Gavin Norman (Dolmenwood, OSE)
Kicking off Season 2, Gavin Norman—Eldritch wizard of the OSR, creator of Old-School Essentials and the smash new hit Dolmenwood campaign setting and game—comes on the podcast. Luke and Gavin talk about what makes a good sandbox, the design of Gavin’s games, and what comes next for the veteran designer. Episodes are released every Wednesday on Patreon a full 7 days before going live on YouTube and podcast platforms. Check out the Patreon for more information: https://www.patreon.com/limithron
Ship of the Dead Podcast · Gavin Norman, Luke Stratton
Show Notes
Gavin Norman
See YouTube Video of Episode HERE
Questing Beast on Dolmenwood (Video) — “Dolmenwood is the BEST D&D book of 2025… and it’s not close”
Bastard Quest (YouTube Channel)
Songs of the Dying Earth - Matthew Hughes
Nine Tales of Raffalon - Matthew Hughes
Brad Kerr & Chance Dudinack About
The Black Wyrm of Brandonsford (Adventure)
Questing Beast – DCC Hot Take: We Need to Talk About Goodman Games
Old-School Essentials Month – May 2026 (Backerkit)
Dark Caribbean (Pirate Borg Setting Book)
Over the Garden Wall (TV Series)
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell – Susanna Clarke
The King of Elfland’s Daughter – Lord Dunsany
The Name of the Wind & The Wise Man’s Fear – Patrick Rothfuss
3d6 Down the Line (Actual Play)
LegendKeeper (Worldbuilding Tool)
A Pound of Flesh (Mothership Toolkit)
Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master – Sly Flourish
So You Want to Be a Game Master – Justin Alexander
Credits
Music: Alexander Miller
Editing: Matt Kepler
Producing: Tyler Stratton
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