Microlite81 1.0 Silver is finally finished and ready for download. In case you’ve missed all the previous posts on Microlite81, Microlite81 is to the B/X edition of the world’s best known tabletop RPG as Microlite74 is to the original 1974 … Continue reading →
There is apparently a discussion on retreating from combat in D&D where a number of people are reported saying that trying to retreat is pointless because the monsters will always pursue and the result will be a “total party kill”. … Continue reading →
October was a very busy month which is why I haven’t had many blog posts or even much sign that I was even alive. Work on Microlite81 has continued, however. In fact, I’m going through the last draft one last … Continue reading →
A few weeks ago, one of my Sunday game players was in the local game shop to pick up his son who was playing in a MtG tournament. While waiting for his son to finish up, he talked to a … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
I’ve spend the past two weeks suffering through one of the worst cases of sinus problems I’ve had in years. I don’t know what’s in the air but I wish it wasn’t. I haven’t gotten much done on Microlite81. Most … Continue reading →
In the latest edition of Legends & Lore, Mike Mearls talks about what WOTC learned from the public playtest of D&D Next. Here’s what Mearls said: So, what did we learn from the public playtest? In some cases you confirmed … Continue reading →