Down in a Heap

The 1st Tuesday Tidbit calls back an old blog post from Jeff’s Game Blog on 4/26/06: “New D&D House Rule, effective immediately”. Get out your d30!

I start Monster Monday’s with an entry from Glynn Seal’s Midderlands OSR mini setting and Bestiary. Tired of old goblins? Try the Ocular Goblin on for size. See the Midderlands and get mugged. 🤣

In Day 2 of OSR October, it’s Supplement Sunday time. Today’s spotlight is on the setting Blackmarsh by Rob Conley of the Bat in the Attic blog and Bat in the Attic Games.

My “how I came across the OSR” story as well as explaining what I mean when I say “OSR” and what pops in my head when I read or hear that term. Message me via Anchor or send audio files via Discord or email: bigbalboni at gmail.

I outline my plans for OSR October, offer some thoughts about criticism of the OSR (which apply to many things in life) and have some calls from Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. You can email me or send voice files to bigbalboni at gmail.

Calls about Crit hits from Jason, Menion, Hobbs, Joe, Kevin, and Rich. If you have topic ideas or questions for OSR October, please chime in.

There’s a chill in the air this morning. Has it gotten my brain thinking more clearly about a different approach to Crits, or has the icy embrace given me a brainfreeze? 😁. YOU decide...

The Anchor Apocalypse is upon us! But calls from Colin, Jason, Daniel, Spencer, Joe, and new caller, Sean keep the show rolling. It’s a grab bag!

Lots of calls about Crits and Fumbles from Kevin, Jason, Joe, Anthony, Daniel, and Keith. Plus how I’d handle them in my B/X or OSE game should my players demand it. One humble/one more decisive.

Random Thoughts about clarifying simple combat options, “Target Tirpitz” by Patrick Bishop, and Monsters I’ve Never Used. With calls from Jason, Anthony, Kevin, Joe, and Daniel.