X2 - Castle Amber 2026 - Session 3.3 Knock-Knock! Welcome to These Old Games, where old is new again. We cover video games, particularly for the Mac, D&D plus other RPGs and boardgames.

This is the final part of session 3, 3.3 - Knock Knock! The party has a victory and suffers its first fatalities.

Session 4 will pick up this weekend. #DND, #OSE, #X2, #CastleAmber

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X2 - Castle Amber 2026 - Session 3.1 Be Strength and Warning and Speed Forever Welcome to These Old Games, where old is new again. We cover video games, particularly for the Mac, D&D plus other RPGs and boardgames.

This is session 3.1 of #CastleAmber. It's called "Be Strength and Warning and Speed Forever" and features a witch, a giant rabbit, a little combat and creative writing. #GiantRabbit, #DND, #Witch.

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X2 - Castle Amber 2026 - Session 3 - Split the Party Quarce Welcome to These Old Games, where old is new again. We cover video games, particularly for the Mac, D&D plus other RPGs and boardgames.

Welcome back for session 3 of my Castle Amber Sessions. In this post, I do the crazy thing and split the party into 4 groups. #dnd #ose #castleamber

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Taxing Times - An IRL Update and Session 2.5 Update Welcome to These Old Games, where old is new again. We cover video games, particularly for the Mac, D&D plus other RPGs and boardgames.

I have an update for my Solo run through of #X2 #CastleAmber. Session 2.5 introduces a new NPC, Gabby the Witch. #DND, #OSE
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Project Detour - Laser and Paint Edition Welcome to These Old Games, where old is new again. We cover video games, particularly for the Mac, D&D plus other RPGs and boardgames.

Welcome to another Rambling Post - Project Detour! In this one, I talk about paint, lasers, books, bookstores, ads, #Castleamber, #dnd, marketing, and dungeon scenery. #Laser, #painting, #reviews

I'll lie to you and say it all makes sense.

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Review: Daughters of Darkness: The Mara Witch for Basic Era Games Welcome to These Old Games, where old is new again. We cover video games, particularly for the Mac, D&D plus other RPGs and boardgames.

Instead of playing #CastleAmber, I got some actual work done. I have revamped my reviews section with proper HTML. I would like to share a review from 2021: Daughters of Darkness: The Mara Witch for Basic Era Games for B/X style games.

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X2 - Castle Amber 2026 - Session 2 - Into the Breach Welcome to These Old Games, where old is new again. We cover video games, particularly for the Mac, D&D plus other RPGs and boardgames.

Welcome back to #CastleAmber. The gang gets into more and more trouble as they systematically search the West Wing.

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X2 - Castle Amber 2026 - Session 1.5 - The Character Sheets Welcome to These Old Games, where old is new again. We cover video games, particularly for the Mac, D&D plus other RPGs and boardgames.

With the Olympics going, I didn't get a chance to play any games this week. But I do have an update with Character Sheets for my X2 #Castleamber Sessions. www.theseoldgames.com/2026/02/x2-c...

X2 - Castle Amber 2026 - Session I - Free Time. Get Your Patter on! Welcome to These Old Games, where old is new again. We cover video games, particularly for the Mac, D&D plus other RPGs and boardgames.

Welcome to Session 1 of X2 - Castle Amber. I am doing a solo run-through on this module, which is an excellent way to improve your DM style. #DND, #OSE, #CastleAmber.

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Front cover from Dungeon Module X2 Castle Amber (Château d'Amberville). Cover art by Erol Otus.

Back cover from Dungeon Module X2 Castle Amber (Château d'Amberville). Back cover art by Jim Roslof

Front and back covers from Dungeon Module X2 Castle Amber (Château d'Amberville). Front cover art by Erol Otus. Back cover art by Jim Roslof #D&D #CastleAmber #Dungeons&Dragons #TSR #Châteaud'Amberville #X2CastleAmber

"I know many things, little morsel... Mortal? I always seem to get those two words confused." — Death demon bound below Castle Amber

#PF2e #TTRPG #CastleAmber

Back cover from X2 - Castle Amber (Château d'Amberville) (1981) - art by Jim Roslof

Front cover from X2 - Castle Amber (Château d'Amberville) (1981) - art by Erol Otus

Back and front covers from X2 - Castle Amber (Château d'Amberville) (1981) #RPG #D&D #CastleAmber #ErolOtus #JimRoslof

Castle Amber remains a standout module, offering immersive horror and unpredictable challenges. Its blend of mystery and danger makes every session an unforgettable adventure.
#TTRPG #OSR #CastleAmber #RPG

Castle Amber’s rules capture OSR spirit—simple, deadly, and full of surprises. Its mechanics demand survival, keen investigation, and creative problem-solving in a labyrinth of otherworldly dangers.
#TTRPG #OSR #RPGMechanics #CastleAmber #RPG

Have really fond memories of this one...
Castle Amber is a classic OSR adventure that mixes surreal horror with pulp fantasy. Its twisting corridors and bizarre realms challenge both wits and nerves—a true gem for old-school gamers!
#TTRPG #OSR #CastleAmber #RPG

Gunnmund the valkyrie, 4th level fighter, was squashed today by one hit of Nathaire's Colossus (-45hp). #castleamber #bxdnd #dnd