Adventuring skills such as the character stole the item-whether the PC actually did.blind-fightingor spellcraft also might be learned. Reaction Adjustment: This modifier is applied to ad10 to determine if a character is surprised by an unex-pected encounter. They are geared toward simple survival, and they 1 tible to extremetemperatures.concentrateon their environment rather than on philosoph- rompanion (10): The elf gains the companionship of a cooshee or an elven cat. However, if an aquatic elf Tall and slender, gray elves have amber or violet eyes and silver or pale golden hair. They also prefer toand white hair. questions have been subsequently answered in accessories ntly, in the AD&D 2nd Edition game rules. lows prefer riding small ponies to walking. skill is familiar with mining, tunneling and stonework. No 4 Exiled matter the character's profession, his business venture 5 Failed business venture failed and he had to pursue another line of work-as an 6 Fell in love adventurer. If a fighter qual- The Musde subability measuresthe sheer power a char-ifies for exceptional subability scores, roll percentile dice acter can exert at a moment's notice. Suggested NWA: Boat piloting, rope use, seamanship, navigation,andcharacter likely would become self-sufficient. This is cov- summarized below, in addition to a ered in chapter six. n. Spell immunity: Minotaurs havethe unique power of s. Magic resistance: The character is magic resistant.immunity to maze spells, due to their familiarity with Ciff have a flat 10% magic resistance, while githzerai have a magic resistance of 5% per level-for example, a 6th-labyrinths and other such places. ment for their deep dwarf characters. ? While in swan form, they can only satyr if she makes any effort at all, and in all circumstancesbe struck by +1 or better weapons, can fly at the listed satyrs have to succeed in a saving throw versus spells torate, and have a magic resistance of 2% per level. All swanmays carry a magical token of some Ogres are great brutes standing more than nine feet tall, kind-a ring, cloak, or belt, for instancethatallows them towith thick torsos, heavy limbs, stringy hair, and warty hides. I still didn't like it mind you, but if you're going to incorperate any of these books in this game this one should be your first stop. New proficiencies, talents and updated psionics round out the PLAYER'S OPTION character. Their necks are thick and short, and their heads but they're especially fond of oaken clubs, longbows, andtend to be broad and flat with wide jaws. If the creature wears armor that human, but they tend to be thin and gaunt, with drawn s inferiorto its natural AC, its AC improves by only 1 place. For able by the various races. -#awes have a +1 bonus to their lous and aloof.attack rolls vs. ora, half-orcs, goblins, and hobgoblins. This exciting expansion to the AD&D game contains rules and systems that will make your battles more vibrant and realistic. r. Create magical pipes: Satyrs can create pan pipes w. Racial weapons: At 5th level, a thri-kreen automati-that can cast charm, sleep, or cause fear effects within a 60 cally gains proficiency in the chatkcha, a crystalline throwingfoot radius.To gain this ability, the satyr must invest 4 char- wedge commonly used by the mantis warriors. The higher the positive value, the easier the skill becomes for the char- acter. Abilities cost either 5their youth, fadingto gray or white with age. A check for malfunction ismade every time the dwarf attempts touse the item. However, they are comfortableCharacter point cost: 40 around rivers and small lakes. If the reroll failed, Leon's character still misses and play continues. . Aim Missile Attack Adjustment This modifier is subtracted from or I7 0 -20 -15 I I+added to d20 rolls during combat. Strength 16 Constitution 12 All Stamina 15 Health 12 All 1 s,2s,and 3s rolledon hit dice are considered4s. Minotaur +2 Strength, +2 Constitution, -2 Wisdom, -2 Charisma k. Attacked last: The character 'Mongrelman -1 Intelligence, -1 Charisma, +1 one other scorecomes from a race notorious for its Ogrecowardice and ineffectiveness in com- +2 Strength, +2 Constitution, -2 Intelligence, -2 Charismabat. Half-orcs can be of any alignmentHalf-Elf Standard RacialAbilities (20)Infravision, 60' Resistance Players who choose half-orcs for their charactersLanguages* Secret Doors have 15 character points to spend on racial abilities. lncN Rghk ReJerved. dwarf is at least 90feet ahead of a party of charactersAnything he purchases costs 10% less than the listed without this ability, or accompanied only by charactersprice. . They prefer the Deep Dwarves' Special Abilitiessecurity and the isolation that living far beneath the earth Infravision, 90' SavingThrow Bonuses Melee Combat Bonuses* Mining DetectionAbilitiesprovides.The typical deep dwarf is 4 4 % 'tall and weighs 120 * Attack bonus applies vs. drow, troglodytes, and ora.pounds. Free shipping for many products! Usingthe PLAYER'OS PTIONsystem, all Prime Requisite: Strength Allowed Races: AIImembers of the warrior group:- Have the ability to select any weapon and wear any Fighters are experts with weapons, and they are often type of armor available in the campaign. This naturalHide block grants halfling characters a bonus to all savingSavingthrow bonuses throws E. magical wands, staves, rods, and spells, and applies vs. any poisonous or toxic substances. World of Greyhawk: 5985. All immunitiesare cumulative, so a character with a 2 1Reason score is immune to first-, second-, and third-level A character with a high Intuition score likely wouia Deillusion spells. All the pointsfrom a d6 must be appliedto one ability score. Design Contributions: Rich Baker, Skip Williams. The chance of success 4-6 +1is 1-5 on ld6. This bonus is in addition to any thecharacters might receive for high Balance scores. Many a fighter began his career as a mere squire,and more than one young person with a talent for the Art map to a dungeon, lost city, or treasure hoard; a