Why Do We Play These Kinds of Games? | Between Two Cairns Get more from Between Two Cairns on Patreon

In a very special bonus episode of Between Two Cairns, @bradkerr.net, @betterlegends.bsky.social and I discuss why we play OSR games.

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Yeah my mom's not crazy about this one either.

I'm reading the OSE "Demonic Grimoire" and laughing at how gross it is. This book is a splatterhouse good time. It's almost done and I'm feeling very chuffed about my contributions to it and the whole thing in general.

Today on Between Two Cairns, @bradkerr.net, @betterlegends.bsky.social and I review The Tragic Curse of Grimhill Fort by Reverse Ettin Games, and discuss what they've been playing.

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Bloggo! Totally different.

A Zelda themed dnd character sheet.

“I’m Glubbo.” From @betterlegends.bsky.social “Palace of the Twilight Princess” game.

Tower of the Mad Mage Mazdor - Hydra Hobbies | DriveThruRPG The legend of the Mad Mage Mazdor™ has all but been forgotten but when you hear a bard’s strange song about a forgotten tower owned by a certain mad mage filled with magical treasure you discover that...

Today on Between Two Cairns, @bradkerr.net @betterlegends.bsky.social and I review Tower of the Mad Mage Mazdor by William Toporek, and answer a mailbag question about PCs going rogue!

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If you call them "bum bags", okay great, keep it to yourself.

My instagram is full of ads for expensive fanny packs and I stop scrolling at each one and think to myself "wow, that's a nice fanny pack."

Quick Delve #3: Against the Horselord - Necrotic Gnome | Old-School Essentials | DriveThruRPG A cruel warlord hoards horses and power at the edge of the wilds. His castle brims with treasure, terror, and twisted secrets. Can players infiltrate the Horselord’s stronghold, overcome its treachero...

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Old-School Essentials Official Adventure Scenario: Quick Delve #3 - Ag A cruel warlord hoards horses and power at the edge of the wilds. His castle brims with treasure, terror, and twisted secrets. Can players infiltrate the Horselord’s stronghold, overcome its treachero...

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I’m at the American crafts store “Michael’s” holding a bunch of horse bullshit

Against the Horselord (2026)

Live at Gary Con XVIII: Vault of the Drow YouTube video by Between Two Cairns

Presenting our live recording of Between Two Cairns at Gary Con XVIII!

@bradkerr.net, @betterlegends.bsky.social and I review D3: Vault of the Drow by Gary Gygax in another Gamer Blast from the Past!

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Live at Gary Con XVIII: Vault of the Drow | Between Two Cairns Get more from Between Two Cairns on Patreon

Today on Between Two Cairns, @bradkerr.net, @betterlegends.bsky.social and I review D3: Vault of the Drow by Gary Gygax in another Gamer Blast from the Past! Recorded live at Gary Con XVIII!

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This episode was released early for patrons - including a video version!

Every time I visit a new town and go to a grocery store I'm impressed that they can get fresh strawberries there.

Designing Puzzles for Adventure Games at Gary Con 2026 YouTube video by Direct Sun

Talking puzzles in adventure games with @bradkerr.net and @josephrlewis.bsky.social at Gary Con 2026. Happy with how this went <3 Thank you for all your help with the audio @bobbymcelver.bsky.social #osr #puzzles
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nice words by @watcherdm.com on the cairn adventure anthology I am delighted to be in with @zedecksiew.bsky.social and @bradkerr.net, thanks again to @yochaigal.bsky.social for letting us get weird!

Excited to announce that the entire Liminal Horror Dev Team, @unenthuser.bsky.social @emo-sludge.com and myself, will be tabling Between Two Cons in Portland, Oregon, on Fri 6/26 and Sat 6/27, birthed by @yochaigal.bsky.social @bradkerr.net @betterlegends.bsky.social

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3d6 DTL is pleased as punch to announce that it will be a Silver Sponsor of Between Two Cons in Portland, Oregon, on Fri 6/26 and Sat 6/27, brought to you by @yochaigal.bsky.social @bradkerr.net & @betterlegends.bsky.social

We’ll all be there! Come game with us!

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Gary Con 18 was a lot of fun.
Here is a quick recap of some happenings there.

I never thought I'd sit in for a live showing of a podcast. It was better than expected.

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The Belle of the Bog | Between Two Cairns Get more from Between Two Cairns on Patreon

Today on Between Two Cairns @bradkerr.net, @betterlegends.bsky.social, and I are joined by @watcherdm.com to review The Belle of the Bog by @lagiergear.bsky.social.

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Leviathan | Between Two Cairns Get more from Between Two Cairns on Patreon

Today on Between Two Cairns, @bradkerr.net, @betterlegends.bsky.social and I review Leviathan by Christian Eichhorn, and discuss the importance of Number Appearing.

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Happy birthday Ben L!

🎉 The Weaver & The Redcaps, a short adventure feat. quickstart rules and 6 pregen characters for #Dolmenwood, coming for #freeRPGday to perilous fairytale woods near you!

(After it'll be available too:)

Kudos @ #NecroticGnome, Gavin Norman, C. Dudinack, @bradkerr.net & @exaltedfuneral.bsky.social

What Lies Within the Pools Which Lie Upon the Shoreline? | Between Two Cairns Get more from Between Two Cairns on Patreon

Today on Between Two Cairns, @bradkerr.net, @betterlegends.bsky.social and I review What Lies Within the Pools Which Lie Upon the Shoreline? by @manarampmatt.bsky.social and discuss how do modern OSR games handle handle a vacuum after PC death.

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Bonus Episode: Tools | Between Two Cairns Get more from Between Two Cairns on Patreon

In a bonus episode of Between Two Cairns, @bradkerr.net, @betterlegends.bsky.social and I talk about the tools we use to make stuff! All are linked in the post. This is only for patrons for now, but will appear in the public feed some time in the future.

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Yes! And associated marketing to assure me that it's socially okay to do that.

No! well...

I wish they made something that's like a Jolly Rancher but salty bread.