The Culture: Chainmail, OD&D, & The Basic Expert Showing Receipts

The Basic Expert did a commentary on Chainmail and OD&D.

As he said, The 1973 draft, in my opinion, settles the argument on whether or not Chainmail is needed and how to implement it as Gary and company envisioned. The secondary question is, "Is this good?"

TBE shows his decision process behind why he came to that conclusion, with receipts. This is valuable, as it shows a valuable link in the historical chain of events that would lead from Chainmail through to the various early D&D editions culminating in AD&D 1st Edition. Even with so much of the old lore now far more readily available, things like this still get missed or buried under Just So bullshit that doesn't square with the facts.

You can find Wight Box here.

Much appreciation to TBE for taking the time to record and post this video.