Rules

The rules we use are evolved from DragonQuest version 2 originally published by SPI in the early 80's. As well as changes to the Rules proper, much campaign information has been added.

Rulebook

This document contains the rules that we use. New editions are issued every couple of years or so.

• The 2010 Rules in PDF (1.5 Mb) and zip (1.1 Mb) formats (left-click and 'save link as' to save zip file)
• Large Print 2010 Rules in PDF Format (left-click and 'save link as' to save 1.1 Mb zip file)
  • Rulebook 2010 Change Summary gives an overview
  • Elementals changes - files updated with clearer wording on Banishment Dec 2010
    • Replacement Bestiary pages Summonables PDF
    • One page for each type, with shared attributes included. Elementals PDF
  • Enter errors and issues at Noticed Rulebook Issues

• Rulebook Orders Request printed copies of the Rulebook.

• Pending Rule Changes - These are changes that have been approved and will come into play when the rules are next published. Once publication has been made the contents of this page will be moved to a page specific to the edition they apply to.

• Proposed Rule Changes - These are proposed changes that have not been approved.

• Info relating to Earlier Rulebook Editions

• Rules Discussion Documents

Campaign Information

Some PDF booklets and Guides that may be of help:

• DQ Players Guide 2010 PDF
• DQ Carzala Source Book This booklet is intended for both GMs and Players in DQ.
  
• DQ Alusian Maps and Charts DQ Alusian Maps and Charts] Booklet - 29MB PDF.
  

Other campaign information:

• Campaign Guidelines
• DQ Carzala Source Book Carzala Source Document] A document on Carzala aimed at being printed for use at runtime by both players and GMs alike.
• Masterworks Master works of rank 8+
  

• DQ Official GM Guide 2005 (PDF 4.5Mb)
  • GM's Guide Errata
  • Organization page for the Dec 2005 GM's Guide

• Player's Guide - currently a list of issues that have been raised in relation to the Player's Guide. New Player's Guide should be available December 2005

• Castellan Borderers - Offical Warrior & arms training for guild members.

• Proposed Campaign changes
  • Factions - A proposed structure for documenting how characters have influenced people and groups on Alusia. This is a work in progress please contribute your thoughts and ideas to the process.
  • Reaction Tables - a proposed method to suggest possible reactions of NPCs to PCs. Not meant for important situations, where the NPC reactions should be pre-determined. The Tables may also guide PCs as to how to improve the likely reactions to their endeavours.