Introductory Rules and Playtest

This work includes material taken from the System Reference Document 5.1 (“SRD 5.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC and available at https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/systems-reference-document. The SRD 5.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

Completed rules for this 5E compatible system will also be available under Creative Commons licensing, allowing for a open and creative gaming expereince.

The system presented for the creation of an adventurer is meant to adhere to two main goals in regards to mechanics: A general following of the intended levels of game balance, and the freedom to create a wide array of characters and concepts.

This is best represented in the suggested method for determining the ability scores of your adventurer. Modifier point assignment. This method has you select a starting set of ability modifiers, the most impactful selection of statistics for your character, in a manner that supports balance between party members. The maximum bonus available at level one is chosen based on the total intended modifiers to die rolls for a starting character. At level one this means a general intent of a maximum of +5 to any given roll you make. Three points of this can come from your ability modifier and two points from your starting proficiency.

Character Creation and Classes

The system presented for the creation of an adventurer is meant to adhere to two main goals in regards to mechanics: A general following of the intended levels of game balance, and the freedom to create a wide array of characters and concepts.

This is best represented in the suggested method for determining the ability scores of your adventurer. Modifier point assignment. This method has you select a starting set of ability modifiers, the most impactful selection of statistics for your character, in a manner that supports balance between party members. The maximum bonus available at level one is chosen based on the total intended modifiers to die rolls for a starting character. At level one this means a general intent of a maximum of +5 to any given roll you make. Three points of this can come from your ability modifier and two points from your starting proficiency.