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 Post subject: Re: Dave Arneson's House Rules
PostPosted: Sep 28, 2021 1:43 am 
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Hi Friends!

I wanted to share my experience with Dave and House Rules. Indeed I did experience the “explain why you would survive/save” rule. As I recall, Dave reserved that rule for conventions and one off games. In our regular gaming session, players were able to make a Saving Throw (as we know it) and be completely free from ill effect. This meant no half damage from fireballs. As Dave said “It’s called a SAVING throw for a reason!”.

It was often common for another person to be on hand who might not be playing. Sometimes, this was Dave’s granddaughter. The House rule was “Whoever wasn’t a PC (or DM) could play the monsters.” This was often pretty fun as some folks took great pleasure in dispatching PCs by the score. Fun times!

If I remember any more, I’ll drop them in.

Cheers,
Dustin


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 Post subject: Re: Dave Arneson's House Rules
PostPosted: Sep 28, 2021 8:14 pm 
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Thanks Dustin! Love that saving throw quote.

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 Post subject: Re: Dave Arneson's House Rules
PostPosted: Sep 30, 2021 10:21 am 
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Thanks for sharing, Dustin! :)

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