Relics and Renegades: Melbourne's OSR & NSR Convention 2026
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Relics and Renegades is a collaboration between three Melbourne tabletop roleplaying game communities. Registration is open — join them or follow the event page for game announcements and updates.
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ABOUT RELICS AND RENEGADES
Relics and Renegades is an afternoon and evening of the finest in old-school D&D, OSR and NSR gaming. We've dug up TTRPGs from throughout the OSR and NSR scene, from weird-punk sci-fi post-apocalypse to classic D&D and original-edition Dungeons & Dragons. We've gathered together a dozen of Melbourne's most experienced and capable GMs to take you through worlds of exploration, treasure, and death defying adventure.
No matter if you are the most grizzled grognard or you're entirely new to the hobby, we will have a game that will fill you with awe and terror.
Join us on October 24th, 2026 at the The Depot, Donkey Wheel House for a day of adventure like nothing you've ever seen before, at Melbourne's Premier OSR and NSR gaming convention!
We've started Relics and Renegades as a chance to bring the old and new takes on classic gaming to everyone in Melbourne. Everyone is welcome to bring dice, snacks, and their wits with them and test themselves against the dangers of the deepest delves. Read our Code of Conduct to learn more about our commitment to creating a welcoming environment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
What to Bring
What to Bring
- ✓ Dice (standard polyhedral set)
- ✓ Pencils and paper for notes
- ✓ Your enthusiasm for adventure!
- ✓ Your own food and drinks (non-alcoholic)
What We Provide
What We Provide
- ✓ Experienced Game Masters
- ✓ Pre-generated characters
- ✓ All rulebooks and materials
First Time at an OSR Event?
Don't worry! Our GMs are experienced at welcoming new players. You don't need to know the rules or bring a character - just bring yourself and a willingness to explore strange worlds.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
OSR stands for "Old-School Renaissance" or "Old-School Revival". It's a style of tabletop RPG gaming inspired by classic D&D and early Dungeons & Dragons editions. OSR games emphasize exploration, player creativity, and challenge, featuring high stakes, meaningful choices, and a focus on problem-solving.
NSR stands for "New School Revolution". It's a style of tabletop RPG gaming that evolved from the OSR movement, retaining its emphasis on player agency and exploration while embracing innovative mechanics and fresh approaches to fantasy roleplaying. NSR games favour elegant rules, creative solutions, meaningful choices, and emergent stories over strict adherence to traditional D&D mechanics.
Tickets are $20 AUD per person. You can register and pay through our event page .
Use the Godfrey Street entrance. The Bourke Street doors are closed after 3pm. The convention is upstairs on Level 2. The Location page has an access map.
Absolutely! Our GMs are experienced at welcoming new players. You don't need to know the rules or bring a character - just bring yourself and a willingness to explore strange worlds.
Please bring your own food and drinks (non-alcoholic). The venue is in the CBD with many places nearby to get food during the scheduled dinner break.
Relics and Renegades is an 18+ event. Our organisation is not presently set up with the necessary infrastructure for under-age participants. If there is significant interest from under-age players we will look at options to getting the necessary arrangements in place.
Absolutely! Many attendees come solo and make new friends through gaming. You'll be seated with other players who share your love of old-school gaming.
Yes! We welcome GMs of all experience levels and are currently recruiting GMs for our next event. Check out the Game Submission page to submit your game proposal.