Statements (114)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:role-playing_game
|
| gptkbp:abbreviation |
AD&D 2E
|
| gptkbp:designer |
gptkb:David_'Zeb'_Cook
|
| gptkbp:fullName |
gptkb:Advanced_Dungeons_&_Dragons_2nd_Edition
|
| gptkbp:genre |
fantasy
|
| gptkbp:hasRule |
gptkb:Dungeon_Master's_Guide
gptkb:Player's_Handbook gptkb:Monstrous_Compendium |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Second Edition AD&D
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:mechanic |
gptkb:initiative
alignment system saving throws hit points kits THAC0 class and level system nonweapon proficiencies proficiency system turn undead experience points armor class multi-classing dual-classing race and class restrictions spell memorization psionics (optional) |
| gptkbp:notableRelease |
expanded campaign settings
alignment system revised Monstrous Compendium used loose-leaf format Monstrous Manual later replaced Compendium demons and devils renamed to tanar'ri and baatezu expanded support for campaign settings expanded support for nonhuman races expanded support for psionics expanded support for specialty priests expanded support for specialty wizards introduced nonweapon proficiencies introduced specialty priests kits introduced in Complete Handbooks optional Combat & Tactics rules introduced optional Player's Option series introduced optional Skills & Powers rules introduced optional Spells & Magic rules introduced removed half-orc and assassin from core rules removed monk from core rules revised bard class rules for NPCs expanded rules for adventure design expanded rules for aerial adventures expanded rules for campaign NPCs expanded rules for campaign economics expanded rules for campaign events expanded rules for campaign factions expanded rules for campaign geography expanded rules for campaign histories expanded rules for campaign magic expanded rules for campaign management expanded rules for campaign monsters expanded rules for campaign organizations expanded rules for campaign politics expanded rules for campaign religion expanded rules for campaign timelines expanded rules for city design expanded rules for comedy adventures expanded rules for domain management introduced rules for dungeon design expanded rules for epic adventures expanded rules for high-level play expanded rules for horror adventures expanded rules for intrigue adventures expanded rules for magical item creation expanded rules for mass combat introduced rules for monsters expanded rules for mystery adventures expanded rules for planar adventures expanded rules for planar travel expanded rules for romance adventures expanded rules for spell research expanded rules for time travel adventures expanded rules for treasure expanded rules for underwater adventures expanded rules for wilderness design expanded rules streamlined from 1st edition |
| gptkbp:notableSupplement |
gptkb:The_Complete_Barbarian's_Handbook
gptkb:The_Complete_Bard's_Handbook gptkb:The_Complete_Book_of_Dwarves gptkb:The_Complete_Book_of_Elves gptkb:The_Complete_Book_of_Gnomes_&_Halflings gptkb:The_Complete_Book_of_Humanoids gptkb:The_Complete_Druid's_Handbook gptkb:The_Complete_Fighter's_Handbook gptkb:The_Complete_Paladin's_Handbook gptkb:The_Complete_Priest's_Handbook gptkb:The_Complete_Ranger's_Handbook gptkb:The_Complete_Thief's_Handbook gptkb:The_Complete_Wizard's_Handbook |
| gptkbp:notableTown |
gptkb:Forgotten_Realms
gptkb:Mystara gptkb:Planescape gptkb:Dark_Sun gptkb:Dragonlance gptkb:Ravenloft gptkb:Birthright gptkb:Greyhawk gptkb:Spelljammer gptkb:Al-Qadim |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (1st Edition)
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:TSR,_Inc.
|
| gptkbp:releaseYear |
1989
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Dungeons_&_Dragons_3rd_Edition
|
| gptkbp:system |
D20-based
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Legends_&_Lore
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|