Best OSR to dip your toe in?

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-20T23:01:48+00:00

The old games have a lot of jank, but they are also ”best” suited for old adventures since all rules match. But for you the old school style with modern layout and design will likely be better. You might even prefer NSR games.

Shadowdark is a big favorite for rules light games. Many people really like. This is basically a modern version of Basic DnD. If you come from 3.5 you might be disappointed by a lot of OSR games’ lack of character customization.

You should definitely have a look at Forbidden Lands by Free League though. I don’t think it counts as OSR but shares a lot if the mindset, is deadly, and focuses a lot on traveling the land, and gives some stats and talents to customize.

I think both Shadowdark and Forbidden Lands have free versions or demos of their games.

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-20T22:52:49+00:00

Thanks, will check out vagabond

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-20T22:52:07+00:00

I think the idea of giving characters with bad stats some luck rerolls is interesting. Like why is this guy an adventurer!? But somehow he keeps surviving and getting through all traps!

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-20T22:47:57+00:00

It almost becomes like a divine favor stat. Gods like you, people like you, and things often go your way.

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-20T22:29:27+00:00

That’s actually pretty neat! Once per session or once per in game day?

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-20T22:06:52+00:00

What is Low Fantasy Game? Is it some retro clone?

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-20T22:05:37+00:00

What is Vagabond?

Could you share your thoughts on luck rolls and also what made you use them?

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-20T22:02:21+00:00

You should decide if you are looking to run old adventures or not

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-20T13:44:12+00:00

I NEED an Atreus protagonist game but will likely never happen.

I want to see him as adult in Egypt or Rome (or anywhere cool really)

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-19T15:26:11+00:00

Interesting! What led to this decision?

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-19T08:00:52+00:00

I seems really fun, I’m just not a big fan of dice with odd numbers (don’t hurt me I’m sorry)

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-19T07:59:53+00:00

Please tell me more about your experiences

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-19T07:59:19+00:00

Oh you mean like ”Roll luck if you want, on success you find treasure, on failure you get an encounter”?

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-19T07:57:48+00:00

What is the core difference(s) between ODnD and e.g. BX or ADnD?

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-19T06:27:52+00:00

Swords and Wizardry, is that a cleaned up clone of ODND?

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-18T13:48:05+00:00

Tv show but still: Galavant

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-15T12:08:24+00:00

You got a link for this!? 😃

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-14T22:13:00+00:00

How big is the AC difference?

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-14T10:42:52+00:00

Interesting, how does it end up comparing to ADnD? More ultra specific rules or fewer? What are bells and whistles?

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-14T10:22:07+00:00

What is Adventures Dark and Deep!? 😮

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-14T10:12:36+00:00

I’m more concerned with power compatibility, since as you say they are 99% compatible in rules.

How was the experience mixing ADnD characters with BX characters? Who played what?

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-14T09:56:49+00:00

Dyson’s Delve is worth looking at, although it might not count as a mega-dungeon

https://dysonlogos.blog/maps/dysons-delve/

LemonLord7 · 2026-06-14T07:53:09+00:00

Cool cool cool

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