AD&D - New Player Guide - The Cleric

An introduction to the 1st edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons for players old and new!
Topic: The Cleric

Player's Handbook

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Introduction
Find out about the story, characters, and the show!

G1-Steading of the Hill Giant Chief

G2- The Glacial Rift of the Frost Giant Jarl

Map Drawing
How I draw all the architectural maps from the show. These are live drawing sessions and give you a side-by-side seat at the table and insight into the design process.

Learn to Play 1st Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
A video series that gives 5e players a sense of the magic of 1st edition, originally released 40 years ago in 1978!

Ambient Tracks by Sword Coast Soundscapes!

[NathanWatkins]

This is my first time playing AD&D and I chose Cleric for my character. This really helped me understand my role.

[docsavage]

Too long to watch whole thing but I didn't see anything mentioned abiut having to stay in good graces with your deity to retain your clerical powers and spells. That's a huge balancing factor by itself if the DM is smart.

[davidleonard]

We (I) always assumed that Gate always summoned demons and devils and the like; but I came to understand that the cleric would always call forth something likely to aid him, planars and solars and the like for Good players; after all, why summon a demon or something that may not aid you and might want to kill you?
Fun and informative, as always. Thanks!

[VMSelvaggio]

Spell components = "I love bookkeeping!" - said no one ever.

[Classic_DM]

Catch up on all the action so far here!

[Kumogakure]

I know this is off topic, but umm how does defensive casting work?

[alecgagne]

Conor McGregor knocked Jose Aldo in 12 seconds. Instant Sub.

[aubreymorris]

Notice that you failed to mention that with high wisdom scores that clerics and druids gain additional spells to cast at first through fourth spell levels. Or do you not use that ability in your house rules?