Version 9.5

Greetings Adventurer

An updated version of this title is now available.

Version 9.5 includes all the updates and revisions since v9.0

• Athletics = added jump and endurance
• Block = Shield can be sundered; 2H Staff requires Improvised Item Check
• Called Shot = includes Hit a Ranged Target engaged in Melee
• Campaign Play = updated Success gains and Artefacts
• Elf Community = gains Pathfinder
• Encounter Table: added Size Check Rules; updated Forced Entry description
• Far Move = -1D to Action
• Healing Kit = includes Healing Herbs
• Improvised Item = roll 1D. On a 1 the Item Fails (Breaks or Malfunctions)
• Items = added some extra Items that can be purchased, like Spyglass, Mirror, Net
• Large Animals = increase in Stamina
• Launched Weapons = now covers 1H and 2H
• Magic = updated explanation of 1 Action Cost, Magic effects and Casting Spells
• Orc Community = gains Athletics
• Parley = removed negotiate coin advantage as well as Lip Reading and Sign
• Proficiency Checks = removed 3D max; added Item bonus
• Random Target (eg in a Melee group) = assign numbers on a 1D; factor in Size
• Reactions (automatic; no Hero Points gained) = Defend; Resist; avoid Surprise
• Resilience = toughness; Resist poison or disease
• Running the Game = added Randomisers and Large+ Size rules from Rules Addendum
• Sell Item = 1/2 GP Cost if Hero was 1st Owner
• Sneak = added Backstab Bonus terminology, +1D to Hit and +1 DMG next Round
• Spells = Darksee, Light and Speak now last +1D R
• Surprise = 1 free Round before Turn Order rolls (Hero = +1D to Hit eg Attacks from a successful Hide Action, or -1D to Defend eg fails a Detect Reaction against an Ambush or Trap)
• Unarmed = see also ‘ Special Actions’, like Disarm
• Willpower = resolve; Resist mental Attacks from applicable Curses or Spells

Now Onward to Adventure!