AD&D - Hrothgar - Let's Create a Character

In this session of AD&D - Hrothgar - Let's Create a Character, we follow the step-by-step technical process of rolling up a character using the original AD&D rules, focusing on ability score methods, racial limits, and the granular details of the "Goldenrod" character sheet. 00:02:54 Comparing the Four Ability Score Methods 00:03:52 Method 3: Calculating Best Overall Averages 00:05:18 Rolling Strength & Intelligence Minimums 00:11:52 Racial Class Limits & Half-Elf Penalties 00:16:38 Aging Effects on Wisdom and Constitution 00:17:22 Starting Hit Dice Rules for Rangers 00:20:52 Strength Modifiers: Open Doors & Bend Bars 00:23:44 Constitution: System Shock & Resurrection % 00:27:08 Rolling for Secondary Skills (Tailor/Weaver) 00:34:12 Infravision vs. Darkvision Mechanics 00:36:00 Keen-Hearing Rules & the 1d20 Listen Roll 00:38:15 Weapon Restrictions Based on Height/Weight 00:40:54 Ranger Armor Restrictions (Flavor vs. Rule) 00:43:24 Strategic Impact of Weapon Speeds & Lengths 00:46:16 The Bastard Sword: One-Handed vs. Two-Handed 00:52:40 Calculating Weapon vs. Armor Type Adjustments 01:03:10 Unarmed Combat: Pummeling & Overbearing Base 01:08:26 Height & Weight Percentile Determination 01:12:30 The Utility of the 10-Foot Pole & Iron Spikes 01:21:18 Environmental Rules: Light, Mirrors, & Infravision 01:27:10 Psionic Ability Eligibility & Percentile Checks 01:43:10 The "Will and Testament" Section of the Sheet