Kate Plays
Kate KorsaroKate Plays is a laid-back newsletter exploring tabletop RPGs through random generators, solo adventures, and thoughtful musings on the hobby.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 126 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 9 days ago |
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Darkness and Sonar: Playing by Ear
TL;DR: In OSR dungeons, sound is the primary sense that guides exploration. The Referee uses noise to create tension, reveal threats, and build atmosphere without relying on sight. Players who listen discover secrets, avoid danger, and expe...
Magic as a Sin, Not a Service
TL;DR: Magic should not be a service you order. It should be a dangerous bargain where every spell costs something real, corrupts something permanent, and creates problems that clever humans could solve without it. Drop pacts, corruption di...
The Language Barrier: Mystery in Every Word
TL;DR: In OSR TTRPGs, unknown languages should be treated as scarce resources rather than automatic solutions. The Referee can use untranslated text to heighten mystery, create danger through misunderstanding, and reward careful observation...
A Referee’s Guide to Fallen Kingdoms
TL;DR: Low fantasy worlds work best when built backward from a fall rather than forward from a design. This essay introduces the Three Collapses method (Ancient, Recent, and Impending) as a way to create history through contradiction, not e...
The Light They Carry: Hirelings, Loyalty and the Cost of the Dark
TL;DR: Hirelings in OSR games are not optional accessories but vital survival tools. Managing their loyalty, accepting their inevitable losses and honoring their memory turns a simple dungeon crawl into a richer, more human experience guide...
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