Just for laughs, here’s a list of the number of pages of each edition of various RPGs that are dedicated to spells compared to the total number of pages in each system’s Player’s Guide.
D&D Systems
| System | Pages of Spells | Player’s Guide Pages | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic D&D | 4 | 64 | Combined Player’s and DM’s Guide |
| Expert D&D | 8 | 64 | Combined Player’s and DM’s Guide |
| AD&D | 60 | 128 | |
| AD&D 2nd Edition | 118 | 256 | |
| D&D 3rd Edition | 115 | 286 | |
| D&D 4th Edition | 39 | 316 | Cleric, Paladin, Warlock, Wizard |
Non-D&D Systems
| System | Pages of Spells | Player’s Guide Pages | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castles & Crusades | 53 | 128 | |
| Dragon Warriors | 35 | 106 | |
| Dragon Age | 4 | 64 | Level 1-5 only |
| Dungeon Crawl Classic | 44 | 147 | |
| Heroes Against Darkness | 23 | 102 | |
| Pathfinder | 150 | 396 | |
| Savage Worlds (Explorer’s Edition) |
10 | 159 | |
| Savage Worlds: Fantasy Companion |
21 | 158 | Includes spells in the Explorer’s Edition |
| Savage Worlds (Deluxe Edition) |
11 | 159 | |
| Swords & Wizardry | 24 | 70 | |
| Warhammer Fantasy Role-Playing (2nd Edition) |
23 | 189 |
Anyone got any more examples to add?
4 thoughts on “RPG Round-Up: How Many Pages of Spells!?”
Warhammer FRP, 2e, 23/189, Divine and Arcane
Added, thanks!
Savage Worlds Explorer's Edition: 10/159
Savage Worlds Fantasy Companion: 21/158 (includes those in Explorer's Edition)
Savage Worlds Deluxe Edition: 11/159 (new version of Explorer's Edition)
Ta!