Some rules for Zero-Level Characters

Lord Dynel · Post by **Lord Dynel** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 3:50 am

I finished some rules for zero-level characters that I've been messing around with. They are a bit of an homage to the old 0-Level rules found in N4 Treasure Hunt, but I think they mostly original.

Anyway, I humbly submit, for your perusal, my rules for Zero-Level Characters.

Please, let me know what you all think! Questions, comments, and critiques are always welcome.

Coleston the Cavalier · Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:01 pm

These look quite handy. I'll give 'em a close read later today.
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Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 3:04 pm

I think it will work. I don't know if I would go so strong on the thematic front myself, but it definitely looks like it will work and is thematically strong.
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Lord Dynel · Post by **Lord Dynel** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:45 pm

Treebore wrote:
I think it will work. I don't know if I would go so strong on the thematic front myself, but it definitely looks like it will work and is thematically strong.

I agree with you, Treebore. But I tried to give all the classes equal opportunities for advancement. I tried to stary away from 1st level abilities that were static (like a monk's save bonuses or the knight's mount) and some, like the barbarian, were just plain difficult to fashion class attempts for. So, contrary to what I wanted to do, I had to add in some thematic things. But I tried to keep it to a minimum and tried to make them fit the classes.

I hope you find it interesting!

Matthew · Post by **Matthew** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:59 pm

We were talking a bit about 0 Level Characters over in the Dragonsfoot Workshop recently and JerryB pointed out an article in Dragon #51 that you might like to take a look at (if you haven't already).
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Post by **Breakdaddy** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:24 am

Looks pretty good. I tend to go a bit simpler, but this works.

Lord Dynel · Post by **Lord Dynel** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 3:51 pm

Glad it's generally liked, so far.

I tried to keep it as simple as possible, while keeping as many distinct class choice possibilities as I could.

BLOOD AXE · Post by **BLOOD AXE** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:59 pm

Great idea. Goodman games has a low-level, and 0 level adventure "Heroes are made, not born". TSR had one too, I cant remember the name, very old.

It might be interesting to have players start as "generic" o-level characters then progress into level 1 of their chosen class.

Example- An orphan apprentices himself to the local hedge Wizard & becomes a level 1 Magic-user. A strong farm boy leaves to make his fortune & becomes a fighter. etc,etc.

Lord Dynel · Post by **Lord Dynel** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:23 am

BLOOD AXE wrote:
Great idea. Goodman games has a low-level, and 0 level adventure "Heroes are made, not born". TSR had one too, I cant remember the name, very old.

It might be interesting to have players start as "generic" o-level characters then progress into level 1 of their chosen class.

Example- An orphan apprentices himself to the local hedge Wizard & becomes a level 1 Magic-user. A strong farm boy leaves to make his fortune & becomes a fighter. etc,etc.

Exactly, Blood Axe. That's what I was trying to go for here - a player can start out as just a person and, as he travels/explores/exists, tries out different things as he goes along. Maybe he picks up a battle-axe and some chain mail armor and tries to use it effectively, maybe he finds a wizards spell book and tries comprehending the most basic spells contained therein, or maybe he tries praying to a god for guidance. I wanted to make a fun little set of rules that were also functional and as realistic as I could. Hopefully, they came out alright!
The TSR module with the 0-Level rules was called Treasure Hunt.

Arioch · Post by **Arioch** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 4:20 pm

very nice

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Druw · Post by **Druw** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:38 pm

Excellent, I will certainly look at using these myself.

Thanks

Druw

Arioch · Post by **Arioch** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:08 pm

Yes I am looking at them as I am thinking of a restart since I have the upper work now

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Lord Dynel · Post by **Lord Dynel** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:17 pm

Thanks guys. I'm looking for any feedback I can get, so if you see something that would be an imrovement, let me know.

Again, glad you all like them!