1st Age: Invocation Spellcasting System

Part of this was originally in the write-up for the Magic-User, but I still believe the central goal is to merge LL and the Archmage Engine, so these ideas are not central to the project.

Here is the first option:

Invocation Spellcasting System

Instead of scibbling spells down in a book, the magic-user memorizes them permanently.  Allowing them to cast whatever spell they know at the whatever moment they choose.  Magic-Users cannot learn a spell of a higher level than they can cast.

When a magic-user casts a spell, they must make an invocation roll, an average (DC 11) save.  

On a natural 1 the psychic interference inflicts a cumulative -1 to all invocation rolls for the rest of the day.

With a failure the spell is cast, but the trauma of casting it blocks that particular spell from being further cast until you get 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep.  

With a success, the spell is cast and you may attempt to cast it again that day with the same possible results.

On a natural 20 the the magical theorem's become clearer to the magic-user's mind's eye granting a cumulative +1 to all invocation rolls for the rest of the day.

A magic-user also has the following ability:
Invoker
Twice per day a magic-user may add the escalation die to their save to cast a spell.


1st Invocation Spellcasting System, all text open.

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1st Age: Working on Magic the User

I'm beginning to work on the Magic User today.  My current plan is to use the spells as they appear in Labyrinth Lord, but I'm still trying to decide to present them in the vancian form they appear in there or something closer to 13th Age (for instance instead of slots from all 9 levels of spells, perhaps at 5th level a magic user has access to 5 spells up to 3rd level and 4 spells up to 5th level).

Which brings me to remind everyone that a 5th level caster in 1st age is equal to a 10th level caster in LL, since the max level is 10 in 1st Age.

Right now I'm leaning once again toward LL, but any thoughts would be appreciated.

1st Age: Dwarf first draft

1st Age applies the ArchMage Engine's sensibilities to the Original RPG and games such as Labyrinth Lord.  At this point in development the ArchMage Engine trumps other concepts.

Saves are per 13th Age and the escalation die is used, as well as, backgrounds and One Unique Things.  Weapon and armor selection are purely cosmetic.

Dwarf

Requirements: Con 9

Hit Points per Level: 10 + Con mod per Level

Maximum Level: 9

Initiative: Dex mod + Level

Armor Class (no armor): 10 + middle mod of Con/Dex/Wis + Level

Armor Class (armor): 15 + middle mod of Con/Dex/Wis + Level

Armor Class (shield and armor): 17 + middle mod of Con/Dex/Wis + Level

Physical Defense: 10 + middle mod of Str/Con/Dex + Level

Mental Defense: 12 + middle mod of Int/Wis/Cha + Level

Backgrounds: 8 points, max 5 in any one background

Infravision: See in the dark out to 60 feet.

Stonecunning: Dwarves gain Dungeoneering +5 as a background, which may be used to detect traps, false walls, hidden construction, and noticing if passages are sloped among other things.

Magic Resistance: Dwarves only need an easy (DC 6) save vs. spells and magical effects.

Melee Attack

Attack: Strength + Level vs. AC
Hit: D10 + Str Mod

Ranged Attack
Attack: Dexterity + Level vs. AC
Hit: D6 + Dex Mod

Fortress: At 6th level a dwarf has the option of starting an underground stronghold that will attract dwarves from far and wide.  Dwarves usually live in clans, so his kin will be attracted to live in the fortress, but dwarves of other clans will also come and live nearby to be ruled by the character.  A dwarf ruler is able to hire dwarves soldiers and mercenaries, but may only hire members of other races for other task, such as alchemy or using magic.

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Why 1st Age?

I was led to the OSR through a winding course that started with Castles and Crusades, then Basic Fantasy, next Swords and Wizardry and finally to Labyrinth Lord and Delving Deeper.

However, 13th Age over the last 18 months has become what I most want in a RPG with DnD as it's pedigree.

That being said, many of the games I run include new players ranging in age and while there is nothing too complex about 13th Age, sometimes I just want to speed them through character generation and not overwhelm them with choices.

That's why I began working on 1st Age, to take the core of the Archmage Engine that powers 13th Age and apply it to a leaner set of rules, like Labyrinth Lord.  No feats, no talents, less fiddly bits overall.  Bits that aren't bad or poorly designed, but that sometimes are just in the way.


