OSRIC
OSRIC, short for Old School Reference and Index Compilation, is a fantasy role-playing game system.
Description
OSRIC, a recreation of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, is one of the most successful retro-clones.[1]:366 OSRIC describes itself as "a compilation of rules for old school-style fantasy gaming...intended to reproduce underlying rules used in the late 1970s to early 1980s".[2] It is a role-playing game. OSRIC uses the Open Gaming License and the System Reference Document to create a new artistic presentation of the underlying rules set.
The purpose of OSRIC is to provide publishers with a tool to legally produce gaming materials compatible with the non-copyrightable aspects of the underlying rules set. Gaming materials described as OSRIC-compatible alert potential users those materials may be compatible with the fantasy rules sets of the late 1970s and early 1980s (i.e. Advanced Dungeons & Dragons).[3]
The initial version of OSRIC was released in 2006. The latest version, OSRIC v. 2.2, was released in 2011. The OSRIC rules are free to download from the game's site in PDF form.[4] In June 2009, hard copy versions of the rules became available from the Lulu Print-On-Demand service in 4 versions: hard bound in black and white, hard bound in color, paperback and paperback economy.
Ronin Arts published the "First Edition Fantasy" series for OSRIC from 2006-2007.[1]:374
OSRIC-Compatible Resources
More than 20 different publishers produce more than 100 products are branded as OSRIC-compatible.[5]
Adventure Modules
Several publishers, including ENnie award-winners Expeditious Retreat Press (XRP) and 0One games, have used OSRIC to produce dozens of adventure modules.[6][7] The modules listed here are all expressly branded OSRIC-compatible.
0One Games publishes the OSRIC-compatible "Master Adventures" (ITA) series.[8]
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA1 | Andwan Legacy | 4-5 | Mario Barbati |
| ITA2 | The Minotaur | 3-4 (or 1 6th) | Mario Barbati and Diego di Dato |
| ITA3 | Deadly Ice | 4-5 | Mario Barbati |
| ITA4 | The Divine Alligator | 6-7 | Artemis Silversmith |
| ITA5 | Blood Runs Cold | 10-12 | Chad MacPhee and Grep Oppedisano |
| ITA6 | Earth Unleashed | 7 | Jan Willem van den Brink |
Black Wyvern Press publishes the OSRIC-compatible "Tales of the North" series.
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vol. 1 | The Raiding Party | 1-3 | Clint Elliott |
Brave Halfling Publishing publishes OSRIC-compatible adventure modules.[9]
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| AW1 | The Forgotten Temple of Baalzebul | 13-15 | Alphonso Warden |
| AW2 | People of the Pit | 5-7 | Alphonso Warden |
Center Stage Miniatures/Pacesetter Games co-publishes OSRIC-Compatible adventure modules with complementary miniatures, including the "Return of the Giants" series.[10]
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSM1 | Fog of War | Bill Barsh | |
| CSM2 | Death from Above | Bill Barsh | |
| CSM3 | A Cold Day in Hell | Bill Barsh | |
| U1 | Dark Eye of the Hurricane | Bill Barsh |
Expeditious Retreat Press (XRP) publishes an OSRIC-compatible "Advanced Adventures" (AA) series.[11]
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA1 | The Pod-Caverns of the Sinister Shroom | 2-4 | Matthew Finch |
| AA2 | The Red Mausoleum | 12-15 | James C. Boney |
| AA3 | The Curse of the Witch Head | 6-10 | James C. Boney |
| AA4 | The Prison of Meneptah | 8-10 | Alphonso Warden |
