Quick Note – Online mappers
So in my eternal quest for mapping programs to supplement my not-so-great abilities I have found a few and these are those. Stone Sword Stone Sword is a fun little mapper, problem is … it is little. The variety is lacking and the user interface takes a little to get used to. Still it is […]
Quick Notes – Announcements, Questions and Tables … OH MY!
In the past two months I have hinted at the idea that by the end of summer I may no longer by traditionally employed. As of yesterday that has become a fact as I failed to get the promotion I was seeking and thus cannot continue to work with my current company due to child-sitting […]
New Creature for any setting – The Gaistig (S&W and Next Edition)
Below is a new undead/Ghost enemy to be encountered in the deepest tombs and most dark places in any game. The Glaistig is based on a Scottish ghost by the same name. Unlike what is presented below the Glaistig of Scottish legend was often a benign … or at the very least neutrual spirit that […]
5 Minute Adventures -Ice Caves of the Frozen Queen w/Matt Jackson
Last Friday +matt jackson offered a challenge with a map of his. This is my response. This adventure is for the Next Edition. Enjoy The Ice Caves of the Frozen Queen Remember Thoughts are highly welcomed! UPDATE! I apparently forgot two creature blocks in the Creature section: Here they are … sorry Ice Statue Medium Construct Armor […]
Actual Play – The Tri-Report
So I’ve recently had the chance to DM/Ref a lot of games … not an overwhelming amount, nor the total amount I’ve ever ran at once but a good deal. The best part is that 2 of them are my playtest games “Spectres of Usarm” and Chromatic Commandos. Chromatic Commandos – In its second session […]
Sell Me Savage Worlds
There are a grand total of 5 systems I’ve played and 2 systems (*) I know by heart. OSR Style systemsD20/3.5*Cinematic Unisystem*Hero KidsCortex I’ve tried FATE and FAE and as anyone who reads this blog knows I cannot wrap my head around either. I own a bunch more, CoC, Traveller, Alternaty and a bunch more. Typically […]
Quick Note – I’ve stepped into the Manor
+Tim Shorts of Gothridge Manor has just announced the line-up for issue #7 of his top-rate osr fan-zine “The Manor“. A great cast of characters will be appearing in this one including yours truly!
Quick Note – Six Things to Remember About Adventuring in Fantasy Egypt
Between watching “Prince of Egypt”, “Joseph the King of Dreams” and a bunch of low grade mummy movies this weekend I have decided to go ahead and give a quick listing of things one should remember about adventuring in Egypt or its fantasy equivalent. 1. Its Hot – Egyptians were not known for their body […]
Quick Note – Prophet of the Slug
Just got a new piece in for my Explorer’s adventure “Miracle of Science” done by the always wonderful +Theo Evans. As always, I’m amazed by Theo’s style and respect for the human form in what he does. If anyone is interested in Theo give him a “ring”! Note: Nudity so NSFW.
The Summoner – A really simple class for Swords & Wizardry
I bet anyone here five dollars that this has been done and done far better than anything I could do. However, I watched some Lodoss War today and watched more than a number of FFX cut scenes on youtube so I had to have a hand at it. As always comments are welcomed so please […]