Humpday Blog-O-Rama 10.9.19

Blogs are an integral, vital part of the RPG hobby. They serve as incubators for new games, sounding boards for fresh ideas, and platforms for up-and-coming talent. They keep "forgotten" games alive, foster discussions, and build communities.

Every Wednesday on the Thought Eater podcast and blog, I take a look at what is going on in the vibrant RPG blog scene. Check out previous Humpday Blog-O-Rama posts HERE.

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EVEN MORE ARNESON

https://goodman-games.com/blog/2019/09/29/who-in-the-world-is-dave-arneson-2/

https://goodman-games.com/blog/2019/09/30/learning-from-dave-arnesons-published-works-2/

http://blackmoormystara.blogspot.com/2019/10/new-blackmoor-aff-adventure-greetings.html

https://flintlocksandwitchery.blogspot.com/2019/10/happy-dave-arneson-day.html

https://followmeanddie.com/2019/10/07/in-appreciation-of-dave-arneson/

https://bruce-heard.blogspot.com/2019/10/happy-arneson-day.html

https://forgottenrunes.blogspot.com/2019/10/blackmoor-and-me.html



THE OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE CHALLENGE

http://punverse.blogspot.com/2019/10/october-horror-movie-challenge-cabin.html
http://theotherside.timsbrannan.com/2019/10/october-horror-movie-challenge-night-of.html
http://heropresstwo.blogspot.com/2019/10/october-horror-movie-challenge-wicker.html
https://shiversandshudders.com/2019/10/03/halloween-horror-scars-of-dracula/



MAPS

https://www.cartographersguild.com/showthread.php?t=45140

http://riseupcomus.blogspot.com/2019/10/the-maidens-and-moon-frankenstein.html


https://randroll.com/archive/interview_daves_mapper/
https://davesmapper.com/



REVIEWS AND RETROSPECTIVES

https://undergroundadv.blogspot.com/2019/10/lesser-known-od-games.html

https://tenfootpole.org/ironspike/?p=6250

https://rollingboxcars.com/2019/10/02/opening-the-case-file-a-review-of-the-delta-green-rpg/

https://forrestaguirre.blogspot.com/2019/10/mothership-dead-planet.html

https://www.blackgate.com/2019/10/08/the-dark-crystal-age-of-resistance-thoughts/

https://smolderingwizard.com/2019/10/04/forgotten-gems-of-the-osr-white-box-heroes/

https://stargazersworld.com/2019/10/07/a-quick-glance-at-the-new-cypher-system-rulebook/



RANDOM TABLES AND GENERATORS

https://diyanddragons.blogspot.com/2019/10/da12-is-for-adventurers.html

https://signsinthewilderness.blogspot.com/2019/10/magic-tool-of-folklore.html

http://themansegaming.blogspot.com/2019/10/dark-lord-generator.html

https://randroll.com/archive/generators_guide_dnd5e_dungeons_traps/



FREE STUFF
https://latenightzen.blogspot.com/2019/10/one-page-game-wizard-squad.html

https://media.wizards.com/2019/dnd/downloads/UA-TwilightFireNames.pdf

https://anchor.fm/free-thrall
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12s9lW_GtzldsuoJHtaj1rgsjdzebVJ_K/view

http://9and30kingdoms.blogspot.com/2019/10/cryptic-catacombs-dungeon-expander.html

https://greyhawkonline.com/2019/10/06/oerth-journal-30-has-released

https://dmdavid.com/tag/why-you-should-play-in-the-dd-adventures-league-and-a-new-1-sheet-quick-start/

https://viridianscroll.blogspot.com/2019/10/the-gygax-75-challenge.html


MISCELLANY

https://www.geeknative.com/tag/routinely-itemised/

http://killitwithfirerpg.blogspot.com/2019/10/japan-has-some-messed-up-and-great.html

http://zenopusarchives.blogspot.com/2019/10/holmes-flgs-is-closing.html

https://awesomeliesblog.wordpress.com/2019/10/03/cthulhu-within-introduction/
https://awesomeliesblog.wordpress.com/2019/10/07/cthulhu-within-shadows-over-byhaven/



THE HAMBURGER CHRONICLES

https://www.feastoflegends.com/

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/wendys-role-playing-game

https://dungeoneering.blogspot.com/2019/10/d-and-pop-culture-feast-of-legends.html

http://www.trollishdelver.com/2019/10/we-need-to-talk-about-wendys.html

https://the-disoriented-ranger.blogspot.com/2019/10/opinion-feast-of-legends-fast-food-goes.html

https://weirdwonderfulworlds.blogspot.com/2019/10/contrarian-hot-take-i-am-down-for-feast.html

https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/10/03/critical-role-wendys-rpg/

http://dreadgazebo.net/in-defense-of-critical-role-wendys/

https://itch.io/jam/wendys-jam

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Free and Pay-What-You-Want 5e DMs Guild Highlights: Week Ending 10.5.19

Every week, talented creators upload Dungeons and Dragons products to the DMs Guild, pricing them as free or pay-what-you-want in order to reach customers. Dozens of new free and pwyw products are added each week alone. It is a lot to sort through. My hope is that highlighting a few of each week's best supplements will help the designers get the attention they deserve.

You can find previous posts in this series HERE.

There were several really strong magic item supplements this week, so let's start with those.

An Alphabet of Rare Magic Items from George Collie 

The latest from Collie (also check out their Common and Uncommon collections) is an excellent entry into the series. These truly rare and out-there items include an elemental's massive toenail clipping and the tragicomic death mask, which can raise the dead...but with a terrible price.

