One of the aspects of adventure gaming that I really enjoy is the sense of exploration and sometimes revelation you get when you discover something neat about the background setting. It’s probably one of the reasons I have been so deeply immersed in Tekumel, a world so complex and detailed that it is “…a riddle wrapped… Continue reading Leaving a Sense of Mystery…
I’m getting into the groove of making Tekumel better known. I’m interested in doing something with ConstantCon 2011 – more details on that as it develops. There is more room in my text-based game, which I am just re-starting on the ODD74 Discussion Board. Drop me a note if you might be interested in either… Continue reading The Seal Emperor wants YOU!
Back in the late ’70’s and into the ’80’s there was a series of D&D ads that appeared in comic books and elsewhere. I never paid much attention to them, but I know they were part of what got people into the hobby. Now, however, I find myself curious about the ads and the characters… Continue reading An Appeal to the Internet Fount of Wisdom
Between now and the end of the year, I have the following opportunities to introduce Old School Goodness to people – just in Wiscowsin or nearby: Geek.kon – September 9th-11th Fall Gaming Hoopla – September 23rd-25th Oshkon 2011 – October 15th-16th Rock-Con 2011 – November 4th-6th And that’s not counting the monthly Madison Traditional Gaming get-togethers… Continue reading An embarrassment of riches
I’ve started a fairly in-depth analysis of how to approach running Tekumel, using the original Empire of the Petal Throne rules. It’s over on the OD&D Discussion Board. The idea to do this was originally thought of back at GaryCon in March, and recent discussions about Tekumel have simply added to my desire to write some… Continue reading You CAN run Empire of the Petal Throne!
I wasn’t going to post anything today, but when I ran across this, I figured it was good to share. Personally, there are a lot of artists who have done work for game companies in the past that have a LOT to answer for, as far as I can tell – and this video makes… Continue reading Female armor sucks
A quick tip of the day before heading off for some time in the Great Outdoors… If you need names for NPCs in a modern or science fiction game, look no further than your spam filter. After some judicious culling, the names you will find are (a) often quite multi-cultural, (b) ones you would never think… Continue reading Tip of the Day
On another forum someone recently asked the question: “I’m one of those old schoolers who hasn’t played since AD&D was still fairly new. What’s the best way to jump back in?” The first recommendation he got was to start playing D&D Encounters, and I chimed in with the recommendation to consider Labyrinth Lord or Swords… Continue reading Interesting contrast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2011 Minneapolis, MN THE WORLD OF TÉKUMEL AND OTHER MATERIALS SECURED The Tékumel Foundation is proud to announce that on Saturday, June 11th, 2011 Professor Barker’s Tékumel materials and wargaming supplies were moved from his home to secure, climate-controlled storage. This project was long and carefully planned and carried out… Continue reading Tekumel Foundation News
Victor Raymond took the Hardest Gary Gygax Quiz in the World and got 70%! You are a Gary Gygax Champion. If knowledge of the minutiae of Gary Gygax’s life translated to political power, you would be the satrap of a continent-sized province, owing allegiance to no one (except maybe that Grognardia guy). Paladin Code: You… Continue reading Gary’s Birthday
