In 1981 the Basic and Expert game for the world's greatest fantasy RPG was released. Written by Tom Moldvay, David "Zeb" Cook, and Steve Marsh, these two comprehensive books created a complete fantasy game system that exploded on the gaming scene and made it into mainstream game markets. This game system is alive and well some 38 years later! This pioneering game was later revised into similar "old school" game systems. But even as those systems further expanded the game, Basic and Expert (B/X) retained a huge following - one that still thrives today. It is with this history in mind that Pacesetter Games has created two new books, the B/X Player's Guide and Dungeon Guide. Instead of merely retro-cloning this system, they have separated the player rules and game master rules into separate books. They also expanded the character classes, added spells, weapons, monsters, magic items, and much more. All the while, they steadfastly maintained the simplicity and elegance of the original game.
The B/X Player's Guide contains all the information needed to create and run a character throughout the game. It includes rules for characters up to 18th level as well as spell charts and descriptions, weapon and equipment tables, and complete character class descriptions. In all, there are 13 character classes in the game (and yes, race is class). Rules for every facet of your character are included.
The B/X Dungeon Guide is designed for the game master. This book includes rules for running the game, creating your own adventures, magic-items, monsters, and more. It includes tables for all the various adventure options. The Dungeon Guide has sample encounters included for combat, role-playing, and even miniatures. It is your one-stop reference for all things in the dungeon, wilderness, or urban adventure.
Also included are two adventures and a set of polyhedral dice!
