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[ ]General Board - 1 Viewing (1 sub-board)
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Moderator: Finarvyn
1,23315,483Yesterday at 3:02pm
by DungeonDevil
in [FILM] D&D Movie by Ma...
[ ]Links & Resources (2 sub-boards)
Here we can place good stuff that is not at all shady in nature, but will help others discover the wonders of OD&D.
2321,238on May 16, 2013, 2:55pm
by sieg
in Save or Die Podcast #7...
Dungeons & Dragons (1971-1978)
[ ]Chainmail (1971)
Discussion of the historical and fantasy miniatures rules system Chainmail by Guidion Games and later TSR, particularly the pre-OD&D "Fantasy Supplement".
1641,939on Apr 17, 2013, 4:53pm
by jacar
in Typical Arms and Armor...
[ ]Men & Magic (1974) - 3 Viewing
All things related to characters and combat in OD&D. This can be boxed set or also include the brown book supplements, Strategic Review, or early issues of the Dragon.
5677,973on May 17, 2013, 4:18am
by SMKSensei
in Economics of PC Classes
[ ]Monsters & Treasure (1974) - 2 Viewing
All things related to monsters fought and treasures found in OD&D. This can be boxed set or also include the brown book supplements, Strategic Review, or early issues of the Dragon.

1351,708on May 11, 2013, 1:23pm
by Stormcrow
in Number Appearing?
[ ]The Underworld & Wilderness Adventures (1974)
Discussion of the rules that guide the OD&D campaign. This can be boxed set or also include the brown book supplements, Strategic Review, or early issues of the Dragon.
2142,819on May 13, 2013, 12:09pm
by owlorbs
in Implications of the ta...
[ ]Judges Guild and the Wilderlands (est. 1976)
Bob Bledsaw's Judges Guild produced many TSR-sanctioned modules, including the City-State of the Invincible Overlord (in 1976). Here we can discuss any Judges Guild products, along with the various incarnations of the Wilderlands fantasy setting, including Robert Conley's "Majestic Wilderlands" camapign.
118918on May 11, 2013, 8:46am
by robertsconley
in Scourge of the Demon W...
[ ]Holmes Basic D&D (1978) (1 sub-board)
The Holmes "Basic" set was a rules re-organization inspired by OD&D and marks the end of an era, one step before AD&D. While Holmes isn't quite OD&D, it's close.
2422,941on May 16, 2013, 6:40am
by Zenopus
in New monsters (Holmes s...
[ ]OD&D Study
This would be a place for academic study and discussion of the OD&D LBB from 1974.
44541on May 12, 2013, 9:12pm
by waysoftheearth
in Ability Score Adjustments
Gaming with Dave and Gary and Rob
[ ]Dave Arneson's Blackmoor
Here we can discuss Dave Arneson's original Blackmoor (which began in 1970-71) and the "First Fantasy Campaign", which was published by Judges Guild in 1977, as well as "Adventures in Fantasy" and other contributions that Dave has made to the gaming industry.
1902,198on Apr 18, 2013, 6:03am
by aldarron
in Who is Lord Grey???
[ ]Dragons At Dawn
Here is the officall forum of Dan Boggs' "Dragons at Dawn" recreation of the Original Arnesonian rules system. In addition discuss Dan's "Champions of Zed" as well as his analysis of the "Beyond this Point be Dragons" manuscript.
78689on Apr 27, 2013, 8:36pm
by aldarron
in Champions of ZED
[ ]Gary Gygax' Greyhawk
Here we can discuss the various works of Gary Gygax, including his original Greyhawk campaign.
55760on May 15, 2013, 12:34pm
by owlorbs
in Castle Greyhawk Webcomic
[ ]Gaming with Rob Kuntz
Here we can discuss the projects and contributions of Rob Kuntz, both the new and those of yore...
47576on Apr 22, 2013, 1:22pm
by scalydemon
in The First Living Campaign
Community
[ ]Fight On!
Here we can discuss options and ideas for the official fanzine of these boards -- Fight On!
Moderator: calithena
5116,420Yesterday at 3:41pm
by amityvillemike
in well, well...
[ ]Carcosa - 1 Viewing (4 sub-boards)
Since 2008, this is the offical board for discussion of the OD&D style supplement for Geoffry McKinney's Carcosa campaign.
