Portraying OSR Characters II

Continuing from this post.

Character Creation

Character creation is the most important part of the play process.

Follow-Up on Portraying OSR Characters I

So, this blew up. The positive responses humbled me and I’m thankful for the critical ones regarding writing so I can do better. This is a follow-up with more practical thoughts on how to set up an OSR table where deliberate characterization is encouraged, divided in two parts.

Portray OSR Characters, You Coward

I trashed a draft about OSR Maxims and Misconceptions after being informed of Gus’ post. Only one aspect remained of interest in my draft, which was about “OSR doesn’t develop characters.” Before I get into it, I must remind those that simply don’t have fun with deliberate character identification in any roleplaying experience: this isn’t directed towards you, and you probably know who I’m actually talking about. I hope this also helps some people to experiment new play approaches, and perhaps lessen worries people have about conciliating OSR with other interests.