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What happens to a character who is unconscious in combat?
They cannot take their turn until revived by healing.
shadowdark p.99
combat_mechanics
[ [ "cannot take turn", "cannot take their turn", "can't take turn", "unable to take turn", "no turn" ], [ "until revived", "until healed", "requires healing", "need healing", "healing revives" ] ]
677
qa
How much XP is granted by defeated monsters in Hunter Mode?
Half their level, rounded down.
shadowdark p.111
game_rules
[ [ "half", "1/2", "50%" ], [ "level", "lvl" ], [ "rounded down", "round down" ] ]
332
qa
What items do 0-level characters start with in Shadowdark RPG?
0-level characters start with 1d4 of the following items: Torch, Dagger, Pole, Shortbow and 5 arrows, Rope, 60', Oil, flask, Crowbar, Iron spikes (10), Flint and steel, Grappling hook, Club, Caltrops (one bag).
shadowdark p.33
player_characters
[ [ "1d4", "one to four", "1-4" ], [ "torch", "torches" ], [ "dagger", "daggers" ], [ "pole", "poles" ], [ "shortbow", "bow", "short bow" ], [ "arrows", "arrow" ], [ "rope", "60'", "60 feet", "sixty feet" ], [ "oil...
168
qa
How many times per day can the Helm of Mind Reading be used to cast the detect thoughts spell?
Three times per day.
shadowdark p.304
equipment_rules
[ [ "three", "3", "third" ], [ "times per day", "daily", "per day" ] ]
418
qa
What is the AC and HP of a leprechaun?
AC 13, HP 19
shadowdark p.230
monsters
[ [ "AC", "Armor Class" ], [ "13", "thirteen" ], [ "HP", "Hit Points" ], [ "19", "nineteen" ] ]
819
qa
What tier spell is Magic Missile?
Tier 1
shadowdark p.65
spell_mechanics
[ [ "Tier 1", "1st tier", "level 1", "first tier", "1" ] ]
145
qa
What happens to a scroll's writing after an attempt to cast its spell?
The magical writing disappears and the scroll ceases to work.
shadowdark p.49
spell_mechanics
[ [ "magical writing disappears", "writing disappears", "writing vanishes" ], [ "ceases to work", "stops working", "becomes useless", "no longer functions" ] ]
57
qa
What tier is the spell 'Hold Person'?
Tier 2.
shadowdark p.62
spell_mechanics
[ [ "Tier 2", "tier 2", "2nd tier", "second tier", "2" ] ]
93
qa
Which ability modifier is used for melee attacks and which for ranged attacks?
Melee attacks use Strength modifier; ranged attacks use Dexterity modifier.
shadowdark p.88
combat_mechanics
[ [ "strength", "STR", "str" ], [ "dexterity", "DEX", "dex" ], [ "melee", "melee attacks", "close combat" ], [ "ranged", "ranged attacks", "range", "at a distance" ] ]
728
qa
What special ability does a halfling character have in Shadowdark?
Halflings can become invisible once per day for 3 rounds.
shadowdark p.17
player_characters
[ [ "invisible", "invisibility", "vanish" ], [ "once per day", "1/day", "once daily" ], [ "3 rounds", "three rounds" ] ]
188
qa
What tier spell is Regenerate?
Tier 4
shadowdark p.69
spell_mechanics
[ [ "tier 4", "4th tier", "fourth tier", "tier four", "level 4", "4th level", "fourth level", "level four" ] ]
74
qa
What type of armor can a Wizard class character wear?
Wizards cannot wear armor.
shadowdark p.24
player_characters
[ [ "cannot", "can't", "unable to", "prohibited from", "not allowed", "no armor" ], [ "wizard", "wizards", "wizard class" ], [ "armor", "armors", "wear armor" ] ]
263
qa
If you roll a 32-33 from the "Low District Encounters" table, what happens?
