New RPG that uses a deck of cards

[Ferghis]

The bulk of the rules appear to be here: http://i.imgur.com/cy0CjgQ.jpg

More details on the sidebar in this subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/shadowside

The simplicity is appealing, but I I'm wonder if these kinds of systems only really work with a special group of people. I'm not sure 4 or 5 random gamers would make the most of it.

 

[Nytmare]

I am absolutely in love with resolution charts that stretch from yes to no through the realms of +and and +but.

 

[Ferghis]

I like how the decision mechanic is also the HP mechanic, but I don't understand how that works when you "refresh" your suit after losing all the cards.

 

[avalkauskas]

Check out the Deliria RPG which had mechanics that used cards. Had some definite potential, but I feel they fell short of hitting something really special... unfortunately that book turned out to be more manifesto than RPG LOL!