Emergent narrative is a fundamental concept of Old School Renaissance gaming.
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How Does a 5E DM Get Started With OSR Games? : Part 1: The Key Concept
A lot of game masters picking up an OSR game believe that the rule set is the number one difference between WotC published versions of D&D and Old School Renaissance. I disagree.
Why Do Old School Role-Playing Games Emphasize Teamwork?
Old school games emphasize teamwork more than contemporary designs. The reason why is hidden behind another characteristic of old school games.
Spider Silk Armor
Spider silk armor is the most expensive of unenchanted armor. Silk from monstrous giant spiders is collected and spun into thread. The thread is then formed into a textile of great strength and beauty. The fabric can be quilted by skilled artisans into jackets of light, flexible and effective armor. If plates of steel are …
How To Run High Level, Old School, Dungeons and Dragons.
Most old school DM's and players, in my experience, have not been a part of games with high level characters. The lethality of old school play can keep you from getting a character much over 6th or 7th level. A lot of campaigns fizzle out before characters hit 9th or 10th level. Often this is …
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What a Role-Playing Game is Not
Role-playing games are not stories. This is a position with which many game masters and game designers disagree. This misunderstanding by designers and game masters is why most published adventures suck. It is why most published campaigns, adventures and supplement books fail at being game supplements. Games have elements which are similar to stories. Both …
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