I've been running a number of one-shots of different OSR-based pirate RPGs in the last few months, many set in the Golden Age of Piracy - heavily influenced by pirate movies and books (mostly movies). This isn't a complete overview of every OSR Pirate-themed RPG out there. This is just a few thoughts on some … Continue reading OSR on the Spanish Main: A review of some OSR pirate RPGs
Tag: Freebooters
Freebooters Character Sheets
Night Owl Games makes a fun series of games based on the original D&D rules in a variety of genres. One of my favorites is Freebooters, a retro-clone based on the Age of Piracy in the Caribbean. It's got rules covering ship battles, boarding, and voodoo. It's short, succinct and gives a lot of useful … Continue reading Freebooters Character Sheets