W. John Carpenter Freeway, Irving,
TX, ...
This is an Important Game Mechanic
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*"That's the GM's Regional Map from my AOWG. And it's a damned good
regional map. It's not a good map for a Simple Homebrew Campaign. It does
some s$&...
Clean Your Room
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Looking back at my little blog here. That last post… wow, I was having fun
playing WOW Classic! That was August of 1999 and I was having a blast… it
was ...
My RPG Zine Trilogy is on Kickstarter!
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I can't believe I didn't post about it here!
The Dead are Coming, Screams Amongst the Stars and Running Out of Time are
on *Kickstarter right now!* Thes...
Maximum HP 004, one week to go
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Just one week to go for Maximum HP issue #004, the undead. We are pushing
through stretch goals and wracking up contributions for the best issue yet.
We...
Steve Jackson Interview
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James Maliszewski recently did an interview with Steve Jackson over on his
Grognardia blog. Steve chats about the beginnings of The Fantasy Trip and
upcomi...
Undermountain Map Origins
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As documented on the Ruins of Undermountain sales page, "TSR didn't
actually use Ed Greenwood's original maps," at least not in their entirety.
This post d...
WB:FMAG Total Print Sales
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Hello Folks,
The last time I did a quick sales report was in September 2018.
I pulled reports from Amazon, Lulu and DrivethruRPG from October to current
fo...
The Minotaur for Old-School Essentials
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*Minotaur*
*Requirements:* Minimum STR 9, Minimum CON 9
*Prime Requisite:* STR and CON
*Hit Dice:* 1d10
*Maximum Level:* 8
*Armor:* Leather, including shield...
WIZARDS OF POHJOLA
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Init +0
Melee Atk
• sword or dagger +1 (1d5 or 1d3)
Ranged Atk
• hot iron sparks +3 (1d4+2 to two targets within 20' but not closer than
5')
AC 14
HD 12d...
Dungeons & Dragonmead Fall Schedule
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Die**/Metro Detroit Game Night's Board Game Nigh at **Dragonmead**, in
Warren...
D&D Sling Damage vs. Large Targets
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In many early editions of D&D, weapons were assigned two damage values: one
for small/medium targets (i.e. man-sized) and one for large targets (giants
and...
James A. Smith, Jr. Memorial Video
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A beloved father, devoted friend, and D&D Dungeon Master extraordinaire. We
miss you! To view video, click here Memorial Video
Note - The original video...
Let's Talk About Pacing!
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The idea, I think, is that the RPG is ultimately about the long game. Even
rolling back to the early days of Basic & Expert, the goal of the player
was...
Profane and Profound Prep Part 2
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This is part 2 of my work to edit my magic items for a DMsGuild release,
along with adding cursed items along the way. Here is part 1. Bone of a
Saint 8000...
SHORT BREAK.
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I'm going to take a break for a week or so and will start up again in the
New Year. Thanks for reading and we'll start with Level 6 when I get back.
Iain Lovecraft, 3D Sculptor
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Nope, it's got nothing to do with Cthulhu. I just did a video conversation
with Iain Lovecraft, who designs 3D miniatures and terrain. If you're not
doi...
New website!
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Slowly but surely, all the content here will make its way — in updated
form! — to my new website: timbannock.com. For fairly obvious reasons, that
site wil...
Please Update Your Link!
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If you're seeing this, it means your link to the Greyhawk Grognard blog is
out of date.
Please update your link to www.greyhawkgrognard.com (RSS feed is
h...
Mord Mar - Session 6
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We weren't able to play Mord Mar last week, due to a family funeral. This
week we played on Monday for the first time, due to kids returning to
school and ...
A Small, Quiet Plea
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There has been a great deal of discussing political agendas, social
grievances, and personal attacks within the little corner of gaming that is
my hobby....
Don’t Sleep It’s Broken
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Expanding/editing my comments from What Makes Something Broken G+ thread:
“Broken”, for me, is anything that makes normal character choices, tactics,
or ro...
Swords & Wizardry Light-Themed Birthday Party
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Last month, my wife and I helped our oldest to celebrate his birthday in
style. Ever since 2013, we have hosted a themed birthday party for our
now-15-ye...
I can't help but think Command & Conquer when I see NOD
ReplyDeleteCool stuff!
ReplyDeleteLooks interesting, hadn't heard of that zine before.
ReplyDeleteVery cool.
ReplyDeleteYay for RPGs!
ReplyDeleteI love NOD!!!
ReplyDeleteYay Nod!
ReplyDeleteWow. CRAZY AMOUNTS OF WANT. I love John's work, and really enjoy Blood & Treasure (enough that I now complain that the text on the spine is far too small for a book of it's stature).
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow! Very nice gift! Someone's gonna get a great item!
ReplyDeleteNOD is a great zine.
ReplyDeleteOn the thirdd day of os4xmas my ture love gave to me 3 potions for sipping.
Pullz up a stool and plants a mug on the table... "I'll have some of what yer offerin"
ReplyDeleteIn like Flynn!
ReplyDeleteOn the third day of OSRmas my DM gave to me,
ReplyDelete3 Henchmen,
2 Tuckers Kobolds,
and a Lich King playing possum in a Gallows Tree!
NOD!
ReplyDeleteAwesome stuff!
ReplyDeleteI'm interested.
ReplyDeleteI have almost all of these, but maybe I'll give them to someone else. I'm in.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to read these!
