Olik's Archive - NetBooks


Book of Ages Source: Sylvain Robert
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Added: Oct/Nov 1996 ASCII version Size: 25 KB Edited for Legibility Purposes

Book of Swords v1.30 Source: Gian Luca Sacco
A very nice collection of magical swords of all kinds.
Added: Oct/Nov 1996 Word 2.0 version Size: 64 KB Not Edited

Book of Tricks and Traps Source: Jason Seeley
Almost 50 imaginative tricks (and traps) to challenge your players.
Added: Oct/Nov 1996 HTML version Size: 9 KB Not Edited

Cesar's NetBook v1.0 Source: Jéan Beland
A very nice collection of all new classes, spells, monsters, and more.
Added: Oct/Nov 1996 Word 2.0 Size: 63 KB Not Edited
Added: 19.01.97 WordPerfect 6.0 version Size: 91 KB Not Edited

Codex of Arcane, Magical, and Mystical Items Source: Erik Trimble
A huge collection of magical items and artifacts is presented here. This is definitely the most complete and comprehensive collection of this kind I've ever seen. Very, very good.
Added: April 11th 1997 HTML version Size: 254 KB Not Edited
Added: Oct/Nov 1996 PostScript version Size: 396 KB Not Edited

Complete Guide to Alcohol Source: Unknown
Claiming to be the "the biggest, best, and most popular role-playing accessory on the net", this humorous compilation includes scads of information pertaining to the subject of alcohol in RPGs. There are information on brewing techniques, proficiencies, game effects of alcohol, magical items, monsters, and even drinking songs and bar and tavern names from both campaigns and novels.
Added: 08.12.96 ASCII version Size: 218 KB Edited for Legibility Purposes

Complete Guide to Hygiene Source: The Guide Creator
A comprehensive guide to all kinds of hygienal aspects in role-playing games, ranging from asking how often do adventurers have to go to the bathroom, to general cleanliness and dental care, as well as related magical items and monsters. A must for those who insist on role-playing their characters taking a dump, and very humorous to everyone else.
Added: Oct/Nov 1996 ASCII version Size: 14 KB Edited for Legibility Purposes

Complete Guide to Sanity Source: The Guide Creator
The definitive guide to mental health issues in role-playing games, this book is also very interesting reading without regard to RPGs. If you don't play with these rules, treat it as a somewhat concise, humorous introduction to psychology.
Added: 05.12.96 ASCII version Size: 36 KB Edited for Legibility Purposes

Complete Guide to Unlawful Carnal Knowledge Source: Unknown
Dealing with the not-so-common subjects of sex, fertility, and pregnancy in RPGs, this well-done guide also has new characters classes, magical items, and adventure ideas, and also raises some interesting questions on "embarrassing" situations that may occur in campaigns.
Added: Oct/Nov 1996 ASCII version Size: 122 KB Edited for Legibility Purposes

Complete Net Psionics Handbook v2.0 Source: Charon the Boatman
The definitive collection of psionics classes, kits, rules, powers, items, monsters, and gods, this highly detailed work help give your psionicist class more potential.
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Cults NetBook Source: Juan Camilo Rozo
This is the first edition of the Cults NetBook, a collection of religious sects and cults, both evil and neutral. Complete descriptions, with detailed notes on both background history and how each cult operate, as well as special hindrances members suffer. There are only ten different cults here, but it is only the first version. The author accepts contributions to the next edition.
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Gallery of Magical Blades v4.00 Source: Christopher A. Brooks
This immense collection of swords of all kinds and categories is over a hundred and twenty pages long, and is probably the only source you'll ever need to find that special blade for your campaign.
Added: Oct/Nov 1996 Word 2.0 version Size: 182 KB Not Edited

Great Classes and Kits NetBook Tome 1 Source: Sébastien Martin
A wonderful NetBook, this piece has the most extensive collection of classes and kits ever. It contains nearly forty classes and even more kits. Wonderful layout, and thoroughly done, this work is definitely a valuable source for variation in the AD&D game.
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Great Classes and Kits NetBook Tome 2 Source: Sébastien Martin
This is the second volume of one of the most beautifully designed compilations ever. This Tome 2 adds another thirty-five classes and fourteen kits to the previous work, and is an invaluable resource for both players and DMs who've grown a bit bored of the standard classes. Wonderful layout, and very professionally designed.
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Great NetBook of Classes and Kits v1.0 Source: Dave Shawley
Eleven brand new, detailed character classes to satisfy your players' need for variation.
Added: Oct/Nov 1996 ASCII version Size: 20 KB Edited for Legibility Purposes

Great Net Prayerbook v6 Source: Ezra van Everbroeck
Note: Due to the fact that these pages now are part of the Great NetBook Archive, this file has been removed. Visit the GNBA for the Home Site of this work, where you can always find the most recent version, available in many different formats. Check out my Navigation Page for links.

Great Net Spellbook v6 Source: Ezra van Everbroeck
Note: Due to the fact that these pages now are part of the Great NetBook Archive, this file has been removed. Visit the GNBA for the Home Site of this work, where you can always find the most recent version, available in many different formats. Check out my Navigation Page for links.