A wheezing beggar offers portents in exchange for coin.
shadowdark p.162
lore_and_setting
[ [ "beggar", "vagrant", "homeless person" ], [ "wheezing", "coughing", "sickly" ], [ "portents", "prophecies", "predictions", "fortunes", "omens" ], [ "coin", "money", "payment", "coins" ] ]
579
qa
What option do you have if none of your stats are 14 or higher when first rolled?
You may roll a new set of six numbers.
shadowdark p.15
player_characters
[ [ "roll a new set", "re-roll", "roll again", "new set of numbers", "roll a new set of six", "reroll all stats" ], [ "six", "6" ] ]
251
qa
What unique ability can the Efreeti use once per day?
Wall of Flame.
shadowdark p.214
monsters
[ [ "Wall of Flame", "wall of flame", "Wall of fire", "wall of fire" ] ]
735
qa
If you roll a 12 from the "Armor Curse" table on pg.285, what does that mean?
You take double damage from silvered weapons.
shadowdark p.285
equipment_rules
[ [ "double damage", "2x damage", "twice the damage", "damage is doubled" ], [ "silvered weapons", "silver weapons", "weapons made of silver", "silver-coated weapons" ] ]
466
qa
What is the difficulty class to cast the spell 'Scrying' on an unfamiliar target?
DC 18
shadowdark p.70
spell_mechanics
[ [ "18", "eighteen" ], [ "Scrying", "scrying" ], [ "unfamiliar target", "unfamiliar person", "target you don't know" ] ]
51
qa
What is the HP of a Glabrezu demon?
40
shadowdark p.204
monsters
[ [ "40", "forty", "40 HP", "40 hit points", "forty HP", "forty hit points" ] ]
805
qa
What is the range of the Illusion spell?
Far
shadowdark p.62
spell_mechanics
[ [ "Far", "far", "FAR" ], [ "60 feet", "60ft", "sixty feet" ] ]
115
qa
At what level can a creature attempt to resist the 'Confusion' spell?
A creature at level 9 or higher can attempt to resist with a WIS check.
shadowdark p.57
spell_mechanics
[ [ "9", "nine", "ninth" ], [ "resist", "resistance", "saving throw", "save" ], [ "WIS", "wisdom", "WIS check", "wisdom check" ] ]
92
qa
What is the weight capacity of the Immovable Rod when activated?
5,000 lbs.
shadowdark p.305
equipment_rules
[ [ "5,000", "5000", "five thousand", "5k" ], [ "lbs", "pounds", "lb", "weight capacity" ] ]
450
qa
What notable abilities distinguish a lich in Shadowdark from other creatures?
"Surpreme Undead" makes it is immune to morale checks and can only be damaged by magical sources. "Phylactery" means it can't be killed while its spirit vessel, a physical object, is intact.
shadowdark p.230
lore_and_setting
[ [ "Supreme Undead", "Surpreme Undead" ], [ "immune to morale", "morale check immunity", "ignores morale checks" ], [ "magical damage", "magical sources", "magic damage", "can only be damaged by magic" ], [ "Phylactery", "phylactery" ], [ "spirit vessel...
517
qa
What is the range and effect of the "Power Word Kill" spell?
The spell has a range of Near and instantly kills a target of LV 9 or less if it hears the caster.
shadowdark p.67
spell_mechanics
[ [ "Near", "near" ], [ "instantly kills", "kills instantly", "immediate death" ], [ "LV 9", "level 9", "9th level", "below level 10", "9 or less", "9 or lower" ], [ "hears the caster", "can hear", "must hear", "hearing" ] ]
18
qa
What happens in Fatality Mode?
In Fatality Mode, characters die when they hit 0 hit points.
shadowdark p.111
game_rules
[ [ "Fatality Mode", "fatality" ], [ "0 hit points", "zero hit points", "0 HP", "zero HP" ], [ "die", "death", "dying", "killed" ] ]
294
qa
How are hit points determined for 0-level characters in Shadowdark RPG?
