OSSR Request Thread

Krusk · Post by **Krusk** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:51 pm

Has anyone thrown out 3.0/3.5 for an ossr? Either as a comparison of the improvements/changes into 3.5 or just as a standard ossr for the edition?

And speaking of tmnt I just picked up a copy at the shop today, haven't played in forever but that would make for a good one as I reread it.

Ancient History · Post by **Ancient History** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:59 pm

Various 3.0/3.5 books have been OSSR'd, but not the PHB, DMG, or MM as far as I know.

Krusk · Post by **Krusk** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:12 am

Yeah my thought was the actual core system itself. Phb/dmg/mm.

Prak · Post by **Prak** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:07 am

The problem with reviewing 3.0 core, which has been suggested earlier in thread, is the sheer volume that would entail (though people could do it in pairs, with a pair per book, and it wouldn't be too horrible to undertake compared to some of the other books people have done in pairs, but the other issue is familiarity and rehashing.

That said, I think it would be hilarious to review MM with Koumei, if our schedules allowed.

CapnTthePirateG · Post by **CapnTthePirateG** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:50 am

I kinda wanna see someone do the 4e PHB.

Prak · Post by **Prak** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:07 am

Ok, so this is a bit like asking someone to throw themselves on a live grenade, but Little Fears sounds really cool. But apparently is really horrible. It's 13 years old (it's actually too old to be a protagonist in itself, hilariously). Anyone want to do an OSSR?

Omegonthesane · Post by **Omegonthesane** » Sat Oct 04, 2014 5:46 pm

Has anyone done Adeptus Evangelion?

Krusk · Post by **Krusk** » Mon Oct 06, 2014 11:24 pm

Super tempted to do a N-OSSR (new old school sourcebook review) in celebration of 5e's return to the bad old days. Specifically an entry by entry walk through of the Monster Manual.

I finished reading it a few nights ago and don't think there were more than 10 (wild guess) monsters that didn't piss me off. Assuming you don't apply "Bonded accuracy is terrible" as a mark against each one individually.

Any interest in that, or should I let it go 10 more years? (or let someone cooler and funnier do it)

Prak · Post by **Prak** » Mon Oct 06, 2014 11:42 pm

Meh, go for it. Just remember, there are two forms of review here- drunk rantviews, and OSSRs. Just make it the former.

Night Goat · Post by **Night Goat** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 12:13 am

I'd like to see that too. I can sort of understand some of the changes from 3e, even if I don't agree with them, but the dumbing down of the monsters is indefensible.

CapnTthePirateG · Post by **CapnTthePirateG** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 12:28 am

Krusk wrote:Super tempted to do a N-OSSR (new old school sourcebook review) in celebration of 5e's return to the bad old days. Specifically an entry by entry walk through of the Monster Manual.

I finished reading it a few nights ago and don't think there were more than 10 (wild guess) monsters that didn't piss me off. Assuming you don't apply "Bonded accuracy is terrible" as a mark against each one individually.

Any interest in that, or should I let it go 10 more years? (or let someone cooler and funnier do it)

Yes do it.

Username17 · Post by **Username17** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 7:24 am

Omegonthesane wrote:Has anyone done Adeptus Evangelion?

1d4chan says that isn't even done. Have they even settled on a core mechanic after figuring out that Dark Heresy was garbage for mech battles?

-Username17

Dean · Post by **Dean** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 7:37 am

Krusk wrote:Super tempted to do a N-OSSR (new old school sourcebook review) in celebration of 5e's return to the bad old days. Specifically an entry by entry walk through of the Monster Manual.

Yes, do that thing you're saying.

Krusk · Post by **Krusk** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 9:08 pm

ill start writing tonight. Go until I can't type or pass out from liver damage and die, then try to make regular updates after that.

Krusk · Post by **Krusk** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 11:16 pm

http://tgdmb.com/viewtopic.php?p=413667#413667

Apparently I can churn out content. I can also not spell specific words ever.

Foxwarrior · Post by **Foxwarrior** » Tue Oct 14, 2014 8:17 am

I would be pleased if someone were to do an XNSR (eXtremely New Sourcebook Review) of Gempunks.

Koumei · Post by **Koumei** » Tue Oct 14, 2014 11:36 pm

FrankTrollman wrote:Have they even settled on a core mechanic after figuring out that Dark Heresy was garbage for mech battles?

You added an extraneous "for mech battles" in there.

tussock · Post by **tussock** » Thu Oct 16, 2014 2:52 am

I'll take a stab at the 3.0 PHB, in the perspective of a new upgrade to AD&D 2nd and the BD&D Rules Cyclopedia. If that goes well, the DMG and MM should be a breeze.

I should really finish some of my earlier works, but you know, Mike Mearls gets paid to drop stuff and start over, so meh.

TiaC · Post by **TiaC** » Thu Oct 16, 2014 2:58 am

Koumei wrote:
FrankTrollman wrote:Have they even settled on a core mechanic after figuring out that Dark Heresy was garbage for mech battles?
You added an extraneous "for mech battles" in there.

He might have meant that they were too stupid to realize that it was shit for everything else.

virgil · Post by **virgil** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 6:47 pm

I'd love to see Ancient History and Frank throw down and review the Ars Magica 5E core book, since it's about 10 years old now

Longes · Post by **Longes** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 8:31 pm

Dr_Noface · Post by **Dr_Noface** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 5:53 pm

I'd love to see a review of the pre-saga d20 Stars Wars game. If I can find the books I might do it myself.

Longes · Post by **Longes** » Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:25 pm

Can we get a WoD: Gypsies review? People keep talking about how terrible it is, but how exactly is it terrible?

Aryxbez · Post by **Aryxbez** » Tue Nov 25, 2014 2:47 am

I request the Cyberpunk 2020? Tabletop RPG (whatever ones people would play and be most applicable), since It's been on mind lately thanks to a single image from Red Rob ways back (The Dragoon walking tank).

Prak · Post by **Prak** » Tue Nov 25, 2014 2:57 am

Hmmm... I have that book. I might do it.