The B&T looks really interesting. Thanks again for this give-away. If any thing it spotlights material not considereed before. Thanks again Erik. Happy Holidays.
Werewolf: The Apocalypse (2nd Edition) (1994)
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From the web:
This is the core book for Werewolf: The Apocalypse. In this game, players
play werewolves (the Garou). The Garou believe they were made by ...
Silentium Ruinarum - Fall
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This began as one of my 'Fall' posts about 'Cults of 5th Century Rome,
which I rapidly discovered I could not write as I don't actually know
anything about...
My Modified Mook Rule & Hard to Subdue
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I use a modified mook rule, as discussed in these two posts:
My Modified DF Mook Rule
Reflections on my Modified Mook rule in play
I still use these in pla...
The Tome of Worldbuilding from Mythmere Games
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I thought I’d mention that Mythmere Games is running another kickstarter.
This one is for a volume entitled *The Tome of Worldbuilding*. The title
pretty...
Where the Tall Wheat Grows
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By Camilla Gree, Evlyn Moreau10d10 ToadsOSE"Low Levels" Upon which is
agreed, An old stone wall separates the family farm from a field they say
is cursed. ...
Worse Places to Be
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Last week I did this for the positive Landmarks, so let’s look at the
negatives. Now, Ruins aren’t strictly negative, but they aren’t as outright
benefic...
Digging through splatbooks 85-92 skills and kits
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Rewriting my home brew
also check out this collage architecture
https://socks-studio.com/2012/10/07/atemporality-at-work/
I'm making lots of first-level...
[ShadowDark Solo] Rufus & Silas, session 06
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Session six left me a little worried my pair may not survive, and what lies
ahead worries me quite a bit! I feel like I have gotten into a groove with
this...
Scares Under Scotland
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Achtung! Cthulhu is the roleplaying game of fast-paced pulp action and
Mythos magic published by Modiphius Entertainment. It is pitches the Allied
Agents...
Schupo Sonderwagen 1921
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I have finally managed to finish my 15mm (1:100) Weimar Republic Schupo
Sonderwagen of 1921. At least one of these armoured cars was still
trundling a...
[BLOG] Year Eight: New Foundations
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The Hall of Mirrors stretches beyond the Two Infinities...This blog started
on 5 August 2016, making this part of the year a good time to take stock
and...
Psychotronic Gaming: The Basics
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Not too long ago I celebrated the 45th anniversary of me starting an AD&D
1e campaign. I started the campaign before I was a teenager and it is still
...
Old School Enabled (While Disabled)...
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Yours truly is disabled. Not by birth, but by war. I had to rebuild my self
image from the ground up after decades of able-bodied existence, which
wasn't...
Knave Jammin’
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Ben Milton, Mr. Questing Beast, is holding an adventure jam for the release
of the much-celebrated second edition of his game, Knave. Short form,
October...
Lancer: 1:35 Swallowtail Scratchbuild
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Back in the day, I suggested that the best mech system is a mechanics-heavy
RPG system, but scaled up.* D&D 4E *seemed like a good candidate. Mech
system...
They're Eating the Apostrophes
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Patrick Stuart has a new Kickstarter in the offing - and he has managed to
reveal himself as having the testicular fortitude of a leviathan in the
proces...
Warsmith's Words: Iron Warriors Predator
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Welcome back to the Vault! It's been a long time since I last posted; I
have to confess I've lost the passion for blogging, but I can't quite bring
myse...
Lessons from Elden Ring, Part II
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This is a continuation from this post.
Anyway, here are some more things you can do to make your tabletop game
more like Elden Ring.
DO Give Players The ...
D&D Player’s Handbook 2024
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Being an incomplete, visual review of the 2024 Player’s Handbook. I got a
copy of this almost entirely on the strength of the new cover art: (This is
the “...
My complete map of Oerik
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So many people have asked me for this over the years, I figured it was time
to acquiesce, because my redone maps are taking much longer than I had
hoped. I...
