Orcs from 'orkshire | B/X D&D Solo Play
Summary
In this solo BX Brew episode, the host plays 1981 Moldvay Basic D&D using Old School Essentials as a reference. The party battles three green slimes, narrowly saving the dwarf Torsten from being dissolved by using fire. Afterward, they encounter five orcs in a darkened room, leading to a chaotic melee where the party defeats two enemies. The remaining orcs roll a high morale check and offer to join the party as temporary allies.
Topics discussed
Intro: Solo BX Basic setup and tools
Twitch setup and recap of previous session
Map review and slime encounter setup
Combat mechanics: Slime damage and fire weakness
First round: Torsten vs Slime and party actions
Second round: Slime dissolves Torsten
Torsten's survival and inventory check
Preparing oil flasks and tactical positioning
Defeating the remaining slimes with fire
Post-combat cleanup and wandering monster check
Forcing the door and checking for spikes
Torch failure and ruling on fighting in darkness
Tangent: Art styles and Steve Jackson
Encounter: Rolling for orcs and surprise
Orc stats, reaction, and treasure roll
Initiative and tactical formation for orc fight
First round: Baldo takes heavy damage
Second round: Magic missile kills an orc
Third round: Torsten kills second orc
Orcs surrender and join the party
Outro and channel support
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