Here are some resources I've used during the Nappendixia Campaign. It's my system for rolling up hex crawl encounters, inspired by Bandit's Keep, but totally developed and refined by me. After that is some real good notes on AD&D combat i got from The Dungeon Master's Handbook on Youtube. At the end are 10 random encounter areas or "lairs" I rolled up using pure Moldvay B/X Scenario Creation. Feel free to use my hex crawl system or any of the scenarios.
Hex Crawls
Roll Weather type and duration
Players plot route for the day
Determine % to get lost, roll alter route as needed
Determine highest % terrain type traveled through, roll twice for that type (early/ late)
Swamp 70% Forest/Hill 60% Plains 50% Roads 40%
Roll 2 d6s for each successful encounter roll. DM discretion to combine the 2 rolls into 1 encounter, ignore 1 roll,
or run both separately.
d6
1-2 Monster- d6 Lair (1-2) Wandering (3-4) Footprints (5-6)
3 Trap/Hazard- traps/difficult terrain/clues(trails, totems, footprints)
d6 1 humanoid trap (net/pit/rockslide)
2 trapped ruins/tomb
3 natural hazard (cliff, waterfall, hedgerows, volcanic vent,
brambles, poison gas swamp)
4 ooze/slime/disease/poison
5 unintelligent monster (insect, animal, plant)
6 scarecrow/abandoned ambush/sprung trap
4 Special keyed to terrain type d6 1-2 near 3-4 far 5-6 signs
Plains- Pilgrims (Cultists 50%)/ Settlers/ Wild Horses
Forest- Hunters/ Elves/ Glade w/ Magic Circle
Hills- Dwarf/Gnome Party/ Tracker/ Mine
Swamp- Adventurers (50% Evil)/Half Orcs (50% Evil)/hidden oasis
River- Fishermen/ Ferryman/ Merchants/ good fishing area
5 Signs of Destruction d3 1 Looted 2 Combat 3 Supernatural
d3 location monster magical
camp/cart criminal monstrous (neutral)
bodies adventurer monstrous (evil)
6 Weather Event d4 1 fog 2 wind/rain 3 heat/cold 4 storm/special
Wandering Monsters
Plains Jungle Hills Oasis
Giant Ant 2HD Carnivorous Ape 5HD Basilisk 6+1 HD Merchant
Bulette 9HD Fire Beetle 1-2 HD Gnoll 2HD Pilgrim
Harpy 3HD Carrion Crawler 3HD Imp 2+2HD Acolyte
Lizardman 2+1HD Giant Lizard 3+1HD Mountain Lion 3+2HD Medium
Shrieker 3HD Skeleton 1HD Wererat 3+1HD Noble
Orc 1HD Huge Spider 2+2HD Griffon 7HD Orc
Stirge 1+1HD Troglodyte 2HD Boar 3HD Gnoll
Zombie 2HD Giant Crocodile 7HD Cave Locust 2HD Neanderthal
Cobra 1HD Gargoyle 4+4HD Bugbear 3+1HD Lizardman
Displacer Beast 6HD Pit Viper Shadow 2+2HD Mercenary
Gecko 3+1 HD Robber Fly Black Widow
Killer Bee 1/2HD* Neanderthal Ogre 4+1HD
Bat/Giant Bat 2HD*
* (Day/Night dependent)
AD&D Combat
1 turn = 10 rounds. 1 round = 1 minute, broken up into “segments” of 6 seconds each. One round is an abstract of moves,
feints, jockeying, and probing openings. A single “to hit” is an opening in defenses, a chance to do serious damage.
1) [DMG 61/62] Check for surprise; 1-2 on d6 indicates surprise, unless otherwise noted; every “1” on surprise roll indicates
number of surprised segments, to a max of 3. Dexterity Reaction bonuses apply.
If party has high chance TO surprise someone, this number is modified by the target’s chance to be surprised; 5 in 6 to
surprise vs. 1 in 6 to be surprised becomes 4 in 6, etc.
During a surprise segment, unsurprised parties can do all major actions below, except for casting spells; they can only cast
one spell during surprise time.
2) [DMG 62] Determine distance between parties – anywhere from 10 feet to 100 feet, modified by total area of encounter,
light sources, etc. (d6+4”, if surprised 1-3” indoors, for outdoors DMG 49)
3) [DMG 65] Any spellcasters need to state what spell they are casting before initiative is rolled.
4) [DMG 62] Roll initiative for each whole side with a d6 roll; high roll wins. The players’ roll indicates the segment that the
NPCs' melee & missile attacks occur; the DM's roll indicates the segment that the PCs’ melee and missile attacks occur.
(Example: PCs roll a 5, NPCs roll a 2. Player characters go on 2, then NPCs go on 5.)
5) [DMG 66] If initiative is tied, all actions are simultaneous, unless both parties use weapons - then weapon speed comes
into play. If difference in speeds are twice or more, or at least five factors higher, then person with smaller weapon speed
can attack one extra time. If difference is 10 factors or more, smaller can attack two extra times!
