Microlite74 — Over 100 Downloads in 48 Hours
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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Microlite74 Released — Download Your Copy Here!
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 →
D&D Without Level Advancement?
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 →
N. Robin Crossby, Author of Harn, Dies
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 →
Why D&D 3.5 Will Probably Never Die
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 →
Don’t Like D&D Fourth Edition? Beware the Moving Goal Posts
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 →
Microlite74: Release Candidate 2 Available
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 →
Mongoose Releases Traveller SRD under OGL
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 →
James Raggi Hates Fun
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 →
Quick Primer for Old School Gaming
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 →