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Dev log: THAC0 combat and honor
How a swing is resolved on the server, with a worked d20 roll, plus the honor rules that make PvP farming pointless.
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Roll your stats, pick a class and step into Eastford. One shared world, second-edition dice, and every blow decided on the server.
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Eastford keeps its lamps lit
Your character, level and honor are saved on the server. Walk the church road, step into The Salty Mug, and take the ring to Ravenmoor when you are ready.
See the worldsSecond-edition combat
Every swing is a d20 roll
Your THAC0, the target's armor class and your Strength decide the number you need. The server rolls the dice, and floating numbers show what happened.
How combat worksPvP honor
Honor is earned in the open
Defeat other players for honor. Farming weaker players, your own alts or a fresh spawn point pays nothing.
Read the honor rulesChoose how you fight
Seven races adjust your rolled scores. Your class sets your hit die and how fast your THAC0 falls.
Fighter
The steady all-rounder. Hits harder with every level and wears the best armor.
- Hit die d10
- Long sword, chain mail
Barbarian
The most hit points and the biggest weapon die in the game.
- Hit die d12
- Great axe, leather armor
Ranger
A warrior that travels light and fights anywhere.
- Hit die d10
- Long sword, leather armor
Rogue
Quick and fragile. Slower to improve, but never short of nerve.
- Hit die d6
- Short sword, leather armor
Mage
Casts Magic Missile, Frostbolt and Firebolt. A cast breaks if you move or are hit.
- Hit die d4
- Dagger, no armor
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