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Credits and Table of Contents

Credits

Editing and Some Words: Charlie Mason
Cover Art: Eric Lofgren
Interior Art: William McAusland
James V. West (character sheet)
Layout: Michael Clarke
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Seattle Hill Games
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Thanks To: Matt Finch, Marv Breig, John M. Stater, Simon J. Bull, James M. Spahn, Doug ‘Merias’ Maxwell, Travis Casey, James V. West and Arthur Braune

Compatibility and Legal Notices

Compatible with Swords & Wizardry: WhiteBox by Matt Finch and Marv Breig.

Version 2.1: April 2020

The OSR logo is by Stuart Robertson and used under the Creative Commons license linked below:
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

“Swords & Wizardry, S&W, WhiteBox, and Mythmere Games are the trademarks of Matthew J. Finch,” Seattle Hill Games is not affiliated with Matthew J. Finch or Mythmere Games™.

Table of Contents
Section	Source Page
Introduction	3
Chapter 1: Getting Started	4
Rule Number One	4
Dice	5
About the Optional Rules	5
Character Sheets	6
Attributes	7
Experience Bonus	7
Hit Points	9
Alignment	9
Character Retirement	9
Chapter 2: Character Classes	10
The Cleric	11
The Fighter	14
The Magic-User	16
The Thief	18
Chapter 3: Character Races	20
The Dwarf	21
The Elf	22
The Halfling	24
Chapter 4: Equipment	25
Equipment Weight	25
Weapon Damage	25
Table 9: Adventuring Gear	26
Table 10: Transportation	26
Calculating Armor Class	27
Hiring Assistants	27
Table 11: Melee Weapons	28
Table 12: Hiring Assistants	28
Table 13: Missile Weapons	29
Table 14: Armor	29
Chapter 5: Playing the Game	30
Gaining Experience	31
Time	31
Movement	31
Outdoor Movement	32
Dungeon Doors	32
Light	33
Listening at Doors	33
Secret Doors	33
Traps	33
Combat	34
Intent	34
How Initiative Works	34
Alternate Combat Sequence	35
The Attack Roll	36
Ascending AC Combat	36
Damage and Death	36
Healing	38
Binding Wounds	39
Invisible Opponents	39
Oil	39
Melee / Missile Attacks	39
Morale	39
Negotiation and Diplomacy	40
Jousting	40
Spells	41
Loyalty	41
Saving Throws	41
Chapter 6: Spells and Magic	45
Cleric Spell List	46
Magic-User Spell List	47
Spell Descriptions	49
Chapter 7: Running the Game	66
Designing an Adventure	67
Creating a Campaign	68
Experience Points	68
Scale of Advancement	69
Underworld and Wilderness Adventures	70
Wandering Monsters	70
Reaction Check	71
Getting Lost and Encounters	71
Wilderness Movement Rates	72
Underworld Encounter Tables	73
Wilderness Encounter Tables	75
Chapter 8: Monsters	78
Monster Descriptions	81
Creating Monsters	113
Chapter 9: Treasure	114
Magic Potions	118
Scrolls	120
Magical Weapons and Armor	122
Wands	125
Rings	126
Staves	128
Miscellaneous Magic Items	129
Cursed Items	139
House Rules	141
Maze Rats Tables	—