In Adventure #137 the DMs James, Glen and TM Erik look at the Halfling class for D&D, then it’s on to a discussion of the BECMI Skill System – the pluses, minuses and why it’s preferable to Weapon Mastery. Next up we discuss the pitfall known as The Railroad, how to avoid it and especially
You CAN go Holmes again, and then some!, DM Glen, and TM Erik are joined by Michael Thomas (creator of Blueholme, a great D&D Holmes clone) as they talk about his recent expansion, Bluehome Journeymanne Rules. An expansion of the original Prentice Rules, The SoDders discuss how this expands the game, filling in some needed
Hoist the colors, because DM James, DM Glen, and TM Erik are setting sails on the high seas as they review Freebooters, published by Night Owl Workshop! More than just a stand-alone nautical RPG written in the style of ’74 fantasy roleplaying, the three ol’ grogs delve fifty fathoms deep to where X marks the
DM James, DM Glen, and TM Erik talk about those pointy-eared tree huggers: Elves! The three old grogs talk about how to add a little spice to your immortal spell-slingers and go beyond the traditional Fighter/Magic-User mix-up that are basic race-as-class elves. From the alien mindset of elves to their unique take on magic and
Class Act: Thieves In this episode DM James and DM Glen slip into back stab position to talk about B/X Thieves in all their incarnations! We start by talking about what makes a thief unique from other classes as well as their place in an adventuring party, then they get devious as they discuss how
The new crew is back for you! In Adventure 132 we’re hacking our way through classic D&D, talking about house rules, rules hacks, and the beautiful elasticity of the game. We give example of common house rules, complete rules overhauls that have their roots in classic D&D, offer advice on making rules modifications at the
After hovering on Death’s Door for a few rounds, Save or Die continues! Save or Die: Expert Edition bursts on to the scene with Swords & Wizardry Light – an ultralight folio sized incarnation of the flagship Frog God Games fantasy roleplaying game. Join DM James, DM Vince, TM Erik, and DM Glen as they
Taking a break from the cold, your DMigoes once again relax in the Email Hot Tub and catch up on (most) of 2016’s email bag. Discussions about prior shows (especially Jon Peterson’s view on saving throws), gaming stories, and opinions abound in this final Save or Die show for 2016. Relax, enjoy, and we’ll catch
Your favorite SoD-casters are on a journey… The Hero’s Journey that is! Attack of the Clones returns with this new RPG from James Spahn and Barrel Rider Games. Thrills, chills, and Original D&D and 1st edition Ad&D living together, mass hysteria! All this and more awaits you in this episode of the greatest Classic Dungeons
We at Save or Die do our best to review the products and companies of the Old School Renaissance, and as part of that effort we invited onto the show Bill Barsh, president of Pacesetter Games and Simulations. Pacesetter was one of the first companies to produce OSR compatible modules and supplements, and we will
