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WHFRP 2e is my preferred. 1e was pretty great too.
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Yeah. So wise. A lot of that comes from Pratchett who had a way of seeing the work in an extremely practical but funny way. A quote...
Aug 12, 2025
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'87, 85', '86, respectively. It is amusing to note that they're all 40 or approaching it, but it is valid to observe that they're not...
Aug 12, 2025
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Great that makes recommendations easier. Last question. What platform do you play online?
Aug 12, 2025
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Are you worried about Alzheimer’s? Kinda feel being able to publish at least 6 novels after the diagnosis is amazing which just goes to...
Aug 12, 2025
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I decided to go back to my childhood and re-read the Discworld novels by Terry Pratchett. I had forgotten how formative they were about...
Aug 12, 2025
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So a couple of questions if you don’t mind… Do you play face to face or online? How important is a physical book to you? Do you prefer...
Aug 12, 2025
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Probably the easiest "old school" (or at least long-time) non-D&D fantasy TTRPGs out there would be RuneQuest (Starter Box). There is...
Aug 12, 2025
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I appreciate the responses from everyone in this thread so far! At the moment I'm leaning towards checking out Warhammer Fantasy and...
Aug 12, 2025
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Another vote for WFRP. Start off with street level classes like rat catcher or (non magical) scholar. Advance specific abilities in the...
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Pendragon, Ars Magika, and Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay each represent a different aspect of fantasy European feudal/imperial era. Each...
Aug 12, 2025
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I would suggest rethinking your stance on Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. It’s based on the wargame, yes, but it’s absolutely its own thing...
Aug 12, 2025
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Try Warhammer Fantasy , its not Wargamey at all, but it is low powered, grim and has high character mortality. I've seen it described as...
Aug 12, 2025
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Touching a creature in combat that doesn’t want to be touched should require an attack roll. The reason break enchantment doesn’t...
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I’m very excited about the Dale Lands which has always felt like the most English part of there have been some great products like the...
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