BX Rules Interpretations and Reference

I took this info from a post online.  I am not sure that everything 100% applies to us but below is some good info on how to manage some scenarios we will likely need guidance for.

https://basicdungeonsdragons.blogspot.com/2017/05/an-interpretation-of-basic-d.html

Combat Update

Hey All,

After some thought and past discussions with Bill and Andrew I feel like we need to simplify combat a little. We should fight in turn order and resolve all our actions on our turn.  For example:

House Rules Revised

Here are some custom rules for our game...

Pesh/Halfling Weed Effects

In the first session the PCs stumbled on a field of Pesh.  It can be used as a commodity or to enhance play.

Some Notes About combat in OSR

Since this was my first time DMing a large combat event things got a little out of hand and my D&D 3.5 brain took over.  We had a few players move AFTER attacking and also used Attack of opportunity.  That’s a “no no” in B/X style play and while its OK to house rule stuff I want to keep combat as close to these rules as possible.

Taking into consideration the following combat sequence:

1.      Cast a spell or run from melee have to be announced before we roll initiative.

2.      Roll a d6 for initiative (Both Sides)

3.     Then whoever won: move, missile, spells, melee, in that order.

Exit the Time Pool

At this point I think I am going to drop the Time Pool cup.  It's a little distracting and I think we can all use a more immersive game.  I am going to roll all random encounters in the background and apply this awesome time tracker I found. 

Time Pool and Searching techniques

We are all new to OSR and getting our bearings.  Some of us have been playing D&D for years and others are quite new. I am new to DMing and new to OSR.  I got some ideas for a "time pool" which I borrowed from the "Angry DM" and some ideas from Reddit for searching and turns.  This is an email exchange I had with the group after the 2nd session.