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OSRIC 2.0 is Out. Get your Free Copy NOW!

RetroRoleplaying Posted on November 28, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

OSRIC 2.0 is finally out and at about 400 pages of First Edition retro-clone goodness, it was well worth the long wait. The original version of OSRIC was only about 130 pages. While OSRIC 1.0 seemed to be designed more … Continue reading →

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RetroRoleplaying: The Future

RetroRoleplaying Posted on November 14, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

I haven’t been around much the last couple of months as real life has kept me very busy. Real life seems to be calming back down (just in time for the holiday season). Therefore, I should be doing more blogging … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged musings, Site News

Microlite74 Is Popular

RetroRoleplaying Posted on November 7, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

I’ve been too busy with political and personal stuff the last month to even think about this blog or Microlite74. I was therefore surprised discover that version 1.1 had over 550 downloads in the month it has been available when … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged Microlite74, musings

Gamer Geek Meets Politics

RetroRoleplaying Posted on October 20, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

I had promised myself that I would not mention politics in this blog, but this is too funny not to mention: Adventuring Party Politics: The Campaign is Getting Ugly

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Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged Humor

Microlite74 Release 1.1 Now Available

RetroRoleplaying Posted on October 6, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Over 500 copies of original 1.0 release of Microlite74 have been downloaded since it was release just over two months ago. Release 1.1 is available for download today in two different forms. For those not familar with Microlite74, it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged Microlite20, Microlite74, OGL

Skills Rule Draft for Microlite20-OSS Edition

RetroRoleplaying Posted on October 1, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Here is a first draft of my “old school” style skills for my new Microlite20-Old School Style Edition (now tentatively entitled “For Gold & Glory”). As you can see, the rules are fairly close to how Microlite74 handled skills, except … Continue reading →

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Starting Work on the Microlite20-OSS Edition

RetroRoleplaying Posted on September 20, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

While I like Microlite74 and think it is an excellent conversion of the style of that Zeroth Edition of the world’s most popular fantasy RPG from 1974 to Microlite-style rules, it’s not really a game I’d run regularly. If I … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged Microlite20

Dan’s Diminutive d20 — New “Minimal” Version of D20

RetroRoleplaying Posted on September 9, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

There’s another mini-D20 fantasy RPG out, Dan’s Diminutive d20. This is a free 12-page pdf with a unique take on D20 minimalism: * Generic Classes: 3 core classes (Fighter, Rogue, and Wizard), with easy-to-remember saves and skills.* Limited Levels, Magic, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD 3e, free games, OGL

Trouble Letting Go — The Heartbreak of Selling Wrath of the Immortals

RetroRoleplaying Posted on September 8, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

As many readers know, I’ve been selling off parts of my RPG collection since my marriage. The reason is simple: lack of room — two forty-somethings each get married, each for the first time, and have to combine two houses … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD, musings

Adventure Module BL1-2? This Looks Good

RetroRoleplaying Posted on September 5, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

I stumbled on this on the web site of Roll for Surprises! — a company I’ve never heard of before. This looks very good — it will apparently be available for free download in PDF form and in hardcopy from … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD, settings

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