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The Ship is the Stage
Putting Heroes at the Heart of Naval Combat
Jul 27 • Greg Long
Five More Dollars
The quest before the adventures
Jul 17 • Greg Long
The Yes, And… Roll
A d6 tool for unexpected twists at the table
Jul 8 • Greg Long
Rulings over Rules
The fiction comes first
Jul 7 • Greg Long

June 2026

OSR Playstyle
The World doesn't care if you survive.
Jun 17 • Greg Long

March 2026

Fortune Favors the Reckless
Turning pressure into legend.
Mar 24 • Greg Long
The Clown and the Soldier
A boyhood battle in Michael’s Woods
Mar 13 • Greg Long
The 1-Minute Ship Builder
Build the ship. Start the adventure.
Mar 6 • Greg Long
The 3 Questions That Keep Combat Moving
Fast Fiction-First Fights
Mar 3 • Greg Long

February 2026

Playing RPGS: Trad Style
The GM prepares. The players explore. The story unfolds.
Feb 23 • Greg Long
Swashbuckler! Player Quickstart
Everything you need to start playing tonight
Feb 17 • Greg Long
The Night in the Attic
The game I wasn't allowed to play
Feb 14 • Greg Long
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