House Rules

[Dizlexus]

Mounted Combat
Custom rules: All characters have a mounted combat prof.. Standard "charge" rules apply. Mounted fighting unmounted +1 for mounted. Any "hit" with long weapon (spear, lance, halberd etc) creates 50% chance of dismount (1d3 damage). Character performs "Dex check" to remain mounted. Any hit with hand weapon (sword, axe etc) creates 35% chance of dismount. Dex check to remain mounted. Any range weapon hit creates 20% chance of dismount. Dex check to remain mounted.

I use a high initiative. So 1 is last and 6 is first.

Specialization
This is unique.
1) There will be no double specialization.
2) Only characters who roll on the fighter matrix can specialize.
3) Only 1 weapon can be selected for specialization (except for Samurai).
4) 1 point to be proficient and another 2 points (slots) to specialize.
5) Specialization gives +1 to hit and +2 damage

On Thief Skills
1) One may not move while hidden in shadows and remain hidden.
2) One may not hide in shadows while observed (looked at).
3) One must have “surprise” in order to “back-stab”. It is not a combat maneuver. It is a stealth attack.
4) The assassin’s table will be employed.

Infravision
Infravision is extended to 120 ft for those who have it. This helps bring AD&D books into conformity.

Combat Mechanics
The following will be employed:
A missiles fired into a group will have a 50% chance of hitting an unintended target on any miss.

On a Critical Miss roll 1d100.
1-10: Broken weapon or Bow String
11-50: Fumbled Weapon
51-100: no effect (if missile weapon roll d100 again. 50% chance to hit unintended target).

Critical Hit roll d100 (always includes double damage).
1-17 Double damage
18-20 Triple damage
21 Opponent unconscious 1d4 rounds.
22-24 Double damage
25 Opponent knocked down (loss of round and –2 ac during lost round).
26-30 Double damage
31 Bonus attack
32-41 Double damage
42 Opponent looses weapon or shield (GM rolls if both present, round lost)
43-58 Double damage
59 Opponent must make moral check
60-71 Double damage
72 Head shot helmet lost. If no helmet +3 damage.
73-79 Double damage
80 Oral damage temporary to long term loss of speech. Helmet or not.
81-88 Double damage
89 opponent stunned 1 round
90 -1 charisma if no helmet or helmet knocked off +2 damage
91 Double damage
92 -1 wisdom if no helmet or helmet knocked off +2 damage
93-98 Double damage
99 -1 int if no helmet or helmet knocked off +2 damage
100 Loss of eye helmet or not (multiple complications).

Structure
This campaign will have 2 GMs. Dizlexus (Jason) is the primary adjudicator, the rules lawyer and the one to consolidate the action. Imswayze (Gabe) is tasked with playing allot of NPCs. Gabe is creative partner, sounding board and critic to the GM, and the GMs younger brother. Much of his effort will be in the back-ground but manifest in the end product. He can also fill in upon my absence.

[Dizlexus]

Hit Point Recovery

I don't like the strict 1e rules on HP recovery.

So, 8 hrs rest gives back 1 hp and a full day gives 2 at a time.

[Dizlexus]

Called Shots removed

Because there would be no way for me to know if the roll was made before the shot was called. I choose to eliminate the potential for confusion and deception.

[MonkeyWrench]

But... Deception!!

[Nordbo]

Sorry, don't understand these terms. What is a 'called shot' and do I tell it from other shots (I am not a US English speaker)

[Dizlexus]

Sorry, don't understand these terms. What is a 'called shot' and do I tell it from other shots (I am not a US English speaker)

A called shot is an option to attack a specific body part at -4. Hits are severe.

I have no way to confirm that a called shot is called before a roll is made. A dishonorable type could get a 20, then decide to make it "called".

So, I don't want to use them -- I deleted that section already.

[OGRE MAGE]

Sorry, don't understand these terms. What is a 'called shot' and do I tell it from other shots (I am not a US English speaker)

Well then......where do you speak English?
(I don't know longs and lats)

[Nordbo]

s-w-e-d-e-n

[OGRE MAGE]

Cool!

I couldn't pick out your accent in the text.