The Passion - The Purpose

Over the past year and a half, I’ve been working on a new book series (at a pace that a tech startup allows) and working on an RPG supplement to accompany it. Along the way, I’ve also done some gaming with my kids, introducing them to the classic Dungeons and Dragons via the Rules Cyclopedia for a BECMI (Basic, Expert, Companion, Master, Immortals) flavour vs the 5e they are used to.

In doing that, I started reading other systems and collecting them. In part, I’ve been looking for simple and clean approaches to fantasy gaming while still allowing for sophistication, and in part looking for unique takes on things - particularly things that could get easily overlooked. While I haven’t had the opportunity to do much gaming over the past 20 years, the amount of time I spent the decades before that still keep everything fresh and wondrous in my mind’s eye.

As I’ve been reading particular systems lately, and following conversations on particular FB groups, and being an author knowing how valuable reviews can be, I thought I’d start sharing my 2 cents on what I’m reading and collecting. These are what I call “Armchair” reviews for the most part, meaning I’ll have read through them but not played them, but when I have the opportunity to play them I’ll be providing an additional review for that.

Right now, I’m reading Castles & Crusaders, Tiny Dungeon, Old School Essentials, and a few others. Being a dyslexic, having 3 kids, and working at a startup, these are not going to be frequent - but I hope you find them enjoyable.