6) Choose from:
Run away if not in melee yet (flee)
Talk to them (parley)
Wait and see what the other party does
[DMG 64] Use missile fire – adjust to hit and initiative by DEX bonus. (Example: PCs roll a 5, NPCs roll a 2, and one
PC with a 16 DEX is firing a bow. The bowman goes on 1, then other PCs go on 2, then NPCs go on 5.)
[DMG 66] Close for melee at normal move rate – cannot attack this round
[DMG 66] Charge into melee at double move rate; lose dexterity bonus (or -1 to AC), weapon length determines who
strikes first (longer first) instead of initiative, charging gains +2 to hit.
Setting weapons against charges allows initiative vs. charge and double damage if hit.
[DMG 69] Attack in melee, if within 10 feet of an enemy.
7) Spells go off on the segment equal to casting time. When the side winning initiative has someone casting a spell:
[DMG 66] Attacking the spell caster with melee weapon - Subtract the opposing party's (losing) initiative roll from the
weapon speed of the attacker, treating negatives as positive. If the result is less than the casting speed, the weapon strikes
first. If it is the same as the casting speed, the weapon strikes as the spell goes off. If it is greater than the casting speed,
the spell goes off first.
All other actions by the opposing party occur prior to the spell going off if the casting time of the spell is greater than the
result of the caster's party's initiative roll. If the casting time is equal to the caster's party's initiative roll, then the actions of
the opposing party occur simultaneously with the spell going off.
8) Special conditions
Attacking from the person’s flank negates any shield bonuses [DMG p70]
Attacking from the Rear negates shields, and gives +2 to hit. [DMG p70]
Sleeping, held, or helpless opponents: you may attack them at double attack rate, for max damage on each attack. If not in
combat, they can instead be killed in one round. [DMG p67,70]
Potions take 1 segment to drink, 1d4+1 segments to take effect, non-spell scrolls take 8 segments to read, spell scrolls take
as long to read as casting the spell, rods, wands and staves take 2 segments to case, 8 segments to power up again.
Turn Undead occurs in initiative segment.
Multiple rate of fire missiles - 2nd/3rd shots occur at end of round.
If not 1x1 (ie, multiple opponents), then target is random.
[DMG 69] Number of opponents is based on size. A M size can be attacked by 8S, 6M, 4L
Drinking a potion 1 segment
Finding item in backpack 3 (large item) or 4 (small item) segments
Finding item in belt pouch 1 segment
Lighting oil 1 segment
Turning undead 1 segment (VSM) - takes place in initiative segment
90% cover = no damage from spells if save
Grenade missiles
Miss = 1d6 feet (1d4 short range)
D8 Direction
1/2/3 range (-2/-5)
Ranged weapons are -2 at Med, -5 at Long
Spell effects that affect “to hit” (like bless) move AC up/down - providing ability to still be hit.
Mar Millor 2.0 Adventure Scenarios per Moldvay
Exploring the Unknown- Cavern- Giant Gecko (17hp), Killer Bees (4, 2hp ea), Brownie
Lost in the swamp, the PC’s come across a cavern that may contain a freshwater spring. A small hive of killer bees with
4 drones protects its lair here, and inside the cavern is a giant gecko and its hoard (300gp), which both inhabit the
freshwater lake and spring inside the cavern. A brownie hiding in a nearby tree may offer assistance in defeating
the lizard if the treasure is shared. The corpse of a fallen warrior in the lizard’s lair wears a suit of Chainmail +1, the
rest of his items rusted and desiccated. If the cave can be cleared out without the corpse of the lizard falling into the
water, this spring will provide a fresh source of water. It will gain a new inhabitant in 1d4 weeks if not patrolled.
(Cleared on 3/7/22, controlled turned to fort)
Investigating a Chaotic Outpost- Stronghold- Evil Wizard, Orcs, Cobra
The PC’s get dangerously close to a large platoon of orc soldiers on march and must make a hasty retreat from them.
Along the way they come to a narrow mountain pass home to a cobra. They then make it to a high walled stronghold
and call up to the battlements to be rescued, only to be met with an evil wizard who toys with the party, making them
fight some of the orcs before fireballing the rest. The party then discovers the orcs actually were troops of the wizard,
killing his own troops purely for jest and to see the reaction of the PC’s. Each slain orc carries 3gp and wields studded
leather, hand ax, and shield.
