Many classic play methods from original Dungeons & Dragons have fallen by the wayside and are disappearing from most game tables.
Keeping the dungeon master’s maps concealed is an essential Classic RPG / OSR Tool for creating mystery and intrigue while delving into the unknown.
An unsung hero is required: The Mapper, who makes diagrams of the dungeon as it is described by the dungeon master, one passage, or room at a time.
If you’ve never tried this technique, watch the video for further information.
Thanks for watching, and let us know what you think!
Chris and Griff
OSR RPG Books and Films we hope you'll find useful:
The Lost Dungeons of Tonisborg - Old-School megadungeon from 1973, with DM techniques from the people who started the industry.
https://www.tfott.com/the-lost-dungeons-of-tonisborg-book
Blackmoor Foundations - History, Maps, and Lore: 1971 to 1985
The Early Fantasy RPG Works of David Arneson, Co-Creator of Dungeons & Dragons
https://www.tfott.com/blackmoor-foundations
Rob Kuntz's Into the Wild Blue Yonder: A Journey Through Blackmoor’s Dark Realm - an adventure for 1st edition, and compatible systems by the co-author of Greyhawk.
https://www.tfott.com/product-page/into-the-wild-blue-yonder-a-journey-through-blackmoor-s-dark-realm-1
Secrets of Blackmoor documentary about the development of your favorite hobby
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Blackmoor-History-Dungeons-Dragons/dp/B087QN51WF
ArneCon Gaming Convention.
Held every October in Minneapolis, MN
https://ArneCon.com
Thumbnail drawing by FSF-Ink (http://www.fsf-ink.se)
Original Score by Alex Kharlamov (http://kharlamov.com/magicalscores/index.html)