The Guide to Herbs for RPGs 5th Edition Source: Shaun Hately
Hundreds of detailed descriptions of herbs of all kinds, both real-world herbs and herbs from fantasy literature. The Guide presents each herb with comprehensive notes, such as availability, preparation, cost, and game use. It is thoroughly researched (more than anything I've ever seen), and includes several interesting appedices, large, informative tables, and a huge list of references.
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The Guide to Thieves Cant 1st Edition Source: Shaun Hately
A detailed dictionary of common phrases in the Thieves Cant, the "language" of rogues. This includes translations both ways, from English to the Cant, and vice versa.
Added: 09.12.96 ASCII version Size: 11 KB Edited for Legibility Purposes

Magical Compendium of Novel Incantations Source: Erik van Vliet (Plasto Quinon)
A quite good collection of spells, both wizard spells and priestly prayers.
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NetBook of Books v1.0 Source: Andrew Ward
Ever in the need of filling up a library? This is a compilation of book titles that can be found on various campaign worlds; some books have descriptions. Also included is a shelf generator for determining the contents of a library.
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NetBook of Bard Songs Source: Jeff Gostin
Any bard's dream! Many ballads and songs for the musical player; both lyrics and notes on which tunes are to be used are included.
Added: 13.03.97 ASCII version Size: 10 KB Edited for Legibility Purposes

NetBook of Heretic Source: Matthew Shelton (Xeno)
For all of you out there who love ID Games's fantasy games Heretic and Hexen, this NetBook is definitely for you. Porting all the mayhem and destruction to AD&D, this book will surely help spruce up any dull campaign. This book originates from the combined NetBook of Heretic and Hexen (published realier, but now removed as it is obsolete), and is the first of two separate works. (The ASCII-version is dated January 23rd, while the HTML-version is dated January 24th.)
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NetBook of Poisons Source: Adrienne Mills
The definitive guide to poisons of all sorts, this marvellous work is packed with over eighty pages describing hundreds of poisons, each with a complete description and notes on availability, preparation, use, cost, and gaming effects. There are also several extensive discussions about manufacturing, use, and other topics concerning game use, as well as multiple, large tables of the poisons themselves.
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NetBook of Riddles Source: Unknown
A nice collection of riddles to puzzle your players.
Added: Oct/Nov 1996 ASCII version Size: 22 KB Edited for Legibility Purposes

Net Libram of Wild Magic 2nd Edition Source: Marc Sherman
A nice collection of spells and magic, all pertaining to the thrills and chaos of wild magic.
Added: Oct/Nov 1996 ASCII version Size: 62 KB Edited for Legibility Purposes

Net AD&D Players Supplement Source: Dave Medvitz
Contains a few new classes and proficiencies, new rules on level-advancement and combat, as well as the famous Magus Divlantia, with detailed notes on spells and magic, and many new spells.
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Net Monstrous Compendium v2.0 Source: Robert Christian
Eighty plus deadly creatures and monsters to challenge any character.
Added: 09.12.96 ASCII version Size: 187 KB Edited for Legibility Purposes

Net Plots Book Volume I Source: Aaron Sher
Plots and twists -- Many ideas for new adventures and encounters.
Added: Oct/Nov 1996 HTML version Size: 26 KB Not Edited

Net Plots Book Volume II Source: Aaron Sher
Plots and twists -- Many ideas for new adventures and encounters.
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Net Plots Book Volume III Source: Phil Scadden & Aaron Sher
Plots and twists -- Many ideas for new adventures and encounters.
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Net Plots Book Volume IV Source: Phil Scadden
Plots and twists -- Many ideas for new adventures and encounters.
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Net Plots Book Volume V Source: Phil Scadden
Plots and twists -- Many ideas for new adventures and encounters.
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Net Tome of Magick Source: Robert A. Hayden
A quite nice collection of spells.
Added: Oct/Nov 1996 ASCII version Size: 63 KB Edited for Legibility Purposes

Net Traps Book Source: Jason Seeley
An extensive collection of traps, this compilation has enough trouble for your characters to keep them occupied for a long time (if they live).
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Net Wizard's Handbook 3rd Edition Source: Jim Gitzlaff
A very complete work discussing spellcasting in the AD&D worlds. It details new non-weapon proficiencies, kits, and magic sects, as well as a multitude of highly detailed and playtested magic systems. One of the greatest works of all time dealing with magic and spellcasting.
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Small Net Spellbook v6 Source: Boudewijn Wayers
Note: Due to the fact that these pages now are part of the Great NetBook Archive, this file has been removed. Visit the GNBA for the Home Site of this work, where you can always find the most recent version, available in many different formats. Check out my Navigation Page for links.

Tome of the Damned v1.666 Source: Brennan Brooks
This grim work focuses on the weapons, religions, magical items, artifacts, spells, and monsters from the darker side of the AD&D game, all united in a common theme of darkness and evil. Very interesting reading, and a highly useful addition to any campaign.
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Added: Oct/Nov 1996 Word 2.0 version Size: 125 KB Not Edited
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Trap Collection Source: Jason Seeley
An extensive collection of traps, this compilation has enough trouble for your characters to keep them occupied for a long time (if they live).
Added: Oct/Nov 1996 HTML version Size: 40 KB Not Edited

Traps, Traps, Traps Source: Jason Seeley
An extensive collection of traps, this compilation has enough trouble for your characters to keep them occupied for a long time (if they live).
Added: Oct/Nov 1996 HTML version Size: 7 KB Not Edited


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