AC7 Master Player Screen Featuring The Spindle is a sourcebook for Basic Dungeons & Dragons, intended for use with the Master Rules (BECMI) (1985). It consists of a DM's screen, plus an eight-page adventure module called The Spindle of Heaven, for characters of 26th to 36th level.
The 1991 TSR Trading Cards set identifies the character on the cover as Baron Rykoffe, a human 15th-level warrior.
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Official synopsis[]
For the first time, all the important tables and information for character classes has been gathered together in this easy-to-use accessory. This screen collects all the crucial information for player characters, form beginning to master level. This fabulous product includes Level advancement, spells and weapons tables: Saving Throws, Combat and Special Abilities. Also features is the Master level mini-adventure, The Spindle, the beginning of a quest for the secret of immortality. This adventure provides players and DMs alike with a foundation form which to create their own epic questions into legend and beyond.
Content[]
DM's Screen[]
The new screen includes hit rolls, saving throws, thief abilities, experience tables for all classes, turning table for clerics, and a spell list for magic users and clerics. It folded out into four sections to hide the Gamemaster's dice roll and prepared work from the players.
The Spindle[]
The Spindle of Heaven adventure is a short but difficult module for extremely high level characters between 26th and 36th level.
In it the group goes to the great mountain, the Spindle of Heaven, and finds a clue to the secret to immortality. The adventure is just an introduction that leads to a long campaign left up to each individual gamemaster.
The Trip[]
The group starts in the village of Nareeb where they hear various rumors about the mysterious spindle. The group travels across the desert battling vicious creatures to reach the Spindle of Heaven.
The Ascent[]
The group climbs the great mountain and fights creatures sent by the ruler of the region every step of the way.
The Confrontation[]
Eventually the group reaches in the inner sanctum of the main boss and a terrifically high level battle begins. Once the group subdues the Master of the Spindle they can gain information about immortality or any other quest current to the particular campaign.
Enemies[]
- Airdrake
- Black Pudding
- Djinni, Lesser
- Druj
- Elemental, Air
- Giant, Cloud
- Gray Ooze
- Hobgoblin
- Invisible Stalker
- Manscorpion
- Rust Monster
- Scorpion, Gargantuan
- Sphinx
- Vampire
Development and release[]
Development[]
The book was written by Bruce Heard. Art was provided by Lary Elmore.
Release[]
Master Player Screen was released by TSR in 1985 for $[missing data] US or $[missing data] Canadian.
On January 01, 2001, it was re-released in digital format. It is currently available on DriveThruRPG and Dungeon Masters Guild for $4.95.
Reception and influence[]
Critical reception[]
As of 2023, Master Player Screen reached the rank of Silver seller on DriveThruRPG.