So if 13th Age is a "love letter to DnD", 1st Age is my fan mail to Gygax, Arneson, Moldvay, Cook, Tweet, Heinsoo, and Proctor.

A leaner version of the Archmage Engine, for those times when you want (or need) to be faster and looser.

1st Age: Thief 1st Draft

1st Age applies the ArchMage Engine's sensibilities to the Original RPG and games such as Labyrinth Lord.  At this point in development the ArchMage Engine trumps other concepts.

Saves are per 13th Age and the escalation die is used, as well as, backgrounds and One Unique Things.  Weapon and armor selection are purely cosmetic.


I'm unsure of my Backstab solution, any and all feedback is appreciated!

Thief

Requirements: None

Hit Points per Level: 4 + Con mod per Level

Maximum Level: 10

Initiative: Dex mod + Level

Armor Class (no armor): 11 + middle mod of Con/Dex/Wis + Level

Armor Class (armor): 13 + middle mod of Con/Dex/Wis + Level

Physical Defense: 12 + middle mod of Str/Con/Dex + Level

Mental Defense: 10 + middle mod of Int/Wis/Cha + Level

Backgrounds: 8 points, max 5 in any one background

Thief Abilities: Gain the Thief +5 background which covers attempts to pick locks, find and remove traps, pick pockets, move silently, climb walls, hide in shadows, and hear noises. 

Melee Attack

Attack: Dexterity + Level vs. AC
Hit: 1D6 + Dex Mod
Natural Hit of 16+: Backstab for an additional 1D8 damage

Ranged Attack

Attack: Dexterity + Level vs. AC
Hit: 1D4 + Dex Mod

Decipher Scripts: At 2nd level a thief may attempt to read languages, but not magical writings, by making an easy (DC 6) save.   If the attempt fails, the thief may not try to read that particular piece of writing until they reach a higher level of experience.

Guildmaster: At 6th level a thief may establish a thief den, and 2d6 thief apprentices of 1st level are recruited. These thieves will serve the character with some reliability; however, should any become arrested or killed the character will not be able to attract more followers of this type to replace them. A successful character can use these followers to start a Thieve's Guild.

Read Scrolls: At 8th level a thief can read and cast magic from magic-user and elven scrolls by making an easy (DC 6) save. A failed roll means the spell does not function as expected, and can create a horrible effect at the GM's discretion.

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1st Age: The Fighter's 1st Draft or a Vigorous mixing of 13th Age and the OSR

1st Age applies the ArchMage Engine's sensibilities to the Original RPG and games such as Labyrinth Lord.  At this point in development the ArchMage Engine trumps other concepts.

Saves are per 13th Age and the escalation die is used, as well as, backgrounds and One Unique Things.  Weapon and armor selection are purely cosmetic.

Fighter

Requirements: None

Hit Points per Level: 8 + Con mod per Level

Maximum Level: 10

Initiative: Dex mod + Level

Armor Class (no armor): 13 + middle mod of Con/Dex/Wis + Level

Armor Class (armor): 15 + middle mod of Con/Dex/Wis + Level

Armor Class (shield and armor): 16 + middle mod of Con/Dex/Wis + Level

Physical Defense: 10 + middle mod of Str/Con/Dex + Level

Mental Defense: 10 + middle mod of Int/Wis/Cha + Level

Backgrounds: 8 points, max 5 in any one background

Tough as Nails: Add the escalation die to all saves.

Melee Attack

Attack: Strength + Level vs. AC
Hit: 1D8 + Str Mod
Natural Even Hit: +2 to your AC
Miss: 2 damage

Ranged Attack
Attack: Dexterity + Level vs. AC
Hit: 1D8 + Dex Mod
Natural Even Hit: +2 damage

Weapon specialization: Choose 1 specific type of weapon and use the following:
     Specialized Weapon Attack     
    Attack: Strength (Melee) or Dexterity (Ranged) + Level vs. AC
     Hit: 1D8 + Str (Melee) or Dex (Ranged) Mod + escalation die
     Natural Even Roll: +2 to your next Attack and AC
     Miss: 4 Damage


Stronghold: At 6th level, a fighter may become a great leader of warriors, taking control of a parcel of land and a leadership rank in his society. A fighter will, assuming money is at hand, build a castle. He may ultimately control several villages and towns, but must be a good, strong leader and provide protection.