Concerning the Future of Traveller
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I have been a fan of Traveller for a long time and have bought various
books over the years from just about every Traveller licensee, as well as
from Ma...
The Mystery of the First Blackmoor Map
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In this POST from a few years ago, I was concerned with the issue of scale
and distance in Blackmoor in the course of which I attempted to determine
the...
Got my Summer Art Acquisitions Framed
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[image: Got my Summer Art Acquisitions Framed]
This weekend was a bit of a catch-up/housekeeping period as I have gotten
around to purchasing more frame p...
Far Away Land 2nd Edition Kickstarter is Amazing
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Fay Away Land RPG Ed. 2 is now Kickstarting! It funded quick and has 22
days remaining as of this post. It is a unique setting and RPG that reeks
of fun....
Grimdark vs. Eucatastrophe
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Noisms has some interesting ideas in this post about his desire for some
depth to his grimdark, and turns to Gene Wolfe and Tolkien for relief.
Now, it ...
Musings on Sleep in OD&D – Is it Over-Powered?
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Link to discussion
Let’s look at the sleep spell in Men & Magic:
>Sleep: A Sleep spell affects from 2–16 1st-level types (hit dice of up to
1 + 1), from...
It's been a bit
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Hey everyone, I hope you are doing well! I've had a lot going on and
haven't had much time to blog lately. Heres a recap of gaming events and
other st...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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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*As you know, I run public classic Dungeons & Dragons games at **The Loaded
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...
Narf.
ReplyDeleteMerry christmas! :)
ReplyDeletePut my name in! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteNice stuff.
ReplyDeleteVery cool stuff! Thanks for arranging something cool like this, Erik!
ReplyDeleteha HA! Treasure in the most Christmassy of spirits! =)
ReplyDeleteThank you.
ReplyDeleteHi! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteJohn's a great guy.
ReplyDeleteFa la la la !
ReplyDeleteThat Tales of the Space Princess sounds pretty boss.
ReplyDeleteOSR Christmas, the w00tenating!
ReplyDeleteOn the Fourth day of OSRmas my DM gave to me,
ReplyDelete4 Charming lyra birds
3 Henchmen,
2 Tuckers Kobolds,
and a Lich King playing possum in a Gallows Tree!
Count me in!
ReplyDeleteI believe I have enough blood, so I could do with some more treasure!
ReplyDeleteOn the 4th day of OSR Christmas my gif friend gave to me...
ReplyDeleteOnce again, I'm in
ReplyDeletePars Fortuna Basic is very interesting so the full game should be wicked awesome!
ReplyDeleteNever seen any of those things. Very neat.
ReplyDeleteThe B&T looks really interesting. Thanks again for this give-away. If any thing it spotlights material not considereed before. Thanks again Erik. Happy Holidays.
ReplyDeleteThat looks good! I'm in!
ReplyDeleteNice gifts.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteMore gifts!
ReplyDeleteMy hat is in the thing.
ReplyDeleteI've heard a bit about about the firs and last in that list, but not the second. Please put me in the drawing, sounds like good stuff.
ReplyDeleteSo, i stop lurk for a while and what do you do? Start handling out free stuff? And all i have to do is comment?
ReplyDeleteComment!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
ReplyDeleteOld School Santa looks like he might come down my chimney looking for treasure to cart off! :)
ReplyDeleteMerry X-Mas! :-)
ReplyDelete[Insert witty comment here.]
ReplyDeleteComment.
ReplyDeleteWould love a shot at these - please count me in!
ReplyDeleteAwesome. These would be great to have.
ReplyDeleteThrow my name in the hat please!
ReplyDeleteJust keeps gettin' better!
ReplyDeleteSeason of generosity indeed
ReplyDeleteHurray for Space Princesses...
ReplyDeleteCool, man, cool.
ReplyDeleteI'm curious to read Blood & Treasure . . .
ReplyDeleteDude! You rock! And so does John Stater!
ReplyDeleteAll I want for Xmas is some blood & treasure.
