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D&D 5E – Simplified Rules


5.0-EZ Version 6

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This version contains several minor corrections to the previous version.

This is a supplement to fifth edition dungeons and dragons for those who prefer simpler rules or want an easy way to introduce the game to new players.

If you sometimes feel that the fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons rules are too complicated, this is for you. I created this set of house rules to simplify character creation and advancement among other things. It also introduces a whole new way to select and track the casting of magic spells.
One thing I tried very hard to do was keep the characters levels and power as close as possible to the Player’s Handbook characters so that if you play using these rules, you can still use published 5th edition adventures, and the monsters will require little or no modifications

 

 

4 responses to “D&D 5E – Simplified Rules

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  2. Unknown's avatarAnonymous September 18, 2024 at 7:12 am

    Hello,

    Thanks for publishing this list of simplified rules. In the Cleric section, it is written “Level 5: Roll 1 extra die for Cantrip damage” — does this mean for something like Sacred Flame, the roll would be increase to 2d8 from 1d8? And does the description for level 9 “Cantrip damage increase” mean the same thing?

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  3. Ronny's avatarRonny September 18, 2024 at 10:33 am

    The answers to your questions are yes and yes.
    Roll 1 additional damage die at level 5 and 2 additional damage dice at level 9.
    I really should have described those features better.
    Please let me know if you have any other questions.

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