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For questions about Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (a.k.a. "AD&D", "first edition", or "1e"), written by Gary Gygax and released in three volumes between 1977 and 1979. (For questions about AD&D 2nd edition, use the tag [adnd-2e] instead.)
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Amount of treasure based on number of monsters encountered?
The Monster Manual (1st Edition) indicates the number of monsters encountered and the treasure type. In general, I like these guidelines.
But say for instance, I'm rolling for number of troglodytes …
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NPC Guildmaster to oppose a high-level thief
In AD&D 1st edition a high-level thief is not allowed to build a stronghold or castle like a high-level fighter, but he/she can build/buy a tower or mansion. This will then put them in conflict with …
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Can a Piercer attack more than once?
From the 1st Edition Monster Manual:
...and when a living creature passes
beneath their position above they will
drop upon it in order to kill and
devour it.
After they drop, can they atta …
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How to turn an AD&D thief into a con-man?
The thief character in Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, 1st edition is just that; a thief. Pickpocket, cut-purse, cat burglar, sneaky little blighter....
I'm thinking of running a non-combat (or minimum …
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What does a Troglodyte actually smell like?
In 1st Edition AD&D, the Monster Manual states that Troglodytes
...emit a secretion which smells
extremely disgusting to humans...
If I want to keep the party on their toes, I would like to sa …
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What does a Thieves Guild turf war look like? [closed]
Related to this question, what is actually involved in a turf war between a high-level thief character and the local Thieves Guild?
I assume that Assassins are involved at some point. What other typ …
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Backstabbing multiple times on the same opponent?
Can a thief backstab twice if the opponent is otherwise occupied?
Scenario: Big Bob the fighter has engaged an Ogre in combat. Sneaky the thief moves silently to get behind the ogre and successfull …
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How many gems will fit in a bag?
In Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st edition there is a plethora of information on the value of gems, and their purported magical uses. But the gems are only ever listed by value, not size or weight.
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Is there a minimum Intelligence score for the thief?
The Player's Handbook mentions that high Intelligence is very important for a thief, but Intelligence Table I does not list a minimum value for a thief, only for an assassin.
Is there a minimum value? …
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10-100 Troglodytes is too many!
I'm picking on troglodytes as an example. In MMI, the number of troglodytes appearing in their lair(cave system/dungeon) is 10-100. Troglodytes are a nice, not-too-tough, HD2 monster with some inter …
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Which AD&D book contains the Cavalier, Acrobat, Barbarian, and other classes popularized by ...
What's the name of the AD&D book (1st Edition) that has the other character classes that were popularized in the Saturday morning cartoon?
I'm talking about the Cavalier, Acrobat, Barbarian, and ot …
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Concealed door vs Secret door
In AD&D 1st edition, what is the difference between a concealed door and a secret door?
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Where can I find miniatures for AD&D monsters? [closed]
This is a follow-on to this question.
I am looking specifically for only monster, not character or NPC, miniatures from the 1st edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual, Fiend Folio, and Mo …
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Stone battle axe vs steel battle axe
What damage is done by a stone battle axe as opposed to a normal steel battle axe? Specifically the kind sometimes wielded by troglodytes?
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Where can I find good 2D representation of AD&D 1st edition monsters
I am looking for a good source of images of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st edition monsters from the Monster Manual, Fiend Folio, and Monster Manual II.
Sure, there are drawings of most of the …