top of page
Analog Mancave is a site devoted to D&D, both old school and new. Whether your a 5e player, or part of the OSR, this page is for you.
Here you'll find blog posts, links to my YouTube show, and stuff I've made and referenced in the show that I'm sharing with you for free
Search
Joe Thelawyer
Oct 20, 20247 min read
Links Page for the Video "What is this Old School Renaissance OSR Thing? Learn Everything About it Here and Join in the Fun!"
https://youtu.be/qGnja9GL5go My apologies. The damn web page screwed up the beautiful outline format and I have no clue how to make it...
509 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
Jan 22, 20241 min read
My Advice to Loki of Loki's Lair on How to Avoid Ending a Campaign, One DM to Another
In this video I snipped a clip from the Monday Night Tabletop Livestream from January 15, 2023. We were reviewing a video from Loki of...
18 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
Jan 14, 20241 min read
Monday Night Tabletop LIVE!
New Episode Tonight! Jan 15 at 8 pm EST. We will be talking about How and Why to End a Campaign, inspired by a video from Loki’s Lair. ...
11 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
May 1, 20231 min read
What's in my DM Game Bag ??
In this video I show you my DM'ing game bag setup and pull out everything so you can see what I bring to in person games. Enjoy!...
47 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
Apr 25, 20231 min read
WOTC is Full Of Crap! More Nonsense and Lies in the Latest UA Released Today
SOOOOO much nonsense. Their BS wiggle words would put lawyers to shame. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/e5W0YWXuHXw
15 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
Apr 18, 20231 min read
Joe and Bro D&D Firepit Show! His 5e Campaign, My 2e Campaign, the D&D Movie and Future of the Game
This weekend we saw the new D&D movie Honor Among Thieves. We discuss that, the future of the game, and go over where we're at in each...
7 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
Apr 17, 20231 min read
How to DM Games with Lots of Players
In this video I give DM's some advice on how to handle games with many players. It takes a lot of work by the players and the DM to make...
10 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
Apr 12, 20231 min read
When Players Change PC's Mid Campaign
In this video I give DM's some advice on what to do if your players want to change their PC's at some point in an ongoing campaign....
15 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
Mar 7, 20231 min read
Tim Shorts of Gothridge Manor and Joethelawyer Discuss ShadowDark
During our 2e game recap we wandered into a discussion of ShadowDark and other OSR games. Here's the clip. Enjoy!...
12 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
Jan 18, 20231 min read
The OGL Disaster and US, the Regular Average Day-to-Day Gamers
Lots of people are talking about the OGL and how it affects the industry players. In this video I talk about how it affects the regular...
8 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
Jan 13, 20231 min read
D&D Classic Collection: Monsters A-C Unboxing!!
They finally came! These are so cool. Designed in the style of the old AD&D Monster Manuals. :) https://youtu.be/fjP9bOXvq2E I hope you...
8 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
Jan 7, 20231 min read
Joethelawyer on the OGL disaster
THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE. I AM NOT YOUR LAWYER. But here’s my take on the OGL disaster https://youtu.be/WOD1MKlsYjk I hope you enjoy the...
8 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
Dec 21, 20221 min read
WOTC Hates You. The Digital/Analog Divide is Here. Choose a side.
In this video I tell you why WOTC hates you. There is a divide coming---the analog brain versus the digital hivemind....
20 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
Dec 8, 20221 min read
The Original OSR Bloggers Respond to Questing Beast's Recent Video on the 5E D&D DM Crisis
In this video a few of the original OSR Bloggers get up from their from their rocking chairs and walkers and give their opinions on...
30 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
Nov 28, 20221 min read
DM Advice: Setting Player Expectations for Your Old School Style OSR D&D Campaign for 5e Players
In this video I give DM's some advice on how to set their 5e players expectations for an OSR campaign. Its an big expansion on some...
39 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
Nov 23, 20221 min read
How to Help 5e D&D Players Adjust to Your OSR Style Old School Game
In this video I give you some advice on how to help 5e players get adjusted to your Old School Game. It's sometimes difficult for them to...
33 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
Nov 21, 202211 min read
Cambions and the Blood War
Note: In my video related to this post, I go into more detail on everything here, including on secret Tiefling spy organizations, what...
50 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
Nov 21, 202211 min read
Tieflings and the Blood War
Note: In my video related to this post, I go into more detail on everything here, including on secret Tiefling organizations, what...
284 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
Nov 18, 20221 min read
Small Town Professions, Trades, and Businesses--Master List
Some people were asking for the master list. I pulled most all of these from the Magical Medieval Society Book. They have a mega list. ...
80 views0 comments
Joe Thelawyer
Nov 14, 20221 min read
Joe and Bro D&D Firepit Show! 5e Campaign Retrospective
This weekend we wrapped up my 5e Campaign. It lasted 4 1/2 years. Last night my brother and I kicked back at his place in front of his...
7 views0 comments
CONTACT
bottom of page