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  • Conan as represented in AD&D 1e.

    I’m a big fan of Conan. And, as AD&D goes, I’m a firm believer that the D&D leveling mechanic was inspired, at least in part, by the Conan character. Because, despite that many pulp heroes remain the same from story… Continue reading

  • Racism in Role Playing Games

    No, this one is not about the designers of role playing games. Not in the least. Myself, I care not one whit about whether any particular game designer was racist or not. And, despite the predilections of our age, you… Continue reading

  • The Great Race of Yith and the Elegance of AD&D

    AD&D 1e gets a fair amount of flack for being awkward and clunky. This is mostly from people who haven’t played it for any length of time. Gygax’s rather florid style which challenges their comprehension also plays a part. Yet,… Continue reading

  • AD&D 1e Encounters and Appendix B Terrain Generation

    Note: there may be errors and approximations in the math presented here. Feel free to check it and let me know if you find an error. With that out of the way, let’s discuss random Outdoor Encounters and DMG Appendix… Continue reading

  • Gunpowder in AD&D: Gygax’s Dilemma Explored

    The discussion that follows is best understood with a copy of both the first edition DMG and a copy of the Boot Hill rules. Gary Gygax was against functioning gunpowder in AD&D. For him, gunpowder should just not work in… Continue reading

  • The First RPG and the Second D&D

    Jeffro Johnson has a new post (Tunnels & Trolls is the First Rpg) where he presents a thesis that Tunnels and Trolls is the true first RPG. Go read his post and then come back. Without going on at length, Johnson’s… Continue reading