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December 19, 2022 Dungeon Master 0 No Comments

Welcome to the Saving Throw RPG Review page! Here you can dish on your favorite (or not-so-favorite) tabletop role-playing games. Your answers will provide a much needed comprehensive gauge for RPG audiences to use when researching new systems to try. So, thanks!

Select the RPG you'd like to review: *

What genre(s) would you associate with this system? *

What sub-genre(s) would you associate with this system? *

Is the system good for first-timers or newbies?

Yes! Absolutely!
Maybe not as an introduction to RPGs, but it is fun!
Only a die-hard looking for this specific setting/system combo would be interested.

Is the system appropriate for children (under age 13)? *

Yes!
No.
Maybe/Not Sure/Depends

Does this system incorporate Character Creation/Building? *

Yes
No
Maybe

Basic Rules

This section covers the basic rules of the system. What makes the system unique? Do the rules enhance the setting or detract?

Is there a Quick Start version of the rules? *

Yes!
No.
Maybe/Not Sure.

Teachability – How easily can you impart the rules to a new player?

Extremely easy.
Quickly, but with some small hiccups.
There are a few sticking points, but after a few sessions they pick it up.
Generally the entire first session is learning the rules. We don’t even get to play.
We avoid certain character combos just to not have to deal with the rules!

Rules Integration – How important is it to learn the rules verbatim? *

Rule of cool (overall) prevails. We can make anything work! The system is built on flexible rules interpretation.
Having a base knowledge will help, but rules can be quickly explained without major interruption.
All players need a base level of knowledge to operate their character, but they don’t need to know all aspects of the game by heart.
The rules are an inherent part of the system, and everyone needs a strong grasp of them all.

How much do the players/GM need to know about, or be familiar with, the "in-game universe" in order to feel comfortable roleplaying. *

No prior knowledge is needed, and the game is fast & loose with lore.
Having a base knowledge will help, but most lore/histories can be quickly explained without needing a deep-dive.
All players need a base level of knowledge in order to navigate the world, but they don’t need to know all aspects of the lore by heart.
The lore is an inherent part of the system, and everyone needs a strong grasp of it.

Any other thoughts on the Basic Rules?

Gameplay

How playable is this system? Is it RP-heavy or rules-light? Is combat/interaction cinematic or strict moderated by the rules?

How "Narrative" is this system? *

Role-play heavily encouraged, if not required.
Role-play is rewarded, but not required.
The system does not rely on any stringent role-play aspects.
The characters are just vessels, not meant for role-play at all.

Does the game feature or use a combat system? *

Yes
No
Maybe/Not Sure

Is action cinematic or limited to specific actions via the rules? *

Cinematic (the rules are built for this!)
Rule of cool (overall) prevails!
The rules are pretty strict.
You only have a couple options of what you can do in combat.

Any other thoughts on the Gameplay aspect?

Does the system have any VTT integration?

Yes
No
I’m not sure.

Is there an Actual Play (stream, podcast, etc.) that showcases this system?

Yes
Not that I know of.

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