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Struggling with System. (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/rpg@lemmy.ml
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Hi, I was writing a campaign setting that was meant to be a heavy metal, sword and sorcery, Robert Howard style setting.

Trouble is I'm stuck for a system, initially I went with DnD 5e just cos it has so many tools for making monsters and encounters, but then I picked PbtA as a particularly troperific system.

Now I'm kinda stuck, cos PbtA doesn't seem to have as much meat on it. Anyone have any advice or suggestions for systems?

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[–] 7 points 3 years ago (1 child)

Savage Worlds might be more what you're looking for. A bit more crunch than PbtA but not as much crunch as 5e or PF2, also there would be less work to convert the setting you're creating.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    @Dee @AccoSpoot @rpg #SW is a good d&d adjacent option between new- and old-school. If you’re looking a more contemporary aesthetic then #Lucky13 is an option.

    https://solariangames.com/the-lucky-13-game-engine-is-free-to-use-in-your-own-game/

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    @Dee @AccoSpoot @rpg and if you want more solidly old-school then #TheSystem is an option

    https://newbigdragon.com/the-system.html

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