{"id":235,"date":"2018-06-02T06:54:50","date_gmt":"2018-06-02T06:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cliffnordman.com\/blog\/?p=235"},"modified":"2019-04-05T21:59:13","modified_gmt":"2019-04-05T21:59:13","slug":"impromptu-200-word-rpg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cliffnordman.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/02\/impromptu-200-word-rpg\/","title":{"rendered":"Impromptu 200-word RPG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since I didn’t have time to explain and set up Dungeon World, I invented a tiny dice-pool system and ran that instead! Can I write down the rules in 200 words? Not in time for the official 200 Word RPG Challenge<\/a>, but that’s fine.<\/p>\n

———– BEGIN 200 WORD RPG ———–<\/p>\n

Aimee RPG<\/h2>\n

CHARACTER CREATION<\/h3>\n

Write name, class, species, three personality traits, three physical traits, three items. Everything except name is a Tag that helps you accomplish tasks. Double-edged or multi-purpose Tags are more fun.<\/p>\n

HOW TO PLAY<\/h3>\n

GM describes situations. Narrate your character’s actions. Play to your Tags. When the GM asks, make a check.<\/p>\n

CHECK<\/h3>\n

Add one coin for each of your Tags that helps with that task. Add one coin for each useful Tag on environment or NPCs. Other players may assist with their Tags, but add only one coin each. Does this Tag apply? Present your case. GM decides. Flip all coins and count Heads.<\/p>\n

HOW TO GM<\/h3>\n

Present challenges relevant to players’ Tags.
\nAdd one or two Tags to important NPCs and locations.
\nAsk for checks when players try risky things.
\nHeads >= Challenge, success! Extra Heads improve results.
\nHeads = Challenge-1, offer success at a cost.<\/p>\n

CHALLENGE<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. I could do that<\/li>\n
  2. impressive for normal folks<\/li>\n
  3. appropriately heroic<\/li>\n
  4. hard even for heroes<\/li>\n
  5. Songs will be sung!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    ———– END 200 WORD RPG ———–<\/p>\n

    My word processor counts 175 words. We had a lot of fun, but the players deserve most of the credit for that.\u00a0 At least that indicates that the system was not getting in our way.\u00a0 Sometimes adding up Tags took longer than I liked.<\/p>\n

    Finally, here are some sample characters:<\/p>\n

    Phil naga barbarian
    \nflexible, fireproof, prehensile tail
    \nstubborn, suspicious, perceptive
    \nspear, horn, sacred charm<\/p>\n

    Tamyra half-elf rogue
    \nbodacious, athletic, acrobatic
    \nsneaky, greedy, charismatic
    \nrope, dagger, cloak<\/p>\n

    Pablo human paladin
    \nimposing, powerful, double-jointed
    \ncompassionate, fearless, quick study
    \ncrested helmet, shield, book of legends<\/p>\n

    Bonnie American gangster
    \nwiry, iron stomach, tall
    \ndisarming, cruel, calm
    \ntrenchcoat, Tommy gun, jug of moonshine<\/p>\n

    Pablo cyborg smuggler
    \nmetal bones, sinks in water, high stamina
    \nraconteur, puts folks at ease, determined
    \nhidden compartment, silenced pistol, quick-change clothes<\/p>\n

    Xithben Icthyoid combat pilot
    \nfour arms, water breathing, deaf
    \nsocial anxiety, good spatial awareness, thrill-seeker
    \nenvironment suit, trans-atmospheric interceptor, magnetic boots<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Since I didn’t have time to explain and set up Dungeon World, I invented a tiny dice-pool system and ran that instead! Can I write down the rules in 200 words? Not in time for the official 200 Word RPG Challenge, but that’s fine. ———– BEGIN 200 WORD RPG ———– Aimee RPG CHARACTER CREATION Write … <\/p>\n

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