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Best RPG that only uses D6 dice?

Started by weirdguy564, September 05, 2022, 12:03:53 PM

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DocJones

#15
September 05, 2022, 08:27:39 PM
Tunnels and Trolls.  It's a bit too heavy for me though.   ;D

Jam The MF

#16
September 05, 2022, 08:34:17 PM Last Edit: September 07, 2022, 02:54:51 PM by Jam The MF
Quote from: Jason Coplen on September 05, 2022, 07:43:50 PM
Quote from: Jam The MF on September 05, 2022, 05:50:37 PM
I am embracing playing and running D&D my way.

Everything is based upon d6 rolls. 
Either 1d6 or 2d6, for all resolution mechanics. 
Hit Points for PCs, NPCs, and Monsters; are based upon d6s.
All Damage is based upon d6s.
Target Numbers are either a 4, 5, or 6.
I use Advantage / Disadvantage a lot.
The Mighty d6 can do it all.

I want to know more!


Thank you, for expressing interest. 

It's just notes I've written and placed into a single 3 ring binder.  It was born out of a desire for simplicity, and out of a desire to borrow whatever I like from different books for different systems, without dealing with the different rules and power scaling.  The only conversions for me, are; I tie PC power to PC level, and I make a call as to what level of monster I want.  I already have numbers listed for each level.  PC levels go up to 10th level, but Monster levels can go up much farther.  A Tarrasque might come in at 50th level.  A red dragon might come in at 20th, 30th, or 40th level.  With a party of 10th level PCs; they can handle such a challenge if they're smart, or they can be TPK'd.
Let the Dice, Decide the Outcome.  Accept the Results.

Tod13

#17
September 05, 2022, 08:45:15 PM
Quote from: GeekyBugle on September 05, 2022, 07:48:38 PM
Everywhen, same underlying system as Barbarians of Lemuria, several settings included IIRC.

How is Everywhen? I dropped off the face of the planet before it was release, so haven't seen any reviews yet.

Matausch

#18
September 05, 2022, 08:54:38 PM
The single best rpg using only d6 is, without the shadow of a doubt, Risus. I have DMed everything with it, D&D modules, Shadowrun adventures, cyberpunk, funny adventures, everything. It's mindblowingly flexible and deep at the same time.


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Jason Coplen

#19
September 05, 2022, 09:03:52 PM
Quote from: Jam The MF on September 05, 2022, 08:34:17 PM
Quote from: Jason Coplen on September 05, 2022, 07:43:50 PM
Quote from: Jam The MF on September 05, 2022, 05:50:37 PM
I am embracing playing and running D&D my way.

Everything is based upon d6 rolls. 
Either 1d6 or 2d6, for all resolution mechanics. 
Hit Points for PCs, NPCs, and Monsters; are based upon d6s.
All Damage is based upon d6s.
Target Numbers are either a 4, 5, or 6.
I use Advantage / Disadvantage a lot.
The Mighty d6 can do it all.

I want to know more!


Thank you, for expressing interest. 

It's just notes I've written and placed into a single 3 ring binder.  It was born out of a desire for simplicity, and out of a desire to borrow whatever I like from different books for different systems, without dealing with the different rules and power scaling.  The only conversions for me; are I tie PC power to PC level, and I make a call as to what level of monster I want.  I already have numbers listed for each level.  PC levels go up to 10th level, but Monster levels can go up much farther.  A Tarrasque might come in at 50th level.  A red dragon might come in at 20th, 30th, or 40th level.  With a party of 10th level PCs; they can handle such a challenge if they're smart, or they can be TPK'd.

Nice. I like that you limit PCs to level 10. Any higher and it turns into superheroes.

No love for the 50th level Godzilla monsters? ;)
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Jam The MF

#20
September 05, 2022, 09:20:43 PM
Quote from: Jason Coplen on September 05, 2022, 09:03:52 PM
Quote from: Jam The MF on September 05, 2022, 08:34:17 PM
Quote from: Jason Coplen on September 05, 2022, 07:43:50 PM
Quote from: Jam The MF on September 05, 2022, 05:50:37 PM
I am embracing playing and running D&D my way.

Everything is based upon d6 rolls. 
Either 1d6 or 2d6, for all resolution mechanics. 
Hit Points for PCs, NPCs, and Monsters; are based upon d6s.
All Damage is based upon d6s.
Target Numbers are either a 4, 5, or 6.
I use Advantage / Disadvantage a lot.
The Mighty d6 can do it all.

I want to know more!


Thank you, for expressing interest. 

It's just notes I've written and placed into a single 3 ring binder.  It was born out of a desire for simplicity, and out of a desire to borrow whatever I like from different books for different systems, without dealing with the different rules and power scaling.  The only conversions for me; are I tie PC power to PC level, and I make a call as to what level of monster I want.  I already have numbers listed for each level.  PC levels go up to 10th level, but Monster levels can go up much farther.  A Tarrasque might come in at 50th level.  A red dragon might come in at 20th, 30th, or 40th level.  With a party of 10th level PCs; they can handle such a challenge if they're smart, or they can be TPK'd.

