# Blogs

**URL:** https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/c/blogs/10.md

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## [About the Blogs category](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/about-the-blogs-category/1617)

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**Author:** [@yochaigal](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/yochaigal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 11:35pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/about-the-blogs-category/1617 "2025-01-11T23:35:29Z")

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Link to a blogpost you’ve written, discovered, or think people should know about! Add a quick summary about the post if you like. Please put the URL in the Title as it will automatically grab the article title and the …

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## [So you want to run Blackmoor?](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/so-you-want-to-run-blackmoor/3688)

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**Author:** [@Vladar](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Vladar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/so-you-want-to-run-blackmoor/3688 "2026-10-02T09:17:22Z")

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I wrote a brief guide on how to set up a Blackmoor campaign, based on my experience running it for my Mystara players last year.

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## [The Keys to My Heart](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/the-keys-to-my-heart/3687)

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**Author:** [@yochaigal](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/yochaigal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 12:52am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/the-keys-to-my-heart/3687 "2026-09-29T00:52:03Z")

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I wrote a post about keying, and how it’s weird that we don’t have a name for all the various styles! Note: this post is not about the best kind of keying (though my preference does exist). It’s more about naming the…

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## [Mythic Bastionland's "Advancing Time"](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/mythic-bastionlands-advancing-time/3670)

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**Author:** [@takeonrules](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/takeonrules)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/mythic-bastionlands-advancing-time/3670 "2026-09-02T19:39:52Z")

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## [First Session of Running Mythic Bastionland for Others](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/first-session-of-running-mythic-bastionland-for-others/3668)

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**Author:** [@takeonrules](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/takeonrules)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/first-session-of-running-mythic-bastionland-for-others/3668 "2026-08-24T15:42:44Z")

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We started the campaign as mature knights. I had the players choose their between ages action: both named a successor. Then the lord of the holding held a tournament to attempt to recruit more members to his council. …

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## [Dungeon and Sandbox Factions Shape Campaign Arcs](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/dungeon-and-sandbox-factions-shape-campaign-arcs/3646)

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**Author:** [@yochaigal](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/yochaigal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/dungeon-and-sandbox-factions-shape-campaign-arcs/3646 "2026-07-18T19:29:05Z")

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## [Creature in the Rye: A different kind of apocalypse](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/creature-in-the-rye-a-different-kind-of-apocalypse/3632)

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**Author:** [@martin](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/martin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/creature-in-the-rye-a-different-kind-of-apocalypse/3632 "2026-07-07T18:57:43Z")

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An idea for a post-apocalyptic fantasy setting: The god of the harvest has set himself against the folk of the land. Did they anger him? Was he driven mad by injury, or corrupted by the people’s misuse and abuse of the …

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## [How to Teach a Game](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/how-to-teach-a-game/3633)

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**Author:** [@yochaigal](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/yochaigal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/how-to-teach-a-game/3633 "2026-07-07T17:11:39Z")

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I wrote a blog post about how I teach games.

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## [Šotki or the Cultures of Salt-water Cave Dwellers](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/sotki-or-the-cultures-of-salt-water-cave-dwellers/3628)

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**Author:** [@IwarTheHomeless](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/IwarTheHomeless)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/sotki-or-the-cultures-of-salt-water-cave-dwellers/3628 "2026-06-29T09:13:14Z")

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Šotki (read shot+key) are a mysterious kin, or perhaps a culture, reported to live in caves around salt water, especially near the Seas or in the place the Under Ocean spills onto the Overworld. This is a brief account o…

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## [On Sewers in Cities — OSR Sewer Mechanics](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/on-sewers-in-cities-osr-sewer-mechanics/3595)

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**Author:** [@ajzinni](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/ajzinni)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/on-sewers-in-cities-osr-sewer-mechanics/3595 "2026-06-11T18:33:03Z")

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My exploration into city design and GM procedures continues… This time, I take a look at sewers, a space that can both be a place and a means of travel, and share some procedures I have been testing to handle them as b…

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## [12 Random Reasons to Never Listen to a Stranger](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/12-random-reasons-to-never-listen-to-a-stranger/3593)

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**Author:** [@The\_Huzza\_Porpoise](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/The_Huzza_Porpoise)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 9:27pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/12-random-reasons-to-never-listen-to-a-stranger/3593 "2026-06-09T21:27:38Z")

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This is not my blog post. But it’s a helpful reminder to step away from the discourse occasionally and self-reflect on what works for your style of play.

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## [How to Eat Dice Soup - Cooking Mechanics for B/X](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/how-to-eat-dice-soup-cooking-mechanics-for-b-x/3549)

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**Author:** [@Hilander](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Hilander)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/how-to-eat-dice-soup-cooking-mechanics-for-b-x/3549 "2026-06-06T16:07:46Z")

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## [Turn duration in 0e context](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/turn-duration-in-0e-context/3572)

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**Author:** [@Vladar](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Vladar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/turn-duration-in-0e-context/3572 "2026-05-24T17:42:41Z")

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I’ve compiled my musings and conclusions on what is really meant by the “turn” duration in OD&D spells.

