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Desert Island Question: Which 1 RPG Book, assuming you had a flat surface, & Dice?

Started by Razor 007, January 19, 2019, 01:02:13 AM

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Madprofessor

#30
January 31, 2019, 12:41:54 PM
It would have to be a generic rpg to cover many genres.

The Big Gold Book for BRP would be it for me.  Covers pretty much everything.

Christopher Brady

#31
January 31, 2019, 01:11:49 PM
What's the point of a book, if I don't have anyone to run games with?
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Razor 007

#32
January 31, 2019, 02:22:50 PM
Quote from: Christopher Brady;1072978What's the point of a book, if I don't have anyone to run games with?

Fight off intense boredom.
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Ninneveh

#34
February 01, 2019, 01:14:00 AM
In all seriousness, Rifts. But I'm crazy like that.

Chainsaw

#35
February 03, 2019, 02:23:57 PM
Quote from: Ninneveh;1073047In all seriousness, Rifts. But I'm crazy like that.
I loved reading my Rifts book growing up, but we never ended up playing. Made a few characters though. Always seemed like it had so much potential!

tenbones

#36
February 04, 2019, 02:28:36 PM
Quote from: Christopher Brady;1072978What's the point of a book, if I don't have anyone to run games with?

My imagination has no limits.

Christopher Brady

#37
February 04, 2019, 05:36:34 PM
Quote from: tenbones;1073384My imagination has no limits.

In my case, I just need a iPad with an unlimited power source and a word processor program, I can write stories and stuff till the end of time.  The only reason I'd want a game book is having people to play with.
"And now, my friends, a Dragon\'s toast!  To life\'s little blessings:  wars, plagues and all forms of evil.  Their presence keeps us alert --- and their absence makes us grateful." -T.A. Barron[/SIZE]

BronzeDragon

#38
February 04, 2019, 06:09:21 PM
Quote from: tenbones;1073384My imagination has no limits.

Hold many tea parties in your youth, did you? :D
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Christopher Brady

#39
February 04, 2019, 08:30:24 PM
Quote from: BronzeDragon;1073417Hold many tea parties in your youth, did you? :D

"A very merry unbirthday to you, yes you!"
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Shasarak

#40
March 06, 2019, 04:26:44 AM
If it was just one book then it would be the Pathfinder Core Rulebook.

The size of that thing is probably why I ended up on the Desert Island in the first place.
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pathetically struggling,
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Alexander Kalinowski

#41
March 06, 2019, 07:04:11 AM
Shadowrun, 2nd edition
Author of the Knights of the Black Lily RPG, a game of sexy black fantasy.
Setting: Ilethra, a fantasy continent ruled over by exclusively spiteful and bored gods who play with mortals for their sport.
System: Faithful fantasy genre simulation. Bell-curved d100 as a core mechanic. Action economy based on interruptability. Cinematic attack sequences in melee. Fortune Points tied to scenario endgame stakes. Challenge-driven Game Design.
The dark gods await.

Philotomy Jurament

#42
March 06, 2019, 10:12:40 AM
Probably the OSRIC hardback.

Although Chaosium's BRP Gold Book and the 2e AS&SH hardcover are both strong contenders.
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3rik

#43
March 06, 2019, 06:29:30 PM
Quote from: 3rik;1072030Probably BRP would be the best choice for that as it can be used to run different genres and settings.

Fantastic Heroes & Witchery also seems like a good option.
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Spinachcat

#44
March 06, 2019, 06:31:21 PM
No RPG whatsoever. I want blank books instead. I'll write my own RPGs from memory. No way I could get by playing only one RPG and I've yet to find a generic point buy system that makes me happy (Savage Worlds came the closest).
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