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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 16 MIN

Save or Die: Was Classic D&D Too Brutal?

from The Evil Dungeon Master Universe · host The Evil Dungeon Master

In this episode of The Black Notebook Podcast, we’re talking about one of the most debated mechanics in D&D, Save or Die. Was it unfair? Was it bad game design? Or was it an important part of what made old school play so tense?Let me know what you think in the comments or jump on over to Youtube and comment there.

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