Nice. I like that you limit PCs to level 10. Any higher and it turns into superheroes.

No love for the 50th level Godzilla monsters? ;)

As in Kaiju?
Let the Dice, Decide the Outcome.  Accept the Results.

Tubesock Army

#21
September 05, 2022, 09:41:15 PM
Quote from: Mishihari on September 05, 2022, 07:30:13 PM
Of the games I know that only use d6, my favorite is Shadowrun 1E.  That probably has more to do with the setting than the mechanics though, to be totally honest.

Ah, Shadowrun! Of course. Fighting Fantasy should be in there as well.

Jason Coplen

#22
September 05, 2022, 09:48:37 PM
Quote from: Jam The MF on September 05, 2022, 09:20:43 PM
Quote from: Jason Coplen on September 05, 2022, 09:03:52 PM
Quote from: Jam The MF on September 05, 2022, 08:34:17 PM
Quote from: Jason Coplen on September 05, 2022, 07:43:50 PM
Quote from: Jam The MF on September 05, 2022, 05:50:37 PM
I am embracing playing and running D&D my way.

Everything is based upon d6 rolls. 
Either 1d6 or 2d6, for all resolution mechanics. 
Hit Points for PCs, NPCs, and Monsters; are based upon d6s.
All Damage is based upon d6s.
Target Numbers are either a 4, 5, or 6.
I use Advantage / Disadvantage a lot.
The Mighty d6 can do it all.

I want to know more!


Thank you, for expressing interest. 

It's just notes I've written and placed into a single 3 ring binder.  It was born out of a desire for simplicity, and out of a desire to borrow whatever I like from different books for different systems, without dealing with the different rules and power scaling.  The only conversions for me; are I tie PC power to PC level, and I make a call as to what level of monster I want.  I already have numbers listed for each level.  PC levels go up to 10th level, but Monster levels can go up much farther.  A Tarrasque might come in at 50th level.  A red dragon might come in at 20th, 30th, or 40th level.  With a party of 10th level PCs; they can handle such a challenge if they're smart, or they can be TPK'd.

Nice. I like that you limit PCs to level 10. Any higher and it turns into superheroes.

No love for the 50th level Godzilla monsters? ;)

As in Kaiju?

Yes. Oriental Adventures has them, but I can't remember the name, and my book is 150 miles away currently. Gargantuans? Totally not sure.
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GeekyBugle

#23
September 05, 2022, 10:04:59 PM Last Edit: September 05, 2022, 10:12:34 PM by GeekyBugle
Quote from: Tod13 on September 05, 2022, 08:45:15 PM
Quote from: GeekyBugle on September 05, 2022, 07:48:38 PM
Everywhen, same underlying system as Barbarians of Lemuria, several settings included IIRC.

How is Everywhen? I dropped off the face of the planet before it was release, so haven't seen any reviews yet.

It shames me to admit I haven't read it in full yet.

But from what I did read, if you liked Barbarians of Lemuria you'll love it.

Edited to add:

2 settings included Brit Vampire Slayers and High Fantasy

There's a setting called neonpunk (retro anime) but it's sold sepparately.
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Koltar

#24
September 05, 2022, 11:18:22 PM
My Choices?

TRAVELLER classic ...then
GURPS 4/e
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#25
September 06, 2022, 04:42:47 AM
I love WEG SW d6 (1st edition + Companion) and Mini Six about equally. Star Wars D6 specifically for Star Wars, Mini Six for generic/off brand settings & conversions. Loved my Mini Six Primeval Thule campaign.
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Steven Mitchell

#26
September 06, 2022, 06:59:33 AM
Toon.  Alright, as written it is very specific in what it accomplishes.  The underlying engine is not, though. :)

zircher

#28
September 06, 2022, 11:57:11 AM
Cepheus Engine, Wushu Black Belt edition, and Magical Fury are my top three favorite d6 powered games.  They are respectively, a 2d6 sci-fi game, a d6 dice pool game where your descriptions determine the number of dice you get, and a 2d6 Powered by the Apocalypse hack.  And, we'll throw out a honorable mention to Maid (d66).

Back in the day, it would have been Champions, The Fantasy Trip, or my own d66 powered Supers game that my brother and I wrote (but has since been lost to time.)  Fun trivia, the supers game was set in Vancouver BC, when you live in the desert, a cold wet coastal city sounded exotic.  :-)

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weirdguy564

#29
September 07, 2022, 10:34:04 AM
I really am surprised that Tiny-D6 games are not mentioned more. 

Right now I'm waiting with anticipation for their 2nd edition of Mecha vs Monsters.
I'm glad for you if you like the top selling game of the genre.  Me, I like the road less travelled, and will be the player asking we try a game you've never heard of.
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