Simplifying and Condensing

In designing the core rules for Saga of the Splintered Realm, one trick is finding the most economical, simple and intuitive way to present information. For example, I cut two pages of treasure rules down to one page tonight, and didn't lose a single thing. In fact, it's now a little cleaner and easier to remember:

Monetary Treasure

Roll 1d20 + CL, target 15. If successful, the creature has monetary treasure. For the value of the treasure, roll 2d10 and multiply the result by the value multiplier (see below). Convert this to a value in silver coins.

Magical Treasure

Roll 1d20 + CL three times. Natural 20s do not automatically succeed.

·      First roll: target 20. If successful, the creature has one instance of minor magical treasure.

·      Second roll: target 25. If successful, the creature has one instance of moderate magical treasure.

·      Third roll: target 30. If successful, the creature has one instance of major magical treasure.

Experience and Treasure by Monster Challenge Level

CL	XP Value	Multiplier	CL	XP Value	Multiplier
0	5	(Roll 1d10)	11	1,750	X85
1	10	X1	12	2,000	X100
2	25	X2	13	2,500	X125
3	50	X3	14	3,000	X150
4	100	X5	15	3,500	X175
5	250	X10	16	4,000	X200
6	500	X20	17	4,500	X225
7	750	X35	18	5,000	X250
8	1,000	X50	19	5,500	X275
9	1,250	X60	20	6,000	X300
10	1,500	X75	21+	(+500 per)	(+25 per)