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The Old School Referee
Build Worlds, Craft Adventure Scenarios, and Have Fun Running the Game That's the goal of The Old School Referee, a free handbook filled with simple procedures for Referees new and old. Appreciated, but never required, thanks! Compatibility The Old School Referee was built for maximum compatibility. A Sample Adventure If you'd like to see what an adventure created with The Old School Referee could look like, check out Abara Cad Ebra! Print Copies Feel free to print your own copy, or buy one thru Lulu.
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