Greetings!
 I have now finished my game, Dark Sagas Fantasy Roleplaying!

 There are four versions: The free no-art version, the full PDF version, a paperback version and the hardcover version.The free version can be downloaded from my blog (see the link below) and the other versions can be ordered from Lulu.com.
 The paperback and hardcover will also be available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble within the next week.

 Head over to my blog and download a copy of the free version of the game and see if you like it, there's also a character sheet available for download as well. (the free version contains the same text as the full version, it's just the art that is missing)

Free version: https://darksagasrpg.wordpress.com/category/downloads/
Full PDF version and printed version:http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/Hassel70

The official Dark Sagas site:https://darksagasrpg.wordpress.com/
Dark Sagas on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dark-Sagas-RPG/1022187264472978?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
Dark Sagas on Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/100830436427332017335

Best Regards, MHGames

Why should we look at your game?

What makes Dark Sagas special?

Is there a setting? If so, why would it be worth playing?

Is it related to Iced Earth's album Dark Saga? If not, why?

Just being free isn't enough anymore. There are a gazillion free OSR games. Why is yours worth our time?

Quote from: Spinachcat;833045Why should we look at your game?

What makes Dark Sagas special?

Is there a setting? If so, why would it be worth playing?

Is it related to Iced Earth's album Dark Saga? If not, why?

Just being free isn't enough anymore. There are a gazillion free OSR games. Why is yours worth our time?

These are all good questions, including the one concerning the Iced Earth album:)
and I will try to answer these questions as soon as possible, but not today, it's bedtime where I live and writing while being tired aren't exactly the best way of making a convincing list or reasons on why you should try my game:)

I will get back to you as soon as I can!

Quote from: Spinachcat;833045Why should we look at your game?

What makes Dark Sagas special?

Is there a setting? If so, why would it be worth playing?

Is it related to Iced Earth's album Dark Saga? If not, why?

Just being free isn't enough anymore. There are a gazillion free OSR games. Why is yours worth our time?

All right, what is so special about Dark Sagas? Let's start with a short introduction to the game mechanics:

It's a game I wrote first and foremost for myself and my friends. It's a simple game with easy to learn mechanics; roll 2d6, add the relevant attribute and compare it to the target number set by the game master. There are eight attributes covering just about anything you want to do in the game.

A note about magic: magic in dark sagas is powerful but also risky, magical mishaps can be devastating and there's also a risk of being corrupted. As a magician you need to take this into consideration before casting your spells, recklessness can lead to corruption.

Dark Sagas is a game for those who like their setting but not the rules system they are currently using a wants to switch to a leaner system (but still having enough crunch to make characters intresting).

It is also a game for those who don't want a backpack full of rulebooks weighing a ton; Dark Sagas in printed form is in US Trade format (6 x 9 inches) and only 140 pages, of which the rules portion is just a small bit, the rest is filled with monsters (about 90 monster), game mastering tips, treasure tables, magic, Equipment and a small Campaign setting.

All you need is the rulebook, character sheets, six-sided Dice and pencils (and your imagination) and you're set to go.

Speaking for myself and my gaming group, we often go out and play outdoors, on the bus or train, in a coffeeshop, at the library, etc. and having a game with a short preparation time and not being heavy to carry around is just perfect for us.

Most OSR games are clones of D&D, which Dark Sagas is not. It gives a nod to Basic D&D but that's about it; the rules mechanic are based on 2d6, there are no levels, instead character Creation is more free form and there's always a chance of improvement after each session. Dark Sagas is more about emulating the atmosheric feel of old style gaming rather than the actual rules.

And as for your question about if there's a setting for Dark Sagas the answer is yes, there is indeed a setting, but it's not heavily attached to the rules, you can use any setting you like with ease. The setting is more of a sandbox for you to adapt in any way you like. There's a brief history of the World, some note's about the Cultures/races and about religion/gods. There's also a gazeteer describing the different areas/nations of the World, and last but not least - a hand drawn and painted map by me:)

As for your question if Dark Sagas is related to Iced Earth's album Dark Sagas, it is not, although I love Iced Earth:)

Finally, why would Dark Sagas be Worth your time? Well if you don't try anything, then how would you know if it's good or not?

