I have the standard core rulebook, played it and love it. Amazingly fun pirate game and I can’t wait to receive the new supplements from the latest kickstarter. Recommended!
I agree in that playing person is also my preferred method and socially appealing, but having the ability to play with long distance friends online is a wonderful choice. 🙂
There’s so much good stuff out there but one of the most evocative I’ve seen recently is the art from The One Ring 2nd edition. They’re simple black and white sketches but they’re full of character and unmistakably Tolkien-like. Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay from Cubicle 7 is also very good.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I’m in my late 40’s and not far off, but I agree that I tend to find myself leaning more towards lighter rule sets. But even in my younger years, I’ve preferred to have the freedom to create rulings on the spot.