#RPGaDAY2023 – Day 4: Most recent game bought
Swords & Wizardry Complete Revised!
It is superbly written, and inspires play. The whole game is contained in 144 pages. That includes several interpretations of various rules so one can pick whichever fits their table best. Further, it has both Descending and Ascending Armour Class. Although it uses unified saving throw, it also provides an “original” array of five throws as an optional rule.
Since it is based on all the original D&D books (Men and Magic, Monsters & Treasure, The Underworld & Wilderness Adventures, Greyhawk, Blackmoor, Eldritch Wizardry, and Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes) plus select contributions from The Strategic Review, Swords & Wizardry Complete is the closest one can get to AD&D while still having the simplicity and freedom of the Basic line that succeeded OD&D.
Revised Edition has the best layout so far and includes several readability improvements. It also includes known errata to date, morale checks, magical research rules, and others bits and bobs. Otherwise the text is very similar to previous editions.
I'm looking forward to playing it more in the future.
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