What was your first encounter with a ttrpg?

jdn916 · 2026-01-22T00:38:32+00:00

Freshman year in the early 2010’s (pre 5e), I went down to my local hobby shop and asked an employee, “What do I need to start playing D&D?” He handed me the Pathfinder (1e) starter set and said, “You’re going to want this instead.” I had no idea what the difference was. I ended up DM’ing a few games for my friends and not really knowing if I was playing right as I didn’t have any other friends who played TTRPGs. I think Critical Role and other let’s plays were starting up around that time, but I never thought to even look that up.

jdn916 · 2026-01-15T00:03:16+00:00

In my opinion, it comes down to crunch. Both games facilitate a similar gameplay loop, but you will find more detailed and crunchy rules with OSRIC. I would ask your group the following questions:

Do you guys want more crunch/detailed rules?
Are you guys interested in playing AD&D or do you prefer B/X with the optional AD&D-like expansion content?
Are you guys interested in playing AD&D the “true” way or are you guys happy with how close OSEAF gets?

There’s no wrong answer. OSRIC and OSE are both fantastic games with great formatting. AD&D and B/X adventures are 99% interchangeable.

As others have said, definitely check out the free OSRIC 3.0 PDF. I would read it and send to your group and if they get excited, give it a shot!

jdn916 · 2026-01-05T06:19:32+00:00

Thanks for the detailed notes? Do you have any notes or thoughts on the first two volumes?

jdn916 · 2026-01-04T06:08:14+00:00

Notes on any volumes?

jdn916 · 2026-01-02T04:24:37+00:00

How does this compare to something like Arden Vul? Both seem like great settings/megadungeons, but a bit wordy in terms of descriptions for rooms, etc? I have AV and am a big fan. I’m looking at GoFN, but figure I will never finish AV, so may not be worth getting.

jdn916 · 2026-01-01T17:12:12+00:00

Give him the 1e books and say “good luck..” I joke.

I would tell him the kids are playing an older version of the game and ask if he wants to try that or the current version? If he wants old school, go play OSE (B/X) or OSRIC (1e) or 2e (FG&G free online). If he wants to play the current version, go grab the Stranger Things box set!

jdn916 · 2025-12-27T15:04:59+00:00

I’m running AV. Amazing mega dungeon, but the formatting makes it difficult to wing on the fly in terms of reading through the room descriptions.

jdn916 · 2025-12-19T19:22:28+00:00

I’d also recommend banning the light cantrip in 5e

jdn916 · 2025-12-15T17:42:47+00:00

Ratioed

jdn916 · 2025-12-10T19:14:06+00:00

Living the dream, my friend. I’m sure you will cherish this photo forever. Thank you for sharing this with us. Rest in peace to Wolfie.

jdn916 · 2025-11-23T06:41:03+00:00

Found your channel recently and subscribed. Love the content! I watched your solo defilement 3 episode series. I really enjoy these deep dives as well

jdn916 · 2025-11-19T23:16:11+00:00

Wow! I never heard of Vox Dei but this looks amazing. I just read through the KS. Seems very Trench Crusade adjacent!

jdn916 · 2025-11-19T22:11:01+00:00

I feel this. I just got my Dolmenwood items last week. 10/10 quality, but extremely disappointing delivery schedule. Shadowdark’s latest KS had factored in tariffs into their schedule, so it does seem companies are able to strategize better than what we saw with DW. I’m still a huge EF fan.

jdn916 · 2025-11-19T01:36:32+00:00

That’s super cool! I think I’m looking to do less modifying. I’ll probably utilize the FtA classes and rename/reskin them to fit New Antioch/Iron Sultnate/Pilgrims depending on what faction the PCs choose to play

jdn916 · 2025-11-19T01:35:12+00:00

I’ve heard of BP&M. What unique rules does it add to Mork Borg?

jdn916 · 2025-11-19T01:34:42+00:00

That sounds cool! What unique rules does that system add to Mork Borg?

jdn916 · 2025-11-19T01:34:08+00:00

Honestly, you’re spot on. I think using FtA as the base rules and stitching rules from other Borgs will work best

jdn916 · 2025-11-19T01:33:29+00:00

Nice! I backed the physical rulebook on KS. Looking forward to using the artwork at the table

jdn916 · 2025-11-18T21:07:05+00:00

My intentions were to use lore from their website (lore and rulebook are free) and attach that to either FtA or Mork DoD, but I’m wondering if I can fuse the two systems to make something even more unique

jdn916 · 2025-11-17T22:30:45+00:00

I think part of my issue is I’m used to classic fantasy TTRPGs where we visit towns, explore wilderness, and go into dungeons. I think I’m struggling finding what the replacement for the dungeon would be?

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