WHITEHACK

a Quickstar t Character Generation Whitepaper

• Whitehack is an streamlined update to the original ‘white box’ edition of Dungeons & Dragons.
• The main engine of Whitehack is a “roll under” die mechanic, where you need to match or roll under a target number and above an
armor class or action complexity (AC) number.
• Who you are is ‘how’ you are: strong, deft or wise. You might assume this maps to the traditional Fighter, Thief and Wizard, but
there is nothing stopping you from creating a Deft Wizard or Wise Swordsman.
• Two things modify your base Class: Groups and Slots. Groups come in three categories: Species*, Vocation and Affiliations. You
apply Groups to your Attribute stats for mechanic and narrative benefit. (If you’ve played FATE it’s similar to attaching an Aspect to
an Attribute.) Species are special groups, if chosen they are applied to two Attributes at the begining.
• Slots are special abilities available to your class. Characters start by selecting 1 slot to specialize their character. (Similar to Moves
available to charaters in PBTA games).

Let’s Begin: Roll the classic six Attributes (3d6) in line, may swap two. Stats may receive Class bonuses: +1 at 13; +2 at 16. Now, choose your Class.

Strong Deft Wise

examples: warriors, thugs, gladiators, knights, examples: thieves, wandering monks, spies, examples: wizards, priests, alchemists, bards,
bounty hunters, barbarians, Princess Leia, pirates ronin, marksmen, diplomats, rangers, postmen, demonologists, exorcists, jedis, runecarvers,
brigands, gunslinger, snipers, Wolverine, paladins Rocket Racoon, storytellers, musketeers or assassins Dark Phoenix, druids, and mad scientists

Hit Points (HP): d6 +2, +Con bonus
Saving Throw (ST): 5 , +1 Poison/Death,
and +4 vs. Special Attacks (Charge, Trick,
Offensively,Defensively, Grapple, Protect, Press).
Attack Value (AV): 11, +Str Bonus
Initiative: +Dex bonus
Groups [choose 2] Species, Vocation, Affiliation,
If any Stat is 5 or less add +1 Group.
Slots - More Combat Options [choose 1]

Protect Ally. Full round action to draw fire.

Push. Drive back enemy as bonus to attack.

Mount beast. Enjoy a little dragon riding?

Battle Frenzy. +2 AV/Dam;-3AC and crazed.

Tactician. +4AV bonus to one ally.

Bolster. +1AV and ST to allies, or minus to foes.

Melee+Ranged attack. Full round; 1-handed.

Parry. +2AC this round, Double Combat
Advantage following (+4AV and damage).
Combat:
 When your foe is reduced to zero hp you receive
a free attack to an adjacent foe.
 May aquire a single power from a fallen enemy.
Limited use: 1/level. (special attack, trick, substance)
 Damage: +Str Bonus
 Free attacks of opportunity / level
Armor+Weapons: Any
Languages: 1 +Int bonus
Starting Gold: 3d6 x 10
Hit Points (HP): d6
Saving Throw (ST): 7
Attack Value (AV): 10
Initiative: +Dex bonus
Groups [choose 2] Species, Vocation, Affiliation
*One must be a Vocation, and applies to all Stats.
If any Stat is 5 or less +1 Group.
Slots - Attune: Deft are attuned to objects,
people and things for incredible feats. 1/day.
May use the attuned item for miraclulous
results, negotiated with the DM. Examples:
object, weapon, charm, pets, mentors, old gods.
Combat:
 If your Vocation grants Combat Advantage, may
substitute Double Positive for double damage.
 -2AV to non-attuned two-handed weapons.
 +1AC and damage from off-handed weapon if
Vocation is appropriate.
Armor+Weapons: Competant with shield
and Studded Leather. Anything further
encumbered and forfeit your slot abilities
and double damage option.
Languages: 1 +Int bonus
Starting Gold: 3d6 x 10
Hit Points (HP): d6 +1
Saving Throw (ST): 6 , +2 Magic/Mind
Attack Value (AV): 10
Initiative: +Dex bonus
Groups [choose 2] Species, Vocation, Affiliation,
If any Stat is 5 or less +1 Group.
Slots - Miracles: Miracles are an analog
to “magic” but could also include anything
wondrous, such as: songs, science, prayers,
spells, math etc.
Miracles cost 1-14hp to cast, as negotiated
between Player - DM: 1, 2, d6, d6+1, d6+2,
2d6 etc. The cost can be reduced through
preparation, ritual, componants.
For each Slot you can choose 2 Miracles:
one active; one inactive. You may swap/daily.
Additional Miracles: +Wis bonus for
additional inactive miracles per slot.
Combat: -2AV to two-handed and missile
weapons, except for quarterstaff, crossbow
or musket.
Armor+Weapons: Anything more than
Leather armor increases Miracle costs by x2.
Languages: 1 +Int bonus
Starting Gold: 3d6 x 10

game by Christian Mehrstam – page by E. Tage Larsen – version 0.4

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a Quickstar t Character Generation Whitepaper

SYSTEM

ROLL PROGRESSION: Double Negative | Fumble | Fail | Success | Critical | Double Positive

S K I L L S + TA S K S : Roll over AC through AV. Add Action Complexity to increse difficulty. Attached Groups for Double Positive. Highly specialized
tasks are Trained rolls: relevant Group anywhere (d20), attached (Double Positive), absent (Double Negative).
AU C T I O NS : Hidden d6 roll. Each Bid. Resolve: Stat+d6 vs. Bid as AC. Final bid at 1. Highest bid resolves first, if all fail Bid 1 succeeds.
P LUS - 20: Any check against a Stat modified to above twenty takes the overage (plus-20) and adds to the quality of the die roll.
MIRACLE COSTS: 1, 2, d6, d6+1, d6+2, 2d6, 2d6+1, 2d6+2. MIRACLES are: target + range + scale + duration + resistance - preparation.
ENCOUNTER S

S C E N E : Scenes are connected by time and space: Monster, Treasure, Special Rooms, Tricks, Traps or Empty (the Gygax 6).
S ET T I N G : Location + Conditions: weather, lighting, scale, footing, engage all senses. Imply consequences to inquiries.
C O M BAT: Surprise (establish range + mobility) | Reaction | Initiative | Combat Advantage | Conflict (to hit: roll over AC through AV)
Morale (1st loss; half resources - bargain, flee, surrender) | Death? (ghosting or *deal with the devil) | Post-Conflict Resource Admin
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Charge (gain CA, lose AC-3); Offensively (-2AC for +1AV+1Damage); Defensively (-2 to AV or Damage for +1AC); Grapple (unarmed
attack); Trick (push, disarm, trip); Protect (Task vs AV for redirect targeting/ST); Press (-AV and enemy ST for Special Attacks.)

SPECIAL DEFENSES: Defy (ST or Con) 1/conflict for -d6 damage - fail out 2 rounds; *Sunder sacrifice shield for damage.

DA M AG E : at Zero hp - unconscious; at Negative hp - ST vs. Death (*also d6 Stat damage).

H E A L I N G : may Bandage (Trained Task) for d3hp/combat. Natural rate:1hp/day; addl +1/Con. *Stats at 1/week; addl +1/Con.
*house ruled items

Quickstart Equipment Packs

- Fantasy gear: If you want to get going as quickly as possible, forego Starting Gold and use this starter pack below: Weapon: [pick one] short sword or staff (each
1d6-1 damage); Leather armor (AC2); week’s rations, lantern and oil, backpack, 2 utility items as needed, large sack and 50 gold .