The Tan Hack

The Tan Hack is my ideal old-school adventure game compatible with the classics. Based on the framework of the legendary Black Hack, The Tan Hack has revamped:

• Classes (including dwarves, elves, and halflings) 
• Spellcasting (no one prepares spells!)
• Dungeon and wilderness exploration rules
• New random tables for character creation
• Optional rules for one-on-one play
• More things to spend XP on
• Optional rules for race and class combinations
• Gorgeous, clean, printer-friendly A5 layout

There are many OSR games, but this one is mine, designed for my tables and sensibilities. Please take a look!

A new supplement, Appendix A, is also available for free for The Tan Hack, adding five new character classes. Check it out below!

https://thecrystalmaw.itch.io/appendix-a-five-fresh-faces

Credits:

• Game and text is a hack of “The Black Hack 2e”, by David Black: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/255088/The-Black-Hack-Second-Edition
• 100 Level-less spells, some random tables, Wilderness Travel rules inspiration from “Knave” 1e and 2e by Questing Beast: https://questingbeast.itch.io/knave
• Solo Hero rules inspired by “Scarlet Heroes” from Sine Nomine Publishing: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/127180/Scarlet-Heroes
• Optional advancement rules inspired by “By This Axe I Hack!” From LakeSide Games: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/358444/By-This-Axe-I-Hack

Artwork Credits:

• Rabbits & Demons by Exeunt Press: https://exeuntpress.itch.io/rabbits-and-demons
• Some artwork copyright William McAusland, used with permission.
• The Oldschool Public Domain Asset Pack by Suikyun: https://suikyun.itch.io/the-oldschool-public-domain-asset-pack
• Fantasy Art Pack by Stoneshore: https://stoneshore.itch.io/tabletop-art-pack
• Character class art commissioned by: https://hairic.itch.io/ 

Cover art, book layout, and some illustration by: Jamie Garcia