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Swords & Wizardry Not Available in .doc Format After All

RetroRoleplaying Posted on June 30, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

The .doc format version of Swords & Wizardry is being pulled from Lulu. When I tried to get a copy this afternoon, I ended up with a .pdf file instead of a .doc file. I figured I had just done … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged Swords and Wizardry

At Last, The Microlite74 Release Candidate 1 PDF

RetroRoleplaying Posted on June 29, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

It’s done! A full PDF of Microlite74 is now ready for you to download and comment on. Rules, spell list, and monster list fit on 4 pages in 8 point type. The 5th page is the license. I had to … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged forum discussion, Microlite20, Microlite74, retro-clone

Swords Wizardry Core Rules Available in .doc Format

RetroRoleplaying Posted on June 26, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Matt has announced that the core rules for Swords & Wizardry — an OGL retroclone of OD&D with the GH rules — is now available on Lulu. The .doc format version is designed for those who want to incorporate their … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD, Swords and Wizardry

Early Versions of D&D were NOT Tactical Combat Minis Games

RetroRoleplaying Posted on June 23, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

For some reason, a small number of very vocal people on the Net are pushing the idea that early versions of Dungeons & Dragons stressed tactical combat and used miniatures and battlemats. I suspect this is being done to try … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD

The GSL: My Opinion

RetroRoleplaying Posted on June 18, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

When I woke up this morning, I discovered that my inbox had three emails telling me that WOTC had finally published the GSL terms and wanting me to blog about it. As I have no interest in publishing anything for … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD 4e, musings

A Playtester Reviews D&D 4th Edition PHB…

RetroRoleplaying Posted on June 16, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

And does not like the final product. Near the end of a very detailed review, NiTessine says: This is not Dungeons & Dragons. Yeah, I know, it’s a cliché, but it’s true. This game is not the Dungeons & Dragons … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD 4e

Trying a New Look

RetroRoleplaying Posted on June 16, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

I’m playing with a new look for this blog. While I liked the scroll look of the original, the text was pretty cramped. I’m looking for a more readable layout. I’m not sure this (Sahara) is it, however.

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Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged musings

Microlite74: Second Public Draft Available

RetroRoleplaying Posted on June 15, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

The second public draft of the rules and spell list for Microlite 74 is available on the message board. A few minor rules changes have been made to give the system more of that 1974 first Fantasy RPG flavor and … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged Microlite20

Judges Guild Arrives at RetroRoleplaying

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

I’ve added a number of Judges Guild products (mainly adventures) to the Original Dungeons & Dragons section of this website. Although there are more to come (like the Wilderlands of High Fantasy), I think this is a good start.

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Best Single Non-TSR Supplement for OD&D

RetroRoleplaying Posted on June 12, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Hands down, the best single non-TSR supplement for Original Dungeons & dragons is the second edition of the Judges Guild Ready Ref Sheets booklet. In not only has combat tables, but a double-sided sheet with every standard OD&D monster summarized … Continue reading →

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