Why Do We Play RPGs?

Being a Game Master can be exhausting. Take care of yourself. Maybe this can help.

Using your favorite parts from different OSR systems is a great way t create the game you want to play. They are all so similar mechanically that you can add and change things to suit your needs and your table without breaking the game.

A solo hexcrawl adventure using Scarlet Heroes. OUr hero Grimwulf seeks work and agrees to explore ancient ruins. Music by: audionautix.com & silvermansound.com

Why is playing tabletop RPGs so appealing to us. What makes us want to play as different characters and create new worlds. I talk about this while drawing a dungeon.  This is the audio from my YouTube video.

Getting ready to run your first game of Dungeons and Dragons, or any other TTRPG? I have some tips for you. Spoilers, it isn't as hard as you think. 

I take a look at OSR games that have caught my eye. There are a lot of great rules light games out there from talented creators that deserve more attention. 

I've decided I want to create a low fantasy setting. Magic will be dangerous and rare and the races won't be as varied. No more goblins and orcs and dragons. This will be more sword and sorcery than dungeons and dragons.

I've decided that I'm leaving DnD 5e to explore other games. DnD just doesn't offer the tabletop experience I'm looking for anymore. When I discovered the OSR it opened my eyes to different ways of playing tabletop rpgs. Here's why.