Down in a Heap – Details, episodes & analysis

The first in a deep dive series looking at the OSR game, Ambition & Avarice 1e by Greg Christopher of Chubby Funster Games published in 2012. I’m delving into what’s different about this compared to a more traditional TSR era game like Moldvay Cook/Marsh B/X (or Old School Essentials if you prefer). There are substantial differences, yet this is still very compatible with your old school adventures and supplements. In this episode, I focus on base task resolutions, and player characters. Both Ambition & Avarice 1e and 2e are available in print and pdf via DrivethruRPG. I’m confident you can all find them easily :).

When I recorded this, there wasn’t a real object, but after listening back, this is the start of a series I’ll keep doing as a sort of campaign diary. This will entail both the planning for The Forsaken North, and discussions about the new (for me) system I’ll be using: Ambition & Avarice 1e by Greg Christopher of Chubby Funster Games. Later entries might include session recaps or updates that develop out of our game sessions. Enjoy!

Calls from Mirke, Jason, Daniel, and Joe react to and spark conversation about: character attribute generation in B/X: OSE and AD&D; Animal Companions in games and a potential method to mechanize their use in B/X; the Compleat Adventurer classes and how exclusive should “class abilities” be; a pack of monkeys on Planet Eris; How optimal character abilities can lead to boring encounters; the Creature From The Black Lagoon; Boat Nerd action from Duluth, MN; Thanks guys!

Talkings discretionary special abilities that players choose for their PC in DiaH, the RPG. I call them Advances (for now). Plus a new Midderzine contest giveaway and calls from Daniel, Jason, and Menion (aka Rob). Enjoy!

A gap in gaming has me rambling on my commute to work. Self reflection about why I play TTRPGs and what do I hope to get out of them?

The holiday rush hasn’t finished me...yet. And with lots of help from my podcasting friends, another bonanza is here, and another year of podcasting is in the books. Calls about advancement in the DiaH RPG and damage rolls in Into the Odd. Happy New Year!

How do PCs advance in level in DiaH? Plus a new theme song rendition, a heretical combat option for Into the Odd, and calls and conversation from Jason, Rich, Joe, Daniel, & Evil Jeff. Enjoy!

Design goals plus calls from Daniel, Jason, and Taylor discussing movement, charges, reach weapons, parrying, ganging up, encumbrance, Xpts, and magic systems. Plus another musical entry!

2nd part of the DiaH RPG development focusing on encounters, action, and combat. Plus calls from Jason, Joe, and Daniel...and who is singing the theme song this episode? Tune in to see 😁.

I discuss the attributes and base mechanics of my Frankenstein game inspired by Into the Odd (Chris McDowall), Maze Rats & Knave (Ben Milton), and Best Left Buried (Zachary Cox). Plus calls from Safer, Jason, and Daniel.