Dragons Are Real

In 1981 Dungeons and Dragons Expert book by David Cook was released as a counterpart to Moldvay's Basic. I talk about the changes made to Expert over previous editions. Podcast Website: https://petejones.neocities.org/ Blog: http://dragonsarerealpodcast.tumblr.com/ OSR Anchorites on Audio Dungeon Discord Server: https://discord.gg/BTY963 ----- D&D Basic - £2.30 PDF https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/110792/DD-Expert-Set-Rulebook-B-X-ed-Basic BX Companion by Jonathan Becker - £9.83 PDF https://www.rpgnow.com/product/103412/B-X-Companion

In this episode I discuss skills, do we need them and how do we use them. Podcast Website: https://petejones.neocities.org/ Blog: http://dragonsarerealpodcast.tumblr.com/ OSR Anchorites on Audio Dungeon Discord Server:  https://discord.gg/BTY963   ----- The Tao of D&D http://tao-dnd.blogspot.com/2019/02/perception-checks.html Blood, Death, Satan & Metal https://bdsmrpg.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-old-school-d6-skill-system.html Nerdomancer of Dork https://nerdomancerofdork.wordpress.com/2014/09/20/skills-in-old-school-games/ Rod of Lordy Might http://rodoflordlymight.blogspot.com/2009/03/skills-middle-road.html http://blog.d4caltrops.com/2016/05/skill-systems-tweaking-middle-road.html

I discuss the 1981 Dungeons and Dragons Basic rules known as B/X or the Magenta Box and detail the changes from the previous edition by Holmes. Podcast Website: https://petejones.neocities.org/ Blog: http://dragonsarerealpodcast.tumblr.com/ OSR Anchorites on Audio Dungeon Discord Server:  https://discord.gg/BTY963 ***** Dungeons and Dragons Basic (Moldvay) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/110274/DD-Basic-Set-Rulebook-B-X-ed-Basic B/X Companion by Jonathan Becker https://www.rpgnow.com/product/103412/B-X-Companion B/X Essentials https://www.rpgnow.com/browse/pub/5606/Necrotic-Gnome/subcategory/26251_28663/B-X-Essentials Labyrinth Lord https://www.rpgnow.com/browse/pub/760/Goblinoid-Games/subcategory/6311/Labyrinth-Lord Swords & Wizardry Core http://www.lulu.com/shop/matthew-finch/swords-wizardry-core-rules-pdf/ebook/product-15718826.html Basic Fantasy RPG https://www.basicfantasy.org/

Are you considering making a zine then this episode may be for you. I will also be releasing a zine as a tie in to this podcast. Dragons Are Real Zine 001: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EJHLTe4gubPCJ3f0fvt5XhGsWjjVEzuR/view?usp=sharing Kickstarter Zine Quest: https://www.kickstarter.com/zine-quest?ref=section-homepage-promo-zine-quest Old School zine list from Rended Press: https://rendedpress.blogspot.com/p/old-school-zines.html So You Want To Make a Zine: http://maziriansgarden.blogspot.com/2018/10/so-you-want-to-make-zine.html Butterick's Practical Typography : https://practicaltypography.com/ Creative Commons: https://creativecommons.org/choose ***** Podcast Website: https://petejones.neocities.org/ Blog: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/dragonsarerealpodcast OSR Anchorites on Audio Dungeon Discord Server: https://discord.gg/BTY963

I discuss my tips to make conversions between different systems, or taking a setting and using it in your favourite RPG. ***** Podcast Website https://petejones.neocities.org/ OSR Anchorites on Audio Dungeon Discord Server https://discord.gg/BTY963

Released in 1977, Holmes edition was released a precursor to the upcoming Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.  ***** Podcast Website https://petejones.neocities.org/ OSR Anchorites on Audio Dungeon Discord Server https://discord.gg/BTY963 List of Changes Made to the Holmes Basic Rulebook https://sites.google.com/site/zenopusarchives/home/rulebook-printing-info-and-trivia/list-of-changes-made-to-the-holmes-basic-rulebook Blueholme Prentice - £4.30 (paperback) http://www.lulu.com/shop/michael-thomas/blueholme-prentice-rules/paperback/product-23525933.html Blueholme Journeymanne - £21.50 (hardback), £12.50 (softcover) http://www.lulu.com/shop/michael-thomas/blueholme-journeymanne-rules-hardcover/hardcover/product-23469534.html http://www.lulu.com/shop/michael-thomas/blueholme-journeymanne-rules-softcover/paperback/product-23469536.html

I discuss the first iteration of Dungeons & Dragons commonly known as OD&D, 0e or Whitebox. Links: From Wizards of the Coast: Drivethru RPG Chainmail (PDF) £3.78 OD & D (PDF) £7.57 Supplements (1-4) £3.78 each Swords & Wizardry PDF: http://snw.smolderingwizard.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=4 Whitebox Print (£5.32): http://www.lulu.com/shop/matthew-finch/swords-wizardry-whitebox-rules-softcover/paperback/product-15991261.html  Delving Deeper {Free - PDF] http://forum.immersiveink.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=113