2136,309on May 16, 2013, 4:45pm
by geoffrey
in Isle of the Unknown: C...
[ ]Delving Deeper RPG - 1 Viewing (2 sub-boards)
This is the official board for discussion of the Delving Deeper RPG, by BHP and Immersive Ink.
Moderator: waysoftheearth
1442,417Today at 1:44pm
by Ilvarin
in A New (Non-spell) Ranger
[ ]Brave Halfling General (2 sub-boards)
Here we can discuss general products made by BHP. Note that Delving Deeper, Epées & Sorcellerie, and X-Plorers have their own space.
Moderator: John Adams
64671on May 10, 2013, 5:29pm
by busman
in Have anyone gotten a b...
[ ]Beyond Belief Games
Here we can discuss SimonW's game line, featuring Barbarians of Lemuria, Woodland Warriors, and several S&W:WB-compatible games.
18380on May 13, 2013, 9:43am
by simonw
in [TRIUMPHANT!] Super He...
[ ]Elf Lair Games
Subtitle "The Creative Mind of Jason Vey." Here we can discuss Elf Lair Games' old school OD&D-style game "Spellcraft & Swordplay." Also, chime in on "Amazing Adventures" (pulp-era C&C through TLG), and even Jason's novels.
60416on Mar 14, 2013, 4:01pm
by jakdethe
in S&S spear question
[ ]Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea
This is the official board for discussion of the AS&SH RPG, by North Wind Adventures.
Moderator: Ghul
1271,988Today at 1:36pm
by Dirtskull
in Total Party Paralysis
[ ]OD&D Workshop
A Workshop forum where we can create new OD&D stuff to share, whether it be a magic item or whatever. Feel free to put your projects and creations here for all to see and give input!
2923,429on May 9, 2013, 6:22pm
by talysman
in Good with layout / gra...
Other TSR Classics
[ ]Warriors of Mars (1974)
Discussion of Warriors of Mars (briefly published by TSR), and how Mars can be used in an OD&D campaign.
77875on May 14, 2013, 9:22am
by scottenkainen
in Opinions Wanted: Barso...
[ ]Empire of the Petal Throne (1975) (5 sub-boards)
Here we can discuss OEPT, the original TSR 1975 version of M.A.R. Barker's classic Empire of the Petal Throne RPG.
2273,602on May 15, 2013, 8:28pm
by akooser
in Tékumel (Dungeon) World
[ ]Boot Hill (1975)
Here we can discuss the 1975 Boot Hill RPG by Gygax and Blume, as well as discussion on blending the Wild West with OD&D.
38386on Apr 2, 2013, 9:48pm
by willmark
in Beta Rules of my Game!...
[ ]Metamorphosis Alpha (1976)
Discussion for the original edition of METAMORPHOSIS ALPHA (James Ward; 1976) as well as the original GAMMA WORLD (James Ward; 1978). This is also a great place to discuss the new MUTANT FUTURE retro-RPG (Dan Proctor; 2008).
77657on Apr 11, 2013, 4:02am
by Torreny
in 2 Page Encounters
[ ]Gangbusters (1982, 2012?) (2 sub-boards)
Since 2009, the official board for Rick Krebs' Gangbusters RPG. Here we can discuss the original game and the potential revival that Rick has announced. Rick occasionally posts here.
54611on Apr 2, 2013, 12:28am
by SMKSensei
in GangBusters Community ...
[ ]Other TSR Games
Here we can discuss any TSR products that don't have a forum of their own, such as the Indiana Jones RPG, Lankhmar Board Game, Don't Give Up the Ship, Classic Warfare, Tractics, and more!
36380on May 7, 2013, 3:12pm
by llenlleawg
in TSR Knights of Camelot
Other
[ ]Other Editions and Simulacrum Games - 1 Viewing (3 sub-boards)
Here we can discuss AD&D or 4E or other non-OD&D editions of the game or some of the D&D-like games like C&C or LL that don't have their own sections. No flaming, please!
4224,587on May 17, 2013, 10:19am
by kesher
in How DW plays from the ...
[ ]Fiction
Here we can discuss the books and movies that have inspired OD&D and other old school role playing.
