Down in a Heap

In the 2nd OSR October Supplement Sunday, I dive into The Dungeon Alphabet by Michael Curtis. Currently $7.99 for pdf at DrivethruRPG or $19.99 for print + pdf at Goodman-games.com

It’s one week into OSR October, and I have a bunch of calls! Please enjoy this “podcast conversation” with Spencer, Jason, Daniel, Kevin, and Goblin’s Henchman!

My fellow Universal Monster Maniac and Podcasting Pal, Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast joins me. Main topics include notable OSR rules sets and movies that to us, capture an OSR feel.

I delve further into what makes my personal OSR tick by going through my theme song. “In Old School Games, Life is Cheap.” PCs are overrated. It’s the players, ref, setting: the GAME that matters. Plus Party > any 1 PC.

The first adventure spotlight for my OSR October shines on Slumbering Ursine Dunes by Chris Kutalik. It’s a sandbox setting and adventure site(s) stuffed with Weirdness & other goodies.

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.

It’s always free 😀. I tackle all the #RPGaDay 2022 questions in 26:30. Then wrestle with an uncooperative Anchor app addressing calls out of sequence. Sorry.

Random Thoughts today include reaction to One D&D, options for attack bonuses, and Monsters I’ve Never Used. Plus a new theme song version from the Pink Phantom of Phantom Thoughts.

Calls and conversation about what OSR October might be and what topics it could address, plus other miscellany. Callers include Jason, Joe, Taylor, Daniel, and Evil Jeff, plus a new theme song version from Spikepit! Enjoy.

Random Thoughts on KS Updates, Critical Hits in OSR games, and Monsters I’ve Never Used; plus calls from Jason about playing PC attributes, Anchorite Glue, and Gargantuan creatures.

OSR October is still in the noodling stage. Jason from Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast and Kevin from the Redcaps Podcast call in and I share what my current vision is. Please chime in with your thoughts.

Random Thoughts rolled: Occasional OSR October; Lost Plains Compilation; Monsters I’ve Never Used. Plus a call from Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, and the semi-mythical Keith from St. Paul! Welcome to the penthouse, Thundarr!

I spotlight the patreon of Tim Shorts of Gothridge Manor with a deeper dive into his product, The Barony of Starges. Check out his Gothridge Manor blog and podcast, and Patreon. patreon.com/gothridge. Also calls from Joe & Jason.

Anthony aka “Runeslinger” from the Casting Shadows blog and podcast and who is one of the people behind RPG a Day calls in to let me know what it’s all about. I wanted to get this out before the event starts on August 1st. Thanks.

Random Thoughts rolled were: The Anchor Apocalypse, RPG a Day, Monsters I’ve Never Used, plus calls from Jason and Joe about the upcoming D&D Movie and other fantasy films.

Conversation with Taylor, Jason, Joe, Rich, Daniel, and BJ about potential dice cheats, It’s What My Character Would Do, Bards, Literary Sources for Bards, Playing attributes and class roles, Subtlety vs Absurdity, and Campaign Secrets. It’s a Bonanza!