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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

How good is our new module “Better Off Dead” available now at DTRPG? One player said: “arghhhh it’s eating my face!!!” Another: “So I have to roll a new character?” And yet another: “You’re a ***** is what you are!” Get it today! (Link in the comments to subvert “the man”)

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

I have uploaded an easier to read text version of the journal. This was a great recommendation. Thank You!

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

I will include one in an upload later this evening. Thank You for the recommendation!

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

From our table to yours! Better Off Undead💀 A classic dungeon crawl for 6 characters of 1st or 2nd level. My first module on DTRPG. Designed by this guy and thoroughly tested by the pesky players I’m so fortunate enough to game with. Support indie creators! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

And… turns out. DTRPG just approved it this afternoon! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Thank You! Great to hear! Very excited to release the next two projects il working. “Better Off Dead” - A classic dungeon crawl for 6 characters of 1st/2nd level and “Dungeons of Dragonwood” - A solo dungeon crawl for a single character of 1st level. The latter will be a connected series of modules.

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

48 pages of editing the new module “Better Off Undead” and I have found my favorite sentence. It deals with ‘clever tactics improving a character’s chances of survival.’ “Those entering the tomb overzealous and eager for death will find it there.” C’mon in! I’m sure it’ll be fine!

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Thank you! Made in Adobe illustrator with inspiration from the 1980s TSR maps. This one is a style mash-up of that and David Sutherland’s I6 Ravenloft map. Hexes are 120 ft to support B/X movement rates.

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

“Better Off Undead” A classic dungeon crawl for 6 characters of 1st/2nd lvl designed for use with Old-School Essentials. Over 2 years in the making & play testing. Now completed, and in the final stages of editing. Expect to see it on @DriveThruRPG in the next few weeks.

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

It’s me. I’m that DM. Different people play different games different ways for different reasons. It’s not about character death though, it’s about running a clean game. And who’s to say I as the DM am not equally as attached to Goblin #3! So many goblins have been needlessly slain.. so many…

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

You know you’re “winning” at DnD when your players feel compelled to wash their hands after touching your dice. I said “what you doing man?” They said “I don’t want that evil on me! Ewwww…” Crush! 😈🎲

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

I now begin my electroshock therapy season. As an engineer deploying electronic devices, otherwise known as a “dry Midwest winter.” “It’s all too shocking!” I’m aware this perspective is not very well grounded.

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Running a One-Shot Ravenloft i6 with OSE tonight. “A black carriage led by even blacker horses races at a breakneck pace towards an ominous castle perched upon a cliff that overlooks the small village from whence it came…” Boom! 4 hours to hunt… And be hunted… Welcome to Ravenloft. #ravenloft

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Whether Van Helsing, The Dragon Slayer, or a PC with a vendetta against a specific type of monster, “The Monster Slayer” has you covered. A new custom class designed for use with Old-School Essentials and compatible with your favorite classic fantasy role-playing games! youtu.be/AcKqUmf5bpI?...

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The Monster Slayer - A Custom Class for Old-School Essentials

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

“It’s 1925, Arkham, MA. Veteran Private Investigator John Daughty gets a late evening phone call regarding some disturbing events across town at Al’s Diner.” See what happens as EpicSolo delves into The Mythos with Eldritch Tales: Lovcraftian White Box Role-Playing. youtu.be/eC9MnQIKgK8?...

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Eldritch Tales: Lovecraftian White Box Role-Playing - SoloRPG Playthrough by EpicSolo

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Jennifer Hudak @jenniferhudak.bsky.social · 16/10/2023

My husband is an artist who makes orreries (clockwork planetary models) out of metal and glass. When I was struggling to finish my novel, he made me a deal: if I finished the book, he'd make me an orrery based on the world of my novel. It's freaking BEAUTIFUL.

Photo of an orrery made of hand-etched brass gears, a polished wooden base, and hand-blown glass planets.

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 16/10/2023

Meet “Big Red.” My latest “miniature.” I had to sit on that egg for many hours before it would hatch! I’m not the greatest painter, but I certainly enjoy it.

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 13/10/2023

The premier of “The Varisian Chronicles” is online! Featuring Swords & Wizardry complete revised, TVC is a #SoloRPG playthrough that chronicles events 700 years prior to seasons 1 & 2 of EpicSolo, The fall of Varisia and the rise of The Abandoned Lands. Thank You for tuning in to EpicSolo. 🙏

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 11/10/2023

Having the GM narrate the adventure hook is good. But handing a wax sealed summons to the players is magical and rad! I can’t wait to hand this over to the party for our first session of I6 Ravenloft. 🦇 🧛‍♂️ 🕯️

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DM Tales🔜PAXU @dmtales.bsky.social · 11/10/2023

I'm so excited to welcoming Matt Finch, author of Swords & Wizardry on to Skipping Lunch tomorrow! Noon Eastern. We'll be chatting about Mythmere Games' upcoming Fantasy Adventure Builder app. #ttrpg youtube.com/live/VX8_jts...

