Things Can Be Weirder in TTRPG: An Appendix N Manifesto

Gonzo and Weird Fiction seem to be synonymous with the classic TSR era D&D games (pre-AD&D 2e) and some OSR games. From my perspective, Gonzo encapsulates the bizarre, off-the-wall strangeness, and sometimes silly. While Weird Fiction encompasses Fantasy (specifically Sword and Sorcery), Horror, and Science Fiction before those genres managed to stand on their own. The books and stories listed in Appendix N of AD&D 1e have the style of story, tone, vibe, and aesthetics that are known to be Gonzo and Weird Fiction. I do understand that this style of TTRPG may not be that popular. Some people prefer their games and adventures to be a part of a specific genre, without having the need to mix it up with certain things. And that's okay. Taking examples from the OSR, games like Old-School Essentials, Dolmenwood, and Shadowdark hold on to the Fantasy genre. Liminal Horror staying true to the Horror genre. Stars Without Number is a popular Science Fiction OSR game. On the other hand, I feel…