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Additionally, the Red Knights of MARS are the inquisitors of The Church. Basically Lawful/Neutral paladins. They are expected to use their Detect Chaos ability as often as possible. Anyone who detects as _chaotic_ is arrested and subjected to the inquisition. If the chaotic person resists...

In Grymwurld some years ago, a paladin suspected that the Grand Master of the Red Knights of MARS was evil. So when given a chance, he intently stared at the Grand Master. The Grand Master noticed the staring, smiled and looking directly into the eyes of the paladin said "Yes, I'm evil. What...

Well, my experience in the SCA taught me (painfully) that unless the lower level combatant gets in a lucky crititcal hit, he's toast. I have always allowed open-ended critical hits but realistically that doesn't happen very often. Lower level opponents are a real threat when they outnumber the...

Etharon, I've been running Grymwurld since 1978. I started with OD&D (1977) rules, switched to AD&D, then 2nd ed AD&D, Skills & Powers, 3.0 and now 3.5. I would be quite happy to share with you what has made Grymwurld a "Grim, grim, grim world" but frankly I'm having trouble culling from your...

Consider eliminating critical hits You might want to consider eliminating critical hits. The DMG pointed out that the random nature of critical hits hurts the PCs more than the NPCs since the PCs are “on stage” for more time than any monster or NPC. Now I've always been the kind of GM who...

In my last campaign I developed a set of rules very similar to this and also incorporated the 'armour as DR' rule. Normal (hit point) damage is non-lethal. Standard non-lethal damage rules apply. Critical damage is not multiplied and does temporary Con damage. Standard temporary Con damage...

Hell hath no fury as a jealous DM 27 years ago, I was kicked out of a large AD&D game because the DM was jealous that his girlfriend, who was my ex-girlfriend, was still friends of me. 8 out of the 12 players left the game with me. :p I play Diablo with a couple of those guys who left with...

In most of my campaigns, most of the players applauded all house rules that they perceived in their favor and whined about those that they felt hurt them. I think that is just Human nature. 'tis far easier to give than it is to take away.

Wow. Talk about a real diehard… :eek:

#96. Magic Missile, Fireball, and Lightning Bolt. I don't allow these spells in my campaigns. Some players's relish the opportunity to use the other 1,001 spells that are out there. Others whine like preschoolers that it's impossible to play an arcane spellcaster without the "holy trinity of...

#95. Raise Dead. In 1978, after raising the paladin back from the dead for the third time, the player of the paladin said he was bored and saw no point in having raise dead being so available per the RAW. I discussed with the entire group and all of us agreed to eliminate Raise Dead and...

I'm thinking about incorporating the Reputation and Honor rules from Unearthed Arcana. Does anyone have any experience with this, positive or negative? Or do you prefer another rule system for Reputation and Honor (e.g. Pendragon)?

Do what thou wilt, it is your campaign after all. . . But do remember that in the SCA I won several fights fighting with my halberd in close quarters. The damage was still the same because when holding the halberd close to my body, I could pivot with my hips (which generates a lot of power)...

Beware the Baron de Belleme! Wow! That is quite possibly the best description of magic missile I have ever seen (and I've been gaming since 1977). It evokes traditional imagery of a sorcerer or a witch rather than a cowboy. In fact it reminds me of the scene from Robin Hood & the Sorcerer...

Historical Campaign Suplements For a little more than three years I ran a series of campaigns using TSR's Historical Campaign Supplements for AD&D 2nd ed. I had more fun in those three years than I've had in more than 25 years of D&D. Granted, none of the heroes ever got past "name level" so...

FWIW, when I was in the SCA I fought with my halberd at reach and at sword-range. Close fighting wasn't difficult once I learned how to do it properly and the halberd was just as effective. What was hilarious was that a number of fighters would think that I would be vulnerable at close range...

A couple of options: 1. Look at d20 Modern, Urban Arcana, & d20 Past. Instead of "NPC" classes, you start with Smart Hero, Strong Hero, Dedicated Hero, Fast Hero, or Tough Hero and advance up to 5 levels. Then switch to an Advanced Class. These are basically the D&D core classes but are...

According to the SRD “Spell-Like Abilities: Usually, a spell-like ability works just like the spell of that name. A few spell-like abilities are unique; these are explained in the text where they are described. A spell-like ability has no verbal, somatic, or material component, nor does it...

On March 8th 2006, Tarrell Coles who stands 3’11” won the high school state wrestling championship in the 103 lb. weight class. He finished the season with a 41-3 record. When asked as to the advantages and disadvantages of his size on the mats, he replied “My advantage is my upper body...

Pure Magic OD&D (White Box) + AD&D Monster Manual, December 1977. It was nothing short of pure magic. After my first game, I immediately created a bunch of new monsters and character classes. Changed my life. Some years ago I met up with some of my old players at a wedding and all of them...