Hit points for 0-level characters are equal to their Constitution modifier (minimum 1).
shadowdark p.14
player_characters
[ [ "hit points", "HP", "health" ], [ "0-level", "zero-level", "level 0", "0 level" ], [ "constitution modifier", "CON modifier", "CON mod" ], [ "minimum 1", "min 1", "at least 1" ] ]
158
qa
What must line up for a priest to be compatible with a given god they might serve?
Priests must serve deities that match their alignment.
shadowdark p.20
lore_and_setting
[ [ "match", "matching", "compatible", "compatibility", "same", "aligned with" ], [ "alignment", "alignments" ], [ "must", "required", "requirement", "mandatory" ] ]
520
qa
What do players add to their d20 rolls to determine their initiative in combat?
DEX modifier.
shadowdark p.83
combat_mechanics
[ [ "DEX modifier", "dexterity modifier", "DEX mod", "dexterity bonus", "DEX bonus" ] ]
614
qa
If you roll a 20 or 21 on a d100 for the "Ocean Encounters" table, what happens?
A swarm of giant rats swims away from a shipwreck.
shadowdark p.168
lore_and_setting
[ [ "giant rats", "giant rat" ], [ "swarm" ], [ "swim away", "swimming away", "swims away" ], [ "shipwreck", "ship wreck" ] ]
601
qa
How does the bonus of magic armor affect a character's Armor Class (AC)?
A magic armor's bonus adds directly to the AC it grants.
shadowdark p.282
equipment_rules
[ [ "adds", "add", "adds directly", "increase", "increases", "bonus to" ], [ "magic armor", "magical armor", "magic armor's bonus", "magical armor's bonus", "enchanted armor" ], [ "AC", "Armor Class", "armor class" ] ]
498
qa
How much Constitution damage does a Wraith's life drain attack deal?
1d4 CON damage. Death if reduced to 0 CON.
shadowdark p.265
monsters
[ [ "1d4", "one to four", "1-4" ], [ "CON", "Constitution", "constitution" ], [ "death", "die", "dies", "killed" ], [ "0", "zero" ] ]
757
qa
What are Halflings known for in Shadowdark lore?
They are known as small, cheerful country folk who enjoy life's simple pleasures.
shadowdark p.17
lore_and_setting
[ [ "small", "diminutive", "tiny" ], [ "cheerful", "happy", "joyful" ], [ "country folk", "rural", "countryside" ], [ "simple pleasures", "enjoy life", "life's pleasures" ] ]
559
qa
What is the purpose of tier categorization for spells?
Tiers range from 1 to 5 and determine the spell's power and complexity.
shadowdark p.50
spell_mechanics
[ [ "1 to 5", "one to five", "1-5" ], [ "power" ], [ "complexity" ] ]
110
qa
What does the Well of Many Worlds do when folded open on a flat surface?
It creates a 6-foot wide hole that allows creatures to jump into it to be transported to a random plane of existence.
shadowdark p.321
equipment_rules
[ [ "hole", "portal", "opening" ], [ "6-foot", "6 foot", "six-foot", "six foot" ], [ "jump", "jumping", "enter", "entering" ], [ "random plane", "random plane of existence", "random dimension" ] ]
484
qa
How are a Priest's hit points calculated?
A Priest's hit points are calculated as 1d6 per level.
shadowdark p.20
player_characters
[ [ "1d6", "d6", "six-sided die" ], [ "per level", "each level", "every level" ] ]
220
qa
What must a priest in Shadowdark do when choosing a deity?
Choose a god to serve who matches their alignment.
shadowdark p.20
lore_and_setting
[ [ "alignment", "aligned", "alignment match", "alignment matching", "same alignment" ], [ "choose", "select", "pick", "serve" ], [ "god", "deity", "divine patron" ] ]
555
qa
What happens when characters search a specific area or object for a trap?
They automatically find it.
shadowdark p.114
game_rules
[ [ "automatically", "automatic", "no check", "no roll", "always" ], [ "find it", "find the trap", "discover it", "discover the trap", "detect it", "detect the trap" ] ]
275
qa
Which class can learn the Charm Person spell?
