Tag: Lvl 4 – 6

[Review] The Beholder #19; In which the ‘are orcs racist’ debate is decisively settled

March 4, 2023

A panacea. A titillation to the old school sensibilities. An invigorating fire. Beholder, my recourse my strength! Aid me now! Chests: Clickbaity mini-article with 10 tricks and traps to put in or on chests. I like the infinite monster one or having the chest be a giant decanter of endless water but most of these … More [Review] The Beholder #19; In which the ‘are orcs racist’ debate is decisively settled

[Review] Shadows of Forgotten Kings (NGR); In the Pale Moonlight

October 31, 2022

[Adventure]Shadows of Forgotten Kings (2018)Zzarchov Kowolski Mid Level 30 pages Disclaimer: Sponsorish content Zzarchov Kowolski at some point branched out into 5e, thinking that perhaps the exercise would be beneficial. I hold in my hands Volume 2 of his great collection, which contains among other fine contents, a conversion to his home system, with the … More [Review] Shadows of Forgotten Kings (NGR); In the Pale Moonlight

[Review] C1 The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan (AD&D 1e); Beautification

September 8, 2022

[Adventure]C1 The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan (1980)Harold Johnson & Jeff R. Leason (TSR)Lvl 5 – 7 The most famous tomb adventure ever to grace the hobby is unquestionably Tomb of Horrors. Though it is in quality sublime and supremely fit for its unique purpose, the legions of imitators it would inspire were ultimately detrimental to … More [Review] C1 The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan (AD&D 1e); Beautification

[Review] No Sun For A Wicked Moon (LL); Schizoid Magnum Opus

July 18, 2022

[Adventure]No Sun For A Wicked Moon (2019)Unbalanced Dice GamesMid Level Absolutely nutso. So far we’ve scratched the surface of the enigma, the mystic OSR hermit known only as Unbalanced Dice Games. The adventures have all been quirky, strangely imaginative, oddly compelling and undeniably functional. We shrugged our shoulders and said, ‘OK. That was pretty cool. … More [Review] No Sun For A Wicked Moon (LL); Schizoid Magnum Opus

[Review] What’s Wrong With The Woonder Well (LL); As Above So Below

July 11, 2022

[Adventure]What’s Wrong With The Woonder Well (2019)Unbalanced Dice GamesMid level (4-6?) Typing with one hand is laborious. Will I be more frugal with words? Let us see. WWWTWW is the key to UBDGs method. At 40 pages, It is the Lagrange point for his efforts, and in reading it his ways unveiled themselves before me. … More [Review] What’s Wrong With The Woonder Well (LL); As Above So Below

[Review] Peril in Olden Wood (OSE); Old Powers

June 26, 2022

[Adventure]Peril in Olden Wood (2022)Ray Weidner (Merciless Merchants)Lvl 3 – 5 Disclaimer: Sponsored Content, Content partner Against the Donation Cue continues. Ray is a frequent commenter on this blog, featured previously for his earlier very strong (albeit somewhat unwieldy) The Magician’s House, and is an overal standup guy. He teamed up with my publisher, the … More [Review] Peril in Olden Wood (OSE); Old Powers

[Review] The Gemeria Code (OSE); Wholesome

June 14, 2022

[Adventure]The Gemeria Code (2022)David MaynardLvl 3 – 5 Disclaimer: Sponsored content Part of the joy of having a donation cue is that you come across material that you otherwise never would have investigated. The palette is enriched. Mr. Maynard expressed an interest in an opinion before possibly signing up for No Artpunk II and in … More [Review] The Gemeria Code (OSE); Wholesome