Sunday, August 1, 2021

Why does a treasure cache contain 1,000 copper pieces?

Because the designer wanted to give you 10 XP, but he wanted you to pay for it by carrying 1000 coins around in weight.

2 comments:

  1. Pretty sure copper is worth more in the real world than in D&D.

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    1. Players do tend to treat it like Monopoly money.

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