Stu Horvath
@stuhorvath.com
Publisher at @unwinnable.com | TTRPG history at VintageRPG.com | Co-host of Games People Play on @wfmu.bsky.social | New book with @strangeattractor.bsky.social in 2025? | Links: https://linktr.ee/vintagerpg
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LIFE Magazine (April 23, 1951)
Seven fantastic beasts, two majestic mustaches. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/life-magazine-april-23-1951/ #TTRPG
Seven fantastic beasts, two majestic mustaches. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/life-magazine-april-23-1951/ #TTRPG
November 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
LIFE Magazine (April 23, 1951)
Seven fantastic beasts, two majestic mustaches. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/life-magazine-april-23-1951/ #TTRPG
Seven fantastic beasts, two majestic mustaches. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/life-magazine-april-23-1951/ #TTRPG
The History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents and Insects (1967)
A tangle of Elizabethan bestiaries. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/he-history-of-four-footed-beasts-and-serpents-and-insects-1967/ #TTRPG
A tangle of Elizabethan bestiaries. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/he-history-of-four-footed-beasts-and-serpents-and-insects-1967/ #TTRPG
November 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents and Insects (1967)
A tangle of Elizabethan bestiaries. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/he-history-of-four-footed-beasts-and-serpents-and-insects-1967/ #TTRPG
A tangle of Elizabethan bestiaries. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/he-history-of-four-footed-beasts-and-serpents-and-insects-1967/ #TTRPG
Excited to be the bad parent bringing his 8-year-old to see Predator Badlands on Saturday.
November 14, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Excited to be the bad parent bringing his 8-year-old to see Predator Badlands on Saturday.
Touch Me Not (2019)
The darkest idea of a grimoire made manifest. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/touch-me-not-2019/ #TTRPG
The darkest idea of a grimoire made manifest. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/touch-me-not-2019/ #TTRPG
November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Touch Me Not (2019)
The darkest idea of a grimoire made manifest. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/touch-me-not-2019/ #TTRPG
The darkest idea of a grimoire made manifest. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/touch-me-not-2019/ #TTRPG
Art of the Grimoire (2023)
A study of the aesthetics of books of magic. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/art-of-the-grimoire-2023/ #TTRPG
A study of the aesthetics of books of magic. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/art-of-the-grimoire-2023/ #TTRPG
November 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Art of the Grimoire (2023)
A study of the aesthetics of books of magic. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/art-of-the-grimoire-2023/ #TTRPG
A study of the aesthetics of books of magic. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/art-of-the-grimoire-2023/ #TTRPG
Full of conflicting feeling about liking the painting on the annual Thanksgiving card sent out by my life insurance company.
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Full of conflicting feeling about liking the painting on the annual Thanksgiving card sent out by my life insurance company.
Of Shadows (2016)
A collection of the material history of magickal practice. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/of-shadows-2016/ #TTRPG
A collection of the material history of magickal practice. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/of-shadows-2016/ #TTRPG
November 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Of Shadows (2016)
A collection of the material history of magickal practice. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/of-shadows-2016/ #TTRPG
A collection of the material history of magickal practice. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/of-shadows-2016/ #TTRPG
If I ever figure out which one of you recommended Loop Track to me, we're going to have words.
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
If I ever figure out which one of you recommended Loop Track to me, we're going to have words.
Want to remember that book you had as a kid that you loved and had a dragon on the cover but you forgot the name? Join the Vintage RPG Newsletter: reuniting folks with beloved but forgotten books since 2017. www.vintagerpg.com/newsletter/
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Want to remember that book you had as a kid that you loved and had a dragon on the cover but you forgot the name? Join the Vintage RPG Newsletter: reuniting folks with beloved but forgotten books since 2017. www.vintagerpg.com/newsletter/
Infernal Creatures (2019)
A public face of the hidden arts. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/infernal-creatures-2019/ #TTRPG
A public face of the hidden arts. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/infernal-creatures-2019/ #TTRPG
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Infernal Creatures (2019)
A public face of the hidden arts. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/infernal-creatures-2019/ #TTRPG
A public face of the hidden arts. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/infernal-creatures-2019/ #TTRPG
The Far Side
Cows, cavemen, monsters and more. No, it isn't a _Monster Manual_! Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/the-far-side/ #TTRPG
Cows, cavemen, monsters and more. No, it isn't a _Monster Manual_! Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/the-far-side/ #TTRPG
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The Far Side
Cows, cavemen, monsters and more. No, it isn't a _Monster Manual_! Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/the-far-side/ #TTRPG
Cows, cavemen, monsters and more. No, it isn't a _Monster Manual_! Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/the-far-side/ #TTRPG
You would think with all the data they've scraped from me, Meta would know that I am not a teen nor do I have a teen.
November 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
You would think with all the data they've scraped from me, Meta would know that I am not a teen nor do I have a teen.
