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Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Second Edition from 1989.

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Run vs Sprint actions?

In the Player's Option: Combat & Tactics rule book (p27), there is mention of both Run and also Sprint actions. Run A character can double his base movement by running. Running is considered a f …
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Magic Missile vs mirror?

A bad guy is hiding down a dim corridor. Actually, he's in a side corridor, and at the intersection there is a large mirror set at 45°, reflecting his appearance towards the adventurers. None of the …
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Is there a daily limit on spell memorisation?

Players Handbook p31 states Before a wizard can actually cast a spell, he must memorize its arcane formula. This locks an energy pattern for that particular spell into his mind. Once he has the spell …
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Does the Aid spell affect creatures engaged in combat?

The Bless spell has this restriction: A blessing, however, affects only those not already engaged in melee combat. ...While the Aid spell doesn't directly say anything similar. It does, however, say …
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Is it possible to delay an action to a later initiative turn?

In our AD&D 2e campaign we first roll for initiative and then, according to the roll, announce our actions. The actions each get resolved before the next person has their go. (This might actually be a …
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Movement in darkness - what reduction?

In darkness, is movement "reduced by ⅓" or "reduced to ⅓"? What is the groundspeed velocity of an unladen human in darkness? Would they have a movement rate of 8″ or 4″ ? I have a vague memory that th …
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Is a paladin's Lay on Hands ability in combat like drinking a potion, or like casting a spell?

The Paladin in AD&D 2e has the class ability of Lay on Hands. A paladin can heal by Laying on Hands. The paladin restores 2 hit points per experience level. He can heal himself or someone else, bu …
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Does Robe of Eyes penetrate Darkness?

In AD&D 2e, the Robe of Eyes has this description: This valuable garment appears to be a normal robe until it is put on. Its wearer is able to "see'' in all directions at the same moment due to sc …
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Which identical image appears in each of these editions' DMGs?

The DMG 1e (Efreet cover, Dec `79) has these artist credits: David C. Sutherland III D.A. Trampier Darlene Pekul Will McLean David S. La Force Erol Otus The DMG 2e (dragon & wizard cov …
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How does a low Strength stat translate into the narrative?

(This is homebrew, so take this with caution — we've used this homebrew with success in our home games) What to do with low ability stats? It is generally a more interesting narrative technique to hav …