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Module – Evasion Calculator

Outdoor Pursuit The Evasion Calculator pertains to outdoor pursuits only. Indoor pursuits are a different/simpler process. The input fields are fairly self-explanatory. The module uses mechanics and values noted in the official DMG p69 for Pursuit And Evasion In Outdoor Settings.

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Module – Encounter Reaction

The Encounter Reaction module represents the table on GMG p63. It offers you a random percentage roll but is editable should you wish to do your own rolling. If a party attempts to parley with an adversary, they can attempt some form of communication and this module determines the resulting reaction. Charisma scores of the […]

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Module – Surprise Calculator

First Edition The Surprise Calculator module will determine which, if any, parties are surprised; if surprised, for how many segments; and at what distance the encounter begins. Remember that segments are treated as rounds in the context of surprise. So if an adversary is surprised for 2 segments, the party can take 2 actions before […]

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Module – Manage Images

Managing Your Media Library The Media Library is a global account-level library of images you host on Google Drive and submit to . You can view a video tutorial on our Youtube account. Google Drive I’ve opted to require members to upload images to a Google Drive account for sharing on the . In this […]

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Module – Manage Characters

This module allows the DM control over characters within their Campaign. Joining a Campaign To initially join a campaign, a player must first submit the Campaign Token for their character. Managing Characters Once that is completed, the DM (or the Player) can Activate the character. The DM can use this module to toggle Activate or […]

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Module – Advance Time

You can cause the passage of time in your Campaign via this module. It will add Days for the campaign as well as all Active Characters in it. It triggers time-sensitive checks for factors such as Disease Contraction, Shop Buyback rate changes, etc. It will also age your active characters. I generally advance 1 day […]

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Module – Expenses Calculator

The Expenses Calculator module will take into account the Monthly Expense Rate setting you have in your General Details module. It will then determine the number of campaign days that have passed since the last time you calculated expenses. Finally, it calculates a pro-rated amount of expenses that each character owes. I rationalize to players […]

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Module – General Settings

General Settings These are a collection of the various values and settings available for your campaign. Campaign Name As it says on its face, this is the name you have given to your campaign. It can be changed at any time. Day The current day in your campaign. Days will accumulate linearly. They do not […]

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How to Play Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D 1e)

So you’ve heard about it on Youtube or from a friend,.. or you watched an 80’s period show like Stranger Things and were intrigued by the idea of Old School Dungeons & Dragons. After a few Google searches you were stymied in answering the question, “How can I learn to play AD&D First Edition?”. If […]

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What is AD&D?

As a prelude, let me start by saying I am no Dungeons & Dragons lore or history expert. I started playing in the early 1980s as a kid and play it today. I am a big fan of the older work but only know the newer editions by reputation and discussion with players. The following […]