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Are there any good paleolithic rpgs? [closed]
I'm looking for an rpg that is basically about hunting/gathering, and surviving as a tribe. Mostly for mechanical ideas. Has anyone ever tried/heard of such a game? How does it work? Who makes it? Is ...
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Difficulties & Benefits of Choosing A Small-Press RPG
What do you feel are the pros and cons of choosing to play/run an RPG produced by a smaller RPG company over a larger RPG company in terms of customer and product attention, support, and feedback?
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Looking for solo (one person) RPGs - do they exist?
I am looking to find out if solo RPGs exist, and which you'd recommend.
I do not mean "one-on-one" 1 player + 1 GM games. I really mean "1 person."
Update: After receiving two (fine, up-voted) ...
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7answers
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Settings and game mechanics for Sherlock Holmes–inspired theme
We tried to organize an investigation-based campaign, and we used the D&D engine. Unfortunately, this engine is not suited for investigation. The Call of Cthulhu engine is better, but it's deeply ...
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12answers
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What is important when choosing an RPG?
I am currently writing a guide to creating a free RPG and I would like to include a section on how to mould the game in such a way that would make it appealing to the general roleplaying public. What ...
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3answers
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Suggestions for a Mountain Witch follow-up?
We played a one-shot of Mountain Witch and some people have expressed interest in a similar game but whe don't feel like just reshuffling the dark destinies. Has anybody written similar scenarios or ...
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6answers
527 views
Choosing between Tales From the Floating Vagabond and Paranoia for a “one-shot.”
I'm in a group now, headed by a very (very) capable DM. We've been playing a very solid, very serious D&D campaign in an awesome setting entirely of his creation. However, some of the players have ...
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22answers
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Good first “indie” rpg to try out? [closed]
What would be a good "indie" role-playing game to try out something a little more experimental than the mainstream games?
Recently we've been playing D&D3, WFRP 2nd ed, and a FUDGE-game based on ...
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17answers
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Are there any good tabletop RPGs for young beginning players?
I'm looking for a fun, easy to get into RPG for my kids. It could be simple and card-based, or more "normal" tabletop style. I'm looking for something less bloody and dark, and more fun and easy to ...
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7answers
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What are the most beginner friendly table top role playing games? [closed]
Many RPGs are extremely complex and hard for first time gamers to get into. Many others assume (even to the point of saying so in their introduction) that they are for people who already know what a ...
