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by Patrick McElfresh

I had a nice weekend. I got to run again, and had a good game. The party essentially ran from one encounter to another, so that was a challenge for them, but it was nice. I was up too late, and my dog doesn't understand that daylight savings ended, so she likes to "woof...woof" over and over at 5 am. But oh well.

I also used a mode on my phone to turn it to "phone only" so I only got phone calls and texts - no notifications, emails, IMs, etc. It was glorious. I had to find things to do. We did the dog park with a friend, I read, I played a PC game...IDK. Probably more. This is something I'm going to do more, and recommend everyone try.

As a reminder, I cover bundles from Monday last week to this last Sunday so I can draft the post in advance. I'll cover yesterday's bundle's next week.

Bundle of Holding
:kF::ki::kr::ks::kt:<< these are the links Runs from 11/2/2026 to 11/23/2026

Our first bundle of the week is a revival from Bundle of Holding, featuring Household 2nd Edition by Two Little Mice. While I haven't played this game, I have played some of TLM's other games, including Outgunned and Twilight Sword. While neither of those games are in this bundle, I can say I've been impressed by them. Two little birdies also tell me that there will be a crowdfunder any day for a bestiary for Twilight Sword, whose core books just delivered. So that's a thing, if you're interested.

But, back to the bundle. We covered this one previously, here. Check that post for what's included; the price is again $15 USD.

:kS::ke::kc::ko::kn::kd: Runs from 11/2/2026 to 11/23/2026

New this week is the Household Expansion bundle. If you want more teeny tiny adventures, there right here. Remember to start at the previous bundle if you're new to the game.

This single tier bundle costs $13, and includes expansion book Household Volume II, which details the yard, new outside folk, a profession, new vocations for all the professions, and more; and a campaign, Saga of the Long Winter.

:kT::kh::ki::kr::kd: Runs from 11/4/2026 to 11/11/2026🔥

Next up, and last this week from BoH is Play to Win! This one is short, y'all! It ends TOMORROW (when this post drops). For $8, you get a pair of books documenting the board games renaissance we're all lucky enough to be living through. It includes Everybody Wins, and What Board Games Mean to Me.

Humble Bundle
:kF::ki::kr::ks::kt: Runs from 11/6/2026 to 11/28/2026

Next up is another Humble Bundle, this time featuring Warhammer FRP.

Tier 1 - 7 total items - $8
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Starter Set PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: One Shots of the Reikland PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Patrons of the Old World PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Shrines of Sigmar PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Enemy Within Campaign - Volume 1: Enemy in Shadows PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Enemy Within Campaign - Volume 1: Enemy in Shadows Companion PDF
- 25% C7 Store discount code

Tier 2 - 11 total items - $15
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: 4th Edition Core Rulebook PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Altdorf - Crown of the Empire PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Middenheim City of the White Wolf PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Salzenmund: City of Salt and Silver PDF

Tier 3 - 24 total items - $25
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Tribes and Tribulations PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Deft Steps Light Fingers PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Reikland Miscellanea PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: The Imperial Zoo PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Buildings of the Reikland PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Monuments of the Reikland PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Enemy Within Campaign - Volume 2: Death on the Reik PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Enemy Within Campaign - Volume 2: Death on the Reik Companion PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Enemy Within Campaign - Volume 3: Power Behind the Throne PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Enemy Within Campaign - Volume 3: Power Behind the Throne Companion PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Ubersreik Adventures PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Ubersreik Adventures 2 PDF
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Ubersreik Adventures 3 PDF


Fanatical
:kF::ki::kr::ks::kt: Runs from 11/2/2026:?block: to 12/31/2026

Last up is (in my opinion) an excellent Old School Essentials bundle. I've had a lot of fun playing these at conventions, and the price is right, especially if you don't have these books yet. I'll have to decide sometime before the end if I need enough scenarios that it's worth it for me, having already procured print (and PDF) copies.

Once again we have a bundle that presents a ton of value. If you take care of your files (3-2-1 backups!!) this is enough to last years. If you throw in PDFs of other OSR or classic D&D modules, you have a lifetime of gaming.

