Doolin Digital
@doolin-digital.bsky.social
Forever DM, old school gamer, computer programmer, college professor and hobbyist gamedev.
Merry Christmas from our excited kitteh Ridley to all of the new friends and acquaintences here on Bluesky.
December 25, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Merry Christmas from our excited kitteh Ridley to all of the new friends and acquaintences here on Bluesky.
This was a fun Christmas gift. My wife is supporting my BECMI #DnD fixation, though she's one of the players, so the way I see it, it's a gift for her too. Right? I'm really looking forward to running these adventures.
December 25, 2024 at 8:53 PM
This was a fun Christmas gift. My wife is supporting my BECMI #DnD fixation, though she's one of the players, so the way I see it, it's a gift for her too. Right? I'm really looking forward to running these adventures.
I learned something new today, thanks! It would appear that I have the revised Expert.
December 18, 2024 at 7:51 PM
I learned something new today, thanks! It would appear that I have the revised Expert.
I have added to my BECMI #DnD collection once again. I got PDFs of all the BECMI books, but I really missed having an actual book in my hand, so the local hobby shop gave me a good deal. The Expert book is very well used, but that's ok. I just needed the book.
December 18, 2024 at 5:58 PM
I have added to my BECMI #DnD collection once again. I got PDFs of all the BECMI books, but I really missed having an actual book in my hand, so the local hobby shop gave me a good deal. The Expert book is very well used, but that's ok. I just needed the book.
After a few weeks away, I'm finally back behind the #DnD DM screen. Tonight will be our first session with full BECMI rules. The players will enter the dangerous Orc Lair of cave B.
You can see my one page dungeon prep sheet that has everything I need. I technically don't need the module book.
You can see my one page dungeon prep sheet that has everything I need. I technically don't need the module book.
December 13, 2024 at 9:05 PM
After a few weeks away, I'm finally back behind the #DnD DM screen. Tonight will be our first session with full BECMI rules. The players will enter the dangerous Orc Lair of cave B.
You can see my one page dungeon prep sheet that has everything I need. I technically don't need the module book.
You can see my one page dungeon prep sheet that has everything I need. I technically don't need the module book.
The Duchy of Karameikos in the Mystara setting is roughly the same size and similar shape of the state of Ohio.
Lawrence Schick & Tom Moldvay were college students in Ohio at the time they started developing what would become Mystara. Coincidence? What say the historians? @bruceheard.bsky.social?
Lawrence Schick & Tom Moldvay were college students in Ohio at the time they started developing what would become Mystara. Coincidence? What say the historians? @bruceheard.bsky.social?
December 12, 2024 at 7:17 PM
The Duchy of Karameikos in the Mystara setting is roughly the same size and similar shape of the state of Ohio.
Lawrence Schick & Tom Moldvay were college students in Ohio at the time they started developing what would become Mystara. Coincidence? What say the historians? @bruceheard.bsky.social?
Lawrence Schick & Tom Moldvay were college students in Ohio at the time they started developing what would become Mystara. Coincidence? What say the historians? @bruceheard.bsky.social?
I'm pretty old school, so here's the rule I use. No short or long rests, just getting back to safety and healing wounds. It leads to down time, increases the value of healers and adds tension.
December 12, 2024 at 3:52 PM
I'm pretty old school, so here's the rule I use. No short or long rests, just getting back to safety and healing wounds. It leads to down time, increases the value of healers and adds tension.
While I have several sets, the one pictured here is my very first set, purchased in the early 90s, playing 2e #DnD. To this day I use them for most games, whether player or DM. We've been through a lot together.
December 10, 2024 at 12:46 AM
While I have several sets, the one pictured here is my very first set, purchased in the early 90s, playing 2e #DnD. To this day I use them for most games, whether player or DM. We've been through a lot together.
And to top it off, they got me my first miniatures. Apparently they've noticed that I'm looking at Ultimate Dungeon Terrain.
December 8, 2024 at 11:39 PM
And to top it off, they got me my first miniatures. Apparently they've noticed that I'm looking at Ultimate Dungeon Terrain.
My wife and son made me the coolest birthday dinner this evening. Everything is from the Hero's Feast #DnD cookbook: Castle Amber Onion Soup, Gurdats, Dragon Salmon, Black Pudding and Elven bread.
December 8, 2024 at 11:37 PM
My wife and son made me the coolest birthday dinner this evening. Everything is from the Hero's Feast #DnD cookbook: Castle Amber Onion Soup, Gurdats, Dragon Salmon, Black Pudding and Elven bread.
When I'm not DM, I'm usually a player in my friend's 2e adventures.
I'm Cialech. A former soldier who survived a hanging. Sick of everyone's shite, and ready to find some treasure and find a good place to retire.
I'm Cialech. A former soldier who survived a hanging. Sick of everyone's shite, and ready to find some treasure and find a good place to retire.
December 8, 2024 at 2:15 AM
When I'm not DM, I'm usually a player in my friend's 2e adventures.
I'm Cialech. A former soldier who survived a hanging. Sick of everyone's shite, and ready to find some treasure and find a good place to retire.
I'm Cialech. A former soldier who survived a hanging. Sick of everyone's shite, and ready to find some treasure and find a good place to retire.
I've been looking forward to this one. I admit I have a tendency to use a lot of tropes for NPCs, and they could be a lot more interesting. I think this book by @caspi.bsky.social will be a big help.
