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#OSE player, #bxOptions author, spreadsheet nerd, and aspiring sous chef. Rambling #osr commentary at https://welshpiper.com

42 Followers  |  19 Following  |  16 Posts  |  Joined: 16.11.2024  |  1.414

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The Implied Setting Understanding the implied setting for OSR games.

Defining and understanding the OSR implied setting and using it to build B/X/OSE campaigns.

12.02.2026 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I wrote a utility called BX Tools: Settlement Generator, which creates random villages, towns, and cities for use with B/X/OSE.

The tool is free for use on the site here: welshpiper.com/settlement-g...
Happy urban planning to you all!

21.11.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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World Meta – Hooks What makes your world unique?

In our 5th installment of #topDownWorldbuilding, we create compelling world hooks to help define what your world is about make it unique.

15.10.2025 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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World Meta – Genre and RuleΒ System Selecting the world's genre and the rules that support it

Installment #4 of our #topdownworldbuilding series offers tips on defining your genre and choosing a ruleset.

01.10.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Creating the WorldΒ Meta Creating the high-level framework for your top-down world

The third installment in our topDownWorld series, we introduce the World Meta as a starting point for recording the details of your world.

24.09.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Laws of Worldbuilding Saving worldbuilding time at the macro level

In the second installment of our #topDownWorldbuilding series, we present a few time-saving laws to guide your efforts.

18.09.2025 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Top-Down Worldbuilding The merits of the top-down world approach

Top-Down Worldbuilding

The merits of the top-down world approach

08.09.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BX Options: Alternate Magicks - The Welsh Piper LLC | BX Options | DriveThruRPG.com Unleash new magic in BX-style settings BX Options: Alternate Magicks is a modular system for customising spell casting

The rumours are true - BX Options: Alternate Magicks includes over 80 high-level spells, 8 new spell casting classes, guidelines for creating magic items, and a host of modular rules. Available on DTRPG in PDF and POD formats: tools.drivethrurpg.com/product/5023...

03.07.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Severian (character) - Wikipedia

I never realised this was a real thing. The executioner protagonist of Gene Wolfe's "Book of the New Sun," carries a sword called "Terminus Est" (this is the place of parting) whose blade contains a column of hydrargyrum that adds extra weight on the downswing. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severia...

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Good start. Are we also addressing the illegality of a government employee holding a government contract?

08.02.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Every accusation is a confession.

24.01.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don't be fooled by "$IVANKA" scams. I'm running a completely different scam.

23.01.2025 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So sorry for your loss, Anthony.

23.01.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BX Options: Alternate Magicks is a 150-page modular system for customising spell casting in your #B/X or #OSE game. Includes high-level spells, new classes, cantrips, divine rites, spell casting options and magical research.

www.drivethrurpg.com/product/5023...

#bxOptions #osr #welshPiper

16.12.2024 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for the share - I hope you find it useful!

15.12.2024 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hard question. GAZ 2 and 13 are strong contenders, but GAZ12 The Golden Khan of Ethengar would be my favourite. Great primer for including steppes nomads to one's setting, and loved the shaman class.

25.11.2024 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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