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Many Interesting New Old School Games at RPGNow

RetroRoleplaying Posted on September 17, 2017 by RandallApril 11, 2022

When I go out to RPGNow there’s generally only one or two new games that get my attention, so I was surprised to discover a five such games this morning. Unfortunately, most are well above my PDF price limit of … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged musings, old school

Labor Sale: Microlite74 Ultimate Edition (and others) 25% Off

RetroRoleplaying Posted on September 3, 2017 by RandallApril 11, 2022

It’s Labor Day and that sounds like a great time for a sale. The Microlite74 Ultimate Edition is now 25% off on DrivethruRPG/RPGNow. All our other products (that are not already “pay what you want”) are also on sale at … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD, Microlite74, old school

BX Advanced: A Draft Barbarian Class

RetroRoleplaying Posted on August 19, 2017 by RandallApril 11, 2022

One of the most requested classes so far for BX Advanced is the Barbarian. It’s not found in either Labyrinth Lord or its Advanced Edition Companion — probably because the original class from Unearth Arcana was a bit over-powered and … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged BX Advanced, character class, DnD, old school, playtest

Frog God Games Now Has An Official Discord Server

RetroRoleplaying Posted on August 8, 2017 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Someone associated with Frog God Games just posted on following on the Microlite20 message board. As the board doesn’t get much use, I decided to report the info here. I’m personally not that interested in voice chat, but I know … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged old school, Swords and Wizardry

Next Old School Project: BX Advanced?

RetroRoleplaying Posted on July 31, 2017 by RandallApril 11, 2022

I’ve been working on Microlite74 and its many variants since 2008 During these nine years, I’ve produced: The original Microlite74 (and two revised editions, the second of which has three separate versions: Basic, Standard, and Extended) Five supplemental volumes for … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged B/X, DnD, musings, old school

Creating a “Best of TSR D&D” Rulebook?

RetroRoleplaying Posted on July 26, 2017 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Most old school D&D players realize that it is fairly easy to use an adventure written for one version of TSR D&D with the rules for a different version of TSR D&D. While each version (OD&D, Holmes D&D, 1e, B/X, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD, musings, rules, TSR

New Old School Sunday Game Campaign Coming Together

RetroRoleplaying Posted on July 17, 2017 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Yesterday was the first meeting of what will hopefully soon become my next Sunday Game. Six potential players and myself met over all-you-can-eat pizza to discuss campaign and rules ideas. After several hours (and a lot of pizza and soft … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged campaign design, DnD, musings, old school

How I Recruit Players for my Old School Games

RetroRoleplaying Posted on July 13, 2017 by RandallApril 11, 2022

I occasionally receive email asking me how I manage to get so many players for my old school games — giving that most potential players aren’t familiar with them — or if they are familiar with them do not have … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged musings, new players, old school

The Microlite74 3d6 Edition is Now Available (Free Rules)

RetroRoleplaying Posted on July 1, 2017 by RandallApril 11, 2022

The Microlite74 3D6 Edition is now available on DrivethruRPG/RPGNow in a digest format — perfect for printing out or reading on a tablet. This version of the Microlite74 3D6 Edition is “Pay What You Want”. $0 (aka FREE) is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged 0e, free games, Microlite74, odnd

Old School Design Idea: 99% of the Population are Zero Level Characters

RetroRoleplaying Posted on June 16, 2017 by RandallApril 11, 2022

I have been thinking about my next game design and after much thought, I’ve designed I would like to take 0e and “redesign” it with some different assumptions. The first of these different assumptions will actually be more like what … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged 0e, DnD, game design, House Rules, old school

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Stock Art: Helhest
Stock Art: Helhest

Publisher: Sleepy Panda Games[ENG] Helhest, creature from Norse folklore. [ESP] Helhest, criatura del folclore nórdico. [POR] Helhest, criatura do folclore nórdico. Image Dimensions: 2480x3058 pixels.File Size: 5,84MB (png) Commercial LicenseThe image can [...]

