Will these work together?

[nytflyr]

Im going to dip my toes one last time into D&D (Im not moving on to 4.0). In my previous attempt at GMing what I didnt like was how epic the game became and I will admit a large % of that was my fault. So im going to try something differnt, but I have to wait for a couple of books (#2 & #3) to show up in the mail.

Book 1: Arcana Unearthed... I will be using the wounds and vitality option, action points, incantations and traits.
Book 2: Darkness and Dread... Will use the classes and various rules?
Book 3: City State of the Invncible Overlord... as the setting?

I am looking for a human only, low magic & gritty game and I think this is the best option

any opinions?

 

[moritheil]

That's a lot of variant rules, which I suspect is the reason you haven't gotten a reply.

Is there anything wrong with just using the Ravenloft setting and rules?

 

[psionotic]

Have you thought about trying Iron Heroes or Castles and Crusades? While I don't have experience with either, many people here gush about their ability to run D&D-like gritty games...