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Billy Hynes Comics Enabler & Victim @billyhynes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This is the final story drawn by the late, great Edvin Biuković. You can see where he was unable to finish and his friends chipped his to finish it. This is from an excellent retrospective published in Croatia. The story is incredible too, by Darko Macan.

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

As an aside, I had a lot of fun recording the podcast episode and sharing our experience. If you are running a podcast focused on old-school TTRPGs I'd be happy to guest and talk about running open-ended sandbox campaigns grounded in OD&D rules.

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The episode is nearly two hours long, but we did out best to share practical and actionable insight. We hope you find it worth your time!

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I am happy to share 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 episode I have been a guest on: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 attronarch.com/podcast-on-t... Four players, and myself, share practices we believe have contributed to our campaign longevity (190+ sessions). #OSR #S&W #OD&D #podcast

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Love when you do smaller maps like these!

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

but it is still a historically fascinating read. BTW, are yiu familiar with E&A APA, the spiritual successor to A&E APA? When Lee shut it down we (as in we, frequent and longtime) contributers continued it. Consider sending in your zine if you liked the APA concept!

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Well, that is easy to do if you have PDFs from Lee! Although, it is worth stating that APA was a precussor to blogs: it's basically a bunch of people sharing ideas, arguing, etc. There isn't so much directly gamable stuff, it is very uneven (APA is a collection of zines), cont'

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Since OD&D scatters the information around, I put all the stats in the table and then provided page number only for the monster description, which is where its special powers are detailed.

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Regarding the BEYOND THE BLACK PYRAMID zine, first issue was distributed at Grell Con in London. Reprint + second issue will be distributed this October at Cauldron Con in Germany. Not sure what the next spot will be, but I'll share when I do.

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Over the years I have found that these small details add a lot to the game. A good set of encounter tables can carry many sessions of play. Well worth the 10 to 20 min investment to think through.

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

For example, giant rats are likelier to be encounter by the day, because their predators are not on the hunt. During night they are less frequent because predators are moving about.

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I love encounter tables. Since I run a sandbox game I always strive to have frequencies for both daytime and nightime, especially if humans & humanoids are involved. When I construct a table I try to think of the underworld ecology.

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Since it will be published in a print-only, con-only zine BEYOND THE BLACK PYRAMID I am trying to be conscious of the space. So instead of having statblocks in every key, there will be a summary table with all monsters instead. HP will be in keys.

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Writing up a locale from our long running game. This one is from 2022 and led to many, many sessions. Funnily it was triggered by a random wilderness encounter with a hydra.

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Early A&E issues are a fascinating read! Happy I got them while they were still available!

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Into the Majestic Fantasy Realms: The Northern Marches by @rconley.bsky.social is @drivethrurpg.com deal of the day for 50% off. Ready to play sandbox fantasy setting with settlements, factions, bespoke encounter tables, a dozen of maps, and plenty of space to insert own adventures... #OSR

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Amazing work. I love the random blog button. Whenever I visit my own blog I always make sure to visit at least one or two random blogs as well.

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Oh man, I remember the co-op grind! So much fun

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Absolutely awesome resource for urban adventuring.

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Return to Perinthos, a Jennell Jaquays Memorial Megadungeon, is now available in both PDF and print: attronarch.com/news-return-... It contains over 80 “one-spread” dungeons that can be used together or standalone, unpublished Q&A with Jaquays, and a mini-setting by Luke Gearing. #OSR

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

A Magical Society: Silk Road by @jgbrowning.bsky.social & @suziyee.bsky.social is @drivethrurpg.com deal of the day for 60% off: url.attronarch.com/qv3 Awesome worldbuilding resource; I warmly recommend it. #OSR

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

You usually won't run into much trouble if you just print it for yourself

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

I do. Lawful MUs don't trick, but use Geas as a sort of contract/security on a deal reached with PCs.

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

POD it yourself? Plenty of options, Lulu being a popular one.

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Threads should be mandatory watching for senior policy makers and elected government officials.

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

#SessionReport 175 Adventurers vanquish the dead. Half of the strongest characters die to a trapped treasure chest. Party fights their way out of the dungeon, hauling the treasure and the wounded. And then a horrible thing happens during the night. attronarch.com/conquering-t... #OSR #S&W

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Columbia Games is offering HârnMaster 3E for 50% off: www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?d... They limited the discount to first 100 orders, so not sure how long it will last!

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Grab it while it's hot! (P.S. it is free, too)

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

They disabled withdrawals due to issues with PayPal.

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I got lucky and was able to grab a second-hand copy for cheap. I quite like the cover and art in it.

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Perhaps @lordflux.co.uk writes at least one of the articles xD

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

As a side note, in a three hour session with had 7 combats (including two with 30+ combatants), and explored 9 keyed chambers. Such is the awesome speed of OD&D.

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

#sessionreport SESSION 174 Adventurers go hacking through the dungeon, slaying nearly a hundred undead. Then they get stumped by an ugly painting and one hateful dead. attronarch.com/conquering-t... #OSR #OD&D #S&W

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Attronarch @attronarch.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Classic Traveller Facsimile Edition is free today at @drivethrurpg.com; definitely grab it if you don't have it already! url.attronarch.com/2ks Classic old-school SF rules with plenty of cool procedures to use for OSR games as well!

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