So I tried running a campaign of The Strange, which I backed at the print lover level, my group enjoyed it but that group is gone. I live in a military town so my players often get out of the military or get orders. My newest group has no real interest in The Strange which is funny because none of them have tried it. I ran multi-session version of Numnera, asked them if they would mind if I made Numenera a world in The Strange and they all said they wanted to go back to 5e. So as of right now it's just a preference thing for my players. They're all dead set on fantasy. I want to be a little more diverse but I don't have a whole lot of player choices right now.
I used Cypher system and created a Fantasy world... Just played it with Fantasy flavor, Cyphers were potions or scrolls or small trinkets... Artifacts were the +1 weapons and such...
Example Below:
Adjecticve = Descriptor
Noun = Type
Verbs = Focus
1. Race can be a descriptor but need not be. You can be an "Elven Noun who Verbs" or be any "Adjective Noun who Verbs" that happens to be an elf... The Racial descriptor will be more of the *Stereotypical 'Race'*
2. Focus selection will be limited and will exclude 'Super Powers' and 'Futuristic' (unless your background has a great reason)
3. Type can be selected from the Cypher System Game Book:
From Cypher System:
Warrior - physical, action-oriented people.They’re more likely to overcome a challenge using force than by other means, and they often take the most straightforward path toward their goals
Adept - masters powers or abilities outside the experience, understanding, and sometimes belief of others.
Explorer - a person of action and physical ability, fearlessly facing the unknown in strange, exotic, and dangerous places. Explorers are physical, but also probably knowledgeable.
Speaker - wields words, influence, and leadership. Speakers are smart and charismatic. They like people and, more important, they understand them.
Racial Bonus:
Human: +2 Stat Points as desired
Elf: +1 Int, +1 Speed
Dwarf: +2 Might
1/2 Elf: +1 Stat Point as Desired, +1 Speed
1/2 Dwarf: +1 Stat Point as Desired, +1 Might
Others to be discussed