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Category: Smale’s Tales

SCK Redesign Wireframes

March 15, 2026 Erin D. Smale

Hi all, In the interest of better scalability and data sharing, I’ve decided to consolidate the individual B/X Tools into a single interface I’m calling the Sandbox Construction Kit (SCK). The idea is to create a single, master framework that Read More …

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Treasure Generator

March 6, 2026 Erin D. Smale

Hi all, Quick note to let you know that I’ve broken out a free version of the Treasure Generator, which you can access here: https://welshpiper.com/tools/treasure-generator/ The tool lets you pick a treasure type, generate a hoard, and spit out the Read More …

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BX Tools: Settlement Generator

March 4, 2026 Erin D. Smale

Current Stable Version: 1.21 The Settlement Generator is a web-based tool for B/X-style games that lets you create villages, towns, and cities for your setting. What it does: 🏢 Create new villages, towns, and cities on the fly 📊 Edit Read More …

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BX Tools: Foes & Fortunes

March 4, 2026 Erin D. Smale

Foes & Fortunes is a web-based monster database for B/X-style games. The tool lets you customize add, edit, and manage monsters for your setting. What it does: 👾 Import/export monster databases (CSV format) 🔍 Search for monsters by HD, terrain, Read More …

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Yet More Name Day Musings

December 8, 2011March 6, 2020 Erin D. Smale

Volume 40

Smale's Talesrandom thoughts2 Comments

All GMs Must See This

November 22, 2011March 29, 2020 Erin D. Smale

What a dungeon is really like…

Smale's Taleschimera, monsters9 Comments

What D&D Character Am I?

November 17, 2011December 16, 2019 Erin D. Smale

I’m a…wait…what?

Smale's Talescharacter generation, quiz12 Comments

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

Uncluttered

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

The leanest bookshelf in Roleplayingdom

Smale's Talesbookshelf, clutter13 Comments

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