ReplyDeleteAll I want for Xmas is some blood & treasure.
ReplyDeleteGifts? Gifts!
ReplyDeletePlease exclude me from the drawing for B&T (or let me claim an alternative prize), because I already have it.
ReplyDeleteCount me in, thanks for the freebies!
ReplyDeleteSounds pretty good. Would love to have a copy of Pars Fortuna to go with Space Princess.
ReplyDeleteFYI, You've been linked from http://www.reddit.com/r/osr/ . Throw my name into the bag of holding and drawing too.
ReplyDeleteThat Space Princess thing looks pretty sweet.
ReplyDeleteIN! More great looking stuff from John Stater :)
ReplyDeleteCount me in. Please.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Fourth time lucky? Happy holidays!
ReplyDeleteCome on papa need some new OSR stuff!
ReplyDeleteTrying again...
ReplyDeleteOnce again, it would be fun to pick sommat up.
ReplyDeleteNow back to blorging
In like Flynn
ReplyDeleteHappy hoildays
ReplyDelete3 fascinating looking systems! I'd be excited to read, try, and steal ideas from any of them!
ReplyDelete3 fascinating looking systems! I'd be excited to read, try, and steal ideas from any of them!
ReplyDeleteAssuming that winning one day doesn't knock you out of the rest of the prize opportunities, count me in.
ReplyDeleteDid I miss this? I hope I didn't miss this.
ReplyDeleteHobbits and Holmes, I'm in!
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas to All!
ReplyDeleteCurious to check these out!
ReplyDeleteHat in the ring again
ReplyDeleteMerry Axemas!
ReplyDeleteI would love to hear some tales from that sexy space princess over a tankard of ale.
ReplyDeleteI'll be glad to have it.
ReplyDeleteBecause of it being Sunday my 4th day of Christmas from Cards Against Humanity didn't arrive, but thankfully there'll be some love here.
ReplyDeleteOn the 4th day of OSRxmas my true love gage to me, four fiendish folios
ReplyDeleteNot a spammer. Trust me.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteCan I have Pars Fortuna please! Why thank you :P
ReplyDeleteGood stuff
ReplyDeleteI've been interested by blood and treasure, festive greetings.....
ReplyDeleteBlood & Treasure sounds cool...
ReplyDeleteBoogah!
ReplyDeleteInteresting collection.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for the great offer.
ReplyDeleteYou know how to awaken the sleeping Internets, Mr. Tenkar :)
ReplyDeleteCool, perhaps I will be lucky.
ReplyDeleteOoh! Good stuff! I haven't picked up Blood & Treasure yet, but I've been meaning to!
ReplyDeleteNice selection of stuff!
ReplyDeleteOnce more into the breech.
ReplyDeleteOn the fourth day...
ReplyDeleteI love a good OSR giveaway!
ReplyDeleteArr, matey, kill the red shirts with ye olde vibro-cutlasses, loot the bloody treasure, and hie off for parts unknown!
ReplyDeleteMerry OSRmas!
ReplyDeleteBig money, no whammies!!!
ReplyDeleteSo how do you pronounce OSR? I tend to read it as Oh Sir
ReplyDeleteOh it's not too late to jump in! Great gifts Tenkar, thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh *I hope* it's not too late to jump in. Lol sorry, got too excited :P
DeleteWhat's the time? ;)
ReplyDeleteKeep on chugging OSR Christmas
ReplyDeleteCan't believe I forgot about the first three days because I was off work.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see the 12 days of Xmas
ReplyDeleteMore good-looking material!
ReplyDeletecool stuff
ReplyDeleteGreat selection, and three chances to win? Yes please!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win some great loot!
ReplyDeletethey are nice!
ReplyDeleteWitty comment entering me into the contest placed here.
ReplyDeleteWestward leading, still proceeding,
ReplyDeleteGuide us to thy perfect Light.
Ooh shiny!
ReplyDeleteI think I missed the window on this one... been gone all weekend, what I miss?!
ReplyDelete