Player's Option: Combat and Tactics
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Player's Option: Combat and Tactics
Table of ContentsForewordCreditsChapter One: Player's Option Combat System
Player's Option Combat SystemDoes This Belong in My Campaign?
Does This Belong in My Campaign? Ch 01The Battle MapThe Battle MapFigures and FacingScaleScaleMelee ScaleRangeWeaponsMonstersMissile ScaleSwitching ScaleCombined ScaleThe Combat RoundThe Combat RoundCombat Rounds and Game TimeSpell DurationsCombat StatusCombat StatusClearThreatenedUnusual Monsters and ThreateningGrappledAttacks of OpportunityMovementMovementBase MovementExceptional Abilities and MovementStrength, movementDexterity, movementEncumbranceSimplified EncumbranceDiagram 5: MovementOpening the BattleOpening the BattleSurpriseEncounter DistanceSet-upThe Five Basic Steps of Every Combat RoundThe Five Basic Steps of Every Combat RoundStep One: Monster Action DeterminationStep Two: Player Action DeclarationStep Three: InitiativeStep Four Resolution of ActionsStep Five: End-of-Round ResolutionInitiativeInitiativeThe Initiative RollBase InitiativeWeapon SpeedsCritical EventsCombat ActionsCombat ActionsCombat Actions and MovementNo-Move ActionsHalf-Move ActionsFull-move ActionsMovement and InitiativeCombat Movement on the Battle MapMoving Through Other Figures in CombatOverrunsChoosing an ActionThe Actions
The ActionsAttackCast a SpellChargeCoverFire/Throw MissilesGuardMoveParryRunSprintUnarmed CombatUse a Magical ItemWithdrawEnding the Combat RoundEnding the Combat RoundRetreatsRetreatsFatigueFatigueKeeping Track of FatigueEffects of FatigueRecovering from FatigueEffects of Force Marching on FatigueMoraleMoraleInformal Morale ChecksFormal Morale ChecksFailing a Morale CheckStatusSpecial Combat ConditionsSpecial Combat ConditionsStandard and Optional AD&D RulesStandard and Optional AD&D RulesMovement and FootingCover and ConcealmentMountsRear or Flank AttacksSitting, Kneeling, and Lying ProneDamage and DyingWeapon Type vs. Armor TypeFiring Into a MeleeAdditional RulesAdditional RulesHigher GroundKnockdownsCritical HitsThe Gray AreasThe Gray AreasExample of CombatExample of CombatRound OneRound TwoRound ThreeRound FourChapter Two: Combat OptionsCombat OptionsDoes This Belong in My Campaign?Does This Belong in My Campaign? Ch 02Battle TacticsBattle TacticsShield WallVersus MissilesVersus MeleeSpear HedgesMounted ChargeArchery from HorsebackAttack OptionsAttack OptionsThe Opposed RollBlockCalled ShotDisarmGrabOverbearPull/TripSapShield-PunchShield-RushSpecial Weapon ManueverTrapTrap and BreakUnarmed AttackUnhorseFighting StylesFighting StylesSingle WeaponTwo-handed WeaponSize and Two-handed WeaponsOne- or Two-handed WeaponsOne-handed Weapons used Two-handedWeapon and ShieldTwo WeaponUnarmedMissile or Thrown WeaponMultiple Loaded WeaponsThrown WeaponsWeapon-Specific StylesDuelingDuelingWhat's a Duel?InitiativeThe Dueling PlotAttacking in the Right SpotReading an Opponent's MoveMoving the FiguresChoice of DefenseChoice of AttackEnding a DuelHeroic FraysHeroic FraysChapter Three: The BattlefieldThe BattlefieldDoes This Belong in My Campaign?Does This Belong in My Campaign Ch 03BattlefieldsBattlefieldsThe Four Basic BattlefieldsThe Four Basic BattlefieldsDungeons or CavesTown or BuildingOutsideCastles or FortificationsBattlefield CharacteristicsBattlefield CharacteristicsEncounter RangeLines of FireCover and ConcealmentFootingObstaclesUnsusal Material or HazardsTerrain TypesTerrain TypesBadlandsCavesDesertFields