| AA5 | Flaming Footprints of Jilanth | 3-5 | Andrew Hind |
| AA6 | The Chasm of the Damned | 6-10 | James C. Boney |
| AA7 | The Sarcophagus Legion | 2-4 | Andrew Hind |
| AA8 | The Seven Shrines of Nav'k-Qar | 8-12 | James C. Boney |
| AA9 | The Lost Pyramid of Imhotep | 4-7 | Alphonso Warden |
| AA10 | The Lost Keys of Solitude | 6-10 | Joseph Browning and Suzi Yee |
| AA11 | The Conqueror Worm | 10-14 | Alphonso Warden |
| AA12 | The Barrow Mound of Gravemoor | 5-7 | Andrew Hind |
| AA13 | White Dragon Run | 2-4 | James C. Boney |
| AA14 | The Verdant Vault of Malakum | 8-10 | Alphonso Warden |
| AA15 | Stonesky Delve | 4-7 | Joseph Browning |
| AA16 | Under Shattered Mountain | 9-12 | James C. Boney |
| AA17 | The Frozen Wave Satsuma | 3-5 | Joseph Browning & Andrew Hind |
| AA18 | The Forsaken Sepulcher | 10-14 | Alphonso Warden |
| AA19 | The Secret of the Callair Hills | 3-5 | Geoff Gander |
| AA20 | The Riddle of Anadi | 6-10 | James C. Boney |
| AA21 | The Obsidian Sands of Syncrates | 4-7 | Joseph Browning |
| AA22 | Stonepick Crossing | 1-3 | Mark Morrison |
| AA23 | Down the Shadowvein | 3-5 | Joseph Browning |
| AA24 | The Mouth of the Shadowvein | 3-5 | Joseph Browning |
| AA25 | Beneath the Heart of Empire | 3-5 | Benton Wilson |
| AA26 | The Witch Mounds | 3-6 | Keith Sloan |
| AA27 | The Bitteroot Briar | 2-4 | Lang Waters |
| AA28 | Redtooth Ridge | 1-3 | Joseph Browning |
| AA29 | The Doom of Red Rauthim | 7-9 | Ray Baily |
| AA30 | To End the Rising | 1-3 | Geoff Gander |
| AA31 | The Lost Lair of Drecallis | 4-7 | Rick Mattei |
| AA32 | The Palace Beyond | 6-9 | Jasper Polane |
Fifty Latches Publishing publishes an OSRIC-compatible adventure module.
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLA01 | The Secret of the Summoning Chamber | 3-5 | Delmar Watkins |
Freakshow Games publishes the OSRIC-compatible "Maximum Mayhem Dungeons" series.
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hanging Coffins of the Vampire Queen | 10-14 | Mark Taormino |
Goblinoid Games publishes the OSRIC-compatible "Wyrms & Warlocks" series.[12]
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | Medusa's Hunger | 5-7 | Daniel Proctor |
InfiniBadger Press publishes the OSRIC-compatible Vignette Scenarios series.
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| VS1 | The Caves of Ortok | 3-5 | Jason Paul McCartan |
| VS2 | Bearing a Grudge | 1-3 | Jason Paul McCartan |
Johnny Rook Games publishes the OSRIC-compatible "Westgate Adventures!" and "Dungeon Raiders!" series.[13]
Westgate Adventures!
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| APS1 | Watchtower on the Hill | 1-3 | Dominick Pelletier |
| APS2 | Warrens of the Great Goblin Chief | 1-3 | Dominick Pelletier |
| FRN01 | Ghosts from the Dark Wood | 3-6 | Dominick Pelletier |
| FRN01 | Of Hunger and Lies | 5-8 | Dominick Pelletier |
Dungeon Radiers!
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMD01 | Beneath the Ghoul Lair | 2-4 | Dominick Pelletier |
Magique Productions publishes the OSRIC-compatible "Realms of Arkonus" (RAM) series.[14]
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM1 | The Forgotten Isle | 4-6 | Thomas J. Scott |
| RAM2 | Dark Raiders of the Misty Ridge | 2-3 | Thomas J. Scott |
| RAM3 | Advent of Darkness | 10-12 | Thomas J. Scott |
| RAM4 | The Magic Balance | 10-12 | Thomas J. Scott & J. Allan Fawcett |
Neoplastic Press publishes the OSRIC-compatible "Enhanced Gateways & Golems" series.
