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It's interesting that even though OD&D + supplements (S&W Complete) beefs up fighter-types considerably as compared to White Box OD&D, playing the former can be far more dangerous for PCs due to the addition of attack routines like the lion's claw-claw-bite. It makes wilderness adventuring even more...

Just catching up on these reports - loving the steampunk vibe with the steam-powered bore (a level of tech that fits well with the firearms). I also like to use retainer loyalty and morale in campaigns, I find it keeps things interesting vs. just a bunch of meatshields that blindly charge into battl...

Note: moved this to 'Looking for Players or Games' so it would be shown in the active posts listing. I just ended my PbP and will start a new one soon-ish, I just haven't decided yet what system. P&P would be a nice change, as I haven't run or played it in a while. I was also thinking FMAG, or even...

Started a Pits & Perils thread here:

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Note: splitting out this thread from https://snw.smolderingwizard.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=604 Yeah it's easy to spend a load of money on gaming stuff, especially when it's nice new hardbacks! Sooner or later you've got more of a collection than what you can possibly use. Pits & Perils This looks re...

I didn't realise that the Turn Undead table in White Box is broken. I guess that I will have to give it another look. Yes, if you compare the (corrected) FMAG table with the 3rd printing of WB, you will see the left column is incorrect as far as the creatures and their hit dice. Easily fixed, and a...

For those not aware, Matt just published the WB 4th printing . I bought the PDF, and took a look with an eye towards seeing what is new: Added vol 3 info on dungeon doors, secret doors, and traps. Random dungeon stocking procedure, with monster tables. Hidden (unattended) treasure table, with an ass...

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Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:54 pm

Oh. And how about 800 XPs for that last delve
Great game Doug. Thanks!!

Done! Thanks Ron

From https://smolderingwizard.wordpress.com/2024/04/21/return-to-the-known-lands-session-43-beware-of-strangers-with-magic-swords-pt-2/ PCs: Frakus (Dw FM 3) Osan (Elf F/MU 4/2) Omes (Half FM) Arro (MU 3) NPCs: Marnes (CL 4) Burdar (Dw FM 1) Toetag (FM 1) Hirelings: Aravay (wagon driver) Samtik (por...

Thanks guys , glad everyone enjoyed it!