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 ====== Dungeon Delvers ======
-//Dungeon Delvers// will be a **one-page D&D variant**, to be released by **3 September 2013**.
-It's just about that simple.
+//"I'm impressed....an excellent game to run at a convention." -- [[http://www.tenkarstavern.com/2013/08/an-osr-styled-game-that-fits-on-single.html|Tenkar's Tavern]]//
-It will have rules for attacks and saves, 4 classes, 3 races, spells, healing, conditions, and monsters. The system uses only a d6. There'll even be a rock-paper-scissors system for rolling a d6!
+//Dungeon Delvers// is an **ultra-portable one-page D&D variant**.
-The game will be released as a one-page PDF file, a PocketMod that you can print and fold into a booklet, a mobi file for Kindles, and an epub file for iPads and other ereaders.
+It packs a lot into one page: **rules for attacks and saves, 4 classes, 3 races, spells, healing, conditions, and monsters.** The system uses only a d6. There's even a rock-paper-scissors system for rolling a d6!
-Even better, I will also post on this web page **2 adventures** written just for //Dungeon Delvers//, each fitting on a single page: //Village of Troubles// by T.W. Wombat and //Realm of the Rat King// by Brian Fitzpatrick.
+[[http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product/118558/Dungeon-Delvers|Download now from DriveThruRPG]] and pay what you want
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+[[http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product/118558/Dungeon-Delvers|{{http://www.onebookshelf.com/images/banners/banner-dtrpg.jpg}}]]
-The basic system: All rolls are 1d6. Roll 1d6 each for the 6 classic abilities. Attack rolls succeed on 5-6. All other rolls are //ability rolls//, which succeed if they roll less than or equal to the relevant ability. Ability rolls are used both as skill checks and as saves.
+The game package includes:
+  * A two-page PDF containing the rules on one page, and an expanded spell list on the second page. The spell list includes spells for wizards and clerics levels 1 through 3 (that's a lot of play time).
+  * A one-page [[http://www.pocketmod.com|PocketMod]] PDF of the rules that can be printed and folded into a booklet that will fit in your pocket.
+  * An .azw3 file containing the rules and expanded spell list, for use on newer Kindles.
+  * A .mobi file containing the rules and expanded spell list, for use on older Kindles.
+  * An .epub file containing the rules and expanded spell list, for use on iPads and other eReaders.
+{{ http://brentnewhall.com/games/graphics/Dungeon_Delvers_cover.png?350}}
+===== System Overview =====
+All rolls are 1d6. Roll 1d6 each for the 6 classic abilities. Attack rolls succeed on 5-6. All other rolls are //ability rolls//, which succeed if they roll less than or equal to the relevant ability. Ability rolls are used both as skill checks and as saves.
 Fighters deal extra hits per level, rogues get a bonus on ability rolls, wizards get one spell per level to use at-will, and clerics can cast any one spell of their choice once per day (more at higher levels).
+===== Adventures =====
+Want more delving? Each of these adventures fit on a single printed page.
+  * **[[http://brentnewhall.com/games/downloads/DD1-Village%20of%20Troubles.pdf|Village of Troubles]]** by [[http://www.twwombat.com|T.W. Wombat]] deals with trouble in a logging village. Lots of ability rolls.
+  * **[[http://brentnewhall.com/games/downloads/DD2-Realm%20of%20the%20Rat%20King.pdf|Realm of the Rat King]]** by [[http://www.gameknightreviews.com|Brian Fitzpatrick]] deals with a plague of rats. Lots of combat!
+===== Demos =====
+{{youtube>large:5V-OiL0YwWQ}}
+Also check out the [[http://thedragonfisters.blogspot.com/2014/02/bonus-episode-actual-play-poi-delvers.html|Dragon Fisters actual play]].
 ===== Play Sample =====
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 <p><span style="color:green;font-weight:bold">Gretchen:</span> Okay. I have a dexterity of 5, so that shouldn't be a problem. And I roll...a 4, so 1 minus that makes it a 3.</p>
+<img src="http://brentnewhall.com/games/graphics/dungeon_delvers_pocketmod.jpg" height="350" align="right" alt="Dungeon Delvers pocketmod folded version" />
 <p><span style="font-weight:bold">GM:</span> Good, you stay out of sight.</p>
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 <p><span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">Jim:</span> ...Uh-oh.</p>
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+===== Sample Characters =====
+==== Halfling Wizard ====
+Str: 2\\
+Dex: 3\\
+Wis: 3\\
+Con: 3\\
+Int: 6\\
+Cha: 4+1 = 5\\
+Hits: 2\\
+Level: 1
+Spells:
+Fire bolt
+Items:
+Spell book, candle, candle lantern, quill, ink, parchment, scroll case, bed roll, frying pan (uses as club), flint, walking stick
+==== Human Fighter ====
+Str: 6\\
+Dex: 5\\
+Wis: 3\\
+Con: 2\\
+Int: 3\\
+Cha: 4\\
+Hits: 4\\
+Level: 1
+Hits per attack: 1\\
+Items: Sword, shield, bag, rope, torch, bed roll.
+==== Elf Rogue ====
+Str: 4\\
+Dex: 6+1=7\\
+Wis: 3\\
+Con: 4\\
+Int: 5\\
+Cha: 5\\
+Hits: 3\\
+Level: 1
+Items: Dagger, bow/arrows quiver, thieves tools, tinderbox & fire stuff, climbing gear, knapsack, gloves, bedroll
+==== Dwarf Cleric ====
+Str: 5\\
+Dex: 1\\
+Wis: 6\\
+Con: 3+1=4\\
+Int: 3\\
+Cha: 3\\
+Hits: 3\\
+Level: 1\\
+Items: holy symbol (stein), mace, helmet, bedroll, sack, wine skin, snacks, salt
+===== Support =====
+If you have questions about //Dungeon Delvers//, please post them to [[https://plus.google.com/communities/104787672504300358431|the Google+ Community]].
 ===== Credits =====
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 Thanks to my Patreon patrons Jason Blalock, Joe England, Andrew Hauge, Ryven Cedrylle, and Seth Drebitko for their financial support of this product.
+//Dungeon Delvers// is released under a Creative Commons [[https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/|Attribution-ShareAlike license]] (CC BY-SA 3.0).