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Mystic Mog
@mysticmog.bsky.social
Mystic Mog is the alter ego of an aging old-school gamer. He loves animals, trains, AFC Wimbledon, and playing RPGs like it’s 1982. Originally from the Southwest London, he now lives in rural Missouri, USA | Author of The McHack TTRPG:
And in other #Traveller news, these arrived sooner than expected :)
November 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Mailcall!

Well, this little set has “seen some action”, as they say, but a very welcome addition to my #OSR #RPG collection: 2nd edition of Marc Miller’s terrific sci-fi game #Traveller!

I loved playing this as a teenager in the 80’s, but wished I’d played more. Looking forward to diving back in.
November 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Most people have an Internal Monologue. The Mog, however, has always had an Internal Theme Tune: Raiders of the Lost Arc. It’s pretty sick, and responsible for my unshakable self esteem.

As sick as that is, I always secretly wished it was the theme to Battle of the Planets. [sigh]

#GForce #BOTP
November 2, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Mailcall!

#TravellerRPG By Marc Milker. I bought this POD version from @drivethrurpg.com while I wait for the vintage Little Black Books to arrive from @nobleknightgames.bsky.social

Cannot wait to get back into this game!

#OSR #RPG #SciFi
October 25, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I treated myself to these two beauties in the last couple days! B2 is a Silver Anniversary addition reprint I believe (so probably printed 2006?), but the B1 is a 1980 original, and both are in wonderful condition!

Mogtastic!

#D&D #BX #TSR
October 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The latest #McHack test session
Is on the blog at mysticmog.blog/2025/10/08/d...

Rules Tome booklets are available on DriveThruRPG for a single US silver piece at www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

#OSR #BX #D&D #Sword-And-Sorcery #TTRPG #OSE
October 9, 2025 at 1:28 AM
legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/5379...

Contains McHacked old and new monsters, and a fresh take on old Treasure Table
September 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
September 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Driving through Lake Geneva, WI, so I swing past (what I believe to be) Gary Gygax’s old house? It’s for sale, but a bit outside of my budget! Dang it!
September 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Well, it’s finally here! And it’s a thing of beauty.

Well played Mr Gavin Norman.
Well.
Played.

#Dolmenwood
#TTRPG
#OSR
September 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Hi #TTRPG #OSR friends. My simple newbie-friendly, solo-friendly, ex-5e-friendly OSR ruleset #TheMcHack is currently $2 pdf on @drivethrurpg.com. An Iron Age sword-and-sorcery can be used as a stand-along game or companion to other B/X-style games.

www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
September 22, 2025 at 3:40 AM
It’s been a helluva week, both at work and in the world at large. Getting through the day listening to some RPG-inspiring metal. Deep Purple, baby!

How good is Sweet Child in Time? Jeez, I remember designing dungeons in 1982 while listening to that genius. #OSR #TTRPG #MentalHealthMetal
September 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Coming this week:

2nd play test session will be up on the mysticmog.blog.

1st draft of the Expert Expansion book will be available. That book includes free-form magic rules and demi-human character classes, i aim to have the Basic Rules up on drivethrurpg.com

Cheers, Mog

#McHack
#OSR
#TTRPG
August 25, 2025 at 10:07 AM
BX Options Alternative Magicks, by The Welsh Piper is good. It has alternative systems of magic, higher-level BX spells, etc.
August 3, 2025 at 2:54 AM
From our (admittedly budget) hotel in Sandusky, OH. Curves on the outside with a helpful diagram!!!

I gotta say it Brad, I think they sold you a dud toaster 😬
July 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I’m watching The Asylum’s 2005 mockbuster HG Wells’ War of the Worlds.

It’s not “good”, but it is more entertaining than the Tom Cruise debacle! I’ll take it!

Thanks to @hjdoom.bsky.social for pointing me in the direction of this enjoyable train wreck. Well played, Sir.

#PopularAntiquarian
July 1, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Well good goddam. The day is finally here, and it’s a thing of beauty. Well played Mr. Yochai Gal. Well. Played.

#Cairn2e
June 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Today I had to say goodbye to my best friend, Poochie. I am so thankful for every moment I had with her. I miss you so much. Goodbye sweetheart.
May 30, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Today I was thinking about how my life changed the day I was introduced to this book. I was eleven years old, I had just started senior school in London, UK. My parents were recently divorced, and I was very lost. Enter: Tom Moldvay’s Basic DND boxed set, and my world exploded…
May 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Yay! The mini character sheets I designed for #TheMcHack arrived! A simple, minimalist design for maximum “eyes-up” gaming. #OSR #RPG #sword-and-sorcery
May 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I think I’d have to go with the Mushmen in this one. Ragged Hollow! I loved running this.
May 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Poochie the Dog. The Mog’s best friend.
May 21, 2025 at 12:56 AM
God, I love the smell of that OSE in the evening! Bring on the Ragged Hollow Crew…
April 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Listening to the #AFCWimbledon game with Tigger the Cat.
March 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It’s been a rough few days. I think we all need a Daily Pooch.

Love you, PoochDog. ❤️
March 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM