Old school RPG gamers tend to have a deep interest in history. In this essay, I explain why that is and what effect it has on the style of game we run and play.
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What’s your “Appendix LP?”
You've heard of Appendix N. What about Appendix LP?
How Do I Play a First Level Magic User?
The low level wizard is one of the most challenging character classes to play in Old School Renaissance games. They have limited access to spells and are very weak in combat. How do you play a magic user?
All the nerdy kids are doing #Dungeon23 and so can you!
Sean McCoy shared a project he is doing for 2023 and it's got some attention. I think it's good idea and I'm going to participate.
20 Questions About Magic In Your Milieu
Magic is a key ingredient in any classic fantasy adventure campaign. Here are 20 questions to think about when you are creating yours.
When You Write, Only Write.
This is one of those posts about bolstering my own morale. I'm talking to myself. I might as well acknowledge it. My wife is going to read this and say, "You wrote that for yourself didn't you?" When you write, only write. You can't write and edit the writing at the same time. That never …
Lessons Learned From Horizon: Forbidden West
Here are three lessons I learned about world and scenario design from the Horizon video-games that apply to tabletop role-playing games. #TTRPG #gamemastering
Grumpy Wizard 