DiscoverDekahedron RPG Podcast147: Trade in Blackmoor... and Beyond (OSR October)
147: Trade in Blackmoor... and Beyond (OSR October)

147: Trade in Blackmoor... and Beyond (OSR October)

Update: 2024-10-29
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Joe wraps up OSR October by exploring Dave Arneson’s trade system for Blackmoor. From there, he delves into the evolution of trade mechanics in early RPGs, including the classic Traveller game. Finally he talks about his own system to handle mercantile trade by players characters in D&D and other fantasy role-playing games.

Key topics covered:



  • Blackmoor’s Trade Mechanics: Discover Dave Arneson’s approach to trade.

  • Judges Guild's Trade System: Explore the foundations of trade in RPGs.

  • Traveller’s Trade System: Learn from one of the most influential space RPGs.

  • Rolemaster's approach to handling speculative trading.

  • Joe's home-grown solution.


Links:
Joe's blog post: https://vagabondgm.blogspot.com/2021/06/a-simple-trade-system.html


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147: Trade in Blackmoor... and Beyond (OSR October)

147: Trade in Blackmoor... and Beyond (OSR October)

J.P. Gill