Recovering Ruins- Tomb- Crab Spider(AC7 10hp HD2 surprise 1-4), Zombies(6 8hp ea, AC8 HD2), Giant Centipede
(3, AC9 hp3 ea, surprise 1-3)
The PC’s are dispatched to recover the urn and ashes from the crypt of an ancient dwarven elder, the crypt long since
falling into irreparable disrepair. Giant centipedes surprise from the dark ceiling in the crypt’s hallway entrance, and
mummified bodies of the spider's victims dangle from webs in the main chamber. As the PC’s begin to ignore the dangling
corpses, several zombies emerge from a pathway free of webs to attack the PC’s. As soon as the PC’s are fully engaged
with the zombies, the spider will attempt to surprise them. One of the corpses carries a leather belt pouch containing a
potion of healing, 10 +1 arrows, a silver dagger, and 80gp, 200gp gem.
Destroying an Ancient Evil- Crypt- Water Weird, Stirges, Kobolds
A tribe of Kobolds is under the sway of a water weird they unearthed when exploring an old crypt. The kobolds trap or
chase victims down into the crypt to be consumed by the weird. A pack of stirges lairs in a vestibule near the weird, stirring
when combat with the weird begins, making things even more difficult. At the bottom of the well where the weird lives is
a Ring of Protection +1 (Dagger +1 if PC’s wear plate.) The kobolds have 1gp each and a hoard of 100gp in their lair.
Visiting a Lost Shrine- Ancient Temple- Harpy 20hp, 10 Fire Beetles 5hp, Baboon (deaf)
(if befriended/charmed, it will show a secret entrance to the harpy’s lair.) Rumors of a lost shrine that has some beneficial
properties cause the PC’s to search for it. The shrine has been taken over by a Harpy, it’s song attracting victims into the
shrine. The dark shrine initially appears to be lit from within, perhaps magically, only to discover that the passage into
the crypt is infested with fire beetles. Upon defeating the Harpy, any who drink from the shrine are granted a +1 to
Cha or Int, roll to determine. The Harpy has 150gp, 3,000sp, Sword +1, Scroll- Ray of Enfeeblement, Phantasmal Force,
Invisible Stalker, and a 100gp necklace in its hoard. (Cleared on 4/10/22, left empty)
Fulfilling a Quest- Castle- Evil Fighter, Gnolls, Wolf
An evil fighter has assembled a group of loyal gnoll followers and they have created a base of operations to terrorize the
area in an abandoned keep. One tactic used frequently is to chase and corner groups of travelers and challenge their leader
in single combat. When defeated, the travelers are robbed and sent off to try to make it to civilization unequipped and
unprotected. The fighter uses potions of animal control to empower a wolf as his assistant for guarding and spotting. He
wields a holy +1 longsword (+2 when wielded by LG PC) A local lord whose son fell in combat with the fighter has
quested the party to avenge his death and end the terror of the fighter and his band. He carries 200 gp and a 50gp gem.
Escaping From Enemies- Caves- Evil Cleric, Animal Skeleton, Skeletons
While exploring a strange cavern, the PC’s realize it has been recently inhabited by an evil cleric who is using the cave to
create a mass of skeleton minion warriors. He also is using his necromancy to create skeletal animals. He returns with his
minions and a pile of bones, trapping the PC’s in the cave. He begins creating more skeletons and skeletal animals,
making too many enemies for a stand up fight. The PC’s must find a way to escape.
Rescuing Prisoners- Town- Wererat, Bandits, Wild Dog
The PC’s are hired to investigate a missing person. Evidence leads to animal activity under the town in the sewers. Bandits
and their wild dog minion have kidnapped a young lady at the behest of the head of the local thieve’s guild, who is also a
wererat. He intends to bite the lady and make her his wererat bride. The PC’s must rescue the girl before she undergoes the
lycanthropic transformation. The wererat wields a +1 Spear. The Thieves ring keeps their hoard (150gp and 2 25gp gold
rings) in a hidden alcove in the sewers.
Using a Magic Portal- Tower- Imps, Green Slime/Gray Ooze, Sprite
The PC’s are employed by an old forgetful wizard who needs them to return to his old tower and make sure the magic
mirror inside was deactivated. After encountering a few traps and slimes, they make it to the old lab where the magic mirror
is held, about to smash it, a pack of imps leap through the mirror and chaos ensues. Amongst the cast off papers in the lab
the PC’s find a scroll with the spells Knock, Hold Portal, and Spider Climb and a pearl worth 100gp. There is a sprite
magically imprisoned in the tower who will assist the party if freed.
Finding a Lost Race- Abandoned Mine- Ghoul, Ghoulthrall*, Bats
An old ghoul has spent generations cultivating a community of miners into his inbred, cannibalistic thrall. They
hunt for man-flesh in the hills surrounding the old mine. They have a hoard of gold nuggets worth 550gp.
*<Ghoulthrall- 1+1 HD AC 7 1 Atk/ d4 Dam Dagger/claw, save vs poison or ill 1 week. save vs spells to get
in melee range failure= run in fear 30’ can’t approach for d4 rounds>. The party is investigating the appearance
of mutilated bodies missing large pieces of their flesh on the outskirts of town, and the evidence will trace back
to the ghoul and his horrific creatures.
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