fantasy rpgs, different mechanics?

obryn · March 10, 2007, 11:54:48 AM

Quote from: beeberi'll look at exalted, but all the gushing from tBP on it has left me sour. also seems a bit over-the-top from what i'm looking for

what changed in WFRP from 1st to 2nd? a lot, or a little?

It's been pretty thoroughly cleaned up, clarified, and in general just turned into a better game.

There are a few comparative reviews here and there....

-O

RPGObjects_chuck · March 10, 2007, 12:11:19 PM

I like True 20 for fantasy a lot. I ran Arthurian adventures using True 20 and we had a blast.

Tom B · March 10, 2007, 03:35:04 PM

In response to beeber's reservations about HARP's levels; it's actually far more of a point-buy system than a level system. Yes, it does use levels, but they just determine the points at which you can spend points to increase existing skills/spells or buy new ones. You get to buy whatever you want, and nothing increases automatically with level. If you go to the HARP website and look at some of the free material, I believe there is a levelless version that has been posted.

RPGPundit · March 10, 2007, 03:50:02 PM

Quote from: beeberwhat changed in WFRP from 1st to 2nd? a lot, or a little?

The basics of the system are similar, but its far more streamlined, borrowing some of the best stuff from D20; many of the quirks in the system have been taken out, so that you don't get stuff like "Naked dwarf syndrome"; and finally the magic system is totally different and, in my opinion, vastly improved.

RPGPundit

Wil · March 10, 2007, 03:51:36 PM

Well, there is Tribe 8, which is post-apocalytpic low/dark fantasy. The setting is fairly low-tech (about Bronze Age) but with a couple well-developed cultures. The magic is very low-key. The setting is also surprisingly diverse given the relatively small (compared to many fantasy games) geographic area covered.

beeber · March 10, 2007, 04:42:31 PM

thanks again, all. i guess the next thing would be to flesh out some world details and then see which system fits best.

i should try some sample combats for size as well :axe:

mythusmage · March 10, 2007, 07:29:15 PM

Since nobody else has mentioned it, Lejendary Adventures. Rules light (for Gary

), a clean easy to learn system, roll-under percentile. Para-heroic; Gygax once said that a beginning LA Avatar is equivalent to a 9th level D&D 3e character. Fairly high powered in other words. Basically, you start out as a hero, and then things get bad. As the man once said, "With great power comes people who want to make a reputation of off you."

David R · March 10, 2007, 07:38:52 PM

There's always Jorune - //www.jorune.org - I guess it was not mentioned earlier, because you guys forgot, right ?

Regards,
David R

Brantai · March 11, 2007, 03:35:34 PM

Dungeons & Zombies is the Unisystem supplement for fantasy.

Volkazz · March 12, 2007, 08:39:13 AM

Ars Magica?

I believe the 4th Edition rulebook is still available as a free .pdf

V.

Quire · March 12, 2007, 11:52:35 AM

Quote from: VolkazzArs Magica?

I believe the 4th Edition rulebook is still available as a free .pdf

V.

From here, eg: http://e23.sjgames.com/item.html?id=AG0204

- Q

Nazgul · March 12, 2007, 05:57:47 PM

Hackmaster. No realy, it's fun. It's actualy more 'game' than 'parody'.

Ruleswise it's closer to 1st edtion AD&D with some 2nd thrown in, but with a better skill system thrown in.

It has a some rules that I would consider optional; Armour hp, a huge critical hit/miss table, training and a few others. But these can be dropped with out any fuss.

It has quirks and flaws, talents (aka merits), fame and honour. You can use or ignore these with out affecting the game.