2nd Edition Questions [Archive] - Wizards Community

2nd Edition Questions [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Liwmial
06-28-05, 06:48 PM I find myself with a 2nd edition game on my hands, and my recollection of the rules seems to have faded. (Also, 2e questions ok to post here, or is there a special dinosaur section =} )

1) At each level does the character gain 1 hd, or 1hd per each level? ex. A level one bard becoming a level 2 bard gains 1d6 or 2d6?

2) Saving throws. I seem to recall a saving throw bonus based on constitution, but forgot if it applies to all races / classes, or just a select few.

That's it for now! Thanks!
ĐēşţĩŊŷ
06-28-05, 07:08 PM 1d6 at each level if i recall.

yes, i do believe so.
Merestil Haye
06-28-05, 09:08 PM I find myself with a 2nd edition game on my hands, and my recollection of the rules seems to have faded. (Also, 2e questions ok to post here, or is there a special dinosaur section =} )

1) At each level does the character gain 1 hd, or 1hd per each level? ex. A level one bard becoming a level 2 bard gains 1d6 or 2d6?

2) Saving throws. I seem to recall a saving throw bonus based on constitution, but forgot if it applies to all races / classes, or just a select few.

That's it for now! Thanks!Dwarves get a saving throw bonus of +1 per 3½ points Con vs Poison. I think it also applied to saves vs Rods, Staves and Wands, and Spells.

There's probably an OOP forum to ask this though.
RASVIMofIO
06-28-05, 09:16 PM halflings also got he saving throw bonus.
Rutibex
06-28-05, 09:35 PM Out of print board:

http://boards1.wizards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=54

It's been hidden in the "other worlds" section.
deadDMwalking
06-28-05, 10:21 PM The total listed for HD is total cumulative.

Thus, at 2nd level a bard has 2d6 total.

Normally, after 10th level they cease to gain full HD and instead gain a listed HP bonus.

I believe the Con bonus applies to all character's HP, but I haven't played in a long time, so I can't be sure, and my books are already packed away in anticipation of an upcoming move. I don't remember the rules regarding a CON bonus to Saving Throws.
Rutibex
06-29-05, 12:37 AM I believe the Con bonus applies to all character's HP, but I haven't played in a long time, so I can't be sure, and my books are already packed away in anticipation of an upcoming move. I don't remember the rules regarding a CON bonus to Saving Throws.

The CON bonus to hit points applies to everyone for up to +2 and up to +7 for Fighters only.
Sildatorak
06-29-05, 01:04 PM The CON bonus to hit points applies to everyone for up to +2 and up to +7 for Fighters only.

Warrior classes only, so fighters, rangers, paladins.

The CON to saving throws is only to poison (except for dwarves and halflings), and it doesn't actually start giving a bonus until about Con 20 or so, IIRC. You probably need to either get ahold of a 2e PHB or find a website that has them since the tables for stats don't follow any definite pattern.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Liwmial 06-28-05, 06:48 PM	I find myself with a 2nd edition game on my hands, and my recollection of the rules seems to have faded. (Also, 2e questions ok to post here, or is there a special dinosaur section =} ) 1) At each level does the character gain 1 hd, or 1hd per each level? ex. A level one bard becoming a level 2 bard gains 1d6 or 2d6? 2) Saving throws. I seem to recall a saving throw bonus based on constitution, but forgot if it applies to all races / classes, or just a select few. That's it for now! Thanks!
ĐēşţĩŊŷ 06-28-05, 07:08 PM	1d6 at each level if i recall. yes, i do believe so.
Merestil Haye 06-28-05, 09:08 PM	I find myself with a 2nd edition game on my hands, and my recollection of the rules seems to have faded. (Also, 2e questions ok to post here, or is there a special dinosaur section =} ) 1) At each level does the character gain 1 hd, or 1hd per each level? ex. A level one bard becoming a level 2 bard gains 1d6 or 2d6? 2) Saving throws. I seem to recall a saving throw bonus based on constitution, but forgot if it applies to all races / classes, or just a select few. That's it for now! Thanks!Dwarves get a saving throw bonus of +1 per 3½ points Con vs Poison. I think it also applied to saves vs Rods, Staves and Wands, and Spells. There's probably an OOP forum to ask this though.
RASVIMofIO 06-28-05, 09:16 PM	halflings also got he saving throw bonus.
Rutibex 06-28-05, 09:35 PM	Out of print board: http://boards1.wizards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=54 It's been hidden in the "other worlds" section.
deadDMwalking 06-28-05, 10:21 PM	The total listed for HD is total cumulative. Thus, at 2nd level a bard has 2d6 total. Normally, after 10th level they cease to gain full HD and instead gain a listed HP bonus. I believe the Con bonus applies to all character's HP, but I haven't played in a long time, so I can't be sure, and my books are already packed away in anticipation of an upcoming move. I don't remember the rules regarding a CON bonus to Saving Throws.
Rutibex 06-29-05, 12:37 AM	I believe the Con bonus applies to all character's HP, but I haven't played in a long time, so I can't be sure, and my books are already packed away in anticipation of an upcoming move. I don't remember the rules regarding a CON bonus to Saving Throws. The CON bonus to hit points applies to everyone for up to +2 and up to +7 for Fighters only.
Sildatorak 06-29-05, 01:04 PM	The CON bonus to hit points applies to everyone for up to +2 and up to +7 for Fighters only. Warrior classes only, so fighters, rangers, paladins. The CON to saving throws is only to poison (except for dwarves and halflings), and it doesn't actually start giving a bonus until about Con 20 or so, IIRC. You probably need to either get ahold of a 2e PHB or find a website that has them since the tables for stats don't follow any definite pattern.