Joe Thelawyer
Tim Shorts of Gothridge Manor and Joethelawyer Discuss ShadowDark
During our 2e game recap we wandered into a discussion of ShadowDark and other OSR games. Here's the clip. Enjoy!...
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Joe Thelawyer
- Mar 6, 2023
- 1 min
AD&D 2e Game Recap! One-on-One with a post-game chat with Tim Shorts of Gothridge Manor!
Recorded in two parts---pregame prep and thoughts, then a post-game chat with Tim. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/PJa4At0dHAA
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Joe Thelawyer
- Feb 22, 2023
- 1 min
AD&D 2e Game Recap! One-on-One with Vance's Halfling Fighter!
I ran my fourth One-on-One adventure in the new 2e campaign. I recorded this in two parts. The first was before the game, and I talked...
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Joe Thelawyer
- Feb 20, 2023
- 1 min
AD&D 2e Game Recap! One-on-One with Rob Conley's Fighter from the Moonshaes!
I ran my third One-on-One adventure in the new 2e campaign. Recorded in two parts: before and after the session....
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Joe Thelawyer
- Feb 1, 2023
- 1 min
2e Game Recap! One-on-One with the Thief!
I ran my second One-on-One adventure in the new 2e campaign. I recorded this in two parts. The first was before the game, and I talked...
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Joe Thelawyer
- 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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Joe Thelawyer
- 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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Joe Thelawyer
- 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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Joe Thelawyer
- Jan 1, 2023
- 1 min
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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Joe Thelawyer
- 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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Joe Thelawyer
- 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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Joe Thelawyer
- 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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Joe Thelawyer
- Dec 17, 2022
- 1 min
Why One D&D is Great for the OSR
In this video I give my thoughts on why One D&D will really benefit the OSR, and how we are poised to have a growth spurt over the next...
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Joe Thelawyer
- Dec 14, 2022
- 1 min
Riffing on Sly Flourish's Latest Video on "Jaquaysing " Overland Travel
Sly Flourish put out a video today on how to apply the principles used in "Jaquaysing" the dungeon to overland travel. It started me...
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Joe Thelawyer
- Dec 8, 2022
- 1 min
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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Joe Thelawyer
- 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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Joe Thelawyer
- Nov 24, 2022
- 1 min
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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Joe Thelawyer
- 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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Joe Thelawyer
- Nov 21, 2022
- 1 min
Cambions and Tieflings Battle Each Other in the Blood War, Highlander Style, in my Campaign!
In this video I talk about how Tieflings and Cambions are a non-playable race in my game. They are DM controlled, very powerful, and...
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Joe Thelawyer
- 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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