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1e that was so long ago.... here is a few that I remember... 1) falling damage is d20 per 10 feet. Then roll 1d6 and divide the total of the d20s by the result of the d6. Still use this one. 2) XP.... If you single handedly kill a monster you get all the XP for it. 3) XP... first time...

I think if they set out to make a D&D movie it will flop. However... if they set out to make Dragonlance or Icewind Dale.... well then we have a chance at getting something decent.

I have always used d20 for every 10 ft then divide that by the result of a d6. Average ends up being a little less than the d6 per 10 ft method for lower falls. But the maximum is much higher.

My favorite one shot is White Plume Mountain. Lots of puzzles, traps, and interesting rooms with 3 distinct paths.

uhmmm..... Miata Is Always The Answer

The hobbit thing is a bit convoluted.... the name hobbit actually pre-dates Tolkien and he made up halfling. But the agreement was to not use hobbit and they could use halfling. go figure.

See if you can find a story hour or two on this adventure. Read through it and it may give you some ideas.

Yes, the Footman's Flail..... My cleric/fighter got a +2 one from Assassin's Knot. Even with my -2 non prof penalty it was put to good use.

So... orcs... Yes, I agree having them created by an evil god is an issue with their free will. How about make Gruumsh a mythological champion of the orcs that unites them. I don't think we need an origin story. Redo orcs in the image of Klingons.

I actually used those weapon adjustments. One of the dragon magazines had a cardboard cutout. You could look up the your level, the weapon and the AC and it would show you what you needed to roll. It was a game changer for me.

I don't know anything about your particular flavor of OSR. But I did play a lot of 1e and 2e. How did we survive from level 1? - hirelings, henchmen, and war dogs. war dogs were particularly effective as they attacked as well as a 5th level fighter. What level does it start to be more...

He ends up in Return to the ToEE. He has been turned into a Vampire and is serving Tharizdun who is masquerading as the Elder Elemental in order to gain freedom.

eh, his arguments are not new. They were all around when WOTC released 3.0. Only difference is that it seems he is willing to challenge WOTC on it. The OGL basically boils down to a gentlemen's agreement that WOTC won't sue you if you abide by these rules. There has always been the option...

My wizard I am playing just reached 18th level. 1) that 9d6 is not guaranteed - it depends on environment. spell resistance and saving throw often apply. Plus I believe the SR is based off of CL 9 and the save would be based of Int 15. So, maybe you can injure a flunky or lieutenant but not...

I believe they were designed to be deadly. But I do not believe they were designed to be 'extra deadly than how the game was designed to be played at home' What is your evidence that this is an objective fact?

I disagree. The 1e modules were originally designed for tournaments. But they were sold to the public, people bought them, and they greatly influenced how the game was played. I am proposing that the general play style in 1e was more lethal. How the game is played has as much influence on...

1) You cannot exclude the modules in analysis of which edition is more deadly. These were as much a part of 1e and 2e as the rules. We used them over and over again. They also influenced how we designed our own adventures. - 1e modules where much more deadly than anything that came later on...

I was presuming that there were very few 1 action spells. Not in PF2 but in 3.0 it was an issue, that's why Haste was changed (either errata or by 3.5) so casters could not cast 2 spells per round. I guess we will have to see how powerful this is and how it balances with the mundanes...

I was presuming that there were very few 1 action spells. Not in PF2 but in 3.0 it was an issue, that's why Haste was changed (either errata or by 3.5) so casters could not cast 2 spells per round. I guess we will have to see how powerful this is and how it balances with the mundanes...

That is what I am thinking as well. But since most spells take 2 actions to cast, that would mean you could cast 2 spells a round. Which was determine (and rightly so IMO) to be too powerful. So, somehow they need to restrict it from spell casting which of course goes contrary to "do...