December 6, 2024 at 11:39 PM
I've been looking forward to this one. I admit I have a tendency to use a lot of tropes for NPCs, and they could be a lot more interesting. I think this book by @caspi.bsky.social will be a big help.
A question for the 2e #DnD scholars: my wife and I each have our own copy of the PHB, same 1989 printing with the Jeff Easley cover. This is the exact same page number, but each shows a different ability for the same "Set Snares" NWP. Which is correct? Anyone else ever notice this?
November 30, 2024 at 11:30 PM
A question for the 2e #DnD scholars: my wife and I each have our own copy of the PHB, same 1989 printing with the Jeff Easley cover. This is the exact same page number, but each shows a different ability for the same "Set Snares" NWP. Which is correct? Anyone else ever notice this?
I expanded the #BECMI collection today with the Book of Marvelous Magic (items). There are so many fun magic items in here that are not all +1 weapons or stored spells, that could be used very creatively.
And of course more wonderful cover art by Clyde Caldwell.
And of course more wonderful cover art by Clyde Caldwell.
November 30, 2024 at 7:16 PM
I expanded the #BECMI collection today with the Book of Marvelous Magic (items). There are so many fun magic items in here that are not all +1 weapons or stored spells, that could be used very creatively.
And of course more wonderful cover art by Clyde Caldwell.
And of course more wonderful cover art by Clyde Caldwell.
Looking for opinions. As many of you know, I'm fully embracing the world of Mystara for my current gaming groups. However, none of them know of Aleena and Bargle. GAZ1 mentions the possibility that the DM may not include the events of the Basic adventure. What should I do? (continued in reply)
November 24, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Looking for opinions. As many of you know, I'm fully embracing the world of Mystara for my current gaming groups. However, none of them know of Aleena and Bargle. GAZ1 mentions the possibility that the DM may not include the events of the Basic adventure. What should I do? (continued in reply)
Early bestiaries described them as dog-like and scaly, but not as reptilian or at all like little dragon creatures.
November 23, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Early bestiaries described them as dog-like and scaly, but not as reptilian or at all like little dragon creatures.
Here's a #DnD debate. Are kobolds reptiles or dogs?
In my world they are both! Inspired by this very debate, I think of them as bipedal therocephalians (see image), which are an evolutionary bridge between reptiles and mammals. Bonus: there's evidence that some of them may have been venemous.
In my world they are both! Inspired by this very debate, I think of them as bipedal therocephalians (see image), which are an evolutionary bridge between reptiles and mammals. Bonus: there's evidence that some of them may have been venemous.
November 23, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Here's a #DnD debate. Are kobolds reptiles or dogs?
In my world they are both! Inspired by this very debate, I think of them as bipedal therocephalians (see image), which are an evolutionary bridge between reptiles and mammals. Bonus: there's evidence that some of them may have been venemous.
In my world they are both! Inspired by this very debate, I think of them as bipedal therocephalians (see image), which are an evolutionary bridge between reptiles and mammals. Bonus: there's evidence that some of them may have been venemous.
Ooh, my DTRPG order was delivered! The Creature Catalog and four more Gazetteers.
I don't have a problem. I know what I'm doing. I can quit any time I want.
The #Mystara setting is absolutely engrossing.
I don't have a problem. I know what I'm doing. I can quit any time I want.
The #Mystara setting is absolutely engrossing.
November 23, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Ooh, my DTRPG order was delivered! The Creature Catalog and four more Gazetteers.
I don't have a problem. I know what I'm doing. I can quit any time I want.
The #Mystara setting is absolutely engrossing.
I don't have a problem. I know what I'm doing. I can quit any time I want.
The #Mystara setting is absolutely engrossing.
I added something fun to the collection today. Blackmoor is technically the ancient past of #Mystara, so it even contributes to my recent enthusiasm for the setting.
And thanks to @alexkammer.bsky.social for clearing up a misunderstanding that prevented me from picking it up.
And thanks to @alexkammer.bsky.social for clearing up a misunderstanding that prevented me from picking it up.
November 20, 2024 at 10:16 PM
I added something fun to the collection today. Blackmoor is technically the ancient past of #Mystara, so it even contributes to my recent enthusiasm for the setting.
And thanks to @alexkammer.bsky.social for clearing up a misunderstanding that prevented me from picking it up.
And thanks to @alexkammer.bsky.social for clearing up a misunderstanding that prevented me from picking it up.
One of the shortcomings of the PoD copies of the #Mystara Gazetteers is the lack of large foldout maps. They're on separate pages, so are less useful. Today I had printed one of the excellent recreations available on mystara.thorf.co.uk. This will eventually grace the wall of my Creative Space.
November 18, 2024 at 8:58 PM
One of the shortcomings of the PoD copies of the #Mystara Gazetteers is the lack of large foldout maps. They're on separate pages, so are less useful. Today I had printed one of the excellent recreations available on mystara.thorf.co.uk. This will eventually grace the wall of my Creative Space.
Look what arrived in the mail today. My POD copies of Gazetteers 1 and 3. I'm diving headlong into #Mystara as my new go-to setting for #DnD adventures.
If you aren't familiar, this rich and detailed setting is well worth your consideration, and the Gazetteers are incredibly well done.
If you aren't familiar, this rich and detailed setting is well worth your consideration, and the Gazetteers are incredibly well done.
November 16, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Was this part of the "catch up"?
November 16, 2024 at 2:11 AM
Was this part of the "catch up"?
This was difficult, but I think it was Defender on the Atari 2600.
November 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM
This was difficult, but I think it was Defender on the Atari 2600.