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Reply: RPG Design:: Re: We Would Love Some Feedback On Our Small Indie Game
Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 08:29:31
Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 08:29:31
by lostrait
The system uses a roll-under mechanic with both a d20 (attribute die) and a d10 (skill die). The d20 holds more weight, meaning rolling under the target number on the d20 results in a normal success, even if the d10 roll fails. A success with the d10 only is a partial success, which carries some form of consequence. Diversity tags add extra d10s for skill checks, allowing players to specialize in certain areas. If multiple d10 rolls succeed, the partial success can be elevated to a normal success. Players roll both dice (and any diversity-tag d10s) simultaneously, aiming to roll under the target number for each. Critical successes occur when rolling a 1 on your attribute die (d20), while a partial crit for rolling a 1 on your skill die only and a double crit for rolling a 1 on both dice. There is a little more to it, but that is the gest of the system. I'm still working on it as well so it's not perfect, but I wanted it to be unique. You get to distribute an array and we have an array for multiple types of games. We have an an array for standard games and an array for more difficult games making things a bit harder. We do suggest that you keep the array the same for all players though, I wouldn't punish one player with a more difficult game simply because they have more ttrpg experience. Also, diversity tags are specialized skills attached to your 8 different skills that grant extra d10s in specific scenarios. For example, a good survival score gives one d10, but a diversity tag in tracking adds another d10 for tracking-related tasks. For broader survival tasks without specialization, you'd roll just the single d10.
Reply: General Role-Playing:: Re: Heartwarming
Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 07:58:30
Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 07:58:30
by Bifford
Nice read (if tricky because of the size of the images). It just goes to show that you're never too old to try something new or do something you liked as a kid/young adult way into your dotage.
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Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 07:28:00
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Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 07:27:46
Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 07:27:46
by Warenhari
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Reply: RPG Design:: Re: We Would Love Some Feedback On Our Small Indie Game
Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 06:59:48
Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 06:59:48
New comment on GeekList The Jack Vasel Memorial Fund Auction 2026 (ends March 28th)
Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 06:05:04
I think I might be partly to blame for that, starting the tradition back in 2020 with this lot. Then in later years [user=carrot87] and [user=Palpatine66] joined in as well.
A nice benefit of lots like this is that there's zero shipping involved, so they're accessible for anyone, anywhere. Plus they're relatively low-effort to do, just keep an eye on Humble throughout the year (which I'm already doing anyway) and nab anything that might be of interest to boardgamers. No shipping hassles either.
A returning question I've seen is 'what if a game is delisted?' Well, delisted just means it can no longer be bought from the store front, but any Steam keys for it still work, and anyone who already has a delisted game in their library gets to keep it, and gets to keep downloading it. I've got a couple games like that, like Poker Night at the Inventory, Pandemic: The Board Game (the old version), and the Strong Bad graphic adventure games. I can still download and play them even though they're not being sold anymore.
Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 06:05:04
by raptor777777
I'm just happy I managed to get all my stuff on page 2 this year, uninterrupted by other lots.Draw_Two_Logan wrote:
Coincidentally I've not gotten to participate in one of JVMF before and I also just got a PC after not having a Steam workable one in 14 years 😂 so Ill go for steam stuff for sure. Weird having "FTL" being the "newest" game I own 😂
Thanks for including steam stuff too!
Thanks for including steam stuff too!
I think I might be partly to blame for that, starting the tradition back in 2020 with this lot. Then in later years [user=carrot87] and [user=Palpatine66] joined in as well.
A nice benefit of lots like this is that there's zero shipping involved, so they're accessible for anyone, anywhere. Plus they're relatively low-effort to do, just keep an eye on Humble throughout the year (which I'm already doing anyway) and nab anything that might be of interest to boardgamers. No shipping hassles either.
A returning question I've seen is 'what if a game is delisted?' Well, delisted just means it can no longer be bought from the store front, but any Steam keys for it still work, and anyone who already has a delisted game in their library gets to keep it, and gets to keep downloading it. I've got a couple games like that, like Poker Night at the Inventory, Pandemic: The Board Game (the old version), and the Strong Bad graphic adventure games. I can still download and play them even though they're not being sold anymore.
Thread: RPG Design:: We Would Love Some Feedback On Our Small Indie Game
Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 05:56:02
The system is a mix of Dragonbane, Vampire: The Masquerade, Index Card RPG, The Cypher System, and Freeform Universal, with our own twist to make it unique rather than just a mash up of those influences. It uses a d20 for attributes and pooled d10 skill rolls, modified by tags, all within a roll under framework. Only the player rolls in this system. It also includes chase mechanics and several other unique features that you may find interesting.
