Posts Tagged by freebies

Dysentery_thumb.jpg

  Kevin: Ok, I’ll use a spell to purify the water coming from this spring so that we can drink it without worry. You know how Hank can be a stickler about those things. Hank: Hey, you want to go out in the woods of a medieval fantasy setting and camp, you’ve got to deal with some dysentery every once and a while. Remember… Everyone: Oregon trail! Lucy: Yeah, we know. But can’t we just assume we do this stuff? Hank: And what if I…

newbie

Newbie DM, author of the killer blog of the same name, Newbie DM, emailed me about his latest project: an ultra-light mini-RPG geared towards 4- and 5-year-olds. You can read about his system and download the free three-page PDF on his blog. The PDF includes character sheets. The system itself is essentially mechanics for combat that turn it into a fun counting exercise for kids — you grab some minis, a dungeon tile or three, and improvise a story. If you’re not good at improvising…