Matthew J. Finch

Matthew J. Finch is an American writer, award-winning tabletop role-playing game designer, and artist, best known for his contributions to the Old School Renaissance movement. His work has been instrumental in reviving and popularizing a style of role-playing that emulates the early editions of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D).

In 2006, Finch co-created OSRIC, the first Old-School Renaissance or Old School Revival retro-clone of a previously published roleplaying game, first edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D). OSRIC serves as a rule set that emulates the mechanics of AD&D, allowing publishers to create new content compatible with the original rules. OSRIC is highly regarded as a cornerstone of the OSR movement, making it easier for new players and publishers to access and build upon classic RPG material.

Finch is also the creator of Swords & Wizardry, another significant retro-clone that simplifies the rules of the original 1974 edition of Dungeons & Dragons. The game captures the spirit of early D&D while offering streamlined mechanics, making it accessible to both new and veteran players. Swords & Wizardry has become one of the flagship games of the OSR movement, known for its flexibility and ease of use. For its rules, it won the tabletop role-playing game industry's 2009 Ennie for Best Free Product - Silver Award.

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