Noodling on a 1 page RPG

[Mezuka]

If I have 1 in Brawn, +3 Trait in Brawn, +3 Dwarf in Brawn, +1 Cleric Brawn = 8 brawn before I roll the d6. Character succeeds automatically on unopposed rolls (6+). Is that correct?

 

[Morrus]

If I have 1 in Brawn, +3 Trait in Brawn, +3 Dwarf in Brawn, +1 Cleric Brawn = 8 brawn before I roll the d6. Character succeeds automatically on unopposed rolls (6+). Is that correct?

Yeah, 6 is basically peak human, so it's an auto. At least for normal tasks. I might add in herculean tasks at a higher level. You can actually start with 10 brawn.

 

[Mezuka]

Yeah, 6 is basically peak human, so it's an auto. At least for normal tasks. I might add in herculean tasks at a higher level. You can actually start with 10 brawn.

Indeed. 6 for average unopposed. Maybe 9 for difficult and 12 for herculean. A character with 8 brawn would need 4+ (50%) on d6 to succeed at herculean.

 

[Morrus]

Indeed. 6 for average unopposed. Maybe 9 for difficult and 12 for herculean. A character with 8 brawn would need 4+ (50%) on d6 to succeed at herculean.

Yeah 12 is where I was thinking.

 

[Piratecat]

Typo, Leveling doesn't have a double ll

I'm trying to decide whether I like "can open any lock" or not. It seems like it removes a possibly cool thing from the game by making it irrelevant. I'm not yet sure.

 

[Morrus]

Typo, Leveling doesn't have a double ll

Oh, you crazy Americans! (you actually made me doubt myself, but I've double checked!)

I'm trying to decide whether I like "can open any lock" or not. It seems like it removes a possibly cool thing from the game by making it irrelevant. I'm not yet sure.

That's a personal niggle of mine--I rarely find a locked door adds fun to a game, and it's a chance for a character to show how awesome they are. But, yeah, there are times when I guess a door needs to be locked for plot reasons. I'll think on it!

 

[Morrus]

I made some (very small) tweaks last night while waiting for the kettle to boil. I've no idea how this plays, mind.

 

[Piratecat]

Oh, you crazy Americans! (you actually made me doubt myself, but I've double checked!)

Ha! Most changes I'm aware of. That one I wasn't. I actually checked it first, but clearly not in the correct place.

 

[SakanaSensei]

This looks really neat! I could see using this for a pick up game of some kind or something.

Just curious, is it supposed to be Lifepath RPG, or is the RGP order accurate and means something else?

 

[TheOneGargoyle]

@Morrus - that's .... really impressive, the bones of an RPG mechanics on a single page, kudos !

I could even see myself running that for my kids.

Couple of clarifications questions:

• If Magic starts at 0 but Human gives +1 to all stats, does that mean all humans start with Magic 1 ?
• Most of the class names seem suitably broad except for Burglar which seems oddly specific, is there a particular reason you wanted to avoid something broader like Rogue ?
• Bard says "make somebody do a Willpower check" - does that mean they 1d6+Willpower and try to beat your Stat+3 (if so, which stat, Presence) ? Or should it worded slightly differently so as you make your 1d6+Presence roll vs their Willpower+3 ?
• Summon spell says "a Level 1 critter" - could perhaps add an example to the baddies list ?

Well done again mate, nice work.