SAGE Progress Report: Feb 2026

IN SEPTEMBER 2025, I announced that I am drafting a fantasy roleplaying game called SAGE, which stands for Simple & Awesome Gaming Engine. It’s designed to be: 1) easy to play; and 2) really cool. It’s meant for people who don’t have the time or Continue reading SAGE Progress Report: Feb 2026

“KD&D” Part 7: Simpler & Better Magic-Users

THIS POST is part of a series describing the rule changes I’ve made for my current fantasy role-playing campaign. “Kilgore’s Dungeons & Dragons,” or “KD&D,” is a full-fledged variant of the 1st Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game initially released in 1977. Feel free Continue reading “KD&D” Part 7: Simpler & Better Magic-Users

Beyond the Jungle: Grognardia

I DON’T VISIT a lot of gaming websites, mostly because I’m extremely busy, what with a full-time day job, a second career as a sci-fi/fantasy novelist, a wife, two grown kids (who nevertheless sometimes need their old man to give Continue reading Beyond the Jungle: Grognardia

“KD&D,” Part 2: Simpler & Better Character Races

THIS POST is part of a series describing the rule changes I’ve made for my current fantasy role-playing campaign. “Kilgore’s Dungeons & Dragons,” or “KD&D,” is a full-fledged variant of the 1st Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game initially released Continue reading “KD&D,” Part 2: Simpler & Better Character Races