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Monthly Archives: July 2008

Microlite74 — Over 100 Downloads in 48 Hours

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

There have been just over 100 downloads of Microlite74 in its first 48 hours on the web. Not bad at all, in my opinion, for a fairly specialized type of game.

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Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged Microlite74

Microlite74 Released — Download Your Copy Here!

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

Microlite74 has been released! Microlite74, like its parent game, Microlite20, is a trimmed down, sub-miniature version of the Primary Fantasy SRD rules that has been designed to be quick and easy to play. The goal of Microlite74, however, is to … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged Microlite20, Microlite74, OGL

D&D Without Level Advancement?

RetroRoleplaying Posted on July 25, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

I have been looking at some of my old classic Traveller campaign notes over the last few days. One of the quirks of classic Traveller was that characters did not improve. They started out with a lot of prior experience … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD, musings

N. Robin Crossby, Author of Harn, Dies

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

This terse announcement at Kelestia.com was not unexpected, but it is still very sad. On July 23rd 2008, Robin succumbed to his cancer at a hospice in Coquitlam, BC. After Harn came out, I often dropped the island of Harn … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged musings, obit

Why D&D 3.5 Will Probably Never Die

RetroRoleplaying Posted on July 19, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

I get the impression that WOTC would really like it if D&D 3.5 would die a quiet death and do so soon. Unfortunately, I don’t think that will ever happen as there is now no realistic way to prevent the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD 3e, musings

Don’t Like D&D Fourth Edition? Beware the Moving Goal Posts

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

I’ve been following discussions about D&D’s Fourth Edition on various message boards for several months now. I’ve seen a lot of 4E fans complain that those who publicly state that they don’t like 4E (or who discuss things they see … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD 4e, musings

Microlite74: Release Candidate 2 Available

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

The second release candidate for Microlite74 is available. Major Changes from Release Candidate 1: Major Changes to Races: No stat bonuses, special abilities for elves, dwarves, and halflings similar to those in the first fantasy RPG.Added simple language rules.Restored “Flame … Continue reading →

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Mongoose Releases Traveller SRD under OGL

RetroRoleplaying Posted on July 4, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

While WOTC may wish the OGL would just wither and die, that does not look very likely. In fact, Mongoose has just released the Traveller SRD under the OGL. The SRD looks fairly complete. The major missing items are careers … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged OGL, Traveller

James Raggi Hates Fun

RetroRoleplaying Posted on July 4, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

I really need to read Jim’s blog more often. He wrote an interesting post on old school roleplaying entitled “I Hate Fun” in mid-June and I’ve just now noticed it. While I don’t completely agree with everything Jim said, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD, rpg style

Quick Primer for Old School Gaming

RetroRoleplaying Posted on July 3, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Matt (Mythmere), author of the new Swords & Wizardry retroclone, has posted a draft of a “Quick Primer for Old School Gaming” article over at Knights and Knaves Alehouse. Even as a first draft, it’s a great summary of how … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD, Microlite74, rpg style, Swords and Wizardry

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