Bad Medicine for Doctor Drugs (1983)
In the running for best RPG title of all time? Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/bad-medicine-for-doctor-drugs-1983/ #TTRPG
In the running for best RPG title of all time? Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/bad-medicine-for-doctor-drugs-1983/ #TTRPG
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Bad Medicine for Doctor Drugs (1983)
In the running for best RPG title of all time? Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/bad-medicine-for-doctor-drugs-1983/ #TTRPG
In the running for best RPG title of all time? Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/bad-medicine-for-doctor-drugs-1983/ #TTRPG
Justice, Inc. (1984)
A game of two-fisted mystery men (and women!). Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/justice-inc-1984/ #TTRPG
A game of two-fisted mystery men (and women!). Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/justice-inc-1984/ #TTRPG
November 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Justice, Inc. (1984)
A game of two-fisted mystery men (and women!). Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/justice-inc-1984/ #TTRPG
A game of two-fisted mystery men (and women!). Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/justice-inc-1984/ #TTRPG
Espionage! (1983)
Note the shark on the cover. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/espionage-1983/ #TTRPG
Note the shark on the cover. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/espionage-1983/ #TTRPG
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Espionage! (1983)
Note the shark on the cover. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/espionage-1983/ #TTRPG
Note the shark on the cover. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/espionage-1983/ #TTRPG
Champions (1984)
A clear improvement in production values. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/champions-1984/ #TTRPG
A clear improvement in production values. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/champions-1984/ #TTRPG
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Champions (1984)
A clear improvement in production values. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/champions-1984/ #TTRPG
A clear improvement in production values. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/champions-1984/ #TTRPG
Villains and Vigilantes (1982)
The second superhero RPG! Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/villains-and-vigilantes-1982/ #TTRPG
The second superhero RPG! Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/villains-and-vigilantes-1982/ #TTRPG
November 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Villains and Vigilantes (1982)
The second superhero RPG! Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/villains-and-vigilantes-1982/ #TTRPG
The second superhero RPG! Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/villains-and-vigilantes-1982/ #TTRPG
Thousand Year Old Campfire
It belongs in a museum! Oh, wait, that doesn't work here… Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/thousand-year-old-campfire/ #TTRPG
It belongs in a museum! Oh, wait, that doesn't work here… Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/thousand-year-old-campfire/ #TTRPG
November 3, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Thousand Year Old Campfire
It belongs in a museum! Oh, wait, that doesn't work here… Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/thousand-year-old-campfire/ #TTRPG
It belongs in a museum! Oh, wait, that doesn't work here… Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/thousand-year-old-campfire/ #TTRPG
Whispers from the Wizard's Tower - October 2025
Look, every day is Halloween, especially when it comes to deadlines. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/whispers-from-the-wizards-tower-october-2025/ #TTRPG
Look, every day is Halloween, especially when it comes to deadlines. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/whispers-from-the-wizards-tower-october-2025/ #TTRPG
November 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Whispers from the Wizard's Tower - October 2025
Look, every day is Halloween, especially when it comes to deadlines. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/whispers-from-the-wizards-tower-october-2025/ #TTRPG
Look, every day is Halloween, especially when it comes to deadlines. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/11/whispers-from-the-wizards-tower-october-2025/ #TTRPG
Saw multiple people dressed in this costume but have no context for it. Is it just "person in Ghillie suit"? Is The Heap making a pop culture comeback i hadn't heard about? Explain, please!
November 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Saw multiple people dressed in this costume but have no context for it. Is it just "person in Ghillie suit"? Is The Heap making a pop culture comeback i hadn't heard about? Explain, please!
Reposted by Stu Horvath
In many cultures November the 1st is traditionally a day when people buy, sometimes multiple, copies of awesome magazines
shop.wyrd.science
shop.wyrd.science
Wyrd Science - Store
the magazine for people who should roll better...
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November 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
In many cultures November the 1st is traditionally a day when people buy, sometimes multiple, copies of awesome magazines
shop.wyrd.science
shop.wyrd.science
It occurs to me that I can link directly to the Vintage RPG newsletter so you can see what you are missing. Go sign up! www.vintagerpg.com?na=archive&e...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It occurs to me that I can link directly to the Vintage RPG newsletter so you can see what you are missing. Go sign up! www.vintagerpg.com?na=archive&e...
Monster Tales: Vampires, Werewolves & Things (1973)
Once again, I'm mostly here for the art. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/10/monster-tales-vampires-werewolves-things-1973/ #TTRPG
Once again, I'm mostly here for the art. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/10/monster-tales-vampires-werewolves-things-1973/ #TTRPG
October 31, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Monster Tales: Vampires, Werewolves & Things (1973)
Once again, I'm mostly here for the art. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/10/monster-tales-vampires-werewolves-things-1973/ #TTRPG
Once again, I'm mostly here for the art. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/10/monster-tales-vampires-werewolves-things-1973/ #TTRPG
I've updated my for-sale list. Get it while it's good, cuz it is getting out of here soon!
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The Great Culling
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October 30, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I've updated my for-sale list. Get it while it's good, cuz it is getting out of here soon!
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Dark Gods (1985)
The book that laid the foundation for much of the renovations to cosmic horror
in the 21st century. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/10/dark-gods-1985/ #TTRPG
The book that laid the foundation for much of the renovations to cosmic horror
in the 21st century. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/10/dark-gods-1985/ #TTRPG
October 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Dark Gods (1985)
The book that laid the foundation for much of the renovations to cosmic horror
in the 21st century. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/10/dark-gods-1985/ #TTRPG
The book that laid the foundation for much of the renovations to cosmic horror
in the 21st century. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2025/10/dark-gods-1985/ #TTRPG