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeleteMe! Me! Me! Pick me!
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing prize!!!
ReplyDeleteEgg NOD all round!!!! :O)
ReplyDeleteNod is an awesome zine. I'd be happy to update my collection.
ReplyDeleteThat is indeed some good Egg NOD. Would be nice to toss back a few more! ;)
ReplyDeleteLand of Nod! Yes!
ReplyDeleteMan, do I want this! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHuzzah!
ReplyDeleteWow, thanks John!
ReplyDelete"Time is fun, when you are having flies," Tsathogga.
ReplyDeleteWe require more vespene gas.
ReplyDeleteThat is incredibly cool of Mr. Stater and I hope to win!
ReplyDeletesending the dwarf in first.
ReplyDeleteThat's no moon, that's a NOD station.
ReplyDeleteYes, please.
ReplyDeleteWould be very happy to get these.
ReplyDeleteGo Army!
ReplyDeleteI like a little kick in my egg-NOD.
ReplyDeleteSweeet
ReplyDeleteI failed my Make Witty Comment roll...
ReplyDeleteThis is really interesting, want!
ReplyDeleteSweet! Awesome gift.
ReplyDeleteNOD in the house!
ReplyDeleteCount me in, again.
ReplyDeleteI love Blood & Treasure.
ReplyDeleteNOD too bad of a deal!
ReplyDeleteGreat prize! I loves me some NOD hexcrawls.
ReplyDelete
ReplyDeleteIf I win, I promise I will nod cry.
Again, thanks for the awesome offering! Thanks to John Stater for his generosity!
ReplyDeleteNOD is pure awesome sauce. Thanks to John for offering these up! And to our man Tenkar for hosting, of course.
ReplyDeleteLook into my eye. You didn't listen last time.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
ReplyDeleteGooooooooooooNavy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteNOD issues are good stuff!
ReplyDeleteYeah Nod is Suh-Weet!!
ReplyDeleteNOD is the coolest.
ReplyDeleteI think Kirk said it best:
ReplyDeleteNOOOOOOOOOOD!
I'm in like Flynn
ReplyDelete\m/
How had I not heard of NOD before now, wow. IN!
ReplyDeleteNod is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI'd welcome it.
ReplyDeleteMe wanty
ReplyDeleteBlack lotus. Stygian, the best!
ReplyDeleteWhere's the damn +1 button on this page?
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of holiday reading crossing my fingers
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of holiday reading crossing my fingers
ReplyDeleteGiving a nod for Nod.
ReplyDeleteIn for the Nod as well
ReplyDeleteGlad I saw this before I nodded off tonight...
ReplyDeleteCan't win if you nod have a ticket.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to learn more of the land of NOD.
ReplyDeleteAwsome. John Stater is a pretty cool guy, and the free issues of NOD were great.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmahanukwanzaa!
ReplyDeleteWow. Such an amazing gift!
ReplyDeleteHappy OSRithmas to all!
Merry OSRithmas is a good way of putting it!
ReplyDeleteThanks much John Stater!
ReplyDeleteThanks John, that's osrsome!
ReplyDeleteI'm in!
ReplyDeleteI picked up NOD 1 and 6 ('cause they were free) and then bought PDFs of NOD 16-20 and it is one helluva magazine. Lots of cool ideas and very professional looking. So many great 'zines in the OSRverse!
ReplyDeleteNow this is the day I was waiting for. The first six issues of NOD that I own are fantastic and when I heard there was to be a generous bundle of all the issues given away... Count me in!
ReplyDeleteRockin' cool PDF pack!
ReplyDeleteGood stuff -- sounds like a great series.
ReplyDeleteBlood & Treasure is a great game.
ReplyDeleteNod is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis would be lovely to have, I've been looking into Blood & Treasure and it is an exceptionally fun looking system I'm trying to try with my group. Having NOD to amplify the experience would be absolutely lovely.
ReplyDeleteVery generous gift, indeed!
ReplyDeleteMuch material. Very NOD.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of NOD.
ReplyDeletea generous package, thanks John
ReplyDeleteWrap it up, I'll take it!
ReplyDeleteNodding in agreement.
ReplyDeleteAnother new item to me. Keep 'em coming!
ReplyDeleteHoping for a NOD my way.
ReplyDeleteOn the third day of Christmas...
ReplyDeleteI *so* want this!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a gift.
ReplyDeleteSweet! I'm in! :)
ReplyDeleteThose maps alone look great! I've just been making up my geography, it would be nice to have some idea as to where my players actually were or were going :)
ReplyDeleteCool bundle of good-stuff!
ReplyDeleteWestward leading, still proceeding,
ReplyDeleteGuide us to thy perfect Light.
Oooh, shiny!
ReplyDeleteAwesome you are doing this. Getting back into the OSR with the kids after a (too long) hiatus
ReplyDeleteI've always heard about NOD. Me want some.
ReplyDeleteGoodness gracious me, that sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is the one I am really after! I'm a proud owner of Blood & Treasure. Let me know when I win!!!!
ReplyDeleteDanny Cline
Sounds wunderbar, count me in!
ReplyDeleteexcellent, got to love the NOD's
ReplyDeleteI will win this.
ReplyDeletelate to the party...
ReplyDeletePut my name into the pile please!
ReplyDeleteI love the holidays!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I have coveted these for some time now! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteand closed to further comments
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