Tier 1 - 3 total items - $1.00
- Old-School Essentials Player's Book
- Old-School Essentials Rogues Gallery I
- Old-School Essentials Character Sheet

Tier 2 - 14 total items - $8.99
- Old-School Essentials Referee's Book
- The Hole in the Oak
- Carcass Crawler: Issue One
- Carcass Crawler: Issue Two
- Old-School Essentials Reference Booklet
- Quick Delve #1: Milk
- Quick Delve #2: The Grotesques' Grotto
- Old-School Essentials Dungeon Time Tracker
- Old-School Essentials Underground Character Sheet
- Old-School Essentials Rules Options Checklist
- Old-School Essentials Adaptation Guidelines

Tier 3 - 31 total items - $14.99
- Halls of the Blood King
- The Incandescent Grottoes
- Holy Mountain Shaker
- The Isle of the Plangent Mage
- Old-School Essentials Adventure Anthology 1
- Old-School Essentials Adventure Anthology 2
- Quick Delve #3: Against the Horselord
- Quick Delve #4: Shadows and Flesh
- Old-School Essentials Referee's Screen Inserts (Landscape PDF)
- Old-School Essentials Referee's Screen Inserts (Portrait PDF)
- Carcass Crawler: Issue Three
- Carcass Crawler: Issue Four
- Carcass Crawler: Issue Five
- Carcass Crawler: Issue Six
- Old-School Essentials Archaeological Notes on the Rules
- Old-School Essentials Spell Tracker
- Old-School Essentials The Necromancer

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Big thanks from me. I think my avatar got into hats this year!

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An item Board Game: Legacy of Dragonholt has been added to the geeklist BGG.CON Virtual Flea Market 2026

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QOTD NOV 10: What RPG games/systems use a ladder or scaffolding approach to get players/GMs to learn the game?

by pdzoch

A question suggested by [user=govmiller][/user].


What RPG games/systems use a ladder or scaffolding approach to get players/GMs to learn the game? In other words, which ones (if any) start with a very small set of rules and gradually introduce more rules/details/complexity through further plays?



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An item RPG Item: Season of Ghosts Player's Guide has been added to the geeklist 09 November 2026: How did your RPG session(s) go this week?

by DoOverAgain

Related Item: Artificial Intelligence

Gemini could only find mixed feedback between Apple Store and Reddit.
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Reviews and discussions regarding the WAYPOINT solo tabletop role-playing gamebooks (authored by Matthew David / WAYPOINT Folio, including titles like The Last Ember, The Cartographer's Last Map, and Seven Days to Crown a King) are mixed but lean toward caution from the core solo RPG community.

The platform has a functional, well-received Waypoint RPG Companion App on iOS that automates its 2d6 engine, struggle trackers, and oracle systems, but the physical gamebooks themselves have drawn specific scrutiny.

The Pros
• Low-Friction, Accessible Solo Play: The core engine is built strictly for GM-free solo exploration, appealing directly to players looking for a lightweight journaling/storytelling experience with a low time investment.
• Strong App Integration: Reviewers on the Apple App Store note that the digital companion is clean, operating without required accounts or internet connections, and smoothly manages the game’s "Momentum" and "Struggle" mechanics.
• Evocative Prompts: For players who enjoy creative writing challenges, the scenario-focused layout across their modules provides solid thematic hooks.

The Cons
• Heavy Reliance on Generative AI: On forums like Reddit's r/Solo_Roleplaying, users have flagged that the creator uses AI generation across a massive swath of production, including the book artwork and heavily templated marketing text. This has led many hobbyists to steer clear in favor of human-illustrated indie projects.
• "Reskinned" Content & Value Concerns: Community members point out that the publisher runs multiple concurrent crowdfunding campaigns or fast-turnaround book releases that appear to staple different narrative skins over essentially the exact same thin, unremarkable mechanics.
• Mechanical Shallowness: Aside from the 2d6 oracle and a basic progress track, critics note that the system lacks deeper tables, tactical crunch, or unique mechanical innovations to make the physical books truly standout purchases.

by gonecase

An item RPG Item: Dragonbane: Mirth & Mayhem Roleplaying has been added to the geeklist 09 November 2026: How did your RPG session(s) go this week?

by thebradangel

thebradangel wrote:

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My auctions will end on the 11th. Take an addition 10% off or $5 off (whichever is greater) everything listed $10 or higher.