The term Swabian was not originally a self-proclaimed identity of a singular people but a term ascribed by Magyar lords to refer to German-speaking Catholic peasants, tavern keepers, and poor artisans. Maybe it's the simplicity of it.He served fourteen terms in the Utah State Legislature and was also a brickmaker, merchant, tavern keeper, leatherworker, farmer, nurseryman, and beekeeper.īesides his father, the family included farmers, militia leaders, and tavern keepers. That took me longer to adjust to, but even that seems like a natural to me now. It may be the same with LL and the rest, but for me the ease of use fit's my expectations with S&W.Įven the single saving throw. They seem to fit into S&W with little fuss. I grab and pick and steal from just about all OSR and Original resources. (my God but I can run it nearly without the book) Just much less rules hopping than I remember. It plays so close to the AD&D of my youth and college years (S&W Complete especially) that it continually surprises me. I can house rule it and it doesn't break. It's easy for lapsed gamers to pick up and feel like they haven't lost a step. So, out of all that, why Swords & Wizardry ? Why, when I have been running a AD&D 1e / OSRIC campaign in Rappan Athuk am I using Swords & Wizardry and it's variant, Crypts & Things, for the second campaign? (Actually, now running a S&W Complete campaign, soon to be with multiple groups) I am so deep in the OSR when I come up for breath it's for the OSR's cousin, Tunnels & Trolls BOTH editions of LotFP's Weird Fantasy and some dead tree copies of the Greyhawk Grognards Adventures Dark & Deep I even have Dark Dungeons in print, the Delving Deeper boxed set, Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea. Actually, I have the whole available line in print. I have LL and the AEC (and somewhere OEC, but I can't find it at the moment). I have OSRIC in full size, trade paperback and the Player's Guide. LOL.īelieve me when I say I have them all in dead tree format. Gee, a few glasses of wine and some brain fog, and it's almost like a truth serum. If you are one of those that feel that I'm doing a disservice by NOT using my influence in such a manner, you can fuck off now, before you get truly upset :) It isn't why you read this site, nor why others watch the youtube channel. I also promise to NOT use my soapbox for any political or social issues. I'll reveal any and all connections I may have to those involved in the product being reviewed and will be as transparent as I can be because it is what you deserve. Nearly all such reviews will be products I paid for with monies Taverners have raised for the cause using The Tavern's affiliate links. I'm leaning towards a Thumbs Down, Closed Fist, and Thumbs Up, but it's going to be based upon my reaction to the product in question. They will not be scored with a point system. If nothing else, it will be tasty :)Īs I've mentioned prior, I plan on returning to doing gaming reviews in 2022. Maybe I'll try to megadose on caffeine tomorrow morning. I've been avoiding said emails until my brain is just a bit more clear. There are many moving parts and matching folks up involved in such, and just as I'm glad I'm not going to the range to qualify with my firearms in this state of mind. I'm still far behind on OSR Christmas emails and matching up gifts. Sinuses, congestion, and the like were less than prior colds. Seriously, the lethargy and brain fog are the real issues for me. That one gets decided upon how late I stay in bed ) My biggest one these days is "cook breakfast or pour a bowl of cereal". I'm quite grateful that I'm retired and I do not have to make any life or death decisions. I'm sleeping a good 10 to 11 hours a day and I'm still combating brain fog. For those following along at home, I've still got some lingering effects from COVID/Omicron.
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