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Skipping Lunch Episode 12 [Matt Finch]

Surf in for a conversation with Swords & Wizardry creator, Matt Finch (@mattfinchrpgstudio5548), as we chat about Mythmere Games’ upcoming Fantasy Adventure ...

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 06/10/2023

Absolutely. I’m the Derek Smalls of the OSR. I’m not as influential or well knows as others, but I also haven’t blown up yet. 🥁I have a killer mustache & a mostly cheerful & unthreatening disposition. There are many others like me. Also. “We love you…” (I’m not sure where I’m going with this…)

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 06/10/2023

I got to play Index Card RPG for the first time tonight. Thanks to @dmtales.bsky.social ! What a great game. We played in the Warpshell world. Space-Fi It was RAD! I was a robot with a laser and a vibro blade and a prime directive to protect the builder! That’s good times right there! 🤖

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

The obvious “drawback” is that it is busier and less streamlined. But that table handles it efficiently. The trade off is engaging and exciting combat in which both the players & the DM are reacting to a dynamically changing game state that is far less predictable than a static initiative order.

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

Dynamic Individual Initiative. Initiative is rolled, individually, at the beginning of each round. Inspired by earlier editions, I starting using this to make combat more dynamic, less-predictable. That table really enjoys it and rolling for initiative each round is exciting & engaging.

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 29/09/2023

My YouTube channel, EpicSolo, will be doing an actual/solo play series featuring Swords & Wizardry Conplete Revised. Miniatures, voice acting, art by James RPG art, an emergent narrative using mechanics from the game. Old-school vibes, new school tech. youtube.com/@EpicSolo?si...

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Thank You for tuning in to EpicSolo! where I take on the role of both the Game Master and the Player Characters using #ttrpg rulesets while building a custom fantasy setting with each new episode. Se...

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 27/09/2023

Who doesn’t like a sneak preview? 😃 Check out our trailer for EpicSolo’s 3 part mini-series, “The Varisian Chronicles,” an actual/solo play series featuring Swords & Wizardry Complete Revised coming this October! youtu.be/8ZXI9leNip8?...

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 27/09/2023

We’ve got something special on the old YouTube channel today at 4:00 PM CST! Stop by and check it out!

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 26/09/2023

Wes from DM Tales is doing some of the best #TTRPG reviews around, period. If I’m interested in a solid review that gets under the hood of a game, this is where I go first. Keep up the great work @dmtales.bsky.social !

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 25/09/2023

Great stuff! Very much njoying the podcast!

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 25/09/2023

An updated map of the continent of Baryngor, in our setting of Orynsphyr, which will be featured in our 3 part mini-series, “The Varisian Chronicles,” and actual/solo play of Swords & Wizardry Complete Revised. Want to find out how the former Kingdom of Varisia became known as “The Abandoned Lands?”

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 25/09/2023

A post for my fellow northerners, those whose blood runs a bit colder & whose heads rattle when shaken for the rocks they must contain, for surely there is no other explanation as to why why we choose to endure the wrath of the ice gods in these soon to be frozen wastelands. See you at the tables.

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 24/09/2023

It is awesome! And I’m not gonna lie, it was a top 5 HoF session for certain. Made possible by the amazing rules lite system, the emergent narrative it creates and facilitates, and the skill and creativity of the players. It’s the best!

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 24/09/2023

A player & friend of mine just sent me this. Bash, if you’re out there, “you have chosen wisely!” There is much satisfaction in seeing experienced and thoughtful gamers leave an intro Old-School Essentials session at my table to return next time with books in hand & adventure on their minds! #OSR

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

Would you enjoy listening to me prattle on about Swords & Wizardry Complete Revised combat for almost 40 minutes straight? Yes? Then check out our S&W Combat Tutorial! It’s good, and thorough. #OSR #TTRPG Swords & Wizardry Complete Revised: Combat Tutorial youtu.be/2ra6CipDIkA

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

I’ll be uploading a Combat tutorial for Swords & Wizardry Complete Revised this Friday at 10:00 AM CST. Perhaps not the greatest and best combat tutorial in the world, but certainly a tribute. (JK, this one rocks. It might just be the greatest S&W combat tutorial ever created. Also, the only one.)

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

Is anyone on this platform talking ‘bout Old-School games and such? AD&D, B/X, BECMI, Old-School Essentials, Swords & Wizardry, game theory/mastery, sandboxes, emergent narrative? Say hello! Let’s agree on stuff and say “cool!” or agree to disagree and maybe learn something we didn’t know.

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Jesse Lee 🎲EpicSolo🎲 @epicsolo.bsky.social · 30/08/2023

One Shot Idea: This is Spinal Tap but they travel through time with the aid of Viv’s “computer magic” to STONEHENGE where they unravel the mystery of who the Druids were, and what they were doing. Who’s in and what character/class are you rolling? (I’m Rob Reiner, your Games Master)

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