OSR RPGs: A Quick Guide to Old School Games

Whether you're new to tabletop RPGs, or have been playing for decades, you've probably heard "OSR" or "Old School RPGs" tossed around. But what does that mean? Janet breaks down the essential elements of this category of TTRPGs, some games you might try if you're thinking of checking it out, and how to get started playing... Old School Style. #worldbuilding #writingtips #DnD #fantasy #fantasyworld #fantasyworldbuilding #scifi #scififantasy #writing #writingtechniques #worldbuilder #gamemaster #tabletoprpg #osrs #oldschoolgaming 0:00 Introduction 0:41 What are OSR RPGs? 1:28 Elements of Old School RPGs 1:36 Rules Light 1:50 Player Agency 2:08 Deadly Combat 2:26 Exploration! 3:00 Retro Aesthetics 3:42 Examples of OSR RPGs 4:36 Getting Started with OSR Games ★BLOG POST! For more details on this topic, read the blog here! https://blog.worldanvil.com/dm-tips-a... WORLDBUILD WITH US! Create a ✨free✨ World Anvil account today! Worldbuilding software, campaign manager and novel writing software. Created by two nerds, run with love & passion, supported by the friendliest community on the internet 🥰🥳 Website: https://www.worldanvil.com Reddit:   / worldanvil​   Discord:   / discord   Facebook:   / worldanvil   WHAT IS WORLD ANVIL? All-in-One digital toolkit for Gamemasters, Writers and Storytellers. ✒️ Templates designed by professional worldbuilders 🗺️ Clickable maps - link to your lore... or to more maps! ⌛ Timelines - keep your chronology clear 🌳 Family trees - Track bloodlines & succession 🧠 Mind maps & Diplomacy Webs - Visualize plots, relationships & more! 📖 Manuscripts - Plan, draft & publish a novel or serial fiction 🧙‍♂️ Storyteller Screen - Keep stats, lore & notes in one browser tab 💻 Plus + Check out our NEW easy visual editor! 🪄