Editor: Adrian McLeer
Illustrations By Jennifer Breeden
Special Thanks To:
Mike Boaz, Shana Crump, Corey Dixon, Dolores Kelly, Matthew Malis, Joie Martin, John Nunn, Nigel O’Rear, Erin Prater, Ryan Seto, Enid Smith, Christopher Tang, Andrew Ulrich, Priscilla Weber & all of our Players
The posted Erratas will be incorporated into the chapters listed and are live.
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Forest of Doors Rulebook v5.2
Complete 5.0 Rulebook with Errata
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Getting Started
What is Forest of Doors?
Safety
Basic System
Chapter 2 – Settings
Chapter 3 -Your Character
Character Creation
Choosing Traits
Choosing Skills
Mastery & Prowess
Character History
Character Creation Quick Reference
Character Advancement
Brownie Points
Chapter 4 -Traits
Physical Traits
Mental Traits
Spiritual Traits
Chapter 5 – Skill System & General Skills
Skill System
General Skills
Craft
Craft Specialties & Production
Diplomacy
Healing
Mercantile
Performance
Scholarship
Survival
Tinkering
Tinkering Production
Chapter 6 – Combat & Combat Skills
Combat System
Weapon Guidelines
Armor Guidelines
Sword
Bow
Axe
Mace
Polearm
Thrown
Close Weapons
Shield
Combat Skills
Advanced Styles
Chapter 7 – Magic & Magical Skills
Magic System
Schools of Magic
Occult Skill
Chapter 8 – Game Concepts
Taglines & Effects
Miscellaneous Concepts
Death and Dying
Downtime Actions
Phys Reps, Costuming, & Props
Investigation
General Encounter Tags
Alternate Healing
Chapter 9 – Policies
Character Retirement
Sportsmanship and Cheating
Legal Information
Non-Combatants & Minors
Discussion of Sexual Misconduct
Chapter 10 – Resources
FAQ
Boffer LARP Construction Guides
Larp Essentials
Construction Materials
Tutorial Videos
Contact Information
Appendicies
Combat 101
Common Taglines & Effects
Downtimes
Encounter Tags and Modules
General Game Concepts
Investigations
Know Your Locks
Know Your Potions
Production Recipes
Startings Items List