Standard D&D Rule You Always Apply Regardless of Edition?

David Johansen · May 08, 2018, 02:44:05 PM

Spears set against charges do double damage, free strike against fleeing foes, fighting withdrawal, all out parry at 1/2 level +1 for fighters, spell books for wizards / prayers for clerics, attribute bonus roles Strength to hit in melee and damage, Dexterity AC and missile attack adjustment, Intelligence languages and skills, Wisdom magic save, constitution hit points and save vs poison, Charisma reaction bonus, loyalty base, number of henchmen.

RPGPundit · May 09, 2018, 07:13:06 AM

Quote from: Patrick;1038036Rolling a 20 is a critical and causes double damage. No threat, no confirmation, just a crit.

What edition is that from?

Mike the Mage · May 09, 2018, 07:17:09 AM

Second Edition AD&D, if I recall correctly

ETA: so it is.

QuoteCritical Hits (Optional Rule)
Some players feel combat should involve more than just the chance to hit and the
amount of damage done. Some propose elaborate tables--critical hit tables--detailing all
manner of horrible results and misfortunes.
The simplest critical hit system makes every natural 20 rolled on the attack roll count
for double damage. Roll the appropriate damage dice twice for the attack (do not double
the result of a single damage roll) and only count damage modifiers for Strength, magic,
etc., once.

DMG 2nd ed

Joey2k · May 09, 2018, 09:30:04 AM

Max HP at first level. Honestly not sure if that's an actual rule in any edition and I'm out of town so I don't have my books to check.

Mike the Mage · May 09, 2018, 10:16:43 AM

It is official in Beyond the Wall at least.

Cave Bear · May 09, 2018, 02:01:54 PM

On a natural 1, you may reroll your attack roll, but your weapon breaks.

jeff37923 · May 09, 2018, 02:08:34 PM

Quote from: RPGPundit;1038013Is there some rule, not found in every edition of D&D, that you'll use in any edition (or OSR variant) that you run, regardless?

For me, it's reaction rolls and morale. B/X style.

Max hit points at first level. Every level except first, you roll.

Patrick · May 09, 2018, 08:54:47 PM

Quote from: Mike the Mage;1038187Second Edition AD&D, if I recall correctly

ETA: so it is.

DMG 2nd ed

Yep, thanks! And also the 5e method for rolling a 20.

Batman · May 10, 2018, 02:03:34 AM

No fumbles
20 is always a Critical (no confirm BS)
No penalty for sleeping in armor

antiochcow · May 10, 2018, 02:06:12 AM

Off the top of my head, ascending AC and an attack bonus instead of THAC0.

RPGPundit · May 12, 2018, 03:37:38 AM

Quote from: Cave Bear;1038259On a natural 1, you may reroll your attack roll, but your weapon breaks.

Is that actually a rule in any D&D system?

Cave Bear · May 12, 2018, 06:24:54 AM

Quote from: RPGPundit;1038662Is that actually a rule in any D&D system?

Yes! Can you guess which one? Might be a little obscure.

Batman · May 12, 2018, 02:53:50 PM

Quote from: RPGPundit;1038662Is that actually a rule in any D&D system?

I know weapons break with a natural 1 in 4th Edition Dark Sun, unless they're made from metal or are magical.

Gronan of Simmerya · May 12, 2018, 10:19:07 PM

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RPGPundit · May 14, 2018, 03:28:15 AM

Quote from: Batman;1038719I know weapons break with a natural 1 in 4th Edition Dark Sun, unless they're made from metal or are magical.

1. That's not a main rulebook. It's a set of optional campaign rules.

2. That's not D&D.