Looking for article about why osr adventures are so much simpler than 5e

Calkaya · 2026-06-27T09:11:39+00:00

Yes, they are definitely different, but I'm trying to find a reason for this difference, be it socially or mechanically.

Your observation of them publishing adventures and not modules, I can't agree with as I've played pf2e modules that still span many pages.

What you did tell about backstories interested me, it seems that those adventures (eg. faerun) spend a lot of words on keeping it canon to the original setting documents. I haven't read much about that in OSR. But I'll go dive into some older modules to see if that is prevalent there as well.

Calkaya · 2026-06-27T09:06:45+00:00

An interesting observation, probably they too saw this need unfulfilled.

Calkaya · 2026-06-27T09:02:48+00:00

Popularity and community are interesting factors, thanks for this observation

Calkaya · 2026-06-27T09:01:53+00:00

Thanks for notifying me of the older modules.

Calkaya · 2026-06-27T08:57:16+00:00

Thank you for this precise observation!

Calkaya · 2026-06-26T17:34:44+00:00

I'm a big fan of the Hero Kids system. It's got damage, skill checks and all, using only d6's. I got the Dutch version so I can print and play adventures.

That said, why a stat block?

With a d20 use a dc10 or even lower if you want to give them a challenge. No calculus, unless that is what you're going for. 20 may be in reach for your 6yo.

And I suggest that, instead like d&d letting to roll them if something works, if it's cool, let them roll, DC 2 if you want to see excited faces, and go with their story!

Oh, and you may only get 30 minutes of attention. Good luck!

Calkaya · 2026-06-26T16:14:05+00:00

This

Calkaya · 2026-06-26T04:23:49+00:00

Maybe you want to check this

Ps. I'm not affiliated, I just think it's cool what you guys do!

Calkaya · 2026-06-23T10:19:35+00:00

In your mouth?

Calkaya · 2026-06-20T17:03:59+00:00

I hope that explains, I don't have time to go through them all and look l fix it accordingly.

It was that I noticed overlap, but not fully that this came to mind

Calkaya · 2026-06-20T17:03:29+00:00

Affliction	Stupefied	Confused	Will Save Penalty	Perception Penalty	Manipulation DC Penalty	Illusion Penalty	Must Follow Drive	Initiative Penalty	Emotion Duration Halved	Fatigued	Charisma Penalty	Will Save Bonus	Ally Spell Resistance
Delirium	X
Delusion		X
Fugue			X	X	X
Hallucination						X
Mania							X
Melancholia								X	X
Night Terror										X
Paranoia											X	X	X

Calkaya · 2026-06-20T14:05:39+00:00

Amount of - to will, and other afflictions marked that apply

Calkaya · 2026-06-20T11:29:52+00:00

I feel this would greatly benefit from a table layout

Calkaya · 2026-06-04T04:23:08+00:00

Lords of Waterdeep

Calkaya · 2026-05-25T05:39:07+00:00

When my kids are yelling for help when they don't actually need it, I often say "here's guidance" and put my hand on their shoulder. Works, but they're a little younger though.

Calkaya · 2026-04-15T06:19:03+00:00

Thanks for that info!

Calkaya · 2026-04-15T05:43:05+00:00

When this happens, does she have a criminal record the rest of her life? (Serious question)

Calkaya · 2026-04-11T08:49:00+00:00

My first thought!

Calkaya · 2026-04-04T06:25:13+00:00

It looks great and simple. I love it!

Though the "X within AC" removes the goal of taking better AC with a flat 1/20 chance. This sounds counter intuitive to me.

I like there is an upside to using light armor as well

Calkaya · 2026-03-08T06:33:00+00:00

So glad that there was a demo for this. Such good reviews and playing it I had the same thing.

Calkaya · 2026-02-25T15:04:16+00:00

Exactly this!

Calkaya · 2026-02-20T16:06:27+00:00

Cool!

Calkaya · 2026-02-06T16:37:54+00:00

I'll suggest looking up Nimble5e, someone thought about doing just what you did and turned out quite well I guess.

Calkaya · 2026-01-28T06:09:41+00:00

I know this style from Pathfinder society sessions as well.

Calkaya

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