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| RC1 | SlaughterGrid | 2 | Rafael Chandler |
Pacesetter Games & Simulations publishes OSRIC-compatible adventure modules.
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Path of the Slave Masters | Bill Barsh | |
| A2 | Sanctuary of the Slave Masters | Bill Barsh | |
| B1 | Legacy of the Unknown | 2-4 | Bill Barsh |
| C1 | The Circle of Fire | 4-6 | Bill Barsh |
| GC1 | It Lurks Below | 1 | Bill Barsh |
| GC2 | They Lurk Below | 2 | Bill Barsh |
| H1 | Six Feet Under | 3-5 | Bill Barsh |
| I1 | Grave of the Green Flame | 2 (SoloPlay) | Bill Barsh |
| I2 | Beyond the Black Wall | 3 (SoloPlay) | Bill Barsh |
| L1 | Storm of Tears | 8-11 | Chris Fuller |
| Q1 | The Screaming Temple | 2-4 | Bill Barsh |
| Q2 | Eruptor's Vengeance | 2-4 | Bill Barsh |
| Q3 | Death on Signal Island | 2-4 | Bill Barsh |
| Q4 | The Final Chapter | 1 (or 1 3rd) | Bill Barsh |
| S1 | The Haunted House of Clendil | 2-4 | Bill Barsh |
| S2 | Prisoner of Destiny | 2-4 | Bill Barsh |
| S3 | Edge of Shadow | 3-5 | Bill Barsh |
| T1 | The Thing in the Valley | 3-5 | Bill Barsh |
| T2 | The Things in the Forest | 4-6 | Bill Barsh |
| TM1 | The Lost Caravan | 5-7 | Bill Barsh |
| TM2 | Storm Over Skyreach | 5-7 | Bill Barsh |
| TM3 | Raid on the Acaeum | 5-7 | Bill Barsh |
| TM4 | Return to the Forbidden City | 5-7 | Bill Barsh |
| V1 | The Vampire's Curse | 3-5 | Bill Barsh |
| V2 | Palace of the Vampire Queen | 3-5 | Bill Barsh |
| V3 | The Dwarven Glory | Bill Barsh | |
| V4 | The Misty Isles | Bill Barsh | |
| V5 | Palace of the Vampire Queen: Castle Blood | 1 | Bill Barsh |
Polyhedron Games publishes OSRIC-compatible adventure modules.
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stink in Golanda | 9-11 | Steve bloodymage Willett | |
| The Golden Four | 5-7 | Steve bloodymage Willett |
Rended Press publishes an OSRIC-compatible adventure module.
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| HJM1 | Temple of the Ghoul | 1-2 | H. John Martin |
Ronin Arts publishes the OSRIC-compatible "First Edition Fantasy" series.[15]
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Into the Mite Lair | 3-5 | Philip Reed |
| #2 | Smuggler's Bane | 5-7 | Andrew Kenrick, Matt Drake, and Brett M. Bernstein |
Sacrosanct Games publishes OSRIC-compatible adventure moduless.[16]
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Lair of the Goblin King | 1 | Roderic Waibel |
| A2 | Lost Treasure of Actzimotal | 3-5 | Roderic Waibel |
| A3 | Hunt for the Ogre Lord | 4-6 | Roderic Waibel |
| A4 | Rise of the Bloodwolf | 6-8 | Roderic Waibel |
| B1 | Journey to Hell | 18-20 | Roderic Waibel |
| OS1 | Something Unholy Stirs | 1-3 | Roderic Waibel |
Silver Blade Adventures publishes an OSRIC-compatible introductory fast-play module.
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Orcs' Nest | 1 | Matthew James Stanham |
Unseen Servant Press publishes an OSRIC-compatible module.
