Analog Mancave is a site devoted to D&D, both old school and new. Whether your a 5e player, or part of the OSR, this page is for you.

Here you'll find blog posts, links to my YouTube show, and stuff I've made and referenced in the show that I'm sharing with you for free

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The OGL Disaster and US, the Regular Average Day-to-Day Gamers

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Jan 18, 2023
1 min

The OGL Disaster and US, the Regular Average Day-to-Day Gamers

Lots of people are talking about the OGL and how it affects the industry players. In this video I talk about how it affects the regular...

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D&D Classic Collection: Monsters A-C Unboxing!!

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Jan 13, 2023
1 min

D&D Classic Collection: Monsters A-C Unboxing!!

They finally came! These are so cool. Designed in the style of the old AD&D Monster Manuals. :) https://youtu.be/fjP9bOXvq2E I hope you...

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Jan 7, 2023
1 min

Joethelawyer on the OGL disaster

THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE. I AM NOT YOUR LAWYER. But here’s my take on the OGL disaster https://youtu.be/WOD1MKlsYjk I hope you enjoy the...

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New D&D 2e Campaign Prep #5: Game Prep Finalized!

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Jan 1, 2023
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New D&D 2e Campaign Prep #5: Game Prep Finalized!

I like to run a solo adventure for each PC before the first one where they all get meet. It helps to give them a background and sense of...

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WOTC Hates You. The Digital/Analog Divide is Here. Choose a side.

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Dec 21, 2022
1 min

WOTC Hates You. The Digital/Analog Divide is Here. Choose a side.

In this video I tell you why WOTC hates you. There is a divide coming---the analog brain versus the digital hivemind....

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Hirelings, Henchmen, Mercenaries and Followers in D&D, OSR Style

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Dec 18, 2022
1 min

Hirelings, Henchmen, Mercenaries and Followers in D&D, OSR Style

In this video I tell you how I use Hirelings, Henchmen, Mercenaries, and Followers in my 2e game. I also go over my houserules for them...

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Dec 17, 2022
9 min

Hirelings, Henchmen, Mercenaries and Followers

Hirelings, Henchmen, Mercenaries and Followers (A lot of this is taken from the Hyperborea RPG, with edits) Many successful adventuring...

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The Original OSR Bloggers Respond to Questing Beast's Recent Video on the 5E D&D DM Crisis

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Dec 8, 2022
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The Original OSR Bloggers Respond to Questing Beast's Recent Video on the 5E D&D DM Crisis

In this video a few of the original OSR Bloggers get up from their from their rocking chairs and walkers and give their opinions on...

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DM Advice: Setting Player Expectations for Your Old School Style OSR D&D Campaign for 5e Players

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Nov 28, 2022
1 min

DM Advice: Setting Player Expectations for Your Old School Style OSR D&D Campaign for 5e Players

In this video I give DM's some advice on how to set their 5e players expectations for an OSR campaign. Its an big expansion on some...

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How to Help 5e D&D Players Adjust to Your OSR Style Old School Game

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Nov 24, 2022
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How to Help 5e D&D Players Adjust to Your OSR Style Old School Game

In this video I give you some advice on how to help 5e players get adjusted to your Old School Game. It's sometimes difficult for them to...

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Tome of Adventure Design Unboxing! This is one of the best products to come out of the OSR

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Nov 23, 2022
1 min

Tome of Adventure Design Unboxing! This is one of the best products to come out of the OSR

Today I unboxed the new Tome of Adventure Design! It's one of the best things to come out of the OSR. Written by Matt Finch, the...

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Nov 21, 2022
11 min

Cambions and the Blood War

Note: In my video related to this post, I go into more detail on everything here, including on secret Tiefling spy organizations, what...

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Nov 21, 2022
11 min

Tieflings and the Blood War

Note: In my video related to this post, I go into more detail on everything here, including on secret Tiefling organizations, what...

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New 2e D&D Campaign Prep #4: Organize and Structure My Notes and Ideas and Finalize the Houserules

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Nov 20, 2022
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New 2e D&D Campaign Prep #4: Organize and Structure My Notes and Ideas and Finalize the Houserules

I discuss the next phase of campaign prep---finalizing the houserules, and organizing all of my notes into an effective structure so that...

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Small Town Professions, Trades, and Businesses--Master List

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Nov 18, 2022
1 min

Small Town Professions, Trades, and Businesses--Master List

Some people were asking for the master list. I pulled most all of these from the Magical Medieval Society Book. They have a mega list. ...

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New D&D 2e Campaign Prep #3: Creating a Starting Town

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Nov 12, 2022
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New D&D 2e Campaign Prep #3: Creating a Starting Town

I discuss how I developed a starting town for the players. I reused Parnast, a town from the Dragon adventures, because it was in a...

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Hyperborea 3E Special Leatherette Edition Unboxing!

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Nov 5, 2022
1 min

Hyperborea 3E Special Leatherette Edition Unboxing!

I received my Hyperborea 3E Special Leatherette Edition in the mail! Check it out! https://youtu.be/P4j6tvv5kZo

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Why All Evil Monsters in My Campaign are Irredeemably Evil

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Nov 3, 2022
1 min

Why All Evil Monsters in My Campaign are Irredeemably Evil

https://youtu.be/h0dZE3vbRgo

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Is 2e AD&D Old School | OSR ? Why I'm Using 2e For My Next Campaign

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Oct 29, 2022
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Is 2e AD&D Old School | OSR ? Why I'm Using 2e For My Next Campaign

I discuss whether 2e AD&D is Old School D&D or not, and tell you why I'm using it. https://youtu.be/z8ZQjKuE5bA

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How to Run Your First OSR Campaign if You're Coming From One D&D | 5e | 5.5 | 6e

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Oct 27, 2022
1 min

How to Run Your First OSR Campaign if You're Coming From One D&D | 5e | 5.5 | 6e

https://youtu.be/bWRPXFJ8Bl8

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