If any Holmes fans are going to be at PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia in a couple of months (11/30-12/2), I'm going to...

If any Holmes fans are going to be at PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia in a couple of months (11/30-12/2), I'm going to be running a Holmes Basic session using B1 In Search of the Unknown as envisioned by Dyson Logos in his "ReQuasqueton" map (reduced down to about 16 rooms). It's part of a larger old-school gaming effort at the convention. I'll share scheduling info as I have it.
https://rpgcharacters.wordpress.com/2015/09/01/tuesday-map-requasqueton/

A bit of a fun thought experiment.

A bit of a fun thought experiment.

It's 1978. You find a Holmes basic set that has one additional RPG book in it, and that's what you have to develop a campaign from. It can be any book from 1978 or earlier - but only one. What would you pick, and how would you use it?

There's a new Save for Half podcast reviewing the Holmes Basic rulebook.

There's a new Save for Half podcast reviewing the Holmes Basic rulebook.
http://saveforhalf.com/2018/03/25/episode-10-holmes-basic-dungeons-dragons/

Not sure if anybody's taken a look but the download of B1 In Search of the Unknown now includes the Holmes version...

Not sure if anybody's taken a look but the download of B1 In Search of the Unknown now includes the Holmes version of the module. Unfortunately the scan isn't great, and the pages look washed out a bit, but if you've been looking for a Holmes B1 this has it. (B2 Keep on the Borderlands also received an update but it's two different PDFs of the Moldvay version.)
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product_info.php?products_id=17081&affiliate_id=375721

Holmesians, particularly ones who are fans of Clark Ashton Smith, may enjoy this new OSR Compatible module.

Holmesians, particularly ones who are fans of Clark Ashton Smith, may enjoy this new OSR Compatible module. The stat block even includes Dexterity scores for all monsters!

Hey Holmesians!

Hey Holmesians! I'm curious to find out what you guys do with Strength. Do you use any Strength modifiers to hit, to damage, for encumbrance, or for opening doors? Do you do ability checks based on it? Or do you play by the book and just have Strength as the prime requisite of Fighting-men?

In the latter case, what does the Strength spell do in your games?

Holmesians! I'd like your thoughts on these notes about integrating some more Greyhawk material into Holmes D&D.

Holmesians! I'd like your thoughts on these notes about integrating some more Greyhawk material into Holmes D&D.
http://odd74.proboards.com/thread/10028/greyhawk-holmes

A question for Holmes fans: How do you do magic item identification?

Thoughts inspired by Zach H's recent series.

Some ideas for using Dexterity-based initiative.

Some comparisons of Holmes and Moldvay for fighting-men.

Some thoughts inspired by B2's rumors table.

Originally shared by Wayne Rossi

Some thoughts inspired by B2's rumors table.

Zach Howard is featured in this issue, and to boot it features a sequel to the Holmes sample dungeon!

Zach Howard is featured in this issue, and to boot it features a sequel to the Holmes sample dungeon!

Originally shared by Wayne Rossi

I got a 1st edition (3rd printing) blue book from eBay in the mail today, complete with lizardman logo.

I got a 1st edition (3rd printing) blue book from eBay in the mail today, complete with lizardman logo. It's a shame that the delightful rule about zombies being poisoned by salt was removed from the game. Not to mention a couple of cool pieces of art.

I did a side-by-side analysis of Holmes and Moldvay.

I did a side-by-side analysis of Holmes and Moldvay. Holmes should be every magic-user's preferred version of classic D&D.

Any folks who want to get into this game on Friday, feel free.

Any folks who want to get into this game on Friday, feel free.

Originally shared by Wayne Rossi

Playtest of the second level of the Xenopus dungeon for Dungeon Crawl #3. The game will be played via hangout using the Holmes rulebook. Pre-generated characters will be provided.

If you don't have a Holmes rulebook but want to get a feel for the rules, you can download the FREE Blueholme simulacrum:
http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product/109409/BLUEHOLME-Prentice-Rules
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Hi folks!

Hi folks! I need to playtest an adventure using Holmes D&D for my zine, Dungeon Crawl. The game will be in a hangout this Friday at 9 PM EST. Pregen characters will be provided. Reply if you're interested in playing.

I wrote about using Holmes with the Cook/Marsh Expert book.

I wrote about using Holmes with the Cook/Marsh Expert book. I'd love the thoughts of Holmes fans here on the ideas here, or their own concepts of how to combine the two.

Dungeon Crawl #3 will now be featuring a dungeon I'm calling "Beneath Port Town" - that will be quite reminiscent of...

Dungeon Crawl #3 will now be featuring a dungeon I'm calling "Beneath Port Town" - that will be quite reminiscent of a very familiar dungeon from Holmes ...

I riff on the Holmes "Heroic Class" idea I had mentioned yesterday.