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Small Things In Rules Apparently Do Matter

RetroRoleplaying Posted on April 28, 2009 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Earlier this month, I posted than two-thirds of my Swords & Wizardry players preferred Microlite74 to Swords & Wizardry (see Microlite74 is "better" than Swords & Wizardry?). I was at a loss to explain this as the differences between M74 … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged Microlite74, musings, old school, Swords and Wizardry

Backgrounds and Attribute Rolls for Swords & Wizardry

RetroRoleplaying Posted on April 14, 2009 by RandallApril 11, 2022

This post is one of a series of house rule posts for the Swords & Wizardry Core Rules. (S&W is a free 0e retroclone.) These posts are draft conversions of some of the house rules I’ve used in my campaigns … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD, House Rules, old school, retro-clone, Swords and Wizardry

Megadungeon.net Available

RetroRoleplaying Posted on April 9, 2009 by RandallApril 11, 2022

James Maliszewski has announced the Megadungeon.net website is up and running. Megadungeon.net is an “Old School” megadungeon project intended to produce a old-school megadungeon a bit at a time — something like Monte Cook is doing — except that this … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD, Microlite74, old school, Swords and Wizardry

Microlite74 is “better” than Swords & Wizardry?

RetroRoleplaying Posted on April 6, 2009 by RandallApril 11, 2022

I needed to test some optional Microlite74 rules and talked my S&W group in playtesting them this weekend in place of our regular game. Several of my new rules need more work, which was not unexpected. What was unexpected was … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged Microlite74, old school, Swords and Wizardry

New Project: Fantasy Wild West Supplement for S&W

RetroRoleplaying Posted on March 31, 2009 by RandallApril 11, 2022

I stumbled across Gunsmoke & Goblins for Microlite20 last week. It’s been out since last August and I’m not sure how I missed it. It’s fantasy wild west setting for Microlite20. Take the “Wild West” and plop it down in … Continue reading →

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

Hit Points and Body Points for Swords & Wizardry

RetroRoleplaying Posted on March 16, 2009 by RandallApril 11, 2022

This post is the first of a series of house rule posts for the Swords & Wizardry Core Rules. (S&W is a free 0e retroclone.) These posts are draft conversions of some of the house rules I’ve used in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD, House Rules, old school, retro-clone, Swords and Wizardry

Swords & Wizardry Core Rules “Revision” Now Available

RetroRoleplaying Posted on March 9, 2009 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Matt Finch and crew have been hard at work on a slightly revised second printing of the Swords & Wizardry Core Rules. The main upgrades are more artwork and better layout, but some corrections and even some additional material have … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD, OSR, Swords and Wizardry

Megadungeon Creation Slam on Swords & Wizardry Forums

RetroRoleplaying Posted on February 2, 2009 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Mythmere has announced a Megadungeon Slam on the Swords and Wizardry forums with the objective of creating a 20 level megadungeon in 48 hours from Tuesday at 9AM until Thursday at 9AM. Unfortunately, I have cancer follow-ups for my wife … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged OSR, Swords and Wizardry

Swords and Wizardry Web Site

RetroRoleplaying Posted on August 28, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

The beginnings of a website for the new 0e retroclone Swords & Wizardry is up at http://www.swordsandwizardry.com/. There’s not a lot there yet, but there are some interesting (cover??) illos and the new S&W messageboards.

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Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged retro-clone, Swords and Wizardry

Quick Primer for Old School Gaming

RetroRoleplaying Posted on July 3, 2008 by RandallApril 11, 2022

Matt (Mythmere), author of the new Swords & Wizardry retroclone, has posted a draft of a “Quick Primer for Old School Gaming” article over at Knights and Knaves Alehouse. Even as a first draft, it’s a great summary of how … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Posts | Tagged DnD, Microlite74, rpg style, Swords and Wizardry

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