Recent content by spaceLem

THAC0 is tolerable in precisely one situation: the GM tells you your opponent's AC. Then, you roll your d20, add your modifiers and the AC you've been given, and if you match your THAC0 or better, then you've hit. Example 1: THAC0 of 15, AC 3, +2 to hit. Roll a d20, get 13. So, 13 (d20 roll) +3...

I'd like to see a simple skills system to address certain aspects like distance you can jump, how well you can do certain physical activities, stealth, knowledges, crafting etc. The list should be reasonable short (maybe around 8--15), and I'd really like them to have something like a few...

I really like the OP's ideas for feats. Feat choice paralysis is something that spoils the game for me, and I'd really rather have either a much simpler list of feats that provide static bonuses or extras, or just do away with them all together. Examples of good feats are: a +2 bonus to fire...

I'd definitely give at least a +1 AC bonus for wearing a helmet, as it protects the head, which is a well known vital spot. I'd also give a 5% arcane failure to go with it. d20 doesn't really do called shots, as it just assumes you're aiming randomly, and the damage roll takes care of where you...

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I've just discovered Microlite d20, and I have to say I'm very interested. While it doesn't do everything I'd want it to, it certainly makes a good base to start from. I also just read the announcement across at the m20 forums :( One question (I think the m20 forums would be a better place to...