Old school games emphasize teamwork more than contemporary designs. The reason why is hidden behind another characteristic of old school games.
Category: musings
Are OSR Games Good for Introducing New Players To the Tabletop RPG Hobby?
Old School Renaissance games are an ideal entry point for new players.
Lindy Games and Stories
What if you created games and stories with the intention that they would still be enjoyed in 50 years?
Why Do I Love Swords & Wizardry?
Brian of Welcome to the Deathtrap posted a nice review of Swords & Wizardry Complete on his blog last week. Swords & Wizardry Complete is a clone of the original Dungeons & Dragons 1974 rules plus the first supplements. If you want to have the experience of playing a unquestionably old school version of D&D, …
Where Do I Start?
I watch or listen to interviews of filmmakers, musicians, comedians and anyone else who does creative work of any type. This is one manifestation of my own self doubt. Spending hours consuming these sorts of things is a place for me to hide and not work. I can rationalize and tell myself, "I'm listening to …
The Grumpy Wizard Doesn’t Care About Your Opinion
You can waste your time telling me I'm a jerk, if you want.
What Is “The Game” of Dungeons & Dragons?
Conceptual Model + Mechanical Apparatus + Player Choice + Game Master Adjudication = A Role Playing Game
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