Elmcat's map of the tabletop RPG blogosphere is an incredible contribution. I am reminded to engage more with other blogs.
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Nostalgia for the OSR Blogs of Yore
James at Grognardia and John from The Nine and Thirty Kingdoms wrote some nostalgia posts about the OSR blogging scene circa 2010 and a few years after. I share their wistful thoughts about the early days of the OSR blogging scene. During that time, I read blogs, occasionally commented and would use some of the …
I’m Looking Forward To A Glut of Sword-And-Sorcery
Recently, two writers that I admire, Jason Carney and Brian Murphy, have posted essays on their respective blogs that there is more sword-and-sorcery fiction being published than they can keep up with. The crux of the discussion is that we may have a glut. My opinion is that there is no glut. Not yet. There …
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Suggestions for New Tabletop RPG Bloggers
A reader asks if I have advice for new bloggers. This post is some of what I've learned about blogging.
Why I Still Love Gaming Blogs
I have been reading gaming blogs for over a decade and published over 400 posts of my own. Blogs have been massively important to me and my enjoyment of the hobby since I became aware of them. They have been crucial in the growth and development of the many excellent games that we have available …
Revisiting an Assumption: Who are OSR Games For?
When the OSR was new, nobody thought anyone born after Gary Gygax was kicked out of TSR would be interested in classic games. That might be changing.
Grumpy Wizard’s Swords & Wizardry House Rules: Silver Standard
One of my favorite house rules is the Silver Standard. The concept is simple; silver pieces become the primary unit of exchange and treasure in lieu of the gold piece. There are a few other modifications required to make it work. Making a few extra tweaks to the system had some interesting and desirable effects …
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