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Tag Archives: RPG publishing

Experiences Publishing Free Games on DriveThruRPG/RPGNow?

RetroRoleplaying Posted on January 13, 2016 by RandallApril 11, 2022

I’ve been asked why my Microlite74, Microlite78, and Microlite81 games are not available on DriveThruRPG/RPGNet. I was under the impression that OBS (the parent company of those sites) frowned on people who only made free games putting them on their … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged free games, RPG publishing

Free RPGs Are Hurting Professional RPGs!? — A Randall Rant

RetroRoleplaying Posted on January 10, 2014 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Now, the community has money to spend, but due to a race-to-the-bottom in terms of pricing, and an influx of fanbois who will happily write for free (And devalue the work of everyone else while they’re at it), they’re unwilling … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged free games, musings, rant, RPG Industry, RPG publishing

“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

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

Why Old School Gaming Needs New Players

RetroRoleplaying Posted on February 25, 2010 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Earlier this week I was asked what type of new old school adventure modules would interest me enough to part with what little money I have that doesn’t go to basic survival or paying off the huge cancer bills. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged musings, OSR, RPG Industry, RPG publishing

Swords & Wizardry Coming Soon to a Game Store Near You!

RetroRoleplaying Posted on October 27, 2009 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Matt Finch has announced that Swords & Wizardry will now be published by Black Blade Publishing. This should get Swords & Wizardry into game stores. The S&W PDF will still be free.  Here’s the press release. Black Blade Publishing to … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged odnd, retro-clone, RPG Industry, RPG publishing, Swords and Wizardry

Why is the Fair Market Value of Tabletop RPG Products So Low?

RetroRoleplaying Posted on July 24, 2009 by RandallApril 11, 2022

James Mishler recently devoted a long blog post (The Doom of RPGs: The Rambling) to basically berating gamers because they are not willing to pay the (higher) prices he thinks RPG materials should sell for. He seems to believe the … Continue reading →

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