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Monthly Archives: September 2013

Microlite81 Release Candidate 1 Available for Free Downloading (and Proofreading)

RetroRoleplaying Posted on September 29, 2013 by RandallApril 11, 2022

The first release candidate version of Microlite81 is now available for free download in PDF form. What is Microlite81? Microlite81 is to the 1981 “B/X” edition of the world’s most popular fantasy RPG as Microlite74 is to the original 1974 … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged B/X, DnD, free games, Microlite74, Microlite81, old school, OSR, playtest

Combat Maneuver Rules for Microlite81 and Other OSR Games

RetroRoleplaying Posted on September 18, 2013 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Many players and GMs seem to prefer formal rules for combat maneuvers. However, most such rules are either complex or limit what characters can attempt to do 9or both). Even the Combat Tricks/Stunts rules from my Microlite74 Extended rules are … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged combat, DnD, House Rules, Microlite74, Microlite81, old school, OSR

Every D&D Player Needs to Buy and Read the Rules? Why?

RetroRoleplaying Posted on September 15, 2013 by RandallApril 11, 2022

It seems to be a truism of modern D&D: all players really need to buy a copy of the rules, learn them, and have them at hand during the game. Why should all players need to do this to play … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD, DnD Next, musings, play style, rules

“Professional” RPG Layout and Design? Just Say No!

RetroRoleplaying Posted on September 13, 2013 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Many RPG fans claim they want professional layout and design in their RPG books. Unfortunately the games I see many people who say this pointing to as example of what an professionally designed RPG book should look like, strike me … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged musings, RPG design, RPG publishing

Microlite81: Cleaving with Ranged Weapons?

RetroRoleplaying Posted on September 10, 2013 by RandallApril 11, 2022

I’ve been asked to include an optional “Cleave” rule in Microlite81, preferably based on the one in ACKS. I don’t have a problem with cleaving in melee combat. If a fighter (or dwarf or other “fighter” class) kills or incapacitates … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged ACKS, combat, DnD, Microlite74, Microlite81, old school

Microlite81: Download Public Playtest Version 2.0 (Free, Of Course)

RetroRoleplaying Posted on September 4, 2013 by RandallApril 11, 2022

The second Public Playtest Version of Microlite81 is now available for free download in PDF form. What is Microlite81? Microlite81 is to the 1981 “B/X” edition of the world’s most popular fantasy RPG as Microlite74 is to the original 1974 … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged B/X, DnD, free games, Microlite74, Microlite81, old school, playtest

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