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Reviving dead PCs in OSR games

Started by mAcular Chaotic, July 17, 2023, 04:49:21 AM

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Persimmon

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July 18, 2023, 04:47:23 PM
Quote from: Spinachcat on July 18, 2023, 04:14:50 AM
Depending on the OSR system, you need a 7th-9th level cleric to Raise Dead who are generally rare in most OSR settings. 500 gp would be a low cost, but the PC would have to make CON roll of some sort or be extra dead. If they survive, they suffer -1 CON which definitely leads to death spiral over time.

I've seen plenty of PCs fail that CON roll. That's almost more painful than just dying in battle.

True; off the top of my head 4 of our last 5 PCs who had resurrection, reincarnation, or whatever in our games failed the Con check.  And in at least one case the PC had a pretty high Con and still failed.  And in some cases, with no body as after falling into a lava pit, there's just no coming back.

spon

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July 19, 2023, 07:31:33 AM
Quote from: mAcular Chaotic on July 17, 2023, 07:38:22 AM
How low is low level in your case?
Low 1st-5th
Medium 6th-9th
High 10th+

Scooter

#17
July 19, 2023, 11:36:15 AM
Quote from: mAcular Chaotic on July 17, 2023, 07:38:22 AM
How low is low level in your case?

Low = 1st - 5th
Medium = 6th - 12th
High = 13+

I use spell level casting ability as demarcation points (low, medium, high). 1-3 level spells need at least a 5th level caster, 4-6 level spells need at least an 11th level caster and 7-9 level spells need at least a 13th level caster.

If a 7th level spell cannot be cast by a party member it is not a "high level" game,
There is no saving throw vs. stupidity

S'mon

#18
July 19, 2023, 12:27:49 PM
For me 'fireball' and 'fly' are hallmarks of mid level, so typically 5th. Raise Dead & maybe Teleport mark High level, so typically 9th+, though it varies 7-10 by ruleset.
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