Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:role-playing_game
gptkbp:designer gptkb:David_'Zeb'_Cook
gptkbp:genre fantasy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:mechanic alignment system
kits
optional rules
THAC0
class and level system
nonweapon proficiencies
proficiency system
gptkbp:mediaType gptkb:print
PDF
gptkbp:notableRelease expanded campaign settings
introduction of specialty priests
streamlined rules
expanded character classes
introduction of revised Dungeon Master's Guide (1995)
introduction of Combat & Tactics
introduction of Player's Option books
introduction of Skills & Powers
introduction of Spells & Magic
introduction of psionics
introduction of revised Monstrous Manual
introduction of revised Monstrous Manual (1993)
introduction of revised Player's Handbook (1995)
introduction of wild mages
removal of assassins and half-orcs
removal of demons and devils (later reintroduced)
revised spell lists
gptkbp:notableSupplement gptkb:Dungeon_Master's_Guide
gptkb:Player's_Handbook
gptkb:Monstrous_Manual
gptkbp:notableTown gptkb:Forgotten_Realms
gptkb:Planescape
gptkb:Dark_Sun
gptkb:Dragonlance
gptkb:Ravenloft
gptkb:Greyhawk
gptkb:Spelljammer
gptkbp:partOfSeries gptkb:Dungeons_&_Dragons
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Dungeons_&_Dragons_1st_Edition
gptkbp:publishedBy gptkb:TSR,_Inc.
gptkbp:releaseDate 1989
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Dungeons_&_Dragons_3rd_Edition
gptkbp:system gptkb:Advanced_Dungeons_&_Dragons
gptkbp:targetAudience teens and adults
gptkbp:yearsActive 1989-2000
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fire_Pike
gptkb:Tarrasque
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5