Regardless, I’ve decided to use the latest version of D&D (Fifth Edition, released in 2024) as my core roleplaying system. But as I mentioned in a previous post, I’ve dived headfirst into homebrewing this edition to address what I consider the system’s six major weaknesses (see my earlier posts here Read more
The contrast between old-school RPG players (often linked to OSR culture — “Old School Revival/Renaissance”) and modern younger players (especially 5e-era newcomers) goes much deeper than just rules: it reflects differences in philosophy, playstyle, and expectations.
My opinion is definitive. After several sessions as both player and DM, I believe the latest D&D 5th Edition deploys overpowered characters, classes with silly abilities, and spellcasting is a commodity available to almost everyone.
Old-school players grew up with a different mindset. Back then, the game was a test of ingenuity and survival. Your character was fragile, the world was dangerous, and your success depended more on player skill than on numbers on a sheet. You didn’t solve a problem by rolling dice but by describing clever tactics, probing for details, and taking real risks. Death was always possible, but that made every victory meaningful.
This is 2 (max 3) sessions, a ghost story full of mystery, deception, stealth and investigation.
The party is hired to retrieve an item from a heavily guarded mansion; your protector will have you sneak inside as guards, giving you the opportunity to interact with the mansion’s staff, uncovering the house’s secrets, locating and retrieving the item.
Despite the title, this is not a dungeon crawler thing.
It begins immediately after the “Save the Royal Messenger”, it includes decision making, mystery, role-playing, and epic battles. Your decisions will directly impact the future of the continent.
The Witcher Old World is a great game and comes with a even better combat system, so good that might be a game itself. In this video five detailed combat example, between Witcher and versus Monsters.
For who loves the synthesis. The fastest way to learn to play.
Two years after this board game’s release, I feel like there’s still a need for a comprehensive and extensive guide on how to play.
Zargo’s Lords is a Fantasy Game way ahead of its time. In Zargo’s Lords the player takes on the role of the one of the Lord of Zargo and fights for the dominion of the entire world.