Archive - Dio's Dungeons

Here’s another short story I found while I was clearing up my computer.

Apr 14 • Diogenes

Session Report: A Solo Play Adventure

Gespin is an apprentice Magic-User, who has spent the last half-dozen years under the tutelage of Caeter Truth-Seeker, a wise old wizard.

Apr 9 • Diogenes

Something a little different...

Recently, I was clearing out some old files on my computer, and I stumbled upon some writing I did when I was younger.

Apr 5 • Diogenes

A Defence of Milestone XP

Recently, I have been involved in some discussion on the OD&D Discussion Board regarding character advancement.

Apr 3 • Diogenes

March 2026

"The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful"

A "Patron Play" Session Report

Mar 25 • Diogenes

Considering levels 1 - 3 as a complete game system.

Mar 17 • Diogenes

"Just Make It Up"

In all my time playing and running roleplaying games, one trend that I have consistently experienced is that the most enjoyable and exciting game…

Mar 14 • Diogenes

Viper Archipelago Play-By-Post - Referee's Review

Is "Wilderness play" a waste of time?

Mar 4 • Diogenes

February 2026

Clerics Using Swords?

In the old-school D&D sphere, there’s a long-held understanding that Clerics are only able to use blunt weapons, being prohibited from using piercing or…

Feb 1 • Diogenes

January 2026

Elven Mind Splitting

An in-world rationale for dual-classing.

Jan 28 • Diogenes

The Moon People

Just recently, I stumbled upon some old posts where I’ve evidently done some brainstorming about some kind of fantasy race, that being the “Moon…

Jan 24 • Diogenes

D&D is obsolete, play video games instead.

My most cynical post.

Jan 20 • Diogenes