The last Thursday Theory in October ends with the closing line of my theme song: “Try not to go, Down in a Heap.” Character death is part of the deal in old adventure games. Long-term survival is a badge of honor (and a sign of good luck 😉).

This Wednesday Wandering leads to the mini setting and adventure book, Whisper & Venom by Zach Glazar. Originally published by his company, Lesser Gnome, it was recently on KS with a new edition through Necromancer Games in both an OSE and 5e version.

Tired of that humdrum +1 weapon or scroll? Crack open a Midderzine from Monkeyblood Design and roll for a “Slightly Less Shit” one! 😆. Midderzines are available at Monkeyblooddesign.co.uk or through DrivethruRPG.com.

I take a trip through the way-back machine to the earliest time I can recall trying to stat out a unique monster. Can you name it? You probably won’t be surprised where I stole it from...😉

Lots of calls about lots of topics fielded by a grumpy host who had just returned to work after an all-too-brief vacation. Sound fun? Woo hoo! Hey Ho, let’s GO!

Thursday Theories addresses the importance of equipment, exploration, and resource management in OSR games. Plus, was there a “Proto-OSR” that started way back in the early 1980’s?

My Wednesday Wandering shoots us towards the moon in this unique mega dungeon adventure setting: Highfell, The Drifting Dungeon by Greg Gillespie. Available at DrivethruRPG. Check out all four of Greg’s mega dungeons. They’re fantastic! 👍

For Tidbit Tuesday I dive into Dice Roll Zine #3 from Steve C of Hog Town Games. I really like the quick random tables here to generate a beginning character’s background. Check out all three issues of Dice Roll Zine. They’re great!

The recording I did with my old friend I thought lost was found! And we’re discussing monsters; reskinning them, and thoughts about player knowledge about monsters powers & vulnerabilities. It’s a Monster Monday/ Friend Friday mashup!

Supplement Sunday is looking at the compilation of the 1st ten issues of the Back to BasiX Zine by Thom Wilson of ThrowiGames. It’s available on DrivethruRPG for $15 (pdf) or $25 (Hardcover + PDF). Great B/X material!