A reader recently pointed me toward Barrows & Borderlands, a charming OD&D-inspired game that began life over a decade ago as a high school 5e campaign. Since then, it’s evolved into something truly unique. I highly recommend following the link above to learn more, but I especially encourage you to watch the short video below featuring the game’s creator, Matthew Tapp. In it, he shares the story of how B&B came to be.
What makes the video particularly heartening (especially for old-timers like me) is that Matthew and his group are young players who discovered the pleasures of old-school play entirely on their own. I was also delighted to see the video was filmed at the Green Dragon, a game store in Charleston, South Carolina that I visited in my youth, where I bought my copy of the D&D Companion set (though it now seems to be in a different location).
If you’ve got a few minutes, give it a watch. It’s well worth your time.
Very cool. I hadn't heard of this. Thanks for sharing. Those guys "get it". I'd enjoy gaming with them. I'm going to go check out their products now.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first saw the title the idea that this was about dungeon delving rabbits popped into my head. 😆
ReplyDeleteWhat a great wee video. They're really having fun and being creative. Wonderful to see, thanks.
ReplyDeleteBarrows & Borderlands is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI visited the Green Dragon several years ago while working in South Carolina. I know you have much lamented the fall of the once numerous local game store. The Green Dragon is very much in the vein of those old stores. Tons of RPGs new and old. Folks playing in the back. It was like stepping back in time.
ReplyDeletePLUS the return of OUTDOOR SURVIVAL! I'd know that Avalon Hill game map anywhere.
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