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Tag: OSR

  • How to run a Braunstein RPG

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    If you’re reading this, you probably already know a little about Braunstein’s role in the history of role playing games. But if you want to read more see Ben Robbins’s article and my list of Braunstein resources. There is no published ruleset for playing Braunstein (the book published by Olde House Rules uses the name…

  • Actual Play Review: Mayfair Swordthrust (Plus: Errata)

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    tldr; It runs well and the players seemed to have a lot of fun with it. I’ve had some issues with it, and some errata (see below), but it’s been much easier to run than Deep Carbon Observatory. It strikes a nice balance between traditional fantasy and high weirdness. It’s hard to find authentic old…

  • Yet Another Mörk Borg review (Plus: An Index Card RPG comparison)

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    tldr; Great unhinged fun with the right group, but I can’t say how it would work long-term. I’ve played several sessions of Mörk Borg, each around 3 hours in length, at the time of this writing. The first two sessions were with a group of strangers online. The rest were with my regular gaming group,…

  • N1 Against the Cult of the Reptile God Review

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    I just finished running my PCs through the TSR-era Advanced Dungeons and Dragons module N1 Against the Cult of the Reptile God. It’s oft-cited as a favorite classic module and as a good 1st level/beginner module. Unfortunately, it’s highly overrated. System: The Green Hack (my variation of The Black Hack designed to improve compatibility with…

  • Black Hack Second Edition Review

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    tldr; Still a solid and simple system, but annoyances that could be deal breakers to some remain. Characters seem more powerful than in other old school games. I still think it’s best for one-shots or short-term play rather than campaigns. I prefer the original rules, but appreciate the tables and resources included with the new…

  • Braunstein RPG resources

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    Modern role playing games have many antecedents, from childhood games of Make Believe to parlor games like Wink Murder to war games like free Kriegsspiel and Diplomacy. But perhaps the most direct precursor to modern tabletop RPGs and LARPs were David A. Wesely’s Braunstein games. The first game of Braunstein took place in 1968 or…

  • Winter’s Daughter actual play review

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    tldr; This is a good low-level adventure with excellent design and presentation. The enemies could be stronger and the traps could use more sign-posting, but this would make a good introduction to role playing for first time players. It works well as a one-shot in traditional European-style fantasy settings but easily serve as the start…