Wizard.
shadowdark p.56
spell_mechanics
[ [ "wizard", "Wizard", "WIZARD" ] ]
141
qa
What defines your role in the conflict between good and evil in Shadowdark?
Alignment, which can be Law, Chaos, or Neutrality.
shadowdark p.27
lore_and_setting
[ [ "alignment", "align" ], [ "law", "lawful" ], [ "chaos", "chaotic" ], [ "neutrality", "neutral" ] ]
610
qa
What must creatures succeed on to go undetected during combat?
Dexterity checks.
shadowdark p.87
combat_mechanics
[ [ "Dexterity", "DEX", "dex", "dexterity" ], [ "check", "checks", "skill check", "skill checks" ] ]
620
qa
What is the AC and HP of The Tarrasque?
AC 22, HP 140
shadowdark p.256
monsters
[ [ "AC", "Armor Class" ], [ "22", "twenty-two" ], [ "HP", "Hit Points" ], [ "140", "one hundred forty", "one hundred and forty" ] ]
800
qa
What happens to damage dice in Momentum Mode if you roll maximum damage?
Damage dice explode, allowing you to roll again and add it to the total with no cap.
shadowdark p.111
game_rules
[ [ "explode", "explosion", "exploding dice" ], [ "roll again", "reroll", "additional roll", "roll more" ], [ "add", "adding", "added", "sum" ], [ "no cap", "no limit", "unlimited", "uncapped" ], [ "damage dice", "damage die" ] ]
383
qa
What tier is the spell Stoneskin?
Tier 4
shadowdark p.71
spell_mechanics
[ [ "Tier 4", "tier 4", "4th tier", "fourth tier", "4" ] ]
106
qa
What effect does speaking the command word for Moonwrought armor have?
You gain a +1 bonus to your next spellcasting check or ranged attack.
shadowdark p.307
equipment_rules
[ [ "+1", "plus 1", "plus one", "1 bonus" ], [ "next", "following" ], [ "spellcasting check", "spell check", "casting check" ], [ "ranged attack", "attack at range", "ranged weapon attack" ] ]
433
qa
Roughly how far is near distance in feet?
30
shadowdark p.8
game_rules
[ [ "30", "thirty" ], [ "feet", "ft", "foot" ] ]
848
qa
What happens to enemies when they are reduced to half their number during combat?
They flee if they fail a DC 15 Wisdom check, losing their morale.
shadowdark p.89
combat_mechanics
[ [ "flee", "retreat", "run away", "escape" ], [ "fail", "failing", "failed" ], [ "DC 15", "15", "fifteen" ], [ "Wisdom", "WIS", "wisdom check" ], [ "morale", "losing morale", "loss of morale" ] ]
628
qa
What weapons can a Thief character use in Shadowdark?
Club, crossbow, dagger, shortbow, shortsword.
shadowdark p.22
player_characters
[ [ "club", "clubs" ], [ "crossbow", "crossbows", "cross bow", "cross-bow" ], [ "dagger", "daggers" ], [ "shortbow", "shortbows", "short bow", "short-bow" ], [ "shortsword", "shortswords", "short sword", "short-sword" ] ]
173
qa
What tier is the spell 'Teleport'?
Tier 5.
shadowdark p.72
spell_mechanics
[ [ "tier 5", "5", "five", "fifth tier", "level 5" ] ]
27
qa
What determines a character's armor class (AC) in Shadowdark RPG?
A character's AC is determined by dexterity or the armor they wear, based on their class.
shadowdark p.13
player_characters
[ [ "dexterity", "DEX", "dex" ], [ "armor", "armour" ], [ "class", "class-based", "based on class", "depends on class" ] ]
199
qa
What are the four standard DCs in Shadowdark RPG?
The four standard DCs are easy (9), normal (12), hard (15), and extreme (18).
shadowdark p.107
game_rules
[ [ "easy", "Easy", "EASY" ], [ "9", "nine" ], [ "normal", "Normal", "NORMAL" ], [ "12", "twelve" ], [ "hard", "Hard", "HARD" ], [ "15", "fifteen" ], [ "extreme", "Extreme", "EXTREME" ], [ "18", "eighteen" ] ...
