Active Shields

    While trying to tweak game mechanics in the past I've played with active shields for PCs. It was a simple houserule, when attacked shields offer a 2 in 6 chance for the character to be treated with AC equal to Plate +1. This inherently has diminishing returns, as the higher AC your armor provides passively the less often your shield with have a chance to defend the attack.

Clarity Casting

"The power of Christ compels you!" - The Exorcist (1973)

    Originally written as an alternative for Clerics, "Clarity Casting" is a way to replace Vancian casting entirely in OSR style games. The Cleric has a new resource called Clarity equal to 1 for every three Wisdom they have, as per the following table;

Three Magic Items

     In the games I run, all magic items offer some form of activated magical ability as well as passive bonuses, typically in the form of a number of gemstones set into the handle of a weapon or the face of a shield. When used the gemstones cloud and will need to spend a day under sunlight to recharge. Here are a few magic items laying in my mega dungeon just waiting for someone to find them.