How Do I Play A 1st Level Demi-Human In An OSR Game?

I'm not a fan of the non-human character races in Dungeons & Dragons. I rarely play non-human characters and often exclude them as playable classes in my campaigns. It's not because I have a problem with non-human characters per se. I just don't like the way they were implemented in the original game. My preferences …

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How Good Players Play In A Sandbox Campaign

One of the most puzzling criticisms of sandbox campaigns I've seen is that players don't engage with the hooks and their characters hang out in town. A large part of that is on the referee. The game master may need to create better hooks, create interesting adventure locations, and reward players who go exploring by …

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How Do I Play An Old School 1st Level Cleric?

The cleric is a class that is like licorice. Some players love playing clerics. Some players hate playing clerics. Few are indifferent. The cleric is quite versatile and can be key character in a lot of adventures. They have access to resources the other characters can't touch and as they go up in level, become …

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How Do I Play an Old School First Level Fighter?

A lot of old school gamers love the fighter for the simplicity and joy of battle. What does my character do? He fights! It can be a great fun to play a reckless, ridiculously named, swashbuckling warrior who gets himself killed in a hilariously ignoble fashion. Sometimes you want your fighter to become a famous …

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