270
qa
What special ability does a priest have regarding the turn undead spell?
Priests know the turn undead spell, and it doesn’t count toward their number of known spells.
shadowdark p.20
player_characters
[ [ "know", "knows", "known", "automatic" ], [ "turn undead", "turn undead spell" ], [ "doesn't count", "does not count", "free spell" ], [ "number of known spells", "spell limit", "known spell limit", "spell count" ] ]
256
qa
When creating a character, what roll do you make to determine each starting stat?
3d6
shadowdark p.15
player_characters
[ [ "3d6", "three d6", "three six-sided dice", "3 six-sided dice", "roll 3d6" ] ]
847
qa
What happens if you place a Portable Hole inside a Bag of Holding?
Both items and all contents are destroyed.
shadowdark p.309
equipment_rules
[ [ "destroyed", "destruction", "lost", "obliterated", "annihilated" ], [ "both items", "both objects", "portable hole and bag of holding" ], [ "all contents", "everything inside", "all items inside" ] ]
406
qa
What is the range of the spell 'Flame Strike'?
Far.
shadowdark p.61
spell_mechanics
[ [ "Far", "far", "FAR" ] ]
43
qa
What is required to maintain the effect of the 'Regenerate' spell?
Focus is required to maintain the effect of 'Regenerate'.
shadowdark p.69
spell_mechanics
[ [ "focus", "concentration", "focusing" ], [ "maintain", "maintaining", "maintained", "sustain" ] ]
129
qa
What effect does enhancing gear slots have on gameplay challenges in Shadowdark?
Because you can carry more torches while collecting more loot, it challenges the risk/reward element of play.
shadowdark p.296
equipment_rules
[ [ "torches" ], [ "loot", "treasure" ], [ "carry more", "carrying more", "carry additional" ], [ "risk/reward", "risk and reward", "risk versus reward" ] ]
467
qa
In Blitz Mode, how long do light timers last?
30 minutes of real time.
shadowdark p.111
game_rules
[ [ "30", "thirty" ], [ "minutes", "mins" ], [ "real time", "real-time" ] ]
315
qa
What is required to hit a target in melee combat?
Your total roll (1d20 + Strength modifier + bonuses) must equal or exceed the target's AC.
shadowdark p.88
combat_mechanics
[ [ "1d20", "d20", "twenty-sided die" ], [ "STR", "Strength", "strength modifier" ], [ "equal or exceed", "equals or exceeds", "meet or exceed", "greater than or equal to", "≥" ], [ "AC", "armor class" ], [ "total", "sum", "final roll" ...
723
qa
What is the HP of a Treant?
Its HP is 38.
shadowdark p.259
monsters
[ [ "38", "thirty-eight", "thirty eight" ], [ "HP", "hit points", "health points", "health" ] ]
834
qa
Do XP awards always reflect monetary value in Shadowdark RPG?
No, XP awards don't need to reflect monetary value; boons or fabled items have intangible worth.
shadowdark p.117
game_rules
[ [ "No", "don't", "doesn't", "not always" ], [ "XP", "experience", "experience points" ], [ "monetary value", "gold value", "monetary worth", "coin value" ], [ "boons", "boon" ], [ "fabled items", "fabled", "legendary items" ], [ ...
288
qa
How many actions does it take to cast a spell?
One action.
shadowdark p.88
combat_mechanics
[ [ "one action", "1 action", "single action" ], [ "standard action", "main action" ] ]
631
qa
What is the AC and HP of Mordanticus the Flayed?
AC 17, HP 89
shadowdark p.234
monsters
[ [ "17", "seventeen" ], [ "AC", "Armor Class", "armor class" ], [ "89", "eighty-nine" ], [ "HP", "Hit Points", "hit points" ] ]
754
qa
What is the method for determining turn order in Shadowdark combat?
