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EPISODE · Oct 15, 2025 · 13 MIN

AD&D Rule Spotlight: Player Skill Bonuses

from The Evil Dungeon Master Universe · host The Evil Dungeon Master

Today we look at the Oriental Adventures rule that lets you grant a one-time bonus when the player demonstrates knowledge or performs a skill. I cover how to use it fairly, what to cap, and a real table story where a player’s stunt earned a surprise attack.#TSR #Adnd #OSR

Today we look at the Oriental Adventures rule that lets you grant a one-time bonus when the player demonstrates knowledge or performs a skill. I cover how to use it fairly, what to cap, and a real table story where a player’s stunt earned a surprise attack.#TSR #Adnd #OSR

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