Starting this weekend, +Erik Tenkar of the famous Tenkar’s Tavern will begin a 3+ weeklong contest that will pit OSR designers from across the globe (and maybe beyond?) in a contest of wits and design for a truly magnificent prize. I will be taking part in this (hopefully annual) contest in my bid to win the […]
Seems like Wizkids, the awesome makers of Heroclix, will be making new minis for Dungeons and Dragons next edition. I am possibly on board with this if the end up being sold in the same manner as the Heroclix line. http://wizkidsgames.com/dnd/
Technically the first D&D product I ever bought was some toys from the early 80s line (and strangely had nothing to do with the cartoon that was out at the time 🙁 ). I got two, both bought with money earned from shoveling snow. The first was a green goblin guy. I forget his name, […]
Been unfortunately very busy of late and the neglect of the blog reflects that. With the wedding drawing closer and the deadline for Innsfjord fastly approaching I find myself utterly strapped for time. As such, I haven’t until now been able to take part in the 40th birthday of D&D blogroll. Time to try and […]
Almost done my next 2-page adventure. A very busy weekend lead the completion of Under the Horn to be pushed back by a week. However, I am still chugging along. I am also still doing my own maps. Below is a cross-section of the dungeon in the adventure. don’t let it fool you, the dungeon […]
Working on a new 2-page adventure for drive-thru. This time I’m doing a fantasy dungeon crawl for level 2-4 that I hope to be done, typed and playtesting on Monday. Not going to ruin the story just yet, but it should be a fun little delve and has some strong (in places) but fun mix […]
The Diwata was my part in the OSR Cares package from last December. It is a race as class and draws inspiration from Filopino folklore and some modern fantasy sources like Codex Born. Diwata-By Johua De Santo Genius Loci Games In Philippine mythology the diwata are benevolent or neutral spirits that are invoked ritually for positive crop growth, […]
New Bundle of Holding is a Kobald Press take-over with the City of Zobeck and Midgard campaign setting for Pathfinder. I haven’t played the system in a few years but I’m willing to take a look and at the current bonus buy-in of $15.00 it isn’t too bad for 8 books. Been thinking of delving […]
Daughter is watching “Let it Go” from Disney’s Frozen for the hundredth time! HELP!!! ~*~ Ice Priestess Hailing from the far northern reaches of the world, the Ice Priestess is a female born to the nomadic tribes of the north who are born with a connection to the very spirits of the ice and snows. […]
I’ve been on death’s door since Sunday with a stomach virus so bare with me as I’m solely existing on antibiotics and my wife’s chicken noodle soup. ~*~ Lost city of the Dwarves: Discovery is a “choose your own adventure” style, single player d20 based roleplaying game developed by Pen & Forge Productions (although there […]