After any surprise turns, all participants roll a Dexterity check, and the highest result takes the first turn. Combat proceeds clockwise from there.
shadowdark p.88
combat_mechanics
[ [ "surprise", "surprise turns", "after surprise" ], [ "dexterity check", "DEX check", "dex check", "dexterity" ], [ "highest result", "highest roll", "highest check" ], [ "clockwise", "proceed clockwise", "clockwise order" ] ]
709
qa
In which environments do frost trolls typically reside in Shadowdark?
They stalk arctic lands and frozen boreal forests.
shadowdark p.260
lore_and_setting
[ [ "arctic", "arctic lands", "arctic regions" ], [ "frozen boreal forests", "boreal forests", "frozen forests" ] ]
503
qa
What does a thief character have when climbing or sneaking?
Thief characters have advantage on checks related to climbing and sneaking.
shadowdark p.22
player_characters
[ [ "advantage" ], [ "climbing", "climb" ], [ "sneaking", "sneak", "stealth" ], [ "checks" ] ]
238
qa
What is the benefit of the Boots of the Cat in the Shadowdark RPG?
You can jump up to a near distance from a standstill and your checks to move silently are always easy (DC 9).
shadowdark p.300
equipment_rules
[ [ "jump", "jumping" ], [ "near distance", "near" ], [ "standstill", "standing position", "standing still" ], [ "move silently", "stealth", "sneak" ], [ "easy", "DC 9", "difficulty class 9" ] ]
482
qa
Under what conditions can thieves and tinkering-trained characters disable traps?
If they have enough time and use a reasonable method.
shadowdark p.114
game_rules
[ [ "enough time", "sufficient time", "adequate time", "time" ], [ "reasonable method", "sensible approach", "logical approach", "appropriate technique", "proper tools" ] ]
276
qa
What are the types of armor available in Shadowdark?
Leather (2-5), Chainmail (6-7), Shield (8-9), Plate Mail (10-11), Mithral (12).
shadowdark p.284
equipment_rules
[ [ "Leather", "leather armor" ], [ "2-5", "2 to 5", "AC 2-5" ], [ "Chainmail", "chain mail", "chain" ], [ "6-7", "6 to 7", "AC 6-7" ], [ "Shield" ], [ "8-9", "8 to 9", "AC 8-9" ], [ "Plate Mail", "plate", "platemail" ],...
431
qa
What begins when a fight breaks out in Shadowdark and how is initiative determined?
Combat rounds begin, and initiative is determined by rolling Dexterity checks.
shadowdark p.88
combat_mechanics
[ [ "combat rounds", "rounds" ], [ "rolling", "roll" ], [ "Dexterity checks", "DEX checks", "dexterity", "DEX" ] ]
658
qa
What is the attack bonus of a Berserker's greataxe?
+2
shadowdark p.199
monsters
[ [ "+2", "plus 2", "plus two", "+two" ] ]
821
qa
What class can learn the spell Power Word Kill?
Wizard
shadowdark p.67
spell_mechanics
[ [ "wizard", "Wizard", "wizards", "Wizards" ], [ "level 5", "Level 5", "5th level", "5th-level" ] ]
105
qa
What is the armor class provided by the spell "Stoneskin"?
The armor class becomes 17, or 20 on a critical spellcasting check.
shadowdark p.71
spell_mechanics
[ [ "17", "seventeen" ], [ "20", "twenty" ], [ "critical", "crit" ], [ "armor class", "AC" ], [ "stoneskin", "stone skin" ] ]
47
qa
How many dice are used to determine the shape of a Village in Shadowdark RPG?
3d4 dice are used for a Village.
shadowdark p.134
game_rules
[ [ "3", "three" ], [ "d4", "four-sided dice", "four sided dice", "four-sided die" ], [ "3d4", "3 d4", "three d4", "three four-sided dice" ] ]
373
qa
What is the range of the 'Silence' spell?
The range of the 'Silence' spell is 'Far'.
shadowdark p.71
spell_mechanics
[ [ "Far", "far" ], [ "range", "distance" ], [ "silence", "Silence", "silence spell" ] ]
148
qa
What happens when one creature surprises another in combat?
