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Small group tabletop [closed]
I'm looking for a table top game that can be played with 2 people and a dm/gm without limiting what can be done game wise or cause them to have to play multiple hero characters (talking to themselves ...
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Which systems use character development mechanics similar to The Dark Eye? [closed]
I have long been only exposed to D&D and therefore it was quite intriguing to see how The Dark Eye (in it's v4) takes dice and levels completely out of character development.
Been wondering ...
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What are some mechanics where players determine the difficulty of performing actions? [closed]
I'm designing an RPG with a central mechanic that allows players to create spells. The mechanic I've developed is very fun in this context: Players are presented with a risk/reward for designing and ...
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Newbie Q: How to get started with a 7yr old [closed]
I'm very interested in RPG, and so is my son. I created some simple RPG with only dices and a map for him when he was 6. Now, I'd like to approach that fascinating world again.
I doubt that there is ...
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Pathfinder or Myth & Magic [closed]
What system would be more enjoyable to players and DM's: Pathfinder or Myth & Magic? Trying to avoid the glut of 3.x house-ruling and fixes, yet find certain aspects (ascending AC, 3x Saves) more ...
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Old school RPGs like AD&D and Gamma world [closed]
I am looking for some RPGs that have the same free form feel of games like AD&D (1st ed) and gamma world.
I'm hoping for something that us fantasy or sci-fi.
Also I'd like something not too ...
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What systems are designed to handle tactical tile/map-based combat? [closed]
D&D and Savage Worlds are designed for tactical combat. What other systems with similar focus on tactical maps/tiles or boardgame-like combat are available?
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Which RPG's are GMless? [closed]
As the title suggests, which RPG's do not involve the position of a gamemaster, of a person who presents the others with the world and events, but instead depend on all participants narrating (or ...
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RPG with complicated dice rules such as “unlimited dice” [closed]
Are thera any other RPG's with complicated (but good) dice rules?
In Eon, a swedish RPG, there are somthing called "unlimited dice" which works as follows:
Let's say you have a skill level 16 in ...
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What are the main Creative Commons powered tabletop RPGs out there? [closed]
I am kinda new to these tabletop RPG games, and since I really love the Creative Commons philosophy, I wanted to know what are the strengths & weaknesses of the main CC-powered RPG games, mainly ...
