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Simple/Easy Wild West RPGs?

Started by Blood Axe, March 08, 2019, 03:52:53 PM

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Blood Axe

March 08, 2019, 03:52:53 PM
Greetings!

Im looking for some recommendations on simple & easy Wild West rpgs.   Not a 200+ page monstrosity, but not a 2 page game either.  Anything that out there that hits that sweet spot?  A game similar to B/X & D&D would be good.  I tried Boot Hill 2nd  but just not a fan. I just want the basics, attributes, skills, gunfights, etc.  
I thought maybe there is something out there Im overlooking.

Thanks.
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 and is taken for naught...
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3rik

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March 08, 2019, 08:17:58 PM Last Edit: March 08, 2019, 08:30:07 PM by 3rik
Gunslingers & Gamblers - this is available for two different rules sets: the default version and the Streamline Edition. Print versions in different formats can be picked up on Lulu.

Coyote Trail - this uses the genreDiversion i system.

Blood & Bullets is an OSR western game based on Swords & Wizardry, freely downloadable here.

Go Fer Yer Gun! uses streamlined d20 rules. Available in print through Lulu.
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Blood Axe

#2
March 08, 2019, 09:41:04 PM
Thank you, I will check them out.
To DEFEND: this is the pact.
 But when life loses its meaning
 and is taken for naught...
 then the pact is to AVENGE !

Darrin Kelley

#3
March 08, 2019, 10:01:11 PM
Boot Hill. The original Wild West RPG. Simple and straightforward. And it's available in print and PDF on DTRPG.
 

Omega

#4
March 09, 2019, 06:12:07 AM
Legends of the Untamed West, a TFT inspired game published by Dark City Games.

Boot Hill. Though the first and most of the 2nd edition were more wargame really. 3rd ed pushed things into the RPG realm.

And theres an older thread here on the subject. Though I cant find it.

Also there is the Western RPG from Spain called Far West.

Pretty sure there was a Wild West book for Hero.

And of all things. Marvel Superheroes could handle a wild west setting. There was a supplement covering that I believe.

3rik

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March 09, 2019, 07:40:17 AM Last Edit: March 09, 2019, 07:52:02 AM by 3rik
Tall Tales is apparently BX based. There's core rules, some additional classes and two adventure collections, Volume 1 and Volume 2.

I also came across Under Western Skies, which is apparently based on the Cepheus Engine.


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March 09, 2019, 09:43:26 AM
I'm in the middle of writing one right now...
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baran_i_kanu

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March 09, 2019, 05:11:34 PM
I've got a western set based on classic D&D. Also has links to gun rules, etc.
Here: http://theosrlibrary.blogspot.com/2016/09/osr-in-american-west-traditional-and.html
All you need is your normal Basic Rules with this bolted on.
Internet can provide maps, background, etc.
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kythri

#9
March 10, 2019, 02:03:49 PM
Quote from: Omega;1078338Also there is the Western RPG from Spain called Far West.

Wait, wait - there's already an RPG called Far West?

3rik

#10
March 10, 2019, 06:48:51 PM Last Edit: March 10, 2019, 06:54:52 PM by 3rik
Quote from: kythri;1078472Wait, wait - there's already an RPG called Far West?

Yes.



I thought this was already common knowledge by now.
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Shawn Driscoll

#11
March 10, 2019, 07:15:40 PM
Quote from: Blood Axe;1078238Greetings!

Im looking for some recommendations on simple & easy Wild West rpgs.   Not a 200+ page monstrosity, but not a 2 page game either.  Anything that out there that hits that sweet spot?  A game similar to B/X & D&D would be good.  I tried Boot Hill 2nd  but just not a fan. I just want the basics, attributes, skills, gunfights, etc.  
I thought maybe there is something out there Im overlooking.

Thanks.

You want to level up during play?

Omega

#12
March 11, 2019, 03:26:29 AM Last Edit: March 11, 2019, 10:41:25 PM by Omega
Quote from: kythri;1078472Wait, wait - there's already an RPG called Far West?

Yes? Been one for quite a long time too. Came out in 1992. Far West: Juego de Rol. From Madrid, Spain. According to comments by others it uses a system similar to BRP. But I have never seen BRP so have no idea if that is so.

Blood Axe

#13
March 11, 2019, 06:53:52 PM
Quote from: Shawn Driscoll;1078504You want to level up during play?


I don't really care about levels, though an occasional improvement or new skill could be nice. I don't see it as being much more than a short term campaign anyway.
To DEFEND: this is the pact.
 But when life loses its meaning
 and is taken for naught...
 then the pact is to AVENGE !

Omega

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March 11, 2019, 10:42:20 PM Last Edit: March 13, 2019, 01:40:12 AM by Omega
Wasn't there a Gurps western book, or rules on how to emulate one?
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