Solo Dungeon Crawler - Solo DnD Tutorials

Monster Reaction Rolls have become a Dungeons & Dragons staple since its inception in 1974. Adjustments to this kind of roll have always applied but there is some abiguity involved that may be considered to affect consistency. If you are a solo gamer like myself and playing original Dungeons & Dragons then consistency is key and therefore some level of robustness is necessary! OD&D Applying Consistency to Random Actions by Monsters In Underworld & Wilderness Adventures there is some discussion in regards to Random Actions by Monsters. These rules tell us that "Other than in pursuit situations, the more intelligent monsters will act randomly according to the results of the score rolled on two (six-sided) dice: 2–5 negative reaction 6–8 uncertain reaction 9–12 positive reaction The dice score is to be modified by additions and subtractions for such things as bribes offered, fear, alignment of the parties concerned, etc. There is also some additional

In a game of Dungeons & Dragons it is never surprising if a group of Player Characters decide to visit an inn or a tavern in order to gain some local information pertaining to myths and legends. This is to be expected, so if you are playing solo (and like me you strive to achieve an authentic version of the game) then picking up a legend in this manner should be standard procedure! In Underworld & Wilderness Adventures (the 3rd Volume of Original D&D rulebooks), it says, "RUMORS, INFORMATION, AND LEGENDS: Such activity as advertising will certainly gain the notice of the locals and begin a chain of rumors. So will almost any other unusual activity. Even the departure of a party from a town is likely to be noticed. Obtaining such news is usually merely a matter of making the rounds of the local taverns and inns, buying a round of drinks (10–60 Gold Pieces), slipping the barman a few coins (1–10 Gold Pieces) and learning what is going on. Misinformation is up to the ref