For those interested, here is a Pokemon ttrpg that tries not to be as crunchy as other systems I’ve seen out there. Instead, it uses PbtA to make the game feel more like the manga/anime. I doubt I’ll ever finish this, so feel free to take what is here and use it/tweak it for your table. If you do post an updated version, I...
Very cool, thanks for sharing! I did not get a chance to read the whole thing yet but a skim+your comments make me excited. How do you think your system compares to others out there? I’m always looking for a great Pokémon ttrpg to actually get to the table!
Hi, me and my cousins had a good thing going for a long time playing Catan but we are looking to shake things up. We have played Catan regularly for over s year, but find that it’s getting a little stale. We are looking for a game that requires a lot of strategy, planning, teamwork but also betrayal and backstabbing, yet also...
Some other classics I love that I haven’t seen recommended yet:
Power Grid
Ticket to Ride
Puerto Rico
Agricola
Viticulture
I agree with pretty much everyone else too! There are a ton of great boardgames to explore and starting with Catan and a regular group is a great place to be in.
Preface: In any RPG the best character to play is one that fires up your imagination! A character that you’re having fun with will always be better, and play better, in-game than one that may be numerically better on paper, but doesn’t zing your thing....
I always scan over the appropriate RPG Bot guide. I loved the 3.5/1e and 2e are good for some basic insights. I think they are all linked in the Zenith thread.
Hello, for the last 3 years I’ve been running a Dnd 5e campaign, due to recent events with wotc we’ve decided to stop supporting them and switch to of 2e. Are there any good resources for switching? I’m under the impressions that some systems are similar while others are completely different....
This last bit is, I think, key. I've only dabbled in 5e but that was the biggest change coming from 3.5/PF1e was that it was no longer about optimizing individual character builds but rather playing smart team tactics that change from encounter to encounter. It's hard to make a truly bad character on accident but it can be equally hard figuring out how to contribute during each fight, e.g. you probably don't want to make the third swing at -10.
A partner co-op/co-GM game sounds amazing! My gut was to recommend Monk (in addition Fighter mentioned by @GolGolarion ) as I play one currently and Flurry of Blows (+ Stand Still) are a lot of fun. I think these two ideas are also backed up by Steel's and Gortle's guides linked here: https://zenithgames.blogspot.com/2019/09/pathfinder-2nd-edition-guide-to-guides.html (under Druid guides).
Mythic seems to be very popular for this sort of thing, I need to check it out and I love the tarot card idea! I can definitely see the benefit to the slower pacing allowing you to dig in to the rules.
Ah, very cool! Sounds similar to success with a complication mechanic in other games. I just assumed it was a deck of yes/no cards (along with other randomizers).
Hello there! I've been OSR-curious for a few years now. I like sandbox games where the dice decide reactions, weather, random encounters, etc because that keeps things interesting even for the GM. Incidentally, it also works great for solo play which I like....
Focus on Emergent Narrative, External Interaction, & Exploration
I think all of those things (except maybe Weird Setting IMO) cover the genre well with an intentionally broad and inclusive definition. I also think looking at examples may be most illustrative and understand that it's more a community than one particular set of traits. Yochai Gal (of Cairn fame) has a great article on this very idea: https://newschoolrevolution.com/2022/05/04/the-new-new-school-revolution .
So what are you Pathfinder players/dms been up to? Running any adventure paths? Whats your character's build/concept? 1st edition or 2nd edition? Just wanted to make a post for a general discussion.
I think a lot of us have ended up over on pathfinder.social but the beauty of the Fediverse is that you can join us there (and we can join you here)! Not sure if I linked the Lemmy instance correctly, let me know and I can try to fix it. I'm still new to all of this!
This booklet allows you to play Dungeon World without a gamemaster. These rules use a simplified yes-no mechanic designed to encourage the use of gamemaster moves. Adventure and the Campaign Front is a central element of these rules. As you play the Fronts will be built up based upon the choices you make and how your game...
I have a huge list but I think they fall in a few categories: Mecha (Lancer, Jovian Chronicles), NSR (GLOG, Black Hack, Into the Dungeon, Mausritter, World of Dungeons, 6e, etc), One pagers (Honey Heist, Orcball, The Beast, Lasers & Feelings, All Outta Bubblegum, Planted, etc), and IP (Borderlands, Mistborn, Marvel, Outlaw Star, Warcraft, Diablo, Halo, etc)
What are your favourite 3rd action abilities?
Besides the obvious, like moving, Take Cover, Bon Mot, and Raise Shield, what are your favourite things to do with your third action?...
Pokemon Campaigns - Powered by the Apocalypse (docs.google.com)
For those interested, here is a Pokemon ttrpg that tries not to be as crunchy as other systems I’ve seen out there. Instead, it uses PbtA to make the game feel more like the manga/anime. I doubt I’ll ever finish this, so feel free to take what is here and use it/tweak it for your table. If you do post an updated version, I...
What is a good board game for beginners to expand in to? started with Catan, maybe looking to shake things up.
Hi, me and my cousins had a good thing going for a long time playing Catan but we are looking to shake things up. We have played Catan regularly for over s year, but find that it’s getting a little stale. We are looking for a game that requires a lot of strategy, planning, teamwork but also betrayal and backstabbing, yet also...
A Call for Submissions: Character Guides
Preface: In any RPG the best character to play is one that fires up your imagination! A character that you’re having fun with will always be better, and play better, in-game than one that may be numerically better on paper, but doesn’t zing your thing....
Dungeon World Wiki Now Available
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Switching from DnD 5e to Pf2e Ressources
Hello, for the last 3 years I’ve been running a Dnd 5e campaign, due to recent events with wotc we’ve decided to stop supporting them and switch to of 2e. Are there any good resources for switching? I’m under the impressions that some systems are similar while others are completely different....
Recommended Apps?
cross-posted from: https://pathfinder.social/post/8123...
Dual Classing Druid
Hi all!...
What's the difference between OSR and NSR?
Hello there! I've been OSR-curious for a few years now. I like sandbox games where the dice decide reactions, weather, random encounters, etc because that keeps things interesting even for the GM. Incidentally, it also works great for solo play which I like....
Any Pathfinder players here?
So what are you Pathfinder players/dms been up to? Running any adventure paths? Whats your character's build/concept? 1st edition or 2nd edition? Just wanted to make a post for a general discussion.
Solo Dungeon World (www.drivethrurpg.com)
This booklet allows you to play Dungeon World without a gamemaster. These rules use a simplified yes-no mechanic designed to encourage the use of gamemaster moves. Adventure and the Campaign Front is a central element of these rules. As you play the Fronts will be built up based upon the choices you make and how your game...
Which RPG is on your wishlist?
Which RPG(s) have you always wanted to play but could never find a group that was interested?...