Speaking for myself, I Always check out new games if they're free and if I like what I see then I will by a printed book (provided that there is a printed book to buy ofc:)).

Thanks you Spinachcat for asking these questions, I found them interesting and justified and it made me think a bit about having a sales pitch:)

Best regards, MH

You should probably mention that the game is licensed Creative Commons Non-Commercial.  Some people like that.

Quote from: LouGoncey;833218You should probably mention that the game is licensed Creative Commons Non-Commercial.  Some people like that.

Good Point, thanks. I have mentioned it on Google+, Facebook and the official Dark Sagas site, just not here or at RPG.net

Best regards, MH

Would you be interested in doing a Q&A at my #rpgnet chatroom?

Here's the schedule: http://tinyurl.com/rpgnetschedule

(The standard timeslot is 7-9 p.m. Central, Tuesdays and Thursdays, except where otherwise noted. I am also sometimes available on Fridays at 8 p.m. Central.)

Here's the shortcut to the chatroom: http://tinyurl.com/rpgnetchat

Here's my blog, where I save the Q&A logs: http://gmshoe.wordpress.com/

And here's the Q&A format: http://gmshoe.wordpress.com/2014/03/01/qa-format/

I should also mention that game authors are always welcome to hang out with us and discuss their products, and we have quite a few authors who do so on a regular basis. A Q&A simply gives you the floor to yourself.

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To join: http://tinyurl.com/rpgnetchat

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Quote from: Dan Davenport;833257Would you be interested in doing a Q&A at my #rpgnet chatroom?

Here's the schedule: http://tinyurl.com/rpgnetschedule

(The standard timeslot is 7-9 p.m. Central, Tuesdays and Thursdays, except where otherwise noted. I am also sometimes available on Fridays at 8 p.m. Central.)

Here's the shortcut to the chatroom: http://tinyurl.com/rpgnetchat

Here's my blog, where I save the Q&A logs: http://gmshoe.wordpress.com/

And here's the Q&A format: http://gmshoe.wordpress.com/2014/03/01/qa-format/

I should also mention that game authors are always welcome to hang out with us and discuss their products, and we have quite a few authors who do so on a regular basis. A Q&A simply gives you the floor to yourself.

Hi again Dan!

I'm very interested in joining, however, 7-9 pm, assuming you mean CST and not CET, would mean that it is 2-4 AM where I live and since I work early during monday to friday it is somewhat problematic, but I'll work something out with my boss to take a day off at work, no problem, I'll just need to notify him in advance, so next week would probably work for me:)

Best regards, MH

Quote from: MHGames;833331Hi again Dan!

I'm very interested in joining, however, 7-9 pm, assuming you mean CST and not CET, would mean that it is 2-4 AM where I live and since I work early during monday to friday it is somewhat problematic, but I'll work something out with my boss to take a day off at work, no problem, I'll just need to notify him in advance, so next week would probably work for me:)

Best regards, MH

Actually, I can sometimes manage a Q&A during the day (my time), if that would help.

When you get a chance, please stop by #rpgnet so that we can discuss it in realtime.

Also, are you on Facebook?

Quote from: Dan Davenport;833332Actually, I can sometimes manage a Q&A during the day (my time), if that would help.

When you get a chance, please stop by #rpgnet so that we can discuss it in realtime.

Also, are you on Facebook?

Great, I'm on RPG.net as well:)

Yes I am on facebook, either use the Dark Sagas facebook page or my personal:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dark-...homepage_panel

or

https://www.facebook.com/mikael.hassel.16

Best regards, MH

A note on licencing:

Concerning licencing - Dark Sagas is published under the following:

Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

Which means that you are free to:

Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format

Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material

 The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.

Under the following terms:

Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.

NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes.

ShareAlike — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original.

https://darksagasrpg.wordpress.com/

Best regards, MH