prizedsignedwith the local hedge wizard. Their com- ate woodlands. The restrictionsare the same as those listed for Fighters.possessing high Intuition scores, nor can they cast spells Rangerfrom cleric or druid scrolls. Or maybe the character fled on his own to protect others. However, a lizard man in plate mail (AC 3) is AC 3. conservativetones. Identifier-ark. The attack roll fails. This concept is expanded message Know )-: Knowledgechecks can be used when char-with subabilies. II,* Maximumspell ability PLAYERS OPTIONT: Skills &f Powers Book A Design: Douglas Niles and Dale A Donovan Bionics Design: Bill Slavicrek and Dale A Donovan Development and Editing:Jean Rabe Design Contributions: Rich Baker, Skip Williams EditingContribution: Dori Hein Project Coordinator: Steve Winter Typography:Angelika Lokotz Graphic Design: Dee Bamett It is likely such a character will carry a how a 1st-level rogue gained his abilities. A player character bug- sequences and risks first, and then carefullyplan their attackbear is an extremely unusual representative of his specieswho must struggle to control a vicious temperament and Giffnatural inclination to bully those weaker than himself. Though not oftenseen, when they are encountered it iscommon to find dolphins amongthem. 1 s and 2s rolled on hit dice are considered 3s. If hernod IX A player rolls 2d6 to randomly determinenot, there is a mistakesomewhere. They feel that they are Many minotaurs are brutal savages, bonly weakened by alliances or treaties with other creatures. ..51Strength, Stamina, Muscle . ,13 Bard .. ..54Dexterii, Aim, Balance . ,14 Priests .. .56Consftution, Health, Fitness .15 Clerics .57Intelligence, Reason, Knowledge . Each of the abilities below cc Table 20: Paladin - It Progressionto 10 character points. . They must abide by the following restrictions: R Spell level Cannot gain followers by building a stronghold or fort. Such an individualtices. . could be he searches for loved ones lost when the disaster struck. The word attempted to add to the'I complicationsof resolvingthese chc I sincerely hope that you'll decide iiiai w it adding to theI All things in nature must evolve in order to keep pa ganisms must adapt as their environment changes ,o is true in gaming The AD&D game IS one of th;terns around.And it's a great system; its longevithe time that the AD&D game has existed, gamis the game The original AD&D game evolvedfrom the D&D game in the late170s. For example, thri-kreen and alaghi cannot wear armor; centaurs, wemics, or bullywugs can't wearPenalties magical boots or magical armor due to their unusual shapes; and so on. . Once a day a haltlingwiththis a b i l i can detect evil in creatures .or individuals. . character's family sent him away to avoid retribution. +4 Proficiencies:The juggling, cobbling, pottery, rope use,seamstress/tailor, musicalinstrument,forgery, and gem cut-ting proficiencies all use Aim as their base number.Balance A character possessinga high Balance score may be anacrobat or a tightrope walker. Player's Option Spells and Magic: 5621. Kobolds strive to be tafen seriously by larger races, Player character gnolls must work hard to overcome the and often try to make up for their shortcomings with ferocity and tenacity. A character with leftover character points A typical hill dwarf stands 4' tall and weighs about 150pounds. Player's Option Skills and Powers Book: 5231. Alaghi stand well over sixfeet tall and weigh more than 300 pounds. The fightefs six ability scores are:Strength 16 Intelligence 12Dexterity 14 Wisdom 8Constitution 12 Charisma 11Leon doubles the fightefs Strength score (1 6x2=32), I I 10-11 40and dividesthe 32 points as follows: Stamina-1 5, Musde-17 (1 5+ 17-32). Allowed Races: Human Multiple specialization (10): This ability can betaken inplace of the 5-point ability to specialize in a single weapon. Only 5 points can be retained for tween. . Stealth (10): When the elf is alone and is not wearing metal armor, he gains a bonus to surprise opponents. The introduction offers advice on integrating the material into an existing campaign, and ance subability score. Most characters with above average Balance For example, if the iron chest Leon's fighter wants to lift scores would have a relatively simple time climbing ahad been welded in place, the DM could claim that two or craggy rock face or cliff, but only thieves can climb brickeven all three of the fightets d20 rolls be successful for the walls or sheer surfaces.chest to come free. He decidesto divide his 24d6 as follows: Example: Leon wants to use MethodVI to create his char- Strength 4d6acter. There is average abilii scores, and are often less capable of amazing more information about this in chapter four. . It is not iveapon in a round, but there are three exceptions: centaursand wemicS can attackwith unusual for a githzerai to I weapon and use their natural attacks at the same time, and thri-kreen can attack with spend years at a time in a 3 weapon and use their bite at the same time. Like many Most alaghi live as semi-nomadic huntergatherers.They woodland creatures, they have a great respect for nature'stend to be shy and peaceful creatures, with a driving sense balance, and try not to disturb the world they live in. TheyCharacter point cost: 40 +can be within 5.Sylvan elves, or wood elves as they also are known,descended from the same stock as other elves. They also can take the followingmulti-class combinations: fighter/mage,fighter/thief, fighter/mage/thief, ormage/thief. SuggestedNWPs: Voca-tional skills such as animal handling, animal training, black- horse and carriage; or a glass slipper. Player's Option Rulebooks present an alternative approach to D&D Characters. Other types of dwarves Melee Combat Bonuses MiningDetectionAbilitiesdistrust duergar, and as such, duergar suffer an initial -2penaltyto reaction rolls from their cousins. corlllllmity or culture and decides to seek his fortune on the waves. 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