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Cutlass’ house rules.

Hello all,

I really don’t want to do this but it seems there are so many rule versions out there that I have no choice. Players are using other custom rules in my games and that can be pretty confusing. I’ll try to keep this as short and clear as possible.

Experience.

I use both XP and gold as experience, mostly you’ll gain XP for doing something really heroic, for good role-playing and for good ideas. XP can only be used to level up.

For instance: if you possess 1800 gold and 200 experience you can add them together to become level 2.

Power phase and magic.

Like Old warrior’s rules the power phase at level 1 is exactly how much power a wizard has, at level 2 this becomes power dice +1. A Wizard can cast as many spells as he can afford.

For instance: a Level two wizard sees the power dice come up as 3, he gets +1 from his level and can now cast healing hands twice.

Defensive spells and spells with delayed effect will last a full turn (i.e. the spell will dissipate just before you cast another.

In order to cast a spell you must be conscious.

Healing.

If you want to use a bandage or a potion you need not be conscious. But you must use is in the reaction phase of the turn in which you were damaged to 0 wounds.

If you want to heal a comrade by other means than a spell you must be adjacent to him. Unless of course the item states otherwise.

Death.

Unlike everyone else I use different rules on the death of your warrior. When you drop to 0 wounds you slip into a coma. A fellow warrior can save you during the reaction phase. You have until the end of the next round to be saved, if this fails you’re dead.

So: Monster phase; you get a mighty blow and slip into coma. Reaction phase: someone can heal you. New turn: Warrior’s phase: you can still survive but your friends have to be fast. Reaction phase: last chance! New turn: you’re dead.

Using weapons and equipment.

Since I’m running/ playing a lot of different games I don’t remember what equipment you are using and carrying, therefore I’d appreciate is if you state in your orders which weapon/ item you are using.

Fear:

You’ll only need to roll fear if you attack a monster with fear rating. If there are several monsters you’ll have to roll for each type. If you kill all the monsters with fear rating your fear will disappear.

Fear only applies on the monster with fear rating so if for example you have Zombies and Goblins as foes your –1 to hit only applies to the Zombies.

Tactics:

These are not rules but guidelines; too many Warriors have died because they disregarded tactics. These are simple and brief.

Survival tip N°1: Huddle in corners!

When you stand in the middle of a room you can be besieged on all sides, when you stick to corners you cannot. Ideally the Wizard/healer should be in the corner so no one -except ranged weapons and spears- can hit him. When there’s no healer put a good ranged fighter in the corner.

Survival tip N°2: Huddle together!

For the same reasons as tip N°1 sticking together reduces the number of foes that can attack.

Survival tip N°3: Use healing wisely!

Healing should be done when a Warriors is on 0 wounds, not before that. Magical healers can of course heal whenever they want but should be mindful depending on their available spell. If for instance you cast healing hands before the monsters attack and someone is on 0 wounds you have only one more chance to revive him.

Survival tip N°4: Corridors are excellent defendable positions!

Standing in the opening of a door instead of going into a room is a great way of defense especially if you have two ranged fighters in the back! (Or two wizards or a combo thereof).

That’s it! Happy dungeoneering…

Rules for Altdorf's Arena.

Ok, here are the rules for the dungeon –bowl style game.
These will probably change a bit as we go along.
Try to be lenient on me, this is highly experimental, if you have objections or suggestions don’t hesitate to let me know.

First of all you’ll be happy to know that weapons are allowed, when you’re holding the ball you’ll still be able to attack with one –handed weapons.

Secondly you’ll be happy to know that your warrior cannot actually die in the game, a horde of wizards are constantly monitoring the game, healing and resurrecting when necessary. If your warrior dies he’ll be placed in the dug-out (the small rooms in the corners with the iron hatches). You’ll be here one turn before you can move again. If you die while holding the ball it will scatter 1d6 squares, if you die by falling in a pit, fire chasm or by teleporting teh ball will instantly be teleported to the center of the dungeon.

Object of the game: the first team to get the ball in the enemy team end zone three times wins. Winners get an objective room treasure each and 1500 Gold; losers will still get 1d6 times 100 gold for participation.

Turn events and power phase: Each turn monsters are placed; these will always be the minimum amount and are placed near the teleport number defined by the power phase die. The event die will either help or thwart your team. This is what will happen:

1 (unexpected event) you drop the ball and it scatters throughout the room like a long pass, if no one holds the ball more monsters are placed.
2 The offensive team each roll a d6 on a score of 1-2 they step upon a mine trap and receive 1d6 damage with no deductions, 3-4 your warrior is webbed for 3 turns, 5-6 nothing happens.
3 The defensive team has +2 movement.
4 The offensive team has +2 movement.
5 Each player of the offensive team adds 1d6 to his movement.
6 The players of the offensive team each chose 1 option: passes of the warrior automatically succeed or the warrior gains 1d6 wounds.


Catching and throwing the ball: If you throw the ball to your fellow player both must succeed in a BS roll. If one player fails the ball will scatter, depending on who fails… Quick passes (max. 2 squares) no need to roll.
Short passes (max 4 squares) roll your BS +2 scatter 1d6 squares
Medium passes (between 5 and 7 squares) Roll BS scatter 1d6+3 squares
Long passes (8+ squares) Roll a 6! Scatter 2d6 squares.

It goes without saying you’ll need LOS on your team member to make a pass. Remember 1 is always miss 6 always succeeds.

If you miss a throw and an enemy player is in the passing zone he may opt to intercept the ball using a BS test only…

Teleporter holes:

The numbered squares are teleport holes if you step into one roll a d6, that’s where you teleport, you can do nothing else for that turn. If you teleport on an occupied space you’ll end up dead (in the dug out).

If you teleport on the same number as the one you want to teleport from roll another D6
1-2 you are vaporised on the spot!
3-4 you recieve 1d6 magical damage not deductable from armour & toughness
5-6 the teleporter is out of order until another warrior attempts the same hole.

Jumping, pushing and tackling.

To jump over a chasm you need to roll a d6 + Initiative, you need 7+ to succeed (yes dwarves are crappy jumpers). Jumping over two squares gives you a –1 on this roll.

Pushing players or monsters requires a roll of 2d6 on the following table:

2- Attacker is knocked over (needs a turn getting up and is at +2 to hit while down.)
3-4 Attacker is stunned (no further actions this turn)
5-6 Nothing happens
7 Both players knocked over
8-12 Defender is pushed back

You may push mid -move.

Tackling
This action may be performed mid-move, i.e. you may tackle when someone moves past you. To tackle successfully you need to hit your opponent who may then roll a toughness test (without armour add-ons) against 7+
If you hit and your opponent fails his Toughness test the tackled player is down.
If you fail to hit however, you must roll a Toughness test yourself or fall down.
Players who fall, get tackled or get pushed (blocked) while holding the ball will drop it, scattering 1d6 squares.

Falling into a pit or the fire chasm will kill you, falling into a spiked pit will deal 1d6 damage, no deductions and one round to climb out.

Treasure chests will contain treasure! You may open one chest only when here, opening a second chest will result in you getting killed by explosive magics.

Monsters will not carry treasure…

That’s it for now, may the best team win!

Villains and enemy character encounters.