I am also making my own system right now and I am striving for
minimal computation during play, fast play with good flow
intuitive and simple character sheet that informs you what you can do and directs roleplaying
resolution mechanics that enable player choice, has consequences & moves the...
The Bastionlands or Into the Odd derivatives are pretty popular in some circles with Mythic Bastionland and Cairn being two common one besides Mausritter.
I think Mausritter and Mythic Bastionland are the most refined versions (that I know of). All would have simple character sheets with...
As I'm interested in game design, a lot of my purchases have been read and understand the design, though everything I buy I always intend to play at least once.
So if we're talking about most used in play, it'd have to be the game books for reference. Probably 3.5e for me the most because...
I personally prefer inventory slots over calculating weights. Mausritter is pretty elegant in how it handles the inventory, though I think the number of slots should vary depending on STR.
All conditions taking an inventory slot is somewhat weird to me as not all conditions make sense to effect...