Core Guide

Chapters

1. 01 IntroductionWhy Open Dungeons plays fast, and what it refuses to do. 2 min

   No Arms RaceBuilt to Make Dungeon Narrators

2. 02 The Table: DN, AC & DRWho runs the game, how hard you are to hit, and how armor soaks damage. 1 min

   Armor Class (AC)Damage Reduction (DR)

3. 03 Abilities & Hit PointsThe six scores, their bonuses, and how much life you have. 1 min
4. 04 Save & Chance RollsThe two rolls that decide almost everything outside an attack. 1 min
5. 05 Leveling & ExperienceHow XP is earned and when characters grow. 1 min

   LevelingExperience

6. 06 CombatTurns, rounds, melee, ranged, dual-wielding and fists. 2 min

   Your Turn - Your ActionDual-WieldingMelee Weapon CombatRanged CombatUnarmed Combat

7. 07 Magic in CombatHow spells hit, how targets resist, and Magic Backlash. 1 min

   Dex Quick - dodging stuff you can physically avoidCon Tough - withstanding harm to the bodyWis Mind - resisting influence on thoughts or sensesOngoing effects

8. 08 AlignmentsThe nine-cell grid for how the world sees races, factions and monsters. 1 min

   Optional ReadingFor the WorldTop - Laws and Structure (X-Axis)Side - Treatment of Others (Y-Axis)Alignment Grid

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