Microlite81 Advanced Expanded Edition (Digest/Ebook) (5e)
The Microlite81 Advanced Expanded Edition is based on the Basic and Expert boxed sets of the world's most popular fantasy roleplaying game published in 1981 combined with the classes¸ spells¸ and treasure from the 1e (advanced) version of the world's most popular fantasy RPG -- thus recreating the way many people who started with B/X played 1e in the 1980s with more modern Microlite20-based systems. This book is the ultimate version of Microlite81 Advanced in one volume suitable for digest-sized printing or tablet viewing (pdf¸ epub¸ and mobi versions are included). This 888 page digest-sized PDF includes new material not included in the "pay-what-you-want" version of Microlite81 Advanced¸ for example:
- 100 additional monsters
- over 50 new magic items¸ including some magic items designed specifically for Microlite81 systems (e.g. items working with the hit point fueled magic system)
- new spells
- rules for using small parties of 1-3 characters in old TSR adventures designed for 8+ PCs
- expanded rules for dominions (the territories high level PC rule).
- a sample campaign and several sample adventures (including a walk-through of creating a dungeon)
- more advice and random tables for Microlite81 Advanced GMs
- art -- lots more art¸ including color art
Of course¸ the Microlite81 Advanced Expanded Edition includes all of the standard features of Microlite81 Advanced:
- Simple Character Creation Rules: Roll 4 attributes and select a class¸ background and alignment.
- Standard Classes include Fighter¸ Magic-User¸ Cleric¸ Thief¸ Dwarf¸ Elf¸ Halfling
- Optional Classes include Assassins¸ Barbarians¸ Bards¸ Druids¸ Illusionists¸ Paladins¸ Rangers¸ Warlords¸ Dragonborn¸ Half-Orges¸ Tieflings¸ and Warforged.
- Two sets of "core" rules: standard and extended. The standard rules are less complex while the extended rules incorporate many of the author's house rules.
- Backgrounds provide a simple and fast way to factor in a character's culture and non-class-related a abilities.
- Simple and fast-playing combat system -- that tracks physical damage (aka body points) separately from luck/skill/fatigue (aka hit point) damage if the extended rules are used.
- Hit points recover with a night's rest. Spells cost hit points to cast. Actual wounds recover more slowly.
- Rules for hirelings¸ monster reactions (not every monster wants to fight)¸ morale (not every monster fights to the death)¸ strongholds¸ magic research¸ and more.
- Optional rules for advantages and disadvantages¸ character goals and personality traits¸ fire-and-forget magic¸ traditional saving throws¸ weapon damage by class¸ armor for everyone¸ psionics¸ divine intervention¸ spirits¸ aspects¸ action points¸ and more
- A complete list of spells¸ monsters¸ and treasure with detailed descriptions and random tables for monsters and treasure.
- Compatible with most other B/X¸ BECMI¸ or 1e based games and adventures
Microlite81 Advanced Expanded Edition is the paid version of Microlite81 Advanced. You receive three files: a standard pdf and bonus epub and mobi ebook files. The digest-sized pdf is suitable for printing or for easy reading on a tablet. Unlike the "pay what you want" version Microlite81 Advanced¸ this digest-sized pdf includes color art¸ sample blank dungeon maps¸ and dungeon geomorphs; and is formatted in a single column and uses a larger typeface to make it easier to use on a tablet.
The epub and mobi versions of Microlite81 Advanced Expanded Edition contain tables and many eboo