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Author: Erin D. Smale

Again With the Hit Points

September 14, 2011November 8, 2019 Erin D. Smale

Another stab at hit points

Articles, Game Mechanicscombat, hit points9 Comments

Swords & Wizardry To-hit Revision

September 7, 2011November 8, 2019 Erin D. Smale

Revised S&W to-hit bonuses by character class

Articles, Game Mechanicscombat, swords and wizardryLeave a comment

I Stand Corrected

August 31, 2011November 8, 2019 Erin D. Smale

Wherein the author notes important lessons

Smale's Talesold school, osr, retro-clone, swords and wizardry18 Comments

Obligatory DCC Post

June 11, 2011December 16, 2019 Erin D. Smale

Why I might shove forks in my eyes

Smale's Talesdcc, old school, osr18 Comments

Instant Campaign

April 7, 2011November 8, 2019 Erin D. Smale

In which I follow my own suggestions

Articles, Settingscampaign design9 Comments

Less is More

March 24, 2011November 8, 2019 Erin D. Smale

In which I contrive a rationale for my own sloth

Articles, Settingscampaign design, rules-lite13 Comments

Uncluttered

December 29, 2010November 8, 2019 Erin D. Smale

The leanest bookshelf in Roleplayingdom

Smale's Talesbookshelf, clutter13 Comments

Winter Cleaning

December 22, 2010November 8, 2019 Erin D. Smale

A gripping tale of books, boxes, and binders.

Smale's Talesclutter, commercial products, TSR21 Comments

Retro-clones: The Real Issue

December 15, 2010November 5, 2019 Erin D. Smale

Exorcising my OSR demons

Smale's Talesold school, osr, retro-clone35 Comments

Cannon Fodder

December 9, 2010November 8, 2019 Erin D. Smale

Chewing on the cud of minions

Articles, Encountersarmies, henchmen, minions3 Comments

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