Game links
In here we'll try and post as much information about the games discussed - where to purchase (if we've peaked your interest) and the specific mechanics we reviewed.
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Social Resolution and Contact
The One Ring
new publishers - Fria Ligan
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Initiative system
Conan 2d20 (2d20 system)
Modiphius Entertainment
https://www.modiphius.com/conan.html
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Characteristics
Vampire (of) The Masquerade
Modiphius Enterainment
https://www.modiphius.net/collections/vampire-the-masquerade
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Failing Forward
No! Never!
We eschewed the chance to include in the game!
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Monsters
Courtesy of Dragon Warriors with the evocative nature of the antagonists!
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Fate/Luck Points
We decided to go with Angel the RPGs use of Drama points - to take the plot forward in a dramatic fashion!
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Setting
We went with Over the Wall for the ingenious way it allows an open ended, immersive and completely novel setting for each game - encouraging creativity as a group. Ralph Lovegrove of Fictoplasm fame suggesting.
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GM Advice
Paul Fricker wanted us to adopt "The Lazy Dungeon Master" and of course after much pointless debate and chicanery we agreed!
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Scenario
So the starter set scenario will be from the pen of Mr Hanrahan: https://site.pelgranepress.com/index.php/make-your-own-luck/
And is free to download!
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PC Development and advancement
We decided to follow the Liminal system of learning through "failing" Liminal is here: https://www.modiphius.net/collections/liminal