People keep asking me what an OSR game is. They want a clear mechanical difference, like the one they think exists between Forged in the Dark and Powered By The Apocalypse, for example. You’r…
I know–yet another “OSR definition” post. I think this one is especially good though.
The biggest thing that I have been able to figure out is that OSR will tend to shoot for the mindset of rulings over rules. Yes there is the rule book, but it’s there to aid you in decision making not be the cudgle that some player can use to get their way.
The biggest thing that I have been able to figure out is that OSR will tend to shoot for the mindset of rulings over rules. Yes there is the rule book, but it’s there to aid you in decision making not be the cudgle that some player can use to get their way.