Summer Gaming
Well the summer is winding down and I was just reflecting on a few decent months of online gaming. My …
Author Archives: Doug
Chronicles of Nolenor Play Reports #26-27 – Death in the Wilderness
Real dates: 5/25/19, 5/26/19 In-game dates: November 21st-22nd, EY632 PCs: Ambrose (Swashbuckler – Fighter L5) Roger (Woodsman – Warden L4) …
Spell System Overhaul for Original D&D or White Box
At low levels, traditional Vancian magic can get a little stale. Most 1st level Magic-Users (MUs) memorize sleep, rarely any …
Thoughts on 5e and Roll vs. Role-Playing
I’ve been playing 5th edition D&D (5e) on and off since September, which, for me, has really cemented the divide …
Forgotten Gems of the OSR – The Phoenix Barony
“Small but Mighty” is how I would describe The Phoenix Barony, a fantasy adventure setting by David Bezio, the creator …
Impromptu OD&D
I had a friend over this past weekend for a visit, and on a whim, while sittng around chatting, I …
Chronicles of Nolenor Play Report #25 – Battle of the Knights
Real dates: 3/2/19 In-game dates: November 20th, EY632 PCs: Ambrose (Swashbuckler – Fighter L5) Roger (Woodsman – Warden L4) Imric …
Chronicles of Nolenor Play Reports #22-24 – Return to the Chaotic Caves
Real dates: 2/2/19, 2/9/19, 2/16/19 In-game dates: November 18th-19th, EY632 PCs: Ambrose (Hero – Fighter L4) Zort (Curate – Cleric …
Who Keeps the Sheets? Why, Everyone Does
Delta poses an interesting question about who keeps character sheets – the DM or the player. There are pros and …
Forgotten Gems of the OSR – White Box Heroes
White Box Heroes by Salvatore Macri was one of the very first supplements to be released for Swords & Wizardry …