921,002on May 15, 2013, 11:08pm
by deathanddrek
in New Sun/Gene Wolfe
[ ]Howard and Hyboria
Here we can discuss Robert E. Howard and his creations, applying OD&D to Hyboria, or even the old TSR Conan RPG.
52527on Jan 31, 2013, 9:35pm
by mythos
in Happy Birthday Bob Howard
[ ]Leiber and Lankhmar (1 sub-board)
Here we can discuss all things of the world of Nehwon, City of Lankhmar, and Fafhrd & the Grey Mouser. Topics can range from the literature to the various RPGs that are out there to the old TSR boardgame.
28177on Dec 25, 2012, 9:53am
by Finarvyn
in Fritz Leiber Photos & ...
[ ]Tolkien and Middle-earth (1 sub-board)
Here we can discuss various ideas for OD&D applied to Middle-earth and/or the books and movies that pertain to JRR Tolkien's world.
662,036on May 1, 2013, 10:49pm
by Falconer
in Help Shape My Middle E...
[ ]Around the Campfire (2 sub-boards)
Sitting around the campfire and telling stories of the campaign you GM or sessions you have played.
101721on May 12, 2013, 3:22pm
by gronkthebold
in One Armed Dwarf Advent...
[ ]"Third Party" and Non-TSR Classics (2 sub-boards)
Here we can discuss non-TSR classic games, as well as other "third party" OD&D products.
1651,639on May 14, 2013, 8:36pm
by dizzysaxophone
in Dragon Tree products
Science Fiction
[ ]General SciFi (3 sub-boards)
Here we can discuss any sorts of Science Fiction gaming and fiction, mostly stuff that has the same kind of philosophy that attracts us to OD&D.
100978on May 11, 2013, 10:25am
by crusssdaddy
in Simple Spaceship Desig...
[ ]Star Wars Original (1977)
Here we can discuss STAR WARS, with a focus on the way it was originally conceived in 1977.
46433on Apr 3, 2013, 10:42am
by saveforhalf
in George Lucas’ Original...
[ ]Traveller (1977) - 1 Viewing
Here be space to discuss the original 1977 "Little Black Book" Traveller RPG and the whimsical fantasy game that does not exist (WANDERER)
44414on May 5, 2013, 9:06am
by battlebrotherbob
in Traveller 5
Online Games
[ ]Mushgnome's Deep Arkham
A Lovecraft-inspired classic dungeon crawl using Delving Deeper rules.
Moderator: mushgnome
7531Today at 1:18pm
by sirravd
in Episode 03: Return to ...
[ ]Makofan's Online OD&D
A brown-book OD&D game, as run by Makofan.
Moderator: makofan
898,977Today at 4:23pm
by makofan
in Adventure 17 - Crypt C...
[ ]Waysoftheearth's "The Deep in the Hinterlands" OD&D
Home of Waysoftheearth's "The Deep in the Hinterlands" OD&D online game; a tribute to E. G. Gygax's 1980 classic B2 Adventure Module.
Moderator: waysoftheearth
6511,114Today at 12:55am
by flightcommander
in (050) The Heart of Woe
[ ]Capheind's Metamorphosis Alpha PBP
Capheind is running a 1E PBP game of Metamorphosis Alpha and this is where it all happens. Actually, it probably happens on the Warden...
Moderator: capheind
5357on May 15, 2013, 8:43pm
by rleduc
in Chapter 2: Hunt for th...
[ ]H&H: Classic Adventures
The year is 1941 and the world is a dangerous place. Mobsters seem to lurk in hideouts everywhere. Luckily, there are fighters, magic-users, superheroes, and speedsters aplenty willing to take up this challenge and beard these lairs! This campaign uses the Hideouts & Hoodlums rules, built on the Swords & Wizardry rule system.
11658Today at 4:43pm
by rleduc
in Ch. 3: The Lost Caver...
[ ]Dogma PBEM
Here is the spot for the Dogma campaign, based on a simplified version of the rules we all love.
8852on May 17, 2013, 2:02pm
by st4ticstriker
in Out of Character
[ ]Inactive Online Games (12 sub-boards)
Here I will be stashing inactive online games so that folks can still read them. If a game goes active again, let me know and I'll revive its forum standings...
1506,995on Feb 4, 2012, 4:26pm
by tavis
in Iconic Moments from Dw...


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