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Message: <blockquote data-quote="WheresMyD20" data-source="post: 5783100" data-attributes="member: 60772">Three Rulebooks are released on Day 1:1. Dungeons & Dragons Rulebook (it's a complete game - you only need this one to play)2. Unearthed Arcana3. Monsters & TreasureDungeons & Dragons Rulebookhardcover, 128 pagesdesign mantra: "If it's not critical to the game, it doesn't belong here."Ability Scores: Str, Dex, Con, Int, Wis, Cha on a 3-18 scale, rolling and point-buy mechanics are provided, but check with your DM for the one he wants you to use.Levels: 1-Max (probably 20)Classes: Cleric, Fighter, Rogue, Wizard (the classic four)Races: None. Human assumed (see design mantra)Hit Points: Similar to 0e-3e, rolling and point-buy mechanics are provided, but check with your DM for the one he wants you to use.Saves: Fortitude, Reflex, Will.  They are static DCs based on the class and level of the character. (best of 1e & 3e)Alignment: Law-Chaos/Good-Evil full dual axis with 9 possibilities. (I kinda want to do away with alignment entirely, but it's too much of a sacred cow)Feats: None. Each class has pre-defined special abilities in the class write-up.Skills: None. Use ability checks instead. Some classes may have bonuses to certain ability checks - for example, a rogue trying to pick a lock.Spells: 8 cleric spells of each level 1-7.  12 wizard spells of each level 1-9.Equipment: A relatively short list of weapons, armor, and miscellaneous adventuring equipment. (similar to B/X)Combat: BAB & Ascending AC, per 3e. A simple combat system is given, similar to B/X or BECMI.  This section will be very short, probably 5-10 pages, max.Adventuring: Rules and guidelines for exploring dungeons, wilderness, cities, etc.Monsters: A selection of iconic monsters.  Enough to comfortably play the game, without trying to cram every monster in here.Magic Items: A selection of iconic magic items.  Enough to comfortably play the game, without trying to cram every monster in here.DM Procedures: The advice and tools that are necessary to run a game.Unearthed Arcanahardcover, 128 pagesdesign mantra: "More options"Note: everything in this book is optionalMore Classes: Ranger, Druid, & Paladin for sure;  Bard & Illusionist/Specialist likely; Monk & Barbarian possible.Non-human Races: Dwarf, Elf, & Halfling (Hobbit-style) for sure; Half-Elf, Half-Orc, & Gnome likelyMore Spells: Druid spells introduced, more wizard and cleric spells added.  Illusionist-specific spells may be introduced.Alternate Spell System: Spell point/mana system.More Equipment: A full-size list of weapons, armor, and miscellaneous adventuring equipment.Feats: Character customization options. Rules for swapping out class abilites for other abilities.Skills: Introduce a skill system.Combat: A tactical grid-and-minis system is introduced.Monsters & Treasurehardcover, 128 pagesA full-sized monster manual and compendium of magic items to supplement the ones in the core rulebook.As time goes by, release Unearthed Arcana II, Monsters & Treasures II, Unearthed Arcana III, etc.  Probably about 1 of each every year, in a staggered pattern.  Every 6 months or so, you get a new book of optional rules (UA) or monsters and magic items (M&T).</blockquote>

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