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## [GROK?! 2E: A Gonzo Science Fantasy RPG](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/grok-2e-a-gonzo-science-fantasy-rpg/3569)

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**Author:** [@laesquinadelrol](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/laesquinadelrol)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 4:32am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/grok-2e-a-gonzo-science-fantasy-rpg/3569 "2026-05-12T04:32:38Z")

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## [The woods where the moon will be born](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/the-woods-where-the-moon-will-be-born/3560)

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**Author:** [@yochaigal](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/yochaigal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/the-woods-where-the-moon-will-be-born/3560 "2026-05-06T21:19:20Z")

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## [Quick Stakes for Tense Situations](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/quick-stakes-for-tense-situations/3547)

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**Author:** [@eldritchmouse](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/eldritchmouse)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/quick-stakes-for-tense-situations/3547 "2026-04-23T18:30:34Z")

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Remember SKILL CHALLENGES? They’re back! I’m blog form! This is the simplified natural evolution of a tool I’ve been using for years at my table, and I feel this version is more intuitive and fun.

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## [Review(ish) - I Am Happy Because Everyone Loves Me](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/review-ish-i-am-happy-because-everyone-loves-me/3552)

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**Author:** [@CatsHaveNoLord](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/CatsHaveNoLord)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/review-ish-i-am-happy-because-everyone-loves-me/3552 "2026-04-18T21:23:36Z")

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Putting up a tiny review post this week that also includes a donation link for one of the charities helping out after the super Typhoon that hit us here last week.

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## [Consider this: The game isn’t lethal, you are](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/consider-this-the-game-isn-t-lethal-you-are/3551)

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**Author:** [@cobb.land](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/cobb.land)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/consider-this-the-game-isn-t-lethal-you-are/3551 "2026-04-18T13:45:11Z")

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## [Writing Modules For Cairn](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/writing-modules-for-cairn/3548)

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**Author:** [@yochaigal](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/yochaigal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/writing-modules-for-cairn/3548 "2026-04-16T01:03:25Z")

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As a follow-up to last week’s post about writing modules, I wrote another post on writing adventures for Cairn, and how that might be different than other OSR systems.

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## [Hilander - April Projects Update](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/hilander-april-projects-update/3543)

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**Author:** [@Hilander](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Hilander)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 5:00am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/hilander-april-projects-update/3543 "2026-04-10T05:00:00Z")

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Lots going on these days! Working on Lune, Harwood, Shadow & Fae, maybe a Megadungeon? OH, and finishing my Master’s Degree.

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## [Race as class or Cultural Classes](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/race-as-class-or-cultural-classes/2731)

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**Author:** [@IwarTheHomeless](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/IwarTheHomeless)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/race-as-class-or-cultural-classes/2731 "2026-04-09T14:33:19Z")

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I wrote a few words about the topic of Race as Class and my answer to it - Cultural Classes. Rather seeing classes as biologically determined, I look at classes as being formed by different cultures and societies. I put …

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## [Fleurons, Mother of all Bullets](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/fleurons-mother-of-all-bullets/3541)

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**Author:** [@Bakenshake](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Bakenshake)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/fleurons-mother-of-all-bullets/3541 "2026-04-08T08:13:27Z")

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## [Module Writing Tips](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/module-writing-tips/3540)

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**Author:** [@yochaigal](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/yochaigal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/module-writing-tips/3540 "2026-04-07T13:01:44Z")

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I wrote up a few tips for writing modules. I hope folks find it interesting! I might add to it over time.

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## [Rootring is live!](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/rootring-is-live/3522)

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**Author:** [@cobb.land](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/cobb.land)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/rootring-is-live/3522 "2026-04-01T20:21:01Z")

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In case anyone else has been living under a rock like me–i.e. deleted their discord and bluesky–this webring is a thing now. (There are also three other TTRGP webrings that I know of.)

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## [Tyranny of the Crawl](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/tyranny-of-the-crawl/3533)

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**Author:** [@CatsHaveNoLord](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/CatsHaveNoLord)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/tyranny-of-the-crawl/3533 "2026-04-01T18:50:48Z")

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Latest in my weekly review posts, but this one gets into questioning why this adventure was turned into a hexcrawl and if we wouldn’t benefit from more variety in OSR adventure formats.

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## [Two TTRPG Wolves: Should TTRPGs be free?](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/two-ttrpg-wolves-should-ttrpgs-be-free/3523)

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**Author:** [@erk](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/erk)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/two-ttrpg-wolves-should-ttrpgs-be-free/3523 "2026-04-01T06:09:37Z")

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What factors do you consider as you consider how much you are willing to pay to play a tabletop RPG? What extra offerings or considerations would make you willing to pay more? Have you ever encountered someone who refuse…

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## [Energy Coin Adventure Design](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/energy-coin-adventure-design/3530)

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**Author:** [@eldritchmouse](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/eldritchmouse)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 1:41am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/energy-coin-adventure-design/3530 "2026-04-01T01:41:05Z")

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In this post, I’m proposing a mental model for thinking about energy inside of an adventure. Check it out!

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## [The Future - 2026](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/the-future-2026/3393)

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**Author:** [@yochaigal](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/yochaigal)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/the-future-2026/3393 "2026-03-31T13:39:13Z")

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@GusL talks about the past and the future of the “OSR.”

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## [Pokémon is OSR](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/pokemon-is-osr/3497)

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**Author:** [@cobb.land](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/cobb.land)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 5:38am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/pokemon-is-osr/3497 "2026-03-30T05:38:32Z")

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I know I’m not the only Pokémon head in this forum, so I’m sure some of y’all will also think this blog post about Pokémon being OSR is a fun read. (Also Into the Oddish looks like so much fun!)

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## [Teaching Cairn to Kids](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/teaching-cairn-to-kids/3516)

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**Author:** [@derekb](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/derekb)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/teaching-cairn-to-kids/3516 "2026-03-19T12:35:07Z")

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