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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Cambions and Tieflings Battle Each Other in the Blood War, Highlander Style, in my Campaign!

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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Joe Thelawyer

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

Joe Thelawyer

Nov 20, 2022
1 min

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

Joe Thelawyer

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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Joe and Bro D&D Firepit Show! 5e Campaign Retrospective

Joe Thelawyer

Nov 14, 2022
1 min

Joe and Bro D&D Firepit Show! 5e Campaign Retrospective

This weekend we wrapped up my 5e Campaign. It lasted 4 1/2 years. Last night my brother and I kicked back at his place in front of his...

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Joe Thelawyer

Nov 14, 2022
22 min

Joethelawyer's Infamous 5e Houserules

Joe’s 5e House Rules V. 5.15.22 (unless he makes more revisions which, let’s face it, he really can’t control himself, so expect to see...

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Last Night I Wrapped My 4 1/2 Year 5e D&D Campaign | Before and After Thoughts.

Joe Thelawyer

Nov 13, 2022
1 min

Last Night I Wrapped My 4 1/2 Year 5e D&D Campaign | Before and After Thoughts.

Last night we wrapped up my 5e Campaign. It lasted 4 1/2 years. This video has two parts spliced together. The first video I recorded...

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

Joe Thelawyer

Nov 12, 2022
1 min

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!

Joe Thelawyer

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

Joe Thelawyer

Nov 3, 2022
1 min

Why All Evil Monsters in My Campaign are Irredeemably Evil

https://youtu.be/h0dZE3vbRgo

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Joe Thelawyer

Nov 2, 2022
23 min

Joethelawyer's 2e Houserules

Second Edition Campaign House Rules v. 11.20.22 (As any of you who have played with me before know, this is a work in progress, so expect...

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

Joe Thelawyer

Oct 29, 2022
1 min

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

Joe Thelawyer

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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Not Happy with One D&D 5e 5.5 6e ? Check Out the OSR! An Introduction

Joe Thelawyer

Oct 19, 2022
0 min

Not Happy with One D&D 5e 5.5 6e ? Check Out the OSR! An Introduction

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A Major Victory for Middle Aged D&D Players and Cool Uncles Everywhere

Joe Thelawyer

Oct 10, 2022
1 min

A Major Victory for Middle Aged D&D Players and Cool Uncles Everywhere

https://youtu.be/1ZzSo1NdKm0

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Joe Thelawyer

Aug 20, 2022
0 min

"One D&D" IS a new edition. An ancient D&D geek tells new players what they're in for.

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2e Game Pep Part 2! Gathering the Resources

Joe Thelawyer

Jul 6, 2022
1 min

2e Game Pep Part 2! Gathering the Resources

The 2e campaign prep continues! In part two I gather the resources I'm using for the campaign, and discuss what I chose and why. Enjoy!...

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New D&D 2e Campaign Prep: #1 Create a Setting

Joe Thelawyer

Jul 4, 2022
1 min

New D&D 2e Campaign Prep: #1 Create a Setting

https://youtu.be/lgTLPGkgGqE

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Svilland and Freyja's Tears: A Brutal 5e D&D Norse Setting and Adventure Unboxing

Joe Thelawyer

May 30, 2022
1 min

Svilland and Freyja's Tears: A Brutal 5e D&D Norse Setting and Adventure Unboxing

Check it out!

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