Any thoughts on the comparison of the fighter class between #odnd ( #swordandwizardry ) and basic #dnd / #bxdnd ( #OSE )?

The original version has class features / abilities the basic version lacks. Is the latter fighter hit die, weapon and armor proficiency and save only?

#osr

X2 - Castle Amber 2026 - Session 4.0 Fate Comes Knocking 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 posted session 4 of Castle Amber. No combat to speak of, but lots and lots of die rolls. #OSE, #DND, #CastleAmber

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When you messed up your calendar, and you actually have a game tonight!
Found my character sheets, I’m good to go!
Where are your adventures taking you this weekend?
#dnd #ttrpg #rpg #ose #gamingwithfriends

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Secrets of the Draaken Emperor (2024-25) – Session 33 Introduction I previously posted some warts-and-all email summaries of the ‘Curse of Strahd’ DnD 5e campaign I ran in 2017-18, the ‘Tomb of Annihilation’ campaign I ran in …

Secrets of the Draaken Emperor - #Dragonbane game session summary!

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#dnd #5e #osr #oldschool #ttrpg #ose #Daggerheart #shadowdark #DungeonsAndDragons #FreeLeague

Illustration I did for Gods of the Forbidden North, Vol. 3, from Pulp Hummock

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#fantasy #drawing #bx #ose #dungeonsanddragons #rpgart #ink #megadungeon #madebyhuman #oldschoolessentials #dungeoncrawl #crawlstilho

The AV Club is BACK to delve the Halls of Arden Vul in this brand new campaign! A corrupted Sanctum of Thoth has been discovered, so Breggi, Holdyn, Ignominious, and the Ptoh-Ristus Mortus J Gobliano set forth to reconsecrate it in the name of the Lord of Light!
#OSE #OSR #TTRPG
Links below!

After wrapping up our 18-month McHack campaign, I’ll be running my group through module B1-In Search of the Unknown in Classic OSE. Having a blast stocking this thing with a few factions. I had forgotten about TSR’s “wall of text” approach to module writing though. Yikes. 😵‍💫

#OSE
#D&D
#OSR
#TSR

A wide banner showing seven hand-drawn fantasy tabletop miniatures, each on a round base and framed like a character card under a “Basic Hero Stuff” logo. The figures are rendered in a muted grayscale with subtle color accents and strong ink lines. From left to right: a human cleric or paladin-type with a mace-like staff topped by a symbol, wearing layered armor and robes; a stocky dwarf warrior crouched low with a heavy hammer and round shield, covered in thick plate and gear; a tall, slender elf archer mid-stride with bow drawn and cloak trailing; a massive, heavily armored fighter with oversized pauldrons, a tower shield, and a broad sword, dominating the frame; a small halfling fighter with a round shield and short sword, posed aggressively with a wide stance; a robed mage holding an open book and a staff topped with a skull, with a black bird perched above; and a hooded thief in light armor with daggers and bandoliers, standing ready and alert. Each card includes a small stat block beneath the character’s name, styled like classic tabletop RPG sheets.

I wanna put my Basic Hero Stuff miniature line on #Kickstarter and I’m looking for a sculptor.

The magnificent and sacred seven: Paladin. Dwarf. Elf. Fighter. Halfling. Mage. Thief.

#miniatures #tabletopgames #dnd #osr #ose #indiegamedev #kickstarter #3dsculpting #tabletopminiatures #wargaming

#OSR gang! Thoughts on the stat block below? Inspired by Skyrim's dwarven centurions. #OSE

Coffee Review: Drought Dragon Desolation #023 - Legwork You Don’t Have to Do. A GM-friendly crawl through a dragon-made desert by Liam Pádraig Ó Cuilleanáin

I wrote a review of Drought Dragon Desolation by The Merry Mushmen and @budapestkick.bsky.social designed for Old-School-Essentials.

It’s a focused sandbox with a lot of concrete detail easy to run as written. I also think about how much detail is actually useful at the table? #OSR #NSR #OSE #TTRPG

2026 Gaming, so far

35 Sessions, 20 GM’d, 15 played; 18 players, 7 co-players & 2 GMs; 7 Systems (Liminal Horror, Death in Space, Black Sword Hack, Glaive, #OSE, 5E, Delta Green).

Campaigns Concluded: 1 (27 sessions, incl. 0)
One-Shots: 3 (same one thrice)

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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Sûrement entrain de réinventer la roue, mais je bidouille une version de OSE mini, pour des one shot et donc sans trop s'embrasser de l’xp, boostant un chouille les persos et en simplifiant les sorts etc...
#ose #jdr

Finally wrapped up an 18-month campaign using my #McHack rules. Over all, I’d say it was pretty successful. Lots to think about for when/if I update or create another ruleset.

Now, onto B1: In Search of the Unknown, using #OSE Classic rules!