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| FA1 | Peril of Ardun - Incursion into Newiron | 2-4 | Greg Covey |
Usherwood Publishing publishes the OSRIC-compatible "Usherwood Adventures", "Bone-Hilt Sword", "Tower of Mysteries", and "High Adventures from Middle School" series.[17]
Usherwood Adventures
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| UA1 | Arachnophobia | 4-6 | James D. Kramer |
| UA2 | The Awakening | 8-10 | Alphonso Warden |
| UA5 | The Rebel Faction | 8-12 | Alphonso Warden |
Bone-Hilt Sword Campaign
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHS1 | Yrchyn, The Tyrant | 1-3 | James D. Kramer |
| BHS2 | The Shattered Skull | 2-4 | James D. Kramer |
| BHS3 | The Shadowed Keep | 3-5 | James D. Kramer |
| BHS4 | Valen'cya's Horde | 4-6 | James D. Kramer (with Ken Perry) |
| BHS5 | In the Halls of the Mage-King | 5-7 | James D. Kramer |
Tower of Mysteries Campaign
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM1 | The Door of Infinite Portals | mixed midlevels | James D. Kramer |
High Adventures from Middle School
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAC1 | The Gems of Fire | James D. Kramer | |
| UAC2 | Into the Halls of Mystery | James D. Kramer | |
| UAC3 | The Lost Atoll of the Bleu Dragon | James D. Kramer | |
| Foray into the Wilderness | Keith Sloan | ||
| Keep on the Borderlands - The Expansion | Keith Sloan | ||
| Cloud City of Arme | Keith Sloan | ||
| The Pyramid of Gorsh | Keith Sloan |
Vigilance Press publishes OSRIC-compatible adventures for its World of Arkara setting.
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Death from Below | 1-3 | Charles Rice |
Supplements
The supplements listed here are all expressly branded OSRIC-compatible.
Blackblade Publishing & Usherwood Publishing co-publish print copies of the OSRIC rules.
| Code | Title | Series | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | OSRIC | N/A | Stuart Marshall (editor) |
Brave Halfling Publishing publishes OSRIC-compatible supplements.
| Code | Title | Series | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Breaking and Entering: A Toolbox for Thieves | N/A | Vincent Fruge' |
| N/A | Valtor the Mighty | Delving Deeper | John Adams |
Dragoneer Publishing publishes an OSRIC-compatible psionics combat system.
| Code | Title | Series | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSCA010 | Osric Psionic Combat | N/A | Don Dickerson |
Ed's Homebrew Product published OSRIC-compatible supplements for the World of Skybourne advanced campaign setting.
| Code | Title | Series | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOS1 | World of Skybourne: Book 1 Mythos | World of Skybourne | Edward Kann |
| WOS2 | World of Skybourne: Book 2 Magic | World of Skybourne | Edward Kann |
Faster Monkey Games publishes an OSRIC-compatible supplement.
| Code | Title | Series | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Turntracker | N/A | Faster Monkey Games |
The First Edition Society publishes an OSRIC-compatible monster compendium and print copies of the OSRIC rules.
| Code | Title | Series | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Monsters of Myth | N/A | Stuart Marshall and Matt Finch (editors) |
| N/A | OSRIC | N/A | Stuart Marshall (editor) |
Goblinoid Games publishes OSRIC-compatible supplements.
| Code | Title | Series | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA1 | Fantasy Caverns | Wyrms & Warlocks | Daniel Proctor |
| AA2 | Fantasy Caverns 2 | Wyrms & Warlocks | Daniel Proctor |
Magique Productions publishes a single OSRIC-compatible supplement.
| Code | Title | Series | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAS1 | Young Players Options | Realms of Arkonus | Thomas J. Scott |
Mob United Media publishes OSRIC-compatible supplements.
| Code | Title | Series | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1E Heroic Adventures | Olde School Arcana | Malcolm Sheppard |
| N/A | First Edition Feats | Olde School Arcana | Malcolm Sheppard |
| N/A | Olde School Monk | Olde School Arcana | Malcolm Sheppard |
| N/A | Olde School Swashbuckler | Olde School Arcana | Malcolm Sheppard |
Neoplastic Press publishes an OSRIC-compatible monster compendium.
