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Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Second Edition from 1989.

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Is there a system that roughly equates to spot checks in 3.x?

I play a lot of AD&D 2nd edition, and it recently occurred to me that there isn't a spot check or other mechanic for finding hidden items/objects. Later editions have the spot check, but should I use a similar mechanic for 2nd edition? If so, what…
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How do you know if a weapon is two-handed in D&D2E?

In second edition AD&D, The only weapons I can find that are explicitly stated to be two-handed weapons are a two-handed sword and a (two handed) bastard sword, which can also be used one-handed. But every other weapon that I can see doesn't…
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What's an "ego weapon"?

In the index of the Advanced Dungeons and Dragon's second-edition Player's Handbook (revised), there's an entry for "Ego weapons" referring to page 143 in the section on treasure. However, the section doesn't even mention "ego weapons", let alone…
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What are the changes introduced in the "revised" AD&D 2E core rules?

I grew up playing 2E, and lately have grown nostalgic for it. Sadly, I sold off my early-run books in college. I know that there was a set of "revised" core books, and that they have much less exciting art on their covers. What else…
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Interesting Necromancers?

Note: I play 2nd edition, using much of the optional material. However, I have zero issues (I do it frequently) grabbing content from other editions, from other games, or just making it up on the spot. I am a noob DM, and am currently running my…
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Run vs Sprint actions?

In the Player's Option: Combat & Tactics rule book (p27), there is mention of both Run and also Sprint actions. Run A character can double his base movement by running. Running is considered a full-move action; the character can't do anything…
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What effect does the size of a shield have in AD&D 2nd Edition?

What are the bonuses or penalties associated with shield size in AD&D 2nd edition? There is some disagreement on this in a Gaming.SE answer; this seems like a much better venue for posing the question.
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Is the fighter character allotment of CPs wrong?

I have the Player's Options: Skills & Powers book with soft cover, it should be with a lot of error corrected, at least the corrections made in the FAQ/Errata of first printing were made (2nd too). But in page 47, Fighter description, grey box, is…
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What does the P stand for in the Type column?

I'm hoping someone can help me clarify what all the columns mean. Take Barbed Dart, for example. The 1sp is obviously to indicate that it costs 1 silver piece per dart. The 2 indicates that it has a weight of 2 pounds. The rest I am not sure. The S…
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Are Ogres allowed to become Priests of Vaprak?

The Complete Book of Humanoids allows for PC Ogres with a level limit of 3 in Shaman and no other divine spellcasting class allowed. Monster Mythology provides details for Vaprak's (the god of Ogres) priesthood, with a level limit of 3 for Shamans…
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What are useful introductory books & websites for AD&D 2E players?

The mechanics of Advanced D&D 2E are rather different from editions 3.5-5. What are useful books & websites for players to learn AD&D 2E?
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