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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mercule" data-source="post: 4600618" data-attributes="member: 5100">Savage Worlds is incredibly simple.  I'll agree that the Explorer Edition has a few omissions, though.  I found that the quick start download that was linked above filled in the gaps.  Heck, the quick start rules is almost all you actually need to play it.If I wanted a simple, fast-playing, generic system, Savage Worlds is the only entry on the list.  If I want a detailed, generic system, it'd be Hero.  GURPS is right next to water-boarding on my list of preferred activities.If you like the 3.0/3.5/d20 rules, then d20 Modern might be a good fit for what you're looking for.  Worst case is that the 3.5 psionics material should be compatible or easily converted.I haven't played the nWoD, yet (but we're starting a new game in January and that's on the menu).  I played a lot of oWoD, though, and it's a pretty easy to play system that is useful for a lot more than vampires.  The nWoD looks to be a smoother, tuned-up system that would be great for mortals.  When I GMed oWoD, I would sometimes prepare characters for the players and hand them a text-only dossier on their character while I handled all the numbers and dice rolling.  The system is easy enough that I didn't feel much of a burden in doing that.  You don't have to play that way, but it's a pretty good indicator of how straightforward the system is.As I indicated, nWoD is a possibility in the near future.  I've put it on the table for my group because most of us are huge Supernatural fans and it looks to be the best system on the market to handle that style of game well.  I've heard nothing but great things about the Second Sight book and it sounds like it would be perfect for what you're looking for, but it was hard to find for a while.So, I'd say your best bet is the nWoD.  Second place depends on play style: light and fast goes to Savage Worlds, D&D-like goes to d20 Modern, no-compromise gaming power (i.e. can do literally anything and stay fun) would be Hero.Unfortunately, I haven't played Chaosium.  If that's the one that drives Buffy and Angel, then it might be a good choice.  I can recommend nWoD with confidence, though.</blockquote>

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