WBruce
Explorer
Hi all,
I am on a hunt for new systems. Recently I played the introductory adventure of Fabula Última and that got me going on a one-shot new system a month goal. Although my first months are already planned, I am looking for a Viking themed system to squeeze in between. There is a catch though, it needs to:
1. It must be possible to play online. I Use Fantasy Grounds Unity, but could use anything else. I point this out because I know There are systems out there without dices, so I am not sure I could use cards, runes or whatever if people are not in the same place. (Mandatory)
2. It must have a Free Start Guide - I already have enough long-term campaigns going on and I don't want to put more time preparing and reading whole books. The idea here is simple, read 50 pages or so, run a mediocre game, get the bearings of the system and scenario, move over to a new one. Not willing to pay 50$ for a book I will use only once. Definetly looking to buy the ones I ended up liking and increase my collection. (Preference)
At first I wanted to run Yggdrasil. In fact I've been wanting to run Yggdrasil for around 5 years. Played once and liked it. Doesn't seen to have a Start Guide, and it is apparently discontinued, which explain why I can't find a copy. This one I would gladly buy a physical copy, but the digital pdf is a little too overpriced in my opinion (not a fan of buying digital pdf).
Read a lot about Runequest and that got me really interested. In fact Runequest will definetly be in my montly one-shots, but I can't find exactly wich edition should I use for a viking themed adventure, nore how to get my hands on it.
So, what system do you recommend:
A. For my Viking themed one-shot (Both an official adventure or my own custom made would work here as this one is on my mind for too long)
B. In general for the months to come. I really want to know different stuff, and see what new RPG systems are bringing that are original and interesting in terms of mechanics more than scenarios.
I would appreciate ANY insights.
Thank you so much.
I am on a hunt for new systems. Recently I played the introductory adventure of Fabula Última and that got me going on a one-shot new system a month goal. Although my first months are already planned, I am looking for a Viking themed system to squeeze in between. There is a catch though, it needs to:
1. It must be possible to play online. I Use Fantasy Grounds Unity, but could use anything else. I point this out because I know There are systems out there without dices, so I am not sure I could use cards, runes or whatever if people are not in the same place. (Mandatory)
2. It must have a Free Start Guide - I already have enough long-term campaigns going on and I don't want to put more time preparing and reading whole books. The idea here is simple, read 50 pages or so, run a mediocre game, get the bearings of the system and scenario, move over to a new one. Not willing to pay 50$ for a book I will use only once. Definetly looking to buy the ones I ended up liking and increase my collection. (Preference)
At first I wanted to run Yggdrasil. In fact I've been wanting to run Yggdrasil for around 5 years. Played once and liked it. Doesn't seen to have a Start Guide, and it is apparently discontinued, which explain why I can't find a copy. This one I would gladly buy a physical copy, but the digital pdf is a little too overpriced in my opinion (not a fan of buying digital pdf).
Read a lot about Runequest and that got me really interested. In fact Runequest will definetly be in my montly one-shots, but I can't find exactly wich edition should I use for a viking themed adventure, nore how to get my hands on it.
So, what system do you recommend:
A. For my Viking themed one-shot (Both an official adventure or my own custom made would work here as this one is on my mind for too long)
B. In general for the months to come. I really want to know different stuff, and see what new RPG systems are bringing that are original and interesting in terms of mechanics more than scenarios.
I would appreciate ANY insights.
Thank you so much.