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| How Literate are your PCs? | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 5 2018, 11:31 PM (6 Views) | |
| MichaelMorin | Mar 5 2018, 11:31 PM Post #1 |
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Hi, Something that doesnt come up often but one I think can be very important in a campaign is PC literacy. Mostly seen , if ever, in Fantasy and Post-Apoc settings. The ability to read and write can be very important. In a fantasy setting it is usually assumed a wizard character at least can read and write. Though in BX D&D that was not necessarily the case as you could roll up a PC with a 3 INT who can neither read nor speak well. "Ogg make Fire!" Characters up to INT 5 were illiterate. So in a fantasy setting the ability to read can be very important. And going by BXs guidelines a fair chunk of the average populace can read and write at least common. But sometimes you need someone who can read dwarven when you dont have a dwarf on hand. Or some other odd language. Or read at all for that matter. This is something I feel 5e D&D could make use of more. Post apoc settings can be much the same. Who can read? Who cant? Please help. I didn't find the right solution from the Internet. References: http://www.therpgsite.com/showthread.php?38606-How-Literate-are-your-PCs Electronic Product Video Thanks Edited by MichaelMorin, Mar 5 2018, 11:31 PM.
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