or FarmlandForest, Heavy or JungleForest, LightHillsmarshmountainsPlainsShipsSwampTavernsTown StreetsGenerating a BattlefieldGenerating a BattlefieldStep One: ScaleStep One: ScaleStep Two: TopographyStep Two: TopographyFlatHillyBrokenSlopes and EscarpmentsStep Three: Ground Cover and WaterStep Three: Ground cover and WaterClearThicketsLight WoodsHeavy WoodsClear, bogBogStream, bogPond, bogStep Four: ObstaclesStep Four: ObstaclesStep Five: Putting It All TogetherStep Five: Putting It All TogetherFighting in Unusual ConditionsFighting in Unusual ConditionsLimited VisibilityLimited VisibilityMoonlight or Moderate Fog or RainStarlight or Dense Fog or Heavy RainTotal DarknessWaterWaterWeapon Restrictions, waterVision, waterMovement, waterFighting Underwater Monsters From the SurfaceClimbingClimbingMovement, climbingFighting, climbingFighting Flying Creatures, climbingAerial CombatAerial CombatInitiative, Aerial combatThreatening, Aerial CombatMovement, Aerial combatAttacks from BelowAttacks from AboveUnseating a RiderCombat on Other PlanesCombat on Other PlanesAstral CombatEthereal CombatThe Effects of Magic on the BattlefieldThe Effects of Magic on the BattlefieldWizard SpellsWizard SpellsBlinkDarkness 15' RadiusEnlargeFog CloudHallucinatory TerrainHasteInvisibilityJumpPyrotechnicsShocking GraspSlowPriest SpellsPriest SpellsAir WalkObscurementMagical ItemsMagical ItemsPotion of GrowthPotion of InvulnerabilityApparatus of KwalishBoots of SpeedBoots of Striding and SpringingCrossbow of AccuracyScimitar of SpeedShort Sword of QuicknessSword of SharpnessVorpal SwordChapter Four: Weapon Specialization and MasteryWeapon Specialization and MasteryWeapon ProficienciesWeapon ProficienciesIntelligence and ProficienciesProficiencies and the Skills and Powers BookWeapon GroupsSpecialization and Weapon GroupsCharacter Class and Weapon ProficienciesKits and Barred WeaponsNew WeaponsShield ProficiencyArmor ProficiencyWeapon MasteryWeapon MasteryNonproficiencyFamiliarityProficiencyExpertiseSpecializationSpecializationMelee WeaponsMissile WeaponsBowsCrossbowsFirearmsWeapon MasteryWeapon MasteryEffects of MasteryHigh MasteryGrand MasterySpecial DM NoteFighting Style SpecializationsFighting Style SpecializationWeapon and Shield StyleOne-handed Weapon StyleTwo-handed Weapon StyleTwo-Weapon StyleMissile or Thrown Weapon StyleHorse ArchersLocal Fighting StylesSpecial TalentsSpecial TalentsAlertness, Special TalentAmbidexterity, Special TalentAmbush, Special TalentCamoflage, Special TalentDirty Fighting, Special TalentEndurance, Special TalentFine Balance, Special TalentIron Will, Special TalentLeadership, Special TalentQuickness, Special TalentSteady Hand, Special TalentTrouble SenseChapter Five: Unarmed CombatUnarmed CombatDoes This Belong in My Campaign?Does This Belong in My Campaign? Ch 05BrawlingBrawlingBrawling Attacks Against Armed OpponentsTemporary DamageOpposed RollsPummelingPummelingPummeling ProceduresPummeling Skill LevelsAn Example of PummelingSpecial Pummeling ManeuversSappingKickingWrestlingWrestlingWrestling Skill LevelsAn Example of WrestlingWrestling ProceduresWrestling ProceduresHoldsPreviously Established Holds and LocksBreaking FreeAssistanceLocksWrestler Versus WrestlerOverbearingOverbearingOverbearing ProceduresOverbearing Skill LevelsAn Example of OverbearingPinsPinsEffects of PinsMaintaining and Breaking PinsAssistanceAttack Options and Unarmed AttacksAttack Options and Unarmed AttacksSubdual AttacksSubual AttacksAn Example of SubduingMartial ArtsMartial