It takes one turn before a new initiative order is rolled.
shadowdark p.88
combat_mechanics
[ [ "one turn", "1 turn", "single turn" ], [ "before", "prior to" ], [ "initiative", "initiative order", "initiative roll" ], [ "rolled", "rolling" ] ]
622
qa
How does the Hold Portal spell interact with the Knock spell?
The Knock spell can end the Hold Portal spell's effect, which keeps a portal closed.
shadowdark p.62
spell_mechanics
[ [ "Knock", "knock" ], [ "Hold Portal", "hold portal" ], [ "end", "ends", "counter", "counters", "dispel", "dispels", "remove", "removes" ], [ "keeps portal closed", "closed portal", "locked portal" ] ]
33
qa
What is the AC of a Hobgoblin?
15
shadowdark p.227
monsters
[ [ "15", "fifteen" ] ]
797
qa
What is the starting gold for 1st-level characters in Shadowdark?
2d6 times 5 gold pieces.
shadowdark p.33
player_characters
[ [ "2d6", "two d6", "two six-sided dice", "2 six-sided dice" ], [ "times 5", "x5", "×5", "multiplied by 5" ], [ "gold", "gold pieces", "gp", "GP" ] ]
182
qa
How can a player's background knowledge and skills impact gameplay?
A player's background can provide advantages in given situations during gameplay if the GM approves.
shadowdark p.26
player_characters
[ [ "background", "backgrounds", "background knowledge", "background skills" ], [ "advantage", "advantages", "benefit", "benefits" ], [ "situations", "circumstances", "scenarios", "gameplay situations" ], [ "GM", "Game Master", "GM approval", ...
226
qa
How does the Shadowdark world handle magic?
Whether wizards are abundant or in hiding is based on the decisions of the GM.
shadowdark p.109
lore_and_setting
[ [ "GM", "Game Master", "Gamemaster", "referee" ], [ "decisions", "determines", "choice", "decides" ], [ "wizards" ], [ "abundant", "common", "numerous", "plentiful" ], [ "hiding", "rare", "scarce", "uncommon" ] ]
564
qa
What happens when you score a critical hit on an attack roll or spellcasting check?
You double your weapon's damage dice or one numerical effect of your spell.
shadowdark p.89
combat_mechanics
[ [ "double", "doubled", "doubling", "twice", "x2", "2x" ], [ "weapon damage dice", "weapon's damage dice", "damage dice" ], [ "numerical effect", "numerical spell effect", "spell effect", "spell's effect" ] ]
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What tier spell is "Arcane Eye"?
Tier 4
shadowdark p.55
spell_mechanics
[ [ "4", "four" ], [ "tier", "spell tier" ] ]
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What is the DC required to break free from the Balor demon's Grab?
18 STR
shadowdark p.204
monsters
[ [ "18", "eighteen" ], [ "STR", "Strength", "strength check", "strength save" ] ]
764
qa
How often does the GM check for random encounters in a deadly environment during crawling rounds?
Every round.
shadowdark p.112
game_rules
[ [ "every round", "each round", "per round", "every single round", "1 per round" ] ]
286
qa
What are the defining characteristics of a griffon, and what is their favorite food?
They have the head of an eagle and the body of a lion, and their favorite food is horses.
shadowdark p.224
lore_and_setting
[ [ "head of an eagle", "eagle head", "eagle's head" ], [ "body of a lion", "lion body", "lion's body" ], [ "horses", "horse" ] ]
590
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How is an attack roll determined for a melee weapon in combat?
Add the attack bonus to the d20 roll and compare it to the target's armor class.
shadowdark p.98
combat_mechanics
[ [ "d20", "d20 roll", "twenty-sided die", "20-sided die" ], [ "attack bonus", "attack modifier", "to-hit bonus" ], [ "armor class", "AC", "defense" ], [ "compare", "comparing", "compared to" ] ]
670
qa
What tier is the spell 'Dimension Door'?
