Hello everyone! I have just written a brief essay discussing what is the point and the role of death in OSR roleplaying-games. This will be the first of a series clarifying some assumptions for new school players — including some practical advice also. It is nothing exceptional nor new. But, I had the feeling that the advice and the old-school common sense related were scattered around different blogs and discussion boards.
How to Manage the Death of the Characters in OSR: a Guide
Of course, I’m open to feedback, further advice to add to the list, and counter-examples to my point.