Tag: AD&D
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GaryCon XVIII (2026) Game Report
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I’m happy to report back that GaryCon XVIII was a resounding success from my perspective. This is my fourth year in attendance, joined by two members of the RPGuild (a…
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A new model for classifying RPGs and Play Styles – Part 3
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Jason makes the argument that RPG group styles fit into four general categories: Fixed Plot, Living Plot, Emergent Character, and Emergent World.
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A revision of my classification of RPG Systems and Playstyles
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The Mad Cleric makes a redaction and revision of his classification of RPG Systems from 7/7/2025
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A new model for classifying RPGs and Play Styles – Part 1
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Part 1, in which the Mad Cleric argues for a conceptual model into which different TTRPGs and play styles fall. This week, he describes the difference between games that emphasize…
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Mastering DMing: Focus on Fun
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So you want to be a Dungeon Master? Or maybe you’ve been a DM for a while and feel frustrated? Or perhaps your DMing is better than it’s ever been,…
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Designing Your Dungeon
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Last week, I wrote a lengthy treatise on the history of megadungeons–and what role they might play in your current TTRPG campaign. It’s my sense that Game Masters want most…
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Adventure Review: Rise of the Blood Olms
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NOTE: Spoiler warning appears further down—this section is safe for players. “CAS-2: Rise of the Blood Olms” is… As with CAS-1, Yochai states that this dungeon could be used by new…
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So what’s the deal with Shadowdark?
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If you’re into TTRPGs and haven’t heard someone talk about Shadowdark… I’m guessing you either only play 5e or you’re really new to the hobby. Because honestly? I can’t go…
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Growing Beyond Gygax
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When fifth edition D&D was being playtested, I started to get curious about going back to the beginning. While I enjoyed 5e, many of my fellow players hearkened back to…
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My Game Report from GaryCon XVII (2025)
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Part 5 (of 5) in my series on GaryCon XVII (Part one here; part two here; part three here; part four here) My last four posts were written for folks who know little…