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Summer Gaming

September 9, 2020

Well the summer is winding down and I was just reflecting on a few decent months of online gaming. My …

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Chronicles of Nolenor Play Reports #26-27 – Death in the Wilderness

June 23, 2020

Real dates: 5/25/19, 5/26/19 In-game dates: November 21st-22nd, EY632 PCs: Ambrose (Swashbuckler – Fighter L5) Roger (Woodsman – Warden L4) …

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Spell System Overhaul for Original D&D or White Box

May 30, 2020

At low levels, traditional Vancian magic can get a little stale. Most 1st level Magic-Users (MUs) memorize sleep, rarely any …

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Thoughts on 5e and Roll vs. Role-Playing

May 15, 2020

I’ve been playing 5th edition D&D (5e) on and off since September, which, for me, has really cemented the divide …

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Forgotten Gems of the OSR – The Phoenix Barony

February 11, 2020

“Small but Mighty” is how I would describe The Phoenix Barony, a fantasy adventure setting by David Bezio, the creator …

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Impromptu OD&D

February 7, 2020

I had a friend over this past weekend for a visit, and on a whim, while sittng around chatting, I …

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Chronicles of Nolenor Play Report #25 – Battle of the Knights

January 3, 2020

Real dates: 3/2/19 In-game dates: November 20th, EY632 PCs: Ambrose (Swashbuckler – Fighter L5) Roger (Woodsman – Warden L4) Imric …

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Chronicles of Nolenor Play Reports #22-24 – Return to the Chaotic Caves

November 18, 2019

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 …

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Who Keeps the Sheets? Why, Everyone Does

November 4, 2019

Delta poses an interesting question about who keeps character sheets – the DM or the player. There are pros and …

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Forgotten Gems of the OSR – White Box Heroes

October 4, 2019

White Box Heroes by Salvatore Macri was one of the very first supplements to be released for Swords & Wizardry …

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