This post is about what is and is not on the character sheets, and why. I'll start with a picture painted in quotations:
Megarry's Blackmoor Character Sheets IV - Missing Info
Author: DHBoggs / Labels: Dave Megarry, Gaming Style, History, ODD, Player CharacterMegarry's Blackmoor Characters III - A Mystery
Author: DHBoggs / Labels: Dave Megarry, History, Player Character
0
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no armor
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1
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Leather/Padded
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2
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Shield only
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3
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Leather + shield
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4
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Chainmail
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5
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Chainmail + shield
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6
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Plate
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7
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Plate + shield
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There's also this odd little note in the FFC, "ROBOTS - I roll one Six sided dice for Armor Class," (1977:74)
Drive-Thru News
Author: DHBoggs /Quick Update
After several attempts that came back with unsatisfactory covers, I received a proof copy today of The Book of Elder Magic in softcover that came out great.
To date then, the following are available on RPGNOW and Drive Thru RPG Southerwood Publishing
* Champions of ZED (Hardcover, PDF)
* Book of Elder Magic (Hardcover, Softcover, PDF)
* Mines of Wexham (PDF)
There's also PDF freebies including the reference sheets
More to come.....
Proper Dungeon Article
Author: DHBoggs /Hey all,
So I've been so engrossed (gaming time wise) with the study of Dave Megarry's character sheet that I failed to notice until yesterday that the latest issue of & Magazine has been released.
I mention that here because within the pages of that sterling issue is an article I wrote titled "Setting up a Proper Dungeon." This is a substantially updated version of the article I gave out to Champions of ZED backers several years ago.
Here's the link to a free download & Mag
If you are not familiar, & Magazine is a terrific source of old school gaming goodness. Check it out.
Megarry Matrix
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Gaylord Matrix
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AiF equivalents
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Brains
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Brains
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Intelligence
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Looks
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Looks
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Charisma
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Credibility
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Sex
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Sex
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Health
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Health
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Health
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Strength
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Strength
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Strength
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Courage
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Courage
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Cunning
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Riding/Horsemanship
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Horesmanship
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Horsemanship
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Woodcraft
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Woodsmanship
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Forester/Hunter
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Leadership
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Leadership
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Flying
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Flying
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Sailing
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Seamanship
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Sailor
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Throwing
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Loyalty
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Miscellaneous
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Weapons
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Dagger
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Dagger
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Dagger
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Hand Axe
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Hand Axe
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Axe
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Mace
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Mace
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Sword
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Sword
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Sword
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Battle Axe
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Battle Axe
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Two Handed Axe
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Morning Star
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Morning Star
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Flail
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Flail
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Flail
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Spear
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Spear
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Spear
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Longbow
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Longbow
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Longbow
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Composite Bow
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Composite Bow
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Composite Bow
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Bow
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Bow
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Pole Arms
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Pole Arms
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Halbard
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Halbear
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Two handed Sword
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Two handed Sword
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Two handed Sword
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Mounted Lance
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Mounted Lance
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Lance
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Pike
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Pike
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Pike
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Arquebus
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Arquebus
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Stone
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Crossbow
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Crossbow
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Crossbow
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Heavy Crossbow
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Light Catapult
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Light Catapult
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Heavy Catapult
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Heavy Catapult
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Bombard
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Bombard
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