Tier 4.
shadowdark p.59
spell_mechanics
[ [ "tier 4", "Tier 4" ], [ "4", "four" ] ]
77
qa
What characteristic defines Frost Giants in Shadowdark?
They are blue-skinned warriors with braided hair.
shadowdark p.219
lore_and_setting
[ [ "blue-skinned", "blue skin", "blue colored", "blue" ], [ "braided hair", "braids", "braided" ], [ "warriors", "fighter", "combatant" ] ]
593
qa
When starting as a 1st-level character, what do you begin with in terms of stats, ancestry, and class?
1st-level characters start with Stats (pg. 15), Choice of ancestry (pg. 16), and Choice of class (pg. 18-24).
shadowdark p.14
player_characters
[ [ "stats", "attributes", "ability scores" ], [ "ancestry", "ancestries", "heritage", "race" ], [ "class", "classes" ], [ "choice", "choose", "select", "selection" ] ]
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How do you resolve a melee attack in combat?
Roll 1d20 + your Strength modifier + talent bonuses; you hit if the total is equal to or greater than the target's AC.
shadowdark p.88
combat_mechanics
[ [ "1d20", "d20", "twenty-sided die", "twenty sided die" ], [ "Strength", "STR", "strength modifier", "STR modifier" ], [ "talent", "talent bonus", "talent bonuses" ], [ "AC", "Armor Class", "armor class" ], [ "equal to or greater", "mee...
727
qa
How do you calculate damage when you hit a target in combat?
Roll your weapon or spell's damage dice plus relevant bonuses.
shadowdark p.89
combat_mechanics
[ [ "roll", "rolling", "dice", "die" ], [ "weapon", "weapons" ], [ "spell", "spells" ], [ "damage dice", "damage die" ], [ "bonus", "bonuses", "modifier", "modifiers", "add", "plus" ] ]
626
qa
What is a turn in the context of combat mechanics in Shadowdark?
A turn is the moment when a player describes what their character does during their action in combat. A character can take an action and move near, or take no action and move near twice.
shadowdark p.82
combat_mechanics
[ [ "turn", "player turn" ], [ "action", "take an action" ], [ "move near", "movement" ], [ "no action", "without action", "forgo action" ], [ "move near twice", "move twice", "two moves", "double movement" ] ]
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What dice do you roll to randomly determine your character's ancestry and class in Shadowdark RPG?
To determine your character's ancestry, you roll a d12, and to determine the class, you roll a d4.
shadowdark p.40
player_characters
[ [ "d12", "12-sided die", "twelve-sided die", "12 sided die", "twelve sided die" ], [ "d4", "4-sided die", "four-sided die", "4 sided die", "four sided die" ], [ "ancestry", "ancestries" ], [ "class", "classes" ] ]
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What benefits do creatures attacking from hiding receive against surprised targets?
They have advantage on attack rolls against them.
shadowdark p.87
combat_mechanics
[ [ "advantage", "adv" ], [ "attack rolls", "attacks" ] ]
722
qa
What die do you roll to determine a rival crawler's starting level in Shadowdark RPG?
1d6
shadowdark p.126
game_rules
[ [ "1d6", "d6", "six-sided die", "6-sided die", "one d6" ] ]
325
qa
How do you determine your character's initial stats in Shadowdark RPG?
By rolling 3d6 in order for each stat.
shadowdark p.15
player_characters
[ [ "3d6", "three d6", "three six-sided dice", "3 six-sided dice", "three dice" ], [ "in order", "sequential", "fixed order" ] ]
152
qa
What is the tier and main effect of the priest spell Regenerate?
Tier 4, heals 1d4 hit points and regrows lost body parts.
shadowdark p.69
spell_mechanics
[ [ "Tier 4", "tier four", "4th tier", "fourth tier" ], [ "1d4", "one d4", "1-4", "one to four" ], [ "hit points", "HP", "health" ], [ "regrows", "regenerates", "restores", "reattaches" ], [ "body parts", "limbs", "appendages", ...
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