| Code | Title | Levels | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Teratic Tome | Evolved Grottoes & Griffins | Rafael Chandler |
Ronin Arts publishes OSRIC-compatible supplements.
| Code | Title | Series | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement #1 | Dungeon Hazards | First Edition Fantasy | Matthew J. Finch and Philip Reed |
| Supplement #2 | OSRIC Unearthed | First Edition Fantasy | Charles Rice |
Usherwood Adventures publishes OSRIC-compatible supplements, and an A5 print copy of the OSRIC rulebook.
| Code | Title | Series | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPA1 | Player Character Record Sheets | Role Playing Aids | James D. Kramer |
| RPA2 | Game Master Adventure Log | Role Playing Aids | James D. Kramer |
| RPG10 | Usherwood Adventures Expansion for OSRIC | N/A | James D. Kramer |
| N/A | OSRIC | N/A | Stuart Marshall (editor) |
Vigilance Press publishes OSRIC-compatible gazetteers for the World of Arkara setting and OSRIC supplements.
| Code | Title | Series | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Gazetteer of the Known World | World of Arkara | Charles Rice |
| N/A | Gazetteer of the Canterbury Islands | World of Arkara | Charles Rice |
| N/A | Fractured Realms | World of Arkara | Charles Rice |
| Code | Title | Series | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Alchemist | OSRIC Supplements | Charles Rice |
| n/a | Old-School Psionics | OSRIC Supplements | Charles Rice |
| n/a | Old School Magic | OSRIC Supplements | Charles Rice |
World Gorean Society publishes OSRIC-compatible supplements.
| Code | Title | Series | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | OSRIC Skill System | N/A | DM Paragon, Ricc Kenin |
| N/A | OSRIC Book of Assassins | N/A | DM Paragon, Ricc Willett |
| N/A | OSRIC Book of Paladins | N/A | Solid Master, DM Paragon |
| N/A | OSRIC Book of Clerics | N/A | DM Paragon, Ricc Willett |
| N/A | OSRIC Book of Druids | N/A | Solid Master |
Zodiac Gods Publishing publishes an OSRIC-compatible skills supplement.
| Code | Title | Series | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | First Edition Skills | N/A | Nicholas Bergquist |
OSRIC-Compatible Periodicals
The following periodicals include OSRIC-Compatible content:
"Classic Fantasy Review" by Goblinoid Games
"Knockspell Magazine" by Swords & Wizardry
"Old-School Gazette" by XRP
"Scribe of Orcus" by Goblinoid Games
"Zor Draxtau" by Usherwood Adventures
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Shannon Appelcline (2011). Designers & Dragons. Mongoose Publishing. ISBN 978-1-907702-58-7.
- ↑ "About OSRIC". Retrieved 2007-06-02.
- ↑ Yourgamesnow.com, retrieved 14 June 2010.
- ↑ "Download OSRIC". Retrieved 2008-12-30.
- ↑ "OSRIC-Compatible Products". Retrieved 2014-06-27.
- ↑ "OSRIC-Compatible Products". Retrieved 2014-06-27.
- ↑ "ENnie 2006 Awards". Retrieved 2009-08-31.
- ↑ "0One Games OSRIC Adventures". Retrieved 2009-08-31.
- ↑ "Brave Halfling OSRIC Adventures". Retrieved 2009-08-31.
- ↑ "Center Stage/Pacesetter Module". Retrieved 2011-08-03.
- ↑ "XRP OSRIC Adventures". Retrieved 2009-08-31.
- ↑ "Goblinoid Games Adventures". Retrieved 2009-08-31.
- ↑ http://www.johnnyrookgames.com
- ↑ "Magique Productions Adventures". Retrieved 2009-08-31.
- ↑ "Ronin Arts Adventures". Retrieved 2009-08-31.
- ↑ "Sacrossnat Games Adventures". Retrieved 2009-08-31.
- ↑ "Usherwood Publishing Adventures". Retrieved 2009-08-31.
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