[OOC] Return to the Rusty Rat

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I think you mixed 1e into the lot (88 hp) and the breath did maxhp damage (88, even if the dragon was down to 1hp). However, the Dragonlance dealed the knight's current hp vs dragons (plus the mounted dragon's hp for a rider's dragonlance). Just vague memories, though.

In 2e we did use a hex grid, with orientation, flanking, and shield side. We had a loose version of two actions. You could either move full or move half then attack.

You're correct.  I was describing 1e dragons.  When 2e came around they had made vast improvements but they were still not as powerful as they are now.  

Your description of the Dragonlance does sound familar.  After doing a little research it sounds like the footman's lance did your hit points as damage, and the mounted lance did the rider's and the dragon's hit points as damage.  When the rules changed to 3e it appears the Dragonlance changed too.   

One version I found...

Dragonlance, Greater Mounted: This +4 keen dragon bane large heavy lance glows with a silver light. A greater mounted dragonlance is one forged with both the Hammer of Kharas and the Silver Arm of Ergoth. 

Caster Level: 12th; Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, keen edge, summon monster I, creator must be 12th level; Market Price: 98,310 gp; Cost to Create: 25,310 gp + 2,000 XP 

I still have a lot of love for 1e.  Even more than 2e.  I'd play AD&D in  heartbeat if given the chance.  Cavalier!

What was it you liked about 1e?