Artifacts of Avernus: 50 Magic Items for Your Descent from David D

One great thing about the DMs Guild is all of the community support that comes out for official releases. Here you have a new collection of magic items that tie into the themes and lore of the Nine Hells of Baator.

Wouter's Worldly Wunderkammer from Marco Michelutto

I know three magic item supplements might seem like overkill, but this was too good to leave out. The excellent layout and artwork really elevates this collection of 100 new items. Lots of creative stuff here, like automaton crickets and the "instant beard". Really, really good. 

Mike's Free Maps #7 from Michael LaBossiere

The latest free installment in this long-running series includes forest and river battlemaps, as well as a full castle set.

Politics of Thrane from Joseph Meehan

With the new Eberron release drawing closer, don't miss the latest mini-gazetteer from Joseph Meehan. If you haven't already, check out their Aundair, Karrnath, and Breland supplements. 

One Night in the City: Urban Encounters of the Wild Kind from Michael Martin

Emulating the chaotic hustle and bustle of a city can be challenging for even experienced DMs. This is a useful set of random tables and plot hooks to help bring a city to life. 

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Thought Eater Podcast: Dave Arneson's Adventures in Fantasy

Happy Friday! A lot of bloggers and podcasters are celebrating D&D co-creator Dave Arneson's work this month in honor of his birthday. Legendary OSR Anchorites are calling it AAA, or "Anchorites Appreciate Arneson". I put together an AAA podcast discussing one of Arneson's post-D&D creations, the intriguing mess known as Adventures in Fantasy.

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Note the truly amazing Arneson song by TJ Drennon. Find out more about their work HERE.

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Humpday Blog-O-Rama 10.2.19

Blogs are an integral, vital part of the RPG hobby. They serve as incubators for new games, sounding boards for fresh ideas, and platforms for up-and-coming talent. They keep "forgotten" games alive, foster discussions, and build communities.

Every Wednesday on the Thought Eater podcast and blog, I take a look at what is going on in the vibrant RPG blog scene. Check out previous Humpday Blog-O-Rama posts HERE.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN!!!

DAVE ARNESON DAY

http://www.creativemountaingames.com/2019/09/rpg-media-monday-happy-dave-arneson-day.html

https://oldschoolfrp.tumblr.com/post/188067828424/on-dave-arneson-day-the-creator-of-the-dungeon

http://direbane.blogspot.com/2019/09/happy-dave-arneson-day.html

https://dmdavid.com/tag/how-dungeons-dragons-got-its-ability-scores/

http://blackmoormystara.blogspot.com/2019/10/dave-arneson-game-day-2019-is-today.html
http://blackmoormystara.blogspot.com/search/label/Blackmoor%20Week%202019



MAPS

https://dysonlogos.blog/2019/09/30/jalovhec-hexes/

https://footofthemountainadventures.blogspot.com/2019/09/roomscapes-in-forest.html

http://heropresstwo.blogspot.com/2019/09/map-monday-temeria-witcher.html

https://thestoryteller.press/2019/09/26/tutorial-how-to-draw-a-fantasy-castle-map/



REVIEWS AND RETROSPECTIVES

https://waynesbooks.games/2019/09/26/man-myth-magic-a-role-playing-game-of-mans-greatest-adventures-1982/

http://vorpalmace.blogspot.com/2019/09/review-wee-warriors-reprints-part-iii.html

https://cannibalhalflinggaming.com/2019/09/25/shadowrun-sixth-world-review/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/robwieland/2019/09/24/cthulhu-comes-calling-with-a-new-beginner-boxed-set/#756d52ff705c

https://alegisdownport.wordpress.com/2019/09/29/outlaw-crime-in-clement-sector-review/

http://rlyehreviews.blogspot.com/search/label/%27B%27%20Series

https://www.indiegamereadingclub.com/tag/invisible-sun/

http://zenopusarchives.blogspot.com/2019/09/a-brief-history-of-tolkien-rpgs-by-john.html

RANDOM TABLES AND GENERATORS

http://themansegaming.blogspot.com/2019/09/dungeon-graffiti-generator.html

http://graverobbersguide.blogspot.com/2019/09/1d6-strange-arrows.html

https://boxfullofboxes.blogspot.com/2019/09/a-place-of-commerce-enterprise.html



FREE STUFF

https://rendedpress.blogspot.com/2019/10/toss-off-issue-8.html

https://rlyehreviews.blogspot.com/2019/09/b1-series-in-search-of-unknown-campaign.html
https://sites.google.com/site/zenopusarchives/home/modules-and-scenarios/b1-in-search-of-the-unknown
https://55b47f8e-a-62cb3a1a-s-sites.googlegroups.com/site/osrgrimoire/B1sourcebookwithmaps.pdf

https://pretendo.games/2019/09/27/hit-die/
https://itch.io/jam/1hp/entries



MISCELLANY

https://www.blackgate.com/2019/09/25/that-buck-rogers-stuff/

http://darksunadventures.blogspot.com/2019/09/dark-sun-trading-cards-05.html

http://heropresstwo.blogspot.com/2019/09/the-history-of-original-dungeons-dragons.html

https://goodberrymonthly.blogspot.com/2019/09/under-gallax-hall-24-34.html

http://daimon-games.blogspot.com/2019/09/the-forest-trees-plants-herbs-and-more.html

https://www.paulsgameblog.com/2019/09/28/tools-in-dd/

NOPE

http://dmsworkshop.com/2019/09/27/dm-101-boxed-text-mastering/

https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/43708/roleplaying-games/gm-dont-list-9-fudging

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