I haven’t read it but have read another RPG by the same team using the same system, and it’s fine - a solid fantasy heartbreaker using recognisable mechanics. Ys does seem to use a lot of AI art, so I’m personally not going to buy it.
JRPG style TTRPGs
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Jahydin
Hero
I have yet to really give it a good read unfortunately...
From skimming through it though, looks solid and a lot of fun. I see quite a few "video game-isms", like skill-trees and burning Focus Points to do crazy martial techniques, like swinging your sword to release a gigantic blast.
Character creation consists of rolling for 9 stats, choosing a background/race (which bestows unique features and stat increases), then choosing a Base Class (10 total).
Character advancement looks to encourage multi-classing (if reqs are met) and even taking on an "Elite" Class (think Prestige Classes from 3E D&D).
Gameplay looks to be d20 + bonus dice versus a "DC". Oh, and bonus dice "explode", which should lead to some fun times.
Book itself is printed in the US, feels sturdy, and is beautifully illustrated with anime art throughout. That alone make it worth having if your a Y's fan, but the detailed world info would be valuable as well. Oh, and since it's important to some: this has a monster 50 page index!
I think it's main contenders, for me, would be Fabula Ultima and Goblin Slayer. Out of the three, I think I would recommend Fabula Ultima first due to versatility, but all seem great and hope to find time to read and play all at least once.
aramis erak
Legend
I decided to order FF XIV TT.
I've got yeld, but haven't run it.
I've finally read fabula ultima; it's runnable, but I've reservations on it.
I've got yeld, but haven't run it.
I've finally read fabula ultima; it's runnable, but I've reservations on it.
Jahydin
Hero
Wife and I are huge FF fans, so will be certainly picking this up once the physical release is out.
Also, for anyone interested, rules are free here!
Had to look this one up. Artwork looks cozy!
What exactly put you off?
Jahydin
Hero
For those that are on the fence on trying out Fabula Ultima, it's currently on Bundle of Holding for really cheap...
Aldarc
Legend
Tagging @Retreater
aramis erak
Legend
not complete rules, tho'...
Yeah, it’s more like the few pages of preview you might get on DTRPG - some rules but nothing you could run a game with. An actual Quickstart might be good.
aramis erak
Legend
It was enough for me to note several things: it's advantage/disadvantage equivalent is not limited to 1 additional d20. It's very much focused upon square grid (which I'm fine with)...
I'm just anxious to get me grubbies upon the corebook. Orders page still lists it as "Awaiting Fulfillment"
Jahydin
Hero
Aw, that's a bummer. I didn't have time to actually look at them. Thanks for pointing that out.
When you do get it, please come back to post about it!
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