Tag: OSE

[Review] The Hole in the Oak (OSE); Adult Swim

August 6, 2022

[Adventure]The Hole in the Oak (2019)Gavin Norman (Necrotic Gnome)Lvl 1-2 I need a palette cleanser after braving such soaring heights as Caverns of Thracia. The Hole in the Oak by Gavin Norman is a widely popular flagship adventure for Old School essentials and was included in the april kickstarter. I have seen it recommended as … More [Review] The Hole in the Oak (OSE); Adult Swim

[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

[Review] Holy Mountain Shaker (OSE); While the Iron is Hot

May 7, 2022

[Adventure]Holy Mountain Shaker (2021)Luka Rejec (Necrotic Gnome Press)Lvl 5 – 6 Following the recommendation of a loyal reader by the name of Shuffling Wombat, I did indeed purchase one of Mr. Rejecs modules and see if/how his stance on gaming impacts his actual writing. In many ways it does; Holy Mountain Shaker is not something … More [Review] Holy Mountain Shaker (OSE); While the Iron is Hot

[Review] Halls of the Blood King (OSE); Welcome to the Machine

April 15, 2021

[Adventure]Halls of the Blood King (2021)Diogo Noguiera (Necrotic Gnome)Lvl 3 – 5 A new power is rising in the west. The promising Gavin Norman, of deserved Dolmenwood fame, has taken the OSR by storm with his slick, immaculately laid out B/X retroclone marketed to the young and this is the year of his Rising. People … More [Review] Halls of the Blood King (OSE); Welcome to the Machine

[Review] The Chaos Gods Come to Meatlandia v2 (OSE); The Gonzo-est

October 14, 2019

[Campaign Setting] The Chaos Gods Come to Meatlandia v2 (2019) Wind Lothamer & Ahimsa Kerp (Knight Owl Publishing) For Old School Essentials Summary: Elric of Melniboné + Perdido Street Station + A Storm of Wings + Ill Met In Lahnkmar + In Viriconium + God Emperor of Dune + It’s Always Sunny Se10Ep5 “Charlie Work” … More [Review] The Chaos Gods Come to Meatlandia v2 (OSE); The Gonzo-est