What we’re about
This group is dedicated to the Old School Renaissance and to keeping 1st edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D) alive and well, and to reliving the golden age of role-playing. Many of the group's members played AD&D in the 1980s (some in the 1970s), but no experience with 1st edition AD&D is necessary (or D&D at all), and players of all ages and experience are welcome.
In addition to our campaign games and one-shots, we have various special events, such as our annual summer tournament, which we've held the last three years. We hold the tournament the day of or the weekend immediately preceding Gary Gygax Day (July 27).
The Guild also has an annual convention dedicated to old-school RPGs called GrogCon, which is part of the Crucible Convention in the Orlando area. GrogCon 2019 took place October 11-13, 2019, and had more than 30 players. You can read a review of it here: http://gnolltrain.blogspot.com/2019/10/grogcon-2019-after-action-report.html. The next GrogCon will take place October 15-17, 2021. GrogCon has a Facebook page that can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/GrogCon-2213187365635929/
The Guild has a podcast called Grogtalk, which can be found on iTunes and Google Play! as well as using your browser - www.grogcon.com/podcast. The podcast is also on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgDjmeyxpWPFALgN0Q4vlQ?. You can read reviews of the podcast here: https://chartable.com/podcasts/grogtalk-podcast
The Guild has a Facebook page that can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392063974529698/
If you choose not to join us (perhaps choosing to adventure in the safer lands of later editions), we understand completely. First edition is not for the faint of heart. However, before leaving this site we encourage you to visit the Character Graveyard, and pay your respects to those who braved the land of 1st edition, but did not return.
