I believe the weights were included more for encumbrance purposes than any actual "I can lift this" kind of thing. Armor is very bulky (even the non-bulky...
I had thought of that angle; er, that being the theory that encumbrance takes more into account than just the weight, but the bulkiness of the object as well....
... That's the original meaning, but like other game mechanics (like hit points) the logic an break down. For example, in this case I would argue that simply...
I suppose I could get into a really, really long discussion about how different armors feel as you wear them and all, but I think I'll avoid that since I don't...
... That would explain a lot. I wore some chain that went down to my calves. It didn't take long of just standing around before I got tired, and felt my...
... Given this, would it therefore be fair to say that most RPGs have it wrong by assigning a higher encumbrance value to plate mail and full plate? Sounds ...
... the RC, this is the weights table for normal, non-magical armor for the different core OD&D races. Hopefully the spacing isn't too off, as I C&P'd this...
... Actually, chainmail costs more to manufacture and maintain than plate if the technology and economy allow the production of plate. I mean economy in the...
... Well I think Mark mentioned that chain mail was more flexible and made it easier for you to do daily activities. So maybe chain mail would affect DEX less...
Thanks Mark, Your remarks are very helpful. One thing I wonder: I've either heard or read it before, that armor is heavier when carried & the weight when...
I wore a friend's suit of chainmail a few years ago. It only came down mid-thigh, but he had the chain coif & gauntlets, as well as a full helm. (The helm was...
Of course keep in mind that D&D fighters are trained to wear this stuff. If you're "used" to it its really not bad at all. I knew a guy in AZ who wore a ...
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... If I interpret Mark's comment correctly, that's based on direct personal experience wearing and using armor. But I very much doubt that it is a "rule" in...
Hey all, I have a renewed intrest in OD&D and was wondering how some of you handle certain aspects of the game. I have never been a fan of the whole "fire and...
... I don't recall it from the rules. The actual weight stays the same of course, both in game and in reality, it's just easier to carry on the body than in a...
Check out Basicfantasy as a "complete" rules system. Really cool and FREE! It mixed OD&D with a very small amount of the new. ... system as you call it. I...
... Actually, if I was a thief playing under more realistic armor rules, the armor I'd wear is oiled chainmail between two layers of leather. It's completely...
... In my notes on the modifications I used to use for the rules for BD&D I describe a mana point system I used successfully for many years. It's under...
Yes, actually: 1) Casters can memorize the same spells as usual. 2) Casters get a number of spell points equal to the total sum of spell levels they can cast....
I've used this with some success: http://www.tridrpg.org/magic/casting.php -- Erin The Chimera RPG: One Game. Infinite Worlds... http://www.welshpiper.com/ ......
I use a point system. 1 spell level = 1 spell point. A level two spell costs 2 points, 3rd level = 3 points, etc. Mages don't learn as many spells in the...
Well, as I stated I prefer the points based system from Runequest. While the Vancian system is workable it is not exactly what I am looking for in a magic...
D&D magic is based on the vancian system, and if you change it you'll also need to rebalance it. We've tried a couple of variants. We tried a skill-roll based...
My problems with mana points came at higher levels. I found it hard to fine a simple equation to establish a cost for high level spells, and ended up simply...
Some of you seem ver concerned with "game balance." I don't know about you, but the kinds of items characters find seem to adjust game balance way more than...
I ran across the same problem when I created my spell point system, and I used the same theory in finding the solution. I took the time one weekend (snowed in)...
I agree about game balance, it is in the hands of the GM, and your point is well taken Angelo. I am trying to find a way to make spell chuckers more appealing....
I don't have "Chainmail", but I wonder if the +/- tables in 1st ed. AD&D pg. 38 is derived from this Chainmail rule? The table lists each weapon & crosses it...
I'm working on using a Chainmail variant OD&D system for my game. Check it out, draft is at www.beermotor.org/odnd/files/Restatement. That garbage that you...
