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Saving Throws, A Few Thoughts
I have a few thoughts on saving throws as a historical artifact and game design element.
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2 days ago7 min read
OSR: Converting D&D to Utilize d6s Instead of that Blasted d20
I have recently been on an OSR D&D kick recently, and it has come to my attention that the system is basically a d6 engine. Consistent through several elder editions: Ability scores are generated via rolling 3d6. Starting gold is calculated via rolling 3d6. Reaction rolls are determined via rolling 2d6. Morale rolls are determined via rolling 2d6. Surprise is determined via rolling 1d6. Initiative is determined via rolling 1d6. Forcing open and listening at doors are determin
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May 37 min read
Dungeons, Dungeon Crawls, and Dungeon Crawl Classics
Grab you d27 and get ready to roll on critical hit table XIV as we talk about our experiences with Dungeon Crawl Classics!
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Jan 121 min read
Humans & Hit Dice
What ARE Hit Dice, anyway? I'll discuss how they function and my take on humanoids with Hit Dice.
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Dec 26, 20252 min read
Armor Class vs. Armor Classes
It is an inevitability that people needlessly demand expansions to the rules of a game for no good reason. They desire options and demand choice regardless of the (usually negative) impact on the rest of the system. Armor Class in D&D is one such arena where being spoiled for choice worsens the game. Today, we're all familiar with the bloated list of armor types and options available to players: padded, leather, studded leather, spiked armor, scale mail, halfplate, full plate
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Dec 23, 20253 min read
THAC0 is Easy If You're Smarter Than a 10-Year-Old
If you'll kindly note the frequency of the phrase "ages 10 and up." I'm feeling bombastic today, so I'm taking a moment to defend THAC0 and descending Armor Class as a whole. Why? Because I was an ignoramus up until today, when I had a flight of whimsy and decided to learn how they work. I am here to report back that neither descending Armor Class nor THAC0 are confusing unless: You are illiterate and/or innumerate. You suffer from poor pattern recognition skills. You are les
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Dec 18, 20258 min read
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