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Message: <blockquote data-quote="redkobold" data-source="post: 3654954" data-attributes="member: 2585">What are some other systems (non d20) out there free or out of print of even in print that are innovative yet simple and elegant in their mechanics with a good but not overly complicated combat and magic system.  I am not overly fond of % skill based systems but I am interested in opinions of others who have played a lots of different systems.  I like d6 a lot (the original WEG Star Wars was great) but the new books were a little too generic and did not have all of the meat they needed.  I like playing lower magic fantasy with d20 modern and with a good bit of modification, it makes me happy.  I like the career paths of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay.  I have probably been the most excited about d20 microlite though I have not played it yet.I really like systems that have interesting ability score generation or ability mechanics, armor as damage reduction, and combat options that truly allow you to parry, or feint and actually use a little strategy.To those of you in the know, tell me a little about other games and what you liked about the game and the mechanics.</blockquote>