DARK PLACES & DEMOGORGONS - Player Options & GM Guide

Ignore me. I think I have it sorted.

haha. Okay.. but if anything else comes up, we're here for ya.

Thanks for the reply. I managed to get Survival mixed up with another rule in my head somehow and things went off the rails for a brief moment. The lesson here is to not drink gin while trying to learn a new game. heh

It's actually quite easy. Just ignore the age rules and high school info and you should be good to go. I know of one group that uses it to run an X-files game and another uses it to run Scooby-Doo. But incase you're new, just to let you know, this is a sourcebook here. You'd need a copy of the Dark Places & Demogorgons Core Rule book to play.

Hope this help!

Thank you! Yeah I posted here thinking the sourcebook might give more options. A bit more research, but I suspect I’ll grab the bundle tomorrow!

Yikes! It's not in there. wow. Okay, I'll provide the info to you hear and add an errata sheet to download.

Xp and leveling up
In the original fantasy RPG, Experience Points or XP was awarded for slaying a monster and gathering treasure. DP&D uses a leveling system that takes the focus off of combat and rewards Characters for in 5 different ways: Session Survival, Encounter XP, Exceptional Roleplaying, Discretionary and Hero XP.

Session Survival, is the first way earn XP. 1 XP is given simply for completing or “Surviving” an entire gaming session. Even if your Character does not get much accomplished during the gaming session, this XP is still earned.

Encounter XP can be earned up to 3 times in one gaming session. 1 Encounter XP is earned by being involved in a combat scenario. If there are 3 separate combat scenarios in one gaming session, then 3 XP is earned. If there are 5 separate combat scenarios, still only 3 XP is earned as that is the max....See more NOTE: Encounter XP is rewarded regardless if you win or lose.

Exceptional Roleplaying XP can be earned 1 time per session for 1 XP. This XP is given for a player that goes above and beyond in the department of roleplaying.

Discretionary XP can be earned up to twice a gaming session for a maximum total of 2 XP awarded at the GM’s discretion. This can be given for things like solving a difficult puzzle, overcoming the odds or achieving something due to luck.

HERO XP is XP that is given to a player who performs a selfless act or valor. This act must be something that is above and beyond the goal of the session. Unlike the other types of XP that can be earned, HERO XP can only be earned by 1 player, per gaming session and if nothing heroic is done then no player earns the Hero XP by any player.
Maximum XP per session:
Session Survival: 1 XP per player
Encounter: 3 XP per player
Exceptional Roleplaying: 1 XP per player
Discretionary: 2 XP per player
Hero: 1 XP for 1 player
NOTE: Using this method, all Character Classes level at the same pace.


Level xp
1 0
2 5
3 14
4 26
5 41
6 59
7 80


Optional
For groups that are very heavy into roleplaying and not as much into combat, it is recommended to give 1 XP per 1 hour of gameplay. This takes the emphasis off combat-driven play and still rewards players for playing the game the way they enjoy it and allows their Characters to progress at a much more normal rate.


level HOURS
1 0
2 4
3 10
4 20
5 35
6 55
7 78

Will the POD version of this book have the above edits?

No. Unfortunately due to the proofing process on here, I am unable to change the Print version.