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So, I want to GM a campaign of Dungeons & Dragons on here and I want sort of a throwback campaign of sorts that uses the very first version of D&D, the old 1974 rules for Dungeons & Dragons (also referred to as 0e, White Box, or just OD&D), or more accurately, a free retro-clone thereof such as Full Metal Plate Mail (which is available as a free PDF, as it is an open-license game).
OD&D, or Zero Edition as some people call it, is a lot more minimalist and sandbox-styled compared to the later editions of D&D. You only had three core classes at first (Fighter, Magic-User, Cleric) with other classes appearing in supplements and you only had four races (Human, Dwarf, Elf, Halfling) with class restrictions and level caps for Elves, Dwarves, and Halflings.
But Zero Edition also has a unique gonzo feel to it where the DM and the players are encouraged to make the world their own and house-ruling is the name of the game. Speaking of house rules, here are some of mine for OD&D.
1. Class and Race restrictions are removed. While we're starting out with just the core three classes of Fighter, Magic-User, and Cleric (more specialized classes will be added as the game grows), there will be plenty of fantasy races to play as and they can be any class up to any level.
2. Humans are by far the most common race in the universe of this game, but you can be any type of sapient creature you want within reason. The core races of Human, Dwarf, Elf, and Halfling are allowed automatically and other exotic species are also allowed with DM approval.
3. Alignment has been done away with, for the most part.
4. All sexes and genders are allowed for your character. You can be male, female, futanari/hermaphrodite, genderfluid or genderless, whatever you want for your character.
5. All PC's cannot be younger than 16 years old at the absolute youngest, both to comply with site rules and my own personal comfort zone (honestly, I'd prefer 18 as the minimum, but I can go as low as 16 for this game).
6. Everybody starts at Level 1 and must work their way up.
7. Character death is possible, BUT I will allow multiple characters per player and if your character dies, feel free to roll up a new one!
8. The core rules set we are using as the basis for this campaign is titled Full Metal Plate Mail and it is a faithful open-license retro-clone of the original 1974 D&D boxed set. You can legally download it on PDF for free, directly from the author at Lulu (you may need a Lulu account, but the PDF is free and so is getting an account on Lulu).
http://www.lulu.com/us/en/shop/leonaru/full-metal-plate-mail-pdf/ebook/product-22104623.html
If you don't have the rules for Full Metal Plate Mail, don't sweat it. I can help you out as a GM.
As for the campaign itself, it is a sandbox campaign where anything can happen and I am perfectly fine with allowing smut and erotic elements in my game. Ideally speaking, I'd prefer an even 50/50 blend of smut and story. I also encourage relationships both between PC's and each other and PC's with NPC's and they can be anything from romantic and sexual to just ordinary friendships.
So, would anyone be interested in playing D&D the old-school way?
OD&D, or Zero Edition as some people call it, is a lot more minimalist and sandbox-styled compared to the later editions of D&D. You only had three core classes at first (Fighter, Magic-User, Cleric) with other classes appearing in supplements and you only had four races (Human, Dwarf, Elf, Halfling) with class restrictions and level caps for Elves, Dwarves, and Halflings.
But Zero Edition also has a unique gonzo feel to it where the DM and the players are encouraged to make the world their own and house-ruling is the name of the game. Speaking of house rules, here are some of mine for OD&D.
1. Class and Race restrictions are removed. While we're starting out with just the core three classes of Fighter, Magic-User, and Cleric (more specialized classes will be added as the game grows), there will be plenty of fantasy races to play as and they can be any class up to any level.
2. Humans are by far the most common race in the universe of this game, but you can be any type of sapient creature you want within reason. The core races of Human, Dwarf, Elf, and Halfling are allowed automatically and other exotic species are also allowed with DM approval.
3. Alignment has been done away with, for the most part.
4. All sexes and genders are allowed for your character. You can be male, female, futanari/hermaphrodite, genderfluid or genderless, whatever you want for your character.
5. All PC's cannot be younger than 16 years old at the absolute youngest, both to comply with site rules and my own personal comfort zone (honestly, I'd prefer 18 as the minimum, but I can go as low as 16 for this game).
6. Everybody starts at Level 1 and must work their way up.
7. Character death is possible, BUT I will allow multiple characters per player and if your character dies, feel free to roll up a new one!
8. The core rules set we are using as the basis for this campaign is titled Full Metal Plate Mail and it is a faithful open-license retro-clone of the original 1974 D&D boxed set. You can legally download it on PDF for free, directly from the author at Lulu (you may need a Lulu account, but the PDF is free and so is getting an account on Lulu).
http://www.lulu.com/us/en/shop/leonaru/full-metal-plate-mail-pdf/ebook/product-22104623.html
If you don't have the rules for Full Metal Plate Mail, don't sweat it. I can help you out as a GM.
As for the campaign itself, it is a sandbox campaign where anything can happen and I am perfectly fine with allowing smut and erotic elements in my game. Ideally speaking, I'd prefer an even 50/50 blend of smut and story. I also encourage relationships both between PC's and each other and PC's with NPC's and they can be anything from romantic and sexual to just ordinary friendships.
So, would anyone be interested in playing D&D the old-school way?
