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Microlite78 and Microlite89?

RetroRoleplaying Posted on March 31, 2012 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Several people have asked me to do a Microlite78 (1e) and a Microlite89 (2e) edition of “Microlite74”. I’m afraid that I lack the time to do so. However, if you have access to the spells, monsters, and weapons lists from … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged 0e, ADnD 1e, ADnD 2e, Microlite74, old school

What Will It Take to Get Old School Players to Convert to 5e?

RetroRoleplaying Posted on March 30, 2012 by RandallApril 11, 2022

WOTC seems to be trying to attract old school players as well as 3.x players to D&D 5e. I think it would take most of the following — at a minimum — to attract large numbers of old school players … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD, DnD 5e, musings, old school, Pathfinder

WOTC Delays AD&D 1e Reprints to mid-July

RetroRoleplaying Posted on March 29, 2012 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Judging by this page on the WOTC site, the AD&D 1e core books reprint promised for mid-April (with much hype earlier this year) have been delayed until mid-July. I have no idea why, but this continues to erode what little … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged ADnD 1e, musings, old school, WOTC

Update: Microlite74 Swords & Sorcery/Cancer Fund Drive

RetroRoleplaying Posted on March 22, 2012 by RandallApril 11, 2022

I’ve been hard at work on Microlite74 Swords & Sorcery this week. No idea when the next public beta will be available, but I hope by the end of the month. I’ve finished the initial pass through the monsters, adding … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged 0e, Microlite74 Swords and Sorcery Edition

TSR Era D&D vs WOTC Era D&D: Differences in Acceptable Play Style

RetroRoleplaying Posted on March 17, 2012 by RandallApril 11, 2022

I’ve noticed a difference in common play style between D&D in the TSR era and D&D in the WOTC era. While it is tempting to call this another “old school”/”new school” issue, I’m not sure that it is. The difference … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD, musings, play style, TSR, WOTC

RIP M.A.R. Barker 1929-2012

RetroRoleplaying Posted on March 16, 2012 by RandallApril 11, 2022

M.A.R. Barker, author of the the Empire of the Petal Throne novels and games passed away this morning in his home. I still remember the day I bought a copy of Empire of the Petal Throne — the first one … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged Empire of the Petal Throne, musings, obit, old school

Converting RPG PDFs to ebook Formats for Free

RetroRoleplaying Posted on March 13, 2012 by RandallApril 11, 2022

I’ve downloaded several dozen RPG PDFs over the last year — some for free and some for money. I’ve always wanted to be able to read them on my Nook. However, reading standard-sized PDFs on a Nook is an awful … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged free games, PDFs, RPG publishing

Encounter-Ending Powers are a Good Thing!

RetroRoleplaying Posted on March 12, 2012 by RandallApril 11, 2022

There’s apparently a new designer article on D&D 5e up on turning undead. It looks like 5e might be moving away from the WOTC standard of “turn dead just does damage to undead” and moving more toward the TSR D&D … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD 3e, DnD 5e, Microlite20, Microlite74, new school, old school

Microlite74 Swords & Sorcery Progress Report

RetroRoleplaying Posted on March 11, 2012 by RandallApril 11, 2022

It’s time for a progress report on Microlite74 Swords & Sorcery. Theere has been more playtesting than rules writing the past couple of weeks, mainly because the real world has been keeping me very busy. However, playtesting is showing the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged 0e, game design, Microlite74, Microlite74 Swords and Sorcery Edition

Saving “Save-or-Die”: An Optional Rule to “Save” the Day

RetroRoleplaying Posted on March 6, 2012 by RandallApril 11, 2022

The latest Legends & Lore column on the WOTC site is on “save or die” effects. From the column, it looks like 5e may be catering to those who do not like “save or die.” Unfortunately, “save-or-die” effects are one … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged 0e, DnD 5e, game design, Microlite74, musings

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