Submitted by ClusterBuck t3_11iee1x in CambridgeMA
jgghn t1_jb1u2eg wrote
Reply to comment by NodensInvictus in Looking to play DnD but don't have a group? by ClusterBuck
Interesting. I haven't actually played since the early 90s. Beyond not liking the rule changes in later iterations, the shift towards more of a high fantasy model and more performative/acting playstyles doesn't appeal to me.
I recently read a book that did a dive into the material in the old Appendix N, appropriately called Appendix N. It rekindled my interest a bit & I've read that there's a bit of a resurgence of the old rulesets, have been curious how true that is. I guess I'm also curious if the interest is just in the old rulesets or also play styles.
NodensInvictus t1_jb1uxv7 wrote
Check out the OSR subreddit for old school play style resurgence. It’s actually been going on for close to 20 years at this point! I started playing 2e again around 2008, and have been playing some version of the BX retro-clones since 2010.
Also not a fan of High Fantasy, my usual games have been influenced by the late Tudor thru Stuart era, fairy tales & folklore, and Fritz Leiber.
Edit: free rule sets!
https://the-black-hack.jehaisleprintemps.net/english/
https://necroticgnome.com/products/old-school-essentials-basic-rules
https://paulgorman.org/roleplaying/dnd/misc/LotFP_Rules_and_Magic_Free_Version_without_Art.pdf
jgghn t1_jb24gf1 wrote
Oh neat, thanks. I've been lurking r/adnd for a bit but hadn't found r/osr.
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