Its much the problem of any complex RPG. That complexity is often not the boon the designers thought it was and is more oft going to drive off potential players.

Similar example for me is SPI's Universe RPG. I really liked alot of its systems and the detail. But also realize that it is way the heck more complex than most players are going to like. Theres alot of things to work through during chargen alone and if you are not used to SPI or Metagaming's organization system its going to be a potentially even more confusing read than it really is.

That said. Once done you have a PC that is alot more detailed than 90% of any other RPG out there. You know what gravity index they are comfortable in, what terrain/environments they are used to, and so on.

But Traveller and Star Frontiers get the job done much smoother and with fewer moving parts. Especially Star Frontiers. Which makes them far more appealing RPGs at the entry level.

If you're familiar with Harnworld, are you familiar with Harnmaster? If so, how does Harnmaster 1e combat (things were simplified in 2e and 3e) compare to C&S 2e?

Quote from: Iron Cross on January 11, 2020, 07:00:40 PM
...Britania Games is aggressively and repetitively preaching and pushing an argument of Portland Starbucks social diversity in the European medieval world.  Though there is nothing wrong with that narrative in itself...

Straighten up, stop slouching. There is a lot wrong with that narrative. It is a lie.