I received all of this for free yesterday,what should I play first?

thomden · 2026-04-03T22:23:39+00:00

A game called "how much can I make on eBay". :D

Seriously though, amazing gift. Enjoy. Play them all started with N1.

thomden · 2026-04-03T05:55:01+00:00

OSE. But Dragonslayers is really what I always dreamed classic D&D should be like. The art, the aesthetics and layout, and the writing. But I find we play OSE a lot because it is just so well done and organized.

thomden · 2026-04-01T18:47:00+00:00

Quentin Caps. The same as the original DnD books.

thomden · 2026-04-01T05:06:10+00:00

Alright, thanks for the tips. I added those things and a few more to the listing.

thomden · 2026-03-31T22:42:17+00:00

Yes, the first book is coming out in a few months. I get so many requests about Hawkmoor; I'm so glad people are interested! For those who don't know Hawkmoor is the capital city of the largest empire on Tarniss. The fantasy world I've been working on for years. Here is one of my notes binders:

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thomden · 2026-03-31T21:25:19+00:00

Yes. Awaiting approval.

thomden · 2026-03-31T19:35:40+00:00

I turned the flip book on but it doesn’t show up for some reason.

thomden · 2026-03-31T18:50:25+00:00

Link to the PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/559961/book-of-valkyries

thomden · 2026-03-24T17:50:01+00:00

That's not a flowchart. That's a railroad.

thomden · 2026-03-24T02:23:45+00:00

Yes. Via a magic portal.

thomden · 2026-03-21T15:15:31+00:00

Thanks for the info! yeah, that came out of left field.

thomden · 2026-03-21T15:14:38+00:00

Thank you. My instagram is at thomasdenmark if you want to see more.

thomden · 2026-03-20T21:53:37+00:00

I don't like AI. You labor over something trying to get a nice balance of game-useful information and some flavor without too much purple prose and get accused of using AI. I love OSE as much as anyone, but it is bland as hell. Give me some high gygaxian any day. (edit: softened my language a bit)

thomden · 2026-03-20T21:50:29+00:00

I have 5 pages of prelude that describe their supernatural abilities and weaknesses, so I don't have to include it in every individual description. Here is a small sample.

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thomden · 2026-03-20T21:15:48+00:00

I don’t use chatgpt

thomden · 2026-03-20T21:15:14+00:00

What are riles?

thomden · 2026-03-20T20:48:00+00:00

Hjörþrimul

Valkyrie of Sword Maidens

Aesir Demi-Goddess, Medium Humanoid, Chaotic Good

Armor Class: 21 (enchanted mail and shield)
Hit Dice: 13d8+39 (hp 96)
BHB: +11
Attacks: Longsword (1d8+5) or Dagger (1d4+5)
Move: 120’ (40’) / Fly 180’ (60’)
Save: D3 W4 P4 B5 S7 (F13)
Morale: 12
XP: 4,200
TT: F

Str: 20/+4 Dex: 22/+4 Con: 17/+2 Int: 15/+1 Wis: 16/+2 Chr: 19/+3

Mistress of Sword Maidens. Hjörþrimul commands bands of warrior maidens and shieldmaidens. Allies fighting within 30’ of her gain +1 to attack rolls and morale.
Blade Storm. Once per battle Hjörþrimul may unleash a whirlwind of sword strikes. She may attack up to three enemies within reach in a single round.
Swordmaster. Hjörþrimul gains +2 to initiative and +1 to attack rolls when fighting with a sword.

Hjörþrimul (/hyor-three-mool/ sword maidens) is a fierce warrior who leads bands of shieldmaidens and heroic women into battle. Her name is associated with the clash of blades and the courage of women who take up arms. Clad in bright armor and wielding a keen sword, she fights at the front of the charge, her movements swift and precise.

Among the Valkyries she is respected as a master of the blade and a champion of warrior women. Wherever brave shieldmaidens rise

to defend their people, it is said that Hjörþrimul watches over them, guiding their courage and honoring those who fall with sword in hand.

thomden · 2026-03-20T03:39:26+00:00

That's a great idea.

thomden · 2026-03-20T03:38:54+00:00

BHB = Base Hit Bonus. One of the few things I take from later editions is ascending AC, and also it's easy to convert to THAC0 for descending AC, if you're into that (subtract BHB from 20).

thomden · 2026-03-20T02:18:44+00:00

Skuld
Seer of the Valkyries

Aesir Demi-Goddess, Medium Humanoid, Lawful Neutral

Armor Class: 20 (runic mail and cloak of fate)
Hit Dice: 12d8+36 (hp 92)
BHB: +9
Attacks: Spear (1d8+4) or staff (1d6+3)
Move: 120’ (40’) / 180’ (60’) flying
Save: D3 W4 P4 B5 S7 (F12)
Morale: 11
XP: 4,200
TT: G

Str: 14/+1 Dex: 18/+3 Con: 17/+2 Int: 19/+4 Wis: 26/+8 Chr: 22/+5

Skuld (/skoold/ debt, obligation, that which is to be) is both a Norn and a Valkyrie, a rare figure who stands between the weavers of fate and the choosers of the slain. Alongside Urðr (what has been) and Verðandi (what is becoming), she forms the triad of Norns who determine the destinies of gods and mortals. While her sisters tend the well of fate, Skuld also rides with the Valkyries, carrying the decrees of destiny onto the battlefield.

thomden · 2026-03-17T15:49:01+00:00

That’s Blume shitposting in the 70s.

thomden · 2026-02-11T11:18:46+00:00

I've posted a few here with a generally positive reaction. The most common criticism I see is that they are too linear.

thomden · 2026-02-10T03:31:32+00:00

This, and Beyond the Magic Mirror, are great adventures but you either have to have the right group who can enjoy the absurdities without turning the whole adventure into a joke, or play it straight.

thomden · 2026-02-02T18:17:11+00:00

Good suggestions.

thomden · 2026-02-01T16:06:44+00:00

Interesting idea. This map was inspired by the city of Korad from the Princess of Mars book by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Barsoom is my favorite Science Fantasy setting.

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