I guess any review has to begin with the resolutions I'd set out at the end of 2019. Despite the limitations caused by coronavirus I still had a good year of gaming, it just didn't go down the way I had expected. Like pretty much all resolutions, I knew I wouldn't meet them all, but … Continue reading 2020 Review
Month: December 2020
My Old School Essentials
The more games I play the more I appreciate the simplicity and brilliance of OSE and B/X. For me it's a game that just works every time and does the job it's supposed to do. When I play modern games or more complex older games I find myself thinking about what OSE lacks and questioning … Continue reading My Old School Essentials
The Evils of Illmire: Temple Raiders
Spoiler alert: if you plan to play The Evils of Illmire, don’t read this! Brooding on their failed attempt on the life of the cult assassin our heroes flee into the countryside surrounding Illmire, a land of farmsteads, hills and numerous copses. Planning to recover and head back to the ill fated town they seek refuge in … Continue reading The Evils of Illmire: Temple Raiders
The Evils of Illmire: Return to Illmire
Spoiler alert: if you plan to play The Evils of Illmire, don’t read this! Arriving at Gribblet Village is the sturdy and reliable Sergeant Wilfret who has spent a couple of days spying on Illmire. This is what he tells the party: The situation in town has worsened and the cult's grip grown strongerMore people are ill … Continue reading The Evils of Illmire: Return to Illmire
The Evils of Illmire: The Webbed Hollows
Spoiler alert: if you plan to play The Evils of Illmire, don’t read this! Surrounded by 5 giant wolf spiders the Anistor the Fighter and Gravik the Dwarf weigh up the odds, while Kristos the Thief looks for shadows to hide in and opportunities to backstab. But first to act is Evalore the Magic-User, who with a … Continue reading The Evils of Illmire: The Webbed Hollows