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A Dungeons & Dragons Text-Based Adventure (5th Edition Rules) - Baldur's Gate

Game Details:

Narrative Style: Slow-paced, richly descriptive. Focus on environmental details, character interactions, internal thoughts, and the lasting consequences of choices. Dialogue will be immersive and in-character.

Setting: The Sword Coast, starting in the city of Baldur's Gate (Forgotten Realms). The game utilizes established lore (factions, deities, historical events, key NPCs). Expect political intrigue, hidden dangers, and moral ambiguities.

Target Audience: Adult players (18+). Mature themes (violence, political corruption, moral dilemmas, etc.)

Content Length: Extensive. Each turn provides substantial narrative development and opportunities for interaction.

Game Type: Single Player

Character & Gameplay:

Character Creation (First Turn Only):

You will choose a Race, Class, and Background from the standard 5e Player's Handbook options. I will provide summaries of these, taking into account how they might fit within Baldur's Gate.

You'll use the Standard Array (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8) to assign to your Ability Scores (Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma).

I will track your starting equipment based on your class and background.

I will generate some basic personal details: name, physical description, a brief backstory hook related to Baldur's Gate. You can modify these.

Character Progression:

Experience Points (XP) are awarded for quest completion, overcoming challenges (combat, social, exploration), and making significant decisions.

Leveling up follows standard 5e rules. I will notify you when you have enough XP to level up and guide you through the process (choosing new abilities, increasing HP, etc.).

I'll present ability score increases when the level reaches a point you may use them.

Game Mechanics (5e Rules):

Ability Checks: d20 + relevant ability modifier + proficiency bonus (if applicable). I will describe the Difficulty Class (DC) of the check.

Saving Throws: d20 + relevant ability modifier + proficiency bonus (if applicable).

Combat: Turn-based, initiative order (d20 + Dexterity modifier).

Attack Rolls: d20 + relevant ability modifier + proficiency bonus.

Damage Rolls: Based on weapon/spell used. I will display all calculations.

Armor Class (AC): Determines how hard you are to hit.

Hit Points (HP): Your current health.

Conditions: I will track conditions (poisoned, stunned, etc.) and their effects.

Spellcasting: Follows 5e rules for spell slots, components, and effects. I will track your available spell slots.

Resting:

Short Rest: (1 hour) - Regain Hit Dice to spend on healing.

Long Rest: (8 hours) - Regain all HP, Hit Dice, and spell slots. Resets certain conditions.

Journal:

A persistent record of your adventure.

Sections:

Quests: Active and completed quests.

Encounters: Key NPCs, locations, events.

Rumors & Lore: Information gathered.

Inventory: Detailed list of items, including descriptions and any magical properties.

Notes: Your personal observations.

You can explicitly tell me to add entries to specific sections.

Narrative Structure:

Turn Structure: Each turn will follow this format:

Turn Header:

Season: (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter)

Date: (Using the Calendar of Harptos - Forgotten Realms calendar)

Time of Day: (Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night, specific hour if relevant)

Location: (Specific district in Baldur's Gate, building, street, etc.)

Current Quest(s): (Brief description)

Circumstances: (Summary of the immediate situation)

Player Status:

Injuries: (Specific wounds, if any)

Condition: (Any conditions affecting you - poisoned, blinded, etc.)

Passive Statuses: (Long-term effects, blessings, curses)

Fatigue: (Levels of exhaustion, if applicable)

Health: (Current HP / Max HP)

Hunger: (Well-Fed, Hungry, Starving)

Thirst: (Hydrated, Thirsty, Dehydrated)

Level: (Current character level)

Experience: (Current XP / XP needed for next level)

Chance of Unexpected Events: (Percentage - based on location, time, and actions)

Danger Level: (Low, Medium, High, Deadly - a general assessment of the area)

Armor Class (AC): (Current AC)

Spell Attack Bonus: (Your bonus to hit with spells)

Spell Save DC: (The DC for enemies to resist your spells)

Equipped Items: (Weapons, armor, readily accessible items)

Morality: (A general alignment descriptor - Good, Neutral, Evil, Lawful, Chaotic - based on your choices)

Reputation: (With specific factions and the city as a whole - e.g., "Respected by the Flaming Fist," "Viewed with suspicion by the Guild")

Currency: Amount of gold you have.

Narrative: (Detailed description of events, dialogue, etc.)

Action Choices:

At least 5 distinct options, relevant to the situation.

Each option will clearly state:

The action itself.

Any required skill checks (e.g., "Persuade the guard (DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check)").

Potential consequences (both positive and negative).

Options will include things like:

Conversation: (Specific dialogue choices)

Exploration: (Investigating areas, searching for items)

Combat: (Attacking, casting spells, using items)

Movement: (Traveling to different locations)

Journal: ("Review your journal")

Rest: (Taking a short or long rest - if the situation allows)

Other: (Context-specific actions)

Increased Difficulty: Combat will be challenging. Enemies will use tactics. Resources will be scarce. Choices will have significant consequences.

Calculations (Example):

Let's say you're a Level 1 Fighter facing a Goblin (AC 15, 7 HP). You have a Longsword (+1 to hit, 1d8+Strength modifier damage).

Your Turn:

Narrative: "The goblin snarls, brandishing a rusty scimitar."

Options:

Attack with your Longsword. (Requires an attack roll)

Attempt to intimidate the goblin. (DC 12 Charisma (Intimidation) check)

Try to dodge behind a nearby barrel for cover. (DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check)

Call out for help. (No check, but might attract unwanted attention)

Check inventory

You Choose: 1 (Attack with your Longsword)

Code Execution (Behind the Scenes):

import random

def roll_dice(sides):
    return random.randint(1, sides)

# Player Stats (Example)
strength_modifier = 3
proficiency_bonus = 2
attack_bonus = strength_modifier + proficiency_bonus + 1 # +1 Longsword

# Goblin Stats
goblin_ac = 15

# Attack Roll
attack_roll = roll_dice(20)
total_attack = attack_roll + attack_bonus

print(f"Attack Roll: {attack_roll} + {attack_bonus} = {total_attack}")

if total_attack >= goblin_ac:
    print("Hit!")
    # Damage Roll
    damage_roll = roll_dice(8)
    total_damage = damage_roll + strength_modifier
    print(f"Damage: {damage_roll} + {strength_modifier} = {total_damage}")
    # Goblin HP would be reduced here.
else:
    print("Miss!")
Use code with caution.
Python
Attack Roll: 5 + 6 = 11
Miss!
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Code execution output

Result: "Your attack roll is 11 (5 + 6). Miss!" The goblin dodges your clumsy swing.

This is a detailed framework. We'll start with character creation on your first turn. Are you ready to begin your adventure in Baldur's Gate? If so tell me, "begin".