Hoist the Flag
Hoist the Flag

Publisher: Heretical Hedgehog"Ship a'hoy! What flag be she flyin'?" Hoist the Flag is a compendium of random tables for naval ensgings (flags), ships' names, and other things a GM may [...]

The Seeker Class
The Seeker Class

Publisher: Matthias SuuckThe Seeker is a new class designed for use with Old-School Essentials. Not all who begin their training as magic-users complete it. The reasons for this can vary [...]

TROIKA! Initiative Cards - Print and Play (unofficial)
TROIKA! Initiative Cards - Print and Play (unofficial)

Publisher: LazarusGreetings, traveler who emerged from the hump-backed sky! If initiative poses a challenge for you, as time stands frozen, then this tarot sized initiative card collection (compatible with Troika!) [...]

Last War: High.Devil.Iron.Horse.
Last War: High.Devil.Iron.Horse.

Publisher: 400 Billion SunsWar Never Ends Redux New content for scavengers of the endless trenches of Forbidden Psalm: The Last War. This is an expansion, core rules are required to [...]

Dead Man Delineation 027 - Personality Mega Pack
Dead Man Delineation 027 - Personality Mega Pack

Publisher: Monster Mage GamesMonster Mage Games presents Dead Man Delineation, a stock art collection by Jesse Mohn. Dead Man Delineation 027 - Personalities Mega Pack These are 300 dpi TIFF [...]

L'Ombrafosso e la Val Carbonaia
L'Ombrafosso e la Val Carbonaia

Publisher: Artikid ArtsUna banda di briganti barbari, guidata da Gorgo l'Algeto, tiranneggia la Val Carbonaia, minacciando la ciittadina di Voltasio ed i possedimenti della Repubblica Patrizia di Zenia. Ma non [...]

Vorpal - Wioski
Vorpal - Wioski

Publisher: SkavenloftWioski to bonusowy heks do Vorpala, który pozwala postaciom graczy na odwiedzanie wszelkiej maści wsi i osad. Znajdziecie tu tabele z losowymi spotkaniami, nocnymi niepokojami, przechodniami, potworami, znajdźkami, świętami [...]

KNIVES OUT | for MÖRK BORG
KNIVES OUT | for MÖRK BORG

Publisher: GreysonWHY KNIVES OUT features way too many knives, a side of rapiers and fencing rules, a seedy tavern (called the Rouge Rogue) that's home to an underground enclave of [...]

SUPER [BUNDLE] DEAL!
SUPER [BUNDLE] DEAL!

Publisher: Troll Lord Games This special bundle product contains the following titles. Castles & Crusades A0 The Rising KnightRegular price: 0Bundle price: 0Format: Watermarked PDF This is an introductory adventure for those playing [...]

Six Spells [BUNDLE]
Six Spells [BUNDLE]

Publisher: Skirmisher Publishing This special bundle includes eight mini-publications, each of which is devoted to a half-dozen thematic spells! All are formatted so as to be compatible with any OGL/d20 games. [...]

Cy_Borg Foe Card 17 ZERKER
Cy_Borg Foe Card 17 ZERKER

Publisher: Jeremy HartA new foe for your Cy_Borg game! (the preview template covers most of the art, check out the video below) Presented as an A5 DIY-printable card with multiple [...]

Making Magic: A Shadowdark RPG Crafting System (Paid)
Making Magic: A Shadowdark RPG Crafting System (Paid)

Publisher: The Realm ScribeA magic crafting system for the Shadowdark RPG system using the games carousing downtime rules. This is a quick and easy magic item creation system that gives [...]

Cy_Borg Foe Card 16 LZRS
Cy_Borg Foe Card 16 LZRS

Publisher: Jeremy HartA new foe for your Cy_Borg game! (the preview template covers most of the art, check out the video below) Presented as an A5 DIY-printable card with multiple [...]

Cy_Borg Foe Card 15 LIFER
Cy_Borg Foe Card 15 LIFER

Publisher: Jeremy HartA new foe for your Cy_Borg game! (the preview template covers most of the art, check out the video below) Presented as an A5 DIY-printable card with multiple [...]

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