How to Keep WotC in Their Place

Y'all have whupped WotC. They have thrown down their arms and fled the field, but it's a pretty safe bet they'll be back unless we keep them on a very short leash.

Let's talk about the best ways to do that.

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The following games are featured in this video:

Swords and Wizardry: OD&D Retroclone
The box set is available from the publisher:
https://www.froggodgames.com/product/...
You can get a free PDF of the core rulebook from LuLu:
https://www.lulu.com/shop/matthew-fin...

OSRIC: 1E Retroclone
The paperback is available on LuLu:
https://www.lulu.com/shop/stuart-mars...
The core rules are available from the publisher as a PDF:
https://osricrpg.com/files/osric_core...
The hardcover is my favorite version, but it can be hard to get. I got mine on Amazon, but you can contact the publisher directly on their facebook page:
Facebook: BlackBladePublishing

Basic Fantasy: BX Clone
The ENTIRE collection of Basic Fantasy modules and supplements is available as FREE DOWNLOADS!!!
https://www.basicfantasy.org/download...
These books are all available Print on Demand AT COST. The core rulebook is available on Amazon, here:
https://www.amazon.com/Basic-Fantasy-...

For Gold and Glory: 2E Clone
This is a free PDF download or POD on drivethrough RPG:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/...

3E Clone?
The premier 3.5E clone, Pathfinder 1E, is out of print but you can find used copies on Amazon and Ebay. I'm told FantasyCraft is a 3E clone, but I am not personally familiar with it so I can't vouch for it:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/...

There is no 5E retro clone... Yet.

Traveller Classic Hardbound:
Warning... It's not a joke. You can DIE during character generation. The basic rules are available here:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/...

Most of the supplements and adventure are available for purchase in PDF format on this site, BUT if you want a PDF you can get a MUCH better deal from the publisher. See the next link...

Traveller & Twilight 2000 Classic:
The entire classic series of both games can be bought for like $35 on a single old-school CD rom from Far Future Enterprises. Twilight 2000 is available in the same format for the same price. If you have an optical drive you can save a fortune ordering one.
https://www.farfuture.net/

Mongoose Publishing: Traveller 2E
https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/co...

Twilight 2000 Modern:
PDF download- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/...

Mutant Future:
NOT a Gamma World clone, but a VERY similar feel. IMHO this is a better rule set that does all the same things...
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/...

Tombstone: Boot Hill retroclone-like.
Having started as a retroclone of Boot Hill the designer has made so many changes that it's really not even the same game anymore, but it's still good... And it's free...
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/...

If you don't mind spending a little more on a wild west RPG, take a look at Cowpunchers. Full Disclosure: The designer is a friend of mine. I haven't played this 2nd edition yet, but I have read the rules and they look really well play-tested and polished. This game looks like FUN.
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/...

Jon: The Basic Expert
Cowpunchers Designer
@thebasicexpert

Star Wars:
I have linked to the modern version of the game, below. I'll be honest, though. I am lukewarm on the rules.

The Fantasy Flight Games version:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/22...

OR grab a copy of D6 Adventure:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/...

Everything you need to play Star Wars in D6 Adventure can be found on the https://swrpggm.com/ website. All the vehicle, equipment, and character information is 100% compatible with the D6 Adventure system.

Star Trek Adventures:
https://www.modiphius.net/collections...

Call of Cthulhu:
All you really need is the quick start rules.
https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthu...

The Dare
Now a POD! Great Halloween one-shot:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/...

Castles & Crusades
https://trolllord.com/castles-crusades/
The core rulebook and is currently available as a free PDF download:
https://www.trolllord.com/tlgstore/#!...

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