by Tomcat1304

Whymme wrote:

When D&D appeared, it was thus no wonder that it was modeled after the formula that fit that fantasy genre. That actually was why I shared this video; D&D appeared in the seventies, and that was the period when Del Rey's formula was most influential. I think that it is very clear to see how Del Rey's formula impacted D&D. And with that, the very roots of our hobby.

I think like all new media RPGs needed some shoulders to stand on to get some traction. Movies started with showing running horses, arriving trains and workers walking out of the factory gate. And soon they discovered they needed a story to carry a movie. Where could we find stories? Books, there's lots of novels to pick stories from.
The same happened with early D&D. To build a playable world they needed to take bits of existing literature and movies and mixed them together. I think it didn't take long for the first Science Fiction RPG to appear, because it also had a rich pool of original material to borrow ideas from.

by Pyronik2003

kingofanything wrote:

Boo_n_Cass wrote:

Albia wrote:

Boo_n_Cass wrote:

Hey guys, it's not even the 15th yet and we are at more than 550 items, are we going to set a new record this month?

That's what I was thinking when I was checking the posts the other day. What page are we on?! Ha ha! Seems to be a very active and busy month. Nice to see so many games and folks around on SGOYT!

Solotober is a great motivator!

If we keep up this pace, we're definitely headed for well over 1,000 posts, perhaps well over 1,100.

That is a lot of thumbs and comments!

by Jocab

Coffee

by chuckdee68

Related Item: Artificial Intelligence

Yeah, that's similar to what I was asking earlier.

A new episode has been added to the database: Pathfinder™ - Kingmaker Prologue Ep. 1 - A Very Fancy Dinner Indeed

A new episode has been added to the database: Skaldova Season 2 - Ep. 4: The Bog

by zangster

reeferkeefer wrote:

codename001 wrote:

I hate Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House and everyone should stay away from that place. It's going to be horrible horrible the most horrible food you've ever tasted in your life.
I am definitely not saying this because I don't want the restaurant to be so packed when I want to eat there. No, definitely not.

This is me but with Dim Sum Garden lmao.

Same.

A new episode has been added to the database: Alien TTRPG 2026 | Episode 0

by KatharinaKuo

Facts
Author: Mathias Ennemoser
Genre/Setting: Fantasy / Tyrolian Mythology
Rule system: D&D 5
Number of pages: 8
Basis for review: I read it

Review
Stampa and Parlör are two mythical figures from Tyrol (Austria). Stampa is a woman with a horse’s head who roams about, particularly at Christmas, to steal newborn babies. Parlör is her husband. Though the pair are usually seen arguing, they stay together, as, being wild creatures, they have only each other.



This zine tells the story of Stampa and Parlör and also includes D&D5 stats. I can’t say much about the plausibility of the stats, as it’s been far too long since I last played D&D. However, special actions such as ‘Mouth Slap’ or ‘Feast’ certainly fit the description of the pair well and offer a change from the typical fantasy monsters. The backstory also provides enough clues to free abducted children without a fight through cunning manoeuvres.

I also like that the booklet contains a separate section on Stampa’s modus operandi, as well as her goals and interests. This makes it easy to portray her as unique NPC. Her husband, however, remains somewhat flat in comparison. Whilst there aren’t any specifically designated adventure hooks, the background story contains enough clues for conflicts with the local population to allow the GM to quickly come up with a suitable adventure opener off the cuff.

Even though I no longer play D&D, I haven’t regretted buying these booklets at a convention. I love it when people incorporate local legends and myths into role-playing games, offering a change from the standard fantasy fare. The story of Stampa & Parlör can also be adapted well for other role-playing games, such as Vaesen or Call of Cthulhu. And finally, the lovely black-and-white illustrations, which bring Stampa & Parlör to life in such an expressive way, are also worth mentioning.

As far as I know, Stampa & Parlör is not (yet) available to buy online. So if you are lucky enough to come across these booklets (there are several in this series, each dealing with a different Tyrolean legend) at a convention, I’d recommend snapping them up. Whilst Stampa & Parlör is somewhat rudimentary compared to full-fledged scenarios, it offers a lovely blend of fantasy and traditional Tyrolian legend.

by Spelspul

€19.95 for RPG Item: Alice is Missing: Silent Falls
Condition: New
Location: The Netherlands

by Spelspul

€22.15 for RPG Item: Those Dark Places
Condition: New
Location: The Netherlands

by Spelspul

€40.95 for RPG Item: Sixty Years of Adventure Book Two
Condition: New
Location: The Netherlands