Hacking 2e

These posts detail every step of my rework of AD&D 2nd Edition (so far).

Design Goal: A simple set of mechanics, easy-to-reference rules, and clarity for both new and experienced DMs.

Character Creation

Demihumans

– Dwarves

– Elves

– Gnomes

– Halflings

– Half-Elves

Class

– The Fighter

  – The Paladin Kit

    – Part 1: Alignment, Detect Evil, Lay on Hands, Immunities, and Bonuses

    – Part 2: Auras, Turn Undead (and Smite Evil), Cleric Spells, the War Horse, Asceticism, and a Final Kit

  – The Ranger Kit

– The Wizard

  – The Specialist Wizard Kits

Ability Scores

Strength

– Part 1: Exceptional Strength and the First Four Columns

– Part 2: Open Doors and Bend Bars/Lift Gates

Dexterity

Constitution

Intelligence

Wisdom

Charisma

Saving Throws

– Part 1: Five Problems

– Part 2: New Saves

State Checks

Initiative and Modifiers

Encounter Reactions

Surprise

General

Roll-Under Mechanics

– Part 1: Saving Throws, Surprise, and Attacks

– Part 2: Damage, Reactions, and Initiative

Encumbrance and Weight

– Part 1: Carrying Capacity and Item Weight

– Part 2: Encumbrance Penalties

Hirelings, Followers, and Henchmen

– Part 1: Followers and Those Sworn

– Part 2: Follower Levels, Personality, Roleplay, and Rules

Skills and the Nonweapon Proficiency System

– Part 1: Thief Skills and NWPs

– Part 2: Background and Knowledge

– Part 3: Animals, Art, and Feats

– Part 4: Feats and Riding

– Part 5: Roguish Skills and Survival

– Part 6: Final Skill List

– Part 7: Coda