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.

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2 comments:

  1. CWRAugust 2, 2021 at 4:26 PM

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

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    1. fafastAugust 4, 2021 at 8:23 AM

      Players do tend to treat it like Monopoly money.

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