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I've got some kind of RPG brain parasite.

I love GMing, and I really want to give my friends cool, unique experiences. I keep finding incredible settings, systems, scenarios, and all these different kinds of games I could run for them.

The problem is that there are just too many good options, so instead of calmly picking one like a normal person, my brain just keeps collecting more and more RPG ideas that may never actually hit the table.

I just have so much enthusiasm for this new hobby. On the outside, I try to keep it nonchalant and not force it on my friends, just suggesting the occasional one-shot here and there. But inside? I yearn. I yearn for the Lost Mines of Phandelver. I want to show them the world.

And it's not like they're not enjoying it. They are. Hell, we even did a whole getaway weekend to play the Blade Runner RPG. But every time I suggest doing even the shortest of campaign regularly, like 5-10 sessions, they start hesitating.

The good news is that I found a Discord server for people in my city who are into TTRPGs, and I've already set up a date for a short campaign!

Hey everyone!

I recently acquired moderation privileges to r/PowerRangersRPG

It has been fairly inactive based on posting history, and I am aiming to revitalizing it and the interest in Power Rangers: The RPG. Power Rangers: The RPG is an Essence20 game. Some may be aware of the litany of issues with this system, haha. However, I think many if the criticisms are not of the actual system and rather the published materials being poorly written.

As such, I am to collaborate and develop through r/PowerRangersRPG the means to make materials, rules, and mechanics more sensible and accessible. I hope you will consider joining if you are interested Power Rangers, Big Bad Beetleborgs, Kame Rider, Super Sentai, and other tokusatsu media. These are perfect for Power Rangers: The RPG.

Essence20 (E20) also has source materials for G.I. Joe, Transformers, and My Little Pony. If these franchises or settings intrigue for mechanics that may apply to your own creations, feel free to join as a means to learn more of how E20 addresses unique interactions in these settings.

I'm a bit older, and I used to play D&D back in the '80s (yes I'm that old!) I'm looking to get involved in RPGs again at my local game cafe but I don't want to start something that has a huge commitment.

Any suggestions for something slightly more casual, and easier/faster to jump into?

What books do you need to have on your shelf to understand different systems and design? What games do you view as essential?

So recently I (as the forever 3.5e DM) have discovered that much of the play styles and behaviors of my players in dnd stems from old Battletech, which they played first and I can see a lot of similarities now that I have played it with them for the first time.

But I am always looking for new rpgs. Pathfinder 1e being the closest thing of course, but that hardly counts as new. ^^

So I wanted to ask you guys: With the battle heavy focus and strategizing in mind, what other rpgs would you suggest?
I have the feeling that something completely narrative driven or social heavy could work for a one shot but not for a longer game - judging from what they like and enjoy.

Has anyone tried this? I got in the ICE OUT bundle recently and was surprised it had 3 supplemental books but no one has ever really talked about it. The rules look fine. I'm not a bit fan of Step Die systems but I have a few exceptions in my library. I guess I'm curious if the game does anything that makes it stand out at a table?

My daughter and I both have the flu. In her case, talking makes her cough terribly. It may be a long shot, but what games can you recommend that we could make work here? Typing could be an option but I’m hoping for something a bit more novel, honestly…

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What fantasy game would you recommend for a table that has such players? (And actually, I believe the vast majority of players don't read too much of the book).

Are big games like Pathfinder and 5e immediately off the table? Or can they be played with vibes and a quick flip through alone?

So many games feel the need to create a chunky core book. Or they survive on selling splats and expansion books. Is this a disconnect from the real average player?

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What about if the GM has bandwidth for only 50 pages?

There are plenty of times when I, as a GM, may want a player to make a check without him knowing the outcome, mostly when the outcome is not immediately apparent to the character. But how to make such checks satisfying? If I simply roll behind the screen, the player is likely to get bored because math rocks do not go click clack.