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This publication is not affiliated with Matthew J. Finch or Mythmere Games. Swords & Wizardry, S&W, Whitebox, and Mythmere Games are trademarks of Matthew J. Finch. See [http://www.swordsandwizardry.com](http://www.swordsandwizardry.com. Illustrated by Stefan)[. Illustrated by Stefan](http://www.swordsandwizardry.com. Illustrated by Stefan) Poag, Howard Pyle, and Paul Gorman. Printed on July 26, 2012 .  \nGetting Started  \nSWORDS & WIZARDRY: WHITEBOX requires two kinds of participants: a Referee and Players. Before the game, Players create Player Characters (PC’s) by rolling dice to determine their characters’ basic attributes, picking character classes, and buying in-game equipment. The Referee maps a dungeon on graph paper, and stocks it with monsters, traps, and treasure. 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For example, a four-sided die is noted as “d4.” If this text says “3d4” that means to roll three (3) four-sided dice and add the results together.  \nCharacter Sheets  \nA character sheet","cbCaicSzO7Wtku43","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicSzO7Wtku43","pdf",2045692,68,"English","# Getting Started\n## Rule Number One\n## Dice\n## Character Sheets\n## Characters\n### Attributes\n### Experience and Hit Points\n### Alignment, Languages, Classes, Races\n## Equipment\n## Magic\n## Playing the Game\n## Underworld & Wilderness\n## Treasure and Magic Items\n## Optional Rules\n## Index","[{\"question\":\"What is the central rule in Swords \\u0026 Wizardry: Whitebox?\",\"answer\":\"The Referee always has the right to modify the rules, and doing so is encouraged because gaps are left open for players to create needed rules.\"},{\"question\":\"How are character attributes determined?\",\"answer\":\"Roll 3d6 in order for Strength, Intelligence, Wisdom, Constitution, Dexterity, and Charisma, then assign class fit; points may shift into a class “Prime Attribute” on a 2 for 1 basis without dropping any attribute below 9.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the game handle magic?\",\"answer\":\"Magic is organized with separate spell lists for Clerics and Magic-Users, followed by spell descriptions and procedures for magical research, including effects such as turning undead.\"}]","Swords & Wizardry - Whitebox - Paul Gorman’s House Rules for Fantastic Medieval Adventures | PDF",1791266075]