The system is fairly modular, so feel free to pull out any mechanics you don’t want and add in whatever flavor you prefer. It’s in a very playable state, though it still needs some fine tuning-which is why we'd love input from experienced gamers like yourselves.
The Quick Start is free, and I’ll provide the link below. There’s also a paid version that includes all the rules along with a rich lore section that boast 390 pages or so. The Quick Start does include all the rules and tags needed to play, so the full core rulebook isn’t required unless you want the full rich setting. It’s only $6.99 on itch and DriveThruRPG, and I’ll include those links as well if you’re interested.
The game features all original artwork created by my wife and another artist who kindly allowed us to use their work. We also included a few pieces of stock art since our budget was small-it’s just my partner and I designing the game and creating the art and we work fulltime jobs so we've been chippin away at this game for a few years now. We wanted to show that we’re committed to avoiding AI art. Even if the art isn’t top tier, we’re proud of what we’ve made and hope you enjoy it too.
Our humble little game has gone Copper on DriveThruRPG, and we haven’t received a bad review yet, so we’ll take that as a good sign, lol.
Anyway, enjoy, and have a great evening, everyone. I forgot to mention, we also have two expansions for the game. One is free of charge and it’s to show our appreciation to all the backers and the other is a locations guide which only cost $2.99. We’re trying to keep the game affordable because we want everyone to be able to enjoy it without breaking the bank.
https://nolimelightproductions.itch.io/the-prosper-system
https://nolimelightproductions.itch.io/prosperon-cyberpunk-s...
https://nolimelightproductions.itch.io/prosperon-welcome-to-...
https://nolimelightproductions.itch.io/prosperon-return-of-t...
For DriveThu RPG links visit the links below
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515049/prosperon-a-b...
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/516009/the-prosper-s...
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/537018/welcome-to-ar...
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/535831/prosperon-ret...
Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 05:56:02
by lostrait
Good evening, fellow gamers. I just wanted to share a link to our new system called The Prosper System. The rules-or Quick Start-is completely free, and we’re genuinely looking for honest feedback from GMs and players alike.The system is a mix of Dragonbane, Vampire: The Masquerade, Index Card RPG, The Cypher System, and Freeform Universal, with our own twist to make it unique rather than just a mash up of those influences. It uses a d20 for attributes and pooled d10 skill rolls, modified by tags, all within a roll under framework. Only the player rolls in this system. It also includes chase mechanics and several other unique features that you may find interesting.
The system is fairly modular, so feel free to pull out any mechanics you don’t want and add in whatever flavor you prefer. It’s in a very playable state, though it still needs some fine tuning-which is why we'd love input from experienced gamers like yourselves.
The Quick Start is free, and I’ll provide the link below. There’s also a paid version that includes all the rules along with a rich lore section that boast 390 pages or so. The Quick Start does include all the rules and tags needed to play, so the full core rulebook isn’t required unless you want the full rich setting. It’s only $6.99 on itch and DriveThruRPG, and I’ll include those links as well if you’re interested.
The game features all original artwork created by my wife and another artist who kindly allowed us to use their work. We also included a few pieces of stock art since our budget was small-it’s just my partner and I designing the game and creating the art and we work fulltime jobs so we've been chippin away at this game for a few years now. We wanted to show that we’re committed to avoiding AI art. Even if the art isn’t top tier, we’re proud of what we’ve made and hope you enjoy it too.
Our humble little game has gone Copper on DriveThruRPG, and we haven’t received a bad review yet, so we’ll take that as a good sign, lol.
Anyway, enjoy, and have a great evening, everyone. I forgot to mention, we also have two expansions for the game. One is free of charge and it’s to show our appreciation to all the backers and the other is a locations guide which only cost $2.99. We’re trying to keep the game affordable because we want everyone to be able to enjoy it without breaking the bank.
https://nolimelightproductions.itch.io/the-prosper-system
https://nolimelightproductions.itch.io/prosperon-cyberpunk-s...
https://nolimelightproductions.itch.io/prosperon-welcome-to-...
https://nolimelightproductions.itch.io/prosperon-return-of-t...
For DriveThu RPG links visit the links below
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515049/prosperon-a-b...
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/516009/the-prosper-s...
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/537018/welcome-to-ar...
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/535831/prosperon-ret...
55. Public Access - The Mystery at Black Lake - Pt 1
Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 05:10:39
Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 05:10:39
A new episode has been added to the database:
55. Public Access - The Mystery at Black Lake - Pt 1
Episode 86 - Saddle Up Lil' Gyarados
Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 05:10:22
Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 05:10:22
A new episode has been added to the database:
Episode 86 - Saddle Up Lil' Gyarados
