HackMaster Basic

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HackMaster Basic Foreword by Gary Jackson

A few words by the man himself!
HackMaster Basic Walk Through

What's HackMaster all about? Download this document and take a closer look at the game!

HackMaster Quick-Start Rules v 1.2

This document will aid you in quickly generating a HackMaster character so you get get to the good stuff (killin' monsters) right away.
PC Record Sheet

A printable record sheet for Player Characters in HackMaster Basic (also included in the Quick-Start rules above).
HackMaster Basic Index (print version)

OK, Steve goofed and didn't include an index in the printed book. This PDF is a zealous attempt to correct that error!
HackMaster Classes Preview

Thieves (or rogues to some) have historically been lame or patched up with inappropriate super powers. We've fixed that - check out our the HackMaster Thief Class.
On Dice

We take dice seriously and so should you! This essay contains everything you ever wanted to know (and probably some things you didn’t) about the all-important vessels of luck!
Combat Example

This 9 page Knights of the Dinner Table comic has an ancillary purpose in providing a visual example on running combat in HackMaster.

White Palette, Ivory Horns

White Palette, Ivory Horns is a free PDF adventure for the HackMaster Basic RPG! A classic adventure in the old-school tradition, White Palette, Ivory Horns takes place in and around the village of Vew (near Frandor's Keep), on the edge of the untamed Legasa Peaks, and features a variety of challenges designed for three to five 1st level characters. It's an excellent first adventure for novice HackMaster players.
The Mysterious Shrine

This scenario is a plug-in for Frandor's Keep and provides an additional adventure opportunity for players to uncover the secret behind a mysterious shrine.

Electronic Player Character record sheet

Chris Stogdill has adapted the HackMaster Basic record sheet so that you can fill it in directly in Acrobat Reader. Awesome!
Excel Character Sheet v1.0.8

Ryan Sanborn has updated his Excel character sheet for use with your HackMaster Basic game.
Healing Worksheet v2

Chris Holmes has updated his worksheet for tracking how long your character's wounds take to heal (including all adjustments permitted). Prompted by several 25+ hp wounds he received, it now handles wounds up to 40 hp. That's nearly enough for Jolly Blackburn's dwarf.