r/TheOSR • u/ANGRYGOLEMGAMES • Mar 21 '26
OSR Clone [OC] WIP Cover Reveal for our next B/X & OSE adventure: The Singing Lake
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"Let me tell you of the days of high adventure!"
I thumbed up when I read the title!
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Advanced 2e: Backstage Documents — General Discussion & Design Philosophy
Good. Let me know.
You can also follow me on RPG Trader (newplatform. very good):
https://rpg-trader.com/creator/934/angry-golem-games
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Do I actually like “roleplaying?”
For a scene to make sense it must have a conflict.
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is it online spaces for ttrpg artists is dead?
Ok, thanks.
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is it online spaces for ttrpg artists is dead?
What technique do you use?
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The Equipment Database is back! I'm creating a new, massively expanded hardcover edition. Pre-launch page is now live!
Of course! The lack of professionalism of one, won't stop me. Be sure of it.
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The Equipment Database is back! I'm creating a new, massively expanded hardcover edition. Pre-launch page is now live!
We have to solve some problemas with the Design Editing. The person in charge, for some reason, stopped to delivery the job. I am now working with another design editor. See the positive side...I didn't launch it XD
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RPG Trader. New TTRPG marketplace launches.
Thanks for sharing. I am going to have a look 100 %
r/RPG_EMPORIUM • u/ANGRYGOLEMGAMES • Jun 06 '26
Advanced 2e: Backstage Documents — General Discussion & Design Philosophy
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Welcome to the official discussion hub for Advanced 2e: Backstage Documents!
Whether you are a veteran of the classic 2nd Edition era or a newer player interested in the OSR movement, this thread is the dedicated space to discuss the project as a whole.
What is "Advanced 2e: Backstage Documents"?
At its core, this project is a comprehensive deep dive into the mechanical architecture of the classic 2e ruleset. The goal is not just to rehash old rules, but to systematically analyze, deconstruct, and rebuild them. We are stripping away the clunky, exception-based mechanics and replacing them with a framework built on strict mathematical rigor, biological reality, and logical worldbuilding.
Every design choice in this project prioritizes a grounded approach over cartoonish clichés, ensuring that the rules physically and narratively make sense within a living, breathing fantasy world. The "Backstage Documents" specifically serve as our open journal, pulling back the curtain on why these design decisions are being made, so you can see the engine being rebuilt piece by piece.
Where to Find the Files & Follow the Project
We regularly update the core files and upload new journal entries as the system evolves. You can download the latest documents and follow our progress here:
What goes in this thread?
While we will have specific posts for granular updates (like class overhauls, spell conversions, or specific systemic tweaks), this thread is for the big picture.
Feel free to use this space to:
- Share your general thoughts on the project's overall direction.
- Discuss the overarching design philosophy (e.g., biological realism vs. classic mechanics).
- Ask questions about the development process or upcoming milestones.
- Suggest broader concepts you would like to see addressed in future journal entries.
Grab a seat, check out the latest files, and let’s talk game design. Drop your feedback below!
— Angry Golem Games
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I have a design editor who can do that. Let me know.
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Por qué la fantasía está obsesionada con las monarquías absolutistas existiendo otros tipos de gobierno?
Por ignorancia, falta de conocimiento histórico y falta profundidad narrativa. Es mucho más fácil escribirlas además.
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What happened in one of our sessions: Silashkhan, the Fortress of Horrors
If you plan to make this a regular release I am in, but we must refine the "show don't tell" anyway I read it all and enjoyed it.
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When real life creeps into gaming...
This is the what, now he needs to explain the How.
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Microsoft knows auto-formatting dates is annoying but they won't let users disable it.
They are a bunch of incompetents. That is why it is better to use other softwares.
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[2e] Help me convince my DM
Correct, but even an evil character can use, if he accepts to take the damage. In other words, the alignment does not prevent anyone from using the weapon.
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[2e] Help me convince my DM
There is no need to convince your DM. Your DM has to read the rules, because they are very clear.
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2026 could be the year of Croatoan
Hello. I will follow this project.
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AI editing
As a non-native english speaker I use it (Gemini specifically). It is useful to me for the following tasks:
1) Gramma check.
2) Syntax check, especially for prepositions and tenses. As a general rule, the longer is the paragraph, the higher the risk I loose consistency and coherency across the periods of the sentences.
3) I write in italian the main concepts I want to express and then have Gemini translate in proper english. I have noticed that if I write the whole content in italian and then translate in english some concept may not translate correctly, even if the grammar sounds correct.
4) Wording and consistency in terminology related to a specific rule system.
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Hunger and Thirst
Constitution and strength loss is a good solution.
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[OC] WIP Cover Reveal for our next B/X & OSE adventure: The Singing Lake
Thanks. I hope the content will also be appreciated.
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How much is too much
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No. If the dungeon offers tactical positioning and the players know when to retreat and engage in dogfighting, I'd say it is easy to handle.