AD&D Commemorative Reprints

Read AD&D Commemorative Reprints in Applied Phantasticality.

Release of AD&D First Edition Books Postponed

Read Release of AD&D First Edition Books Postponed in Fudgerylog.

The Migration

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The Birth of Applied Phantasticality

I have launched my old school gaming Web log at long last. Please read Welcome to Applied Phantasticality in... Applied Phantasticality.

White Tulip with Moth

See the first photographs I've taken this year in White Tulip with Moth in Cuparia.

SNAFU

As you know, this Web log is primarily just an update site for my WordPress Web logs (except for the last several entries, which really need to migrate to a dedicated Blogger site as soon as I can think of a name for it). My latest entries at the WordPress Web logs consist of a notification that the comments are closed. I am dealing with a situation that has reportedly affected 30,000 WordPress Web logs and upwards of 100,000 sites in general. When the situation has been resolved, comments will be reopened and I will resume normal posting. Thank you for your patience.

M.A.R. Barker, 1929-2012

Prof. Muhammad Abd-al-Rahman (M.A.R.) Barker (né Phillip Barker), born 3 November 1929 in Spokane, Washington, passed away at his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, the 16th of March. Barker, an author, linguist, and professor, was the creator of Empire of the Petal Throne, the second role-playing game to be published by TSR (the publisher of Dungeons & Dragons), and the first role-playing game to introduce a developed game world (that of Tékumel). He is survived by Ambereen, his wife of 53 years.

"In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Tékumel Foundation are preferred: http://www.tekumelfoundation.org"

Our hobby has lost one of its brightest stars. Rest in peace, Prof. Barker.

• Wikipedia entry: M.A.R. Barker
  
• Tékumel Foundation Press Release
  

[Source: Grognardia]

[Originally posted here in Fudgerylog.]

The Hobby Sustains Another Loss

I just learned from a posting at Grognardia that Prof. M.A.R. Barker, the creator of Tékumel and Empire of the Petal Throne, has passed away. I will post a proper obituary within the next few days.

Name It

I need to think of a title for a new gaming Web log or a new title for this one. Any suggestions?

Clarification of a Rules Clarification

This article has been transferred to this location in Applied Phantasticality.

It was also cross-posted here in Fudgerylog.

Happy GM's Day

Today, March 4th, is GM's Day, wherein all worthy players are called upon to express their gratitude to their hardworking GMs, and all gamers — players and GMs alike — take a moment to reflect on the contributions of one of the principal founders of the hobby, E. Gary Gygax, who died on this day.

Today is also the start of the first Read an RPG Book in Public Week of the year, so go ahead and read an RPG Book (as in rule book, not a novel based on an RPG) in public!

[Source: The Escapist Blog]

[Originally posted here in Fudgerylog.]

10 Basic Campaign Questions

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It was also cross-posted here in Fudgerylog.

Dwimmermount Kickstarter Commences

The Dwimmermount Kickstarter, a project for the publication of James Maliszewski's old school Dwimmermount megadungeon campaign (compatible with Labyrinth Lord, Adventurer Conqueror King System, and earlier editions of Dungeons & Dragons and variants), went live yesterday (2 March 2012). If you have enjoyed his Dwimmermount posts in Grognardia, consider supporting this project. (I do!)

[Source: Grognardia]

[Originally posted here in Fudgerylog.]

20 Rules Clarifications

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It was also cross-posted here in Fudgerylog.

Looking for Clues

Read Looking for Clues in Fudgerylog.