I know–yet another “OSR definition” post. I think this one is especially good though.

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The biggest thing that I have been able to figure out is that OSR will tend to shoot for the mindset of rulings over rules. Yes there is the rule book, but it’s there to aid you in decision making not be the cudgle that some player can use to get their way.

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