Because Moldvay & Cook Got it Right
Vampiric cats? Deadly restrooms? 50% fatality rate?
Despite it's many glaring flaws (it was a product of its time) Judges Guild 1979 solo adventure "Survival of the Fittest" should make you think. We take our characters way too seriously these days. It should always be about the journey.
A complete deep dive of Basic Fantasy RPG's FG1 is slated for a future video, but for now here's a YouTube short.
In BSOLO, true treasure isn't gold or gems: it's about the journey, the experiences, and the lessons you learn along the way. It's the growth you achieve facing your fears, testing your limits, and discovering something about yourself. But yes, for those who pass his test, Sargon offers a reward. Are you worthy?
Chrysogon's Coterie offers lots of pre-generated characters, with stats, backstories, and personalities. Beneath the Silver Spire presents an adventure scenario involving the retrieval of stolen artifacts from a dangerous, zone-divided dungeon. What would happen if we mashed them together?
The 1981 Tom Moldvay Dungeons & Dragons Basic Box Set is often celebrated as one of the finest introductions to tabletop role-playing games. While later editions of Dungeons & Dragons expanded and refined the rules, Moldvay's set captures the essence of what makes the game magical: simplicity, accessibility, and adaptability. In many ways, it surpasses its predecessor (Holmes Basic), ancestor (BECMI), and the more complex Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (1e), proving that streamlined rules can create a deeper, more enjoyable experience.
Short version: We're gonna cover every BX module and supplement we can find, including third party products, in rough alphabetical order by product code.