#OSR
#BX
#3d6DownTheLine
#7ClassicClasses
#OldSchoolBaby

A Review of the Role Playing Game Supplement Secrets Of The Old Ruins | DirectoryGold A review of the role playing game supplement Secrets Of The Old Ruins from FEI Games Inc.

A Review of the Role Playing Game Supplement Secrets Of The Old Ruins buff.ly/ZuBHSbi #RPG #TTRPG #OSE

Free Map: Delver’s Gulch Mine! Time for a free, old school map! I love drawing maps for D&D, Pathfinder & Dragonbane adventures. I have far too many, though, so I like to give away my hand-drawn maps …

A #FREE #oldschool #map!

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#dnd #5e #pathfinder#shadowdark #Dragonbane #Daggerheart #DungeonsAndDragons #ADnD #ose #maps #cartographer #cartography #drawing #pen #paper #art #handdrawn

3d6 DTL has paired up with Necrotic Gnome to offer a discount on all merch in the new NG online store, including the rad Malbleat shirt Jon is sporting!
Until the end of April, get 15% off everything except posters using code 3D6DTL.
Show off your #OSE and #Dolmenwood love to the masses!
Link below!

#OSE w/o context
Looks like no one really liked that hireling.
Can we take his finger back to his widow?
I apply my floating mouse skull to it.
Is the goo fresh?
You are no expert in nudeling goo.
My god, they're piñatas!
I do acid, I don't toss it.
How ever many chickens you bring, you use.

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Carcass Crawler 4 is 50% off! yumdm.short.gy/CC4

#OSE #DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPG

Updated Old-School Essentials Rogues Galley I is Out in PDF - The Gaming Gang An updated edition of the Rogues Gallery I, from Necrotic Gnome, is available for Old-School Essentials.

Did you miss Updated Old-School Essentials Rogues Galley I is Out in PDF? - @drivethrurpg.com #NecroticGnome #OSE #OSR #TTRPGs thegaminggang.com/game-news/up...

Updated Old-School Essentials Rogues Galley I is Out in PDF - The Gaming Gang An updated edition of the Rogues Gallery I, from Necrotic Gnome, is available for Old-School Essentials.

Updated Old-School Essentials Rogues Galley I is Out in PDF - @drivethrurpg.com #NecroticGnome #OSE #OSR #TTRPGs thegaminggang.com/game-news/up...

Old-School Essentials Quick Delve #3: Against the Horselord is Available in Print and PDF - The Gaming Gang In Against the Horselord - for OSE - a ruthless warlord has claimed dominion at the edge of the wilds, amassing a hoard of horses, riches, and influence.

Did you miss the Old-School Essentials Quick Delve #3: Against the Horselord is Available in Print and PDF? - @exaltedfuneral.bsky.social @drivethrurpg.com #NecroticGnome #OSE #OSR #TTRPGs thegaminggang.com/game-news/ol...

Photo of two TTRPG adventures for Old-School Essentials: Drought Dragon Desolation and They’re making hostage sausage at the Dragonmeat processing plant!

Reverse of previous photo, containing a hex map on DDD and a faux advert for a can of Dragonmeat™️

Heck yes! My Dragonmeat ™️ has arrived reasonably fresh from @themerrymushmen.bsky.social
🐉 🍖

#dnd #oldschoolessentials #ose #TTRPG

Old-School Essentials Quick Delve #3: Against the Horselord is Available in Print and PDF - The Gaming Gang In Against the Horselord - for OSE - a ruthless warlord has claimed dominion at the edge of the wilds, amassing a hoard of horses, riches, and influence.

Old-School Essentials Quick Delve #3: Against the Horselord is Available in Print and PDF - @exaltedfuneral.bsky.social @drivethrurpg.com #NecroticGnome #OSE #OSR #TTRPGs thegaminggang.com/game-news/ol...

The KS-preview page for our upcoming product, Deck of Limbs is up. Perfect for role-playing groups that have a dark sense of humor, and very fitting for Mörk Borg, Shadowdark and other deady OSR games. #osr #dnd #morkborg #shadowdark #ose #rpg #ttrpg #kickstarter #cards #nordic #norwegian #art

Illustration I did for Gods of the Forbidden North, Vol. 3, from Pulp Hummock

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#fantasy #drawing #bx #ose #dungeonsanddragons #rpgart #ink #megadungeon #madebyhuman #oldschoolessentials #dungeoncrawl #crawlstilho

Session 3.2 is complete. Come see what trouble these dogs got into. #OSE, #BX, #solorpg

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Return to Cataclysm Return to Cataclysm is an OSE Megadungeon that takes place in a giant obsidian wizard's tower in a world of ruin.

I'm shocked at the response to my megadungeon website. Thank you to everyone who checked it out!

I'm going to keep converting my notes to the website and get it fleshed out more!

What next? Floor 3 (Old Throne Room) or Floor 29 (Dragon Aviary)?

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#ttrpg #OSE #megadungeon