ArtsMartial Arts ProceduresMartial Arts Skill LevelsMartial Arts WeaponsAn Example of Martial Arts CombatMartial Arts TalentsMartial Arts TalentsFlying KickBackward Kick, Martial Art TalentSpring, Martial Art TalentCrushing Blow, Martial Art TalentInstant Stand, Martial Art TalentMissile Deflection, Martial Art TalentChapter Six: Critical HitsCritical HitsDoes This Belong in My Campaign?Does This Belong in My Campiagn? Ch 06Critical Hits: System ICritical Hits: System ICritical Hits: System IICritical Hits: System IICritical Hits ChartsLocationSeverityResistanceReading the Critical Hits TableReading the Critical Hit TablesSpecific InjuriesSpecific InjuriesCritical Hit EffectsCritical Hits TablesCritical Hit TablesBludgeoning vs. Humanoids, critical hit tableBludgeoning vs. Animals, critical hit tableBludgeoning vs. Monsters, critical hit tableSlashing vs. Humanoids, critical hit tableSlashing vs. Animals, critical hit tableSlashing vs. Monsters, critical hit tablePiercing vs. Humanoids, critical hit tablePiercing vs. Animals, critical hit tablePiercing vs. Monsters, critical hit tableChapter Seven: Weapons and ArmorWeapons and ArmorEquipment GroupsEquipment GroupsReading the Equipment ListsStone Age or Savage CulturesTools/CommonThe Bronze Age and Ancient CulturesRomanDark AgesThe CrusadesHundred Years' WarThe RenaissanceMiddle EasternOrientalFirearmsArmorMaster Weapon ListMaster Weapon ListWeapon DescriptionsWeapons TablesMaster Weapons TableWeapon GroupsWeapon GroupsWeapon and Ability BonusesWeapons and Ability BonusesArmor DescriptionArmor DescriptionsChapter Eight: Siege WarfareSiege WarfareDoes This Belong in My Campaign?Does This Belong in My Campaign?War MachinesWar MachinesBombardment EnginesBombardment EnginesBallistaBombardCannonCatapultTrebuchetBombardment Engine ProceduresBombardment Engine ProceduresIndirect Fire EnginesAn Example of Indirect BombardmentAn Example of Indirect BombardmentDirect Fire EnginesAn Example of Direct BombardmentAn Example of Direct BombardmentVehiclesVehiclesChariotHowdahCarrying Capacities For BeastsWagonDriving Checks and Fliping OverRammingMiscellaneous War MachinesMiscellaneous War MachinesBattering RamBoreCauldronGallery ShedGreek Fire ProjectorMantlet/AbatisRam CatcherRocksCritical Hits and Knockdown Dice, SiegeMultiple TargetsSiege TowerMiscellaneous War Machine Costs and WeightsEscaladesEscaladesThe Approach of a CastleThe Approach of a CastleWallsWallsWall DefensesScaling WallsLaddersGrappling HooksWar Machine vs. War MachineWar Machine vs. War MachineFiresWar Engine Attack and Defense ValuesSappingSappingPetardsPetardsCreatures Inside Destroyed TargetsCreatures Inside Destroyed TargetsMagical AttacksMagical AttacksBigby's Clenched FistDigDisintegrateEarthquakeFireballHorn of BlastingIncendiary CloudLightning BoltPotion of Fire BreathMattock of the TitansMaul of the TitansMove EarthRing of the RamRing of shooting StarsTransmute Rock to MudWall of FireWall of IronWall of StoneWarp WoodSiegesSiegesReductionReductionReduction ProceduresSaving Throw FailureMinesMinesCounter MiningInvestmentInvestmentMass CombatMass CombatMass Combat ProceduresAn Example of Mass CombatProficienciesProficienciesChapter Nine: MonstersMonstersDoes This Belong in My Campaign?Does This Belong in My Campaign?Creatures in BattleCreatures in BattleIntelligenceAlignmentMoraleCreature TypesCreature TypesHumanoidAnimalMonsterAttack and Armor TypesAttack and Armor TypesAttacksArmorIndexABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW-Z