Fantasy Flight Games just announced a new RPG system using the interpretive dice system. Genesys is a generic game system that is supposed to be adaptable to any setting. It looks intriguing and I bet FFG creates a lot of various splat and setting books for the game.
https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2017/6/27/genesys/
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I just bought three RPGs!
But I'll probably get this too. :P
So...GURPS, then?
I think it sounds like it has more in common with Fate than GURPS, but as they release more information we will see how things like skill trees take shape.
You'd know better than I, then. I don't know Fate.
I had an opportunity to write a Civil War sourcebook for GURPS about ten years ago, but I had to decline as I didn't know the system well at all.
If it's anything similar to GURPS, it'll be awesomely modular. :dreamer:
Quote from: BC on June 30, 2017, 11:46:09 AM
So...GURPS, then?
GURPS is for people that can actually do math, since it uses real dice
FFG's "interpretive" dice use cute pictures on them
Quote from: bayonetbrant on June 30, 2017, 12:13:26 PM
FFG's "interpretive" dice use cute pictures on them
I hate those dice. I'm always rolling kittens.
I'm starting to like interpretive dice system. Games seem to flow faster and you have a bit more flexibility as a GM.
If you roll kittens your character immediately becomes a Horta.
Quote from: bbmike on June 30, 2017, 12:18:11 PM
If you roll kittens your character immediately becomes a Horta.
Cool! Which rules set is that?!
I wonder if the results on the custom dice are the same as their Star Wars RPG (kinda looks it).
Or whether they made slight changes to be accessory squeezing jerks.
The Star Wars dice were not cheap. Which is the only complaint I had. More fun than role-playing an accountant. ;)
My understanding is that the Star Wars dice are functionally the same, but of course Genesys has different symbols and dice. So it seems as though you can use your Star Wars dice as long as you learn which symbols match between the two games.
I like interpretive dice, but it requires both engaged players and gm. Otherwise it can be a frustrating experience.
Quote from: mirth on June 30, 2017, 12:20:10 PM
Quote from: bbmike on June 30, 2017, 12:18:11 PM
If you roll kittens your character immediately becomes a Horta.
Cool! Which rules set is that?!
Munchkin Genesys?
It's becoming very clear that some of you have never actually played munchkin.
Quote from: BC on June 30, 2017, 02:29:48 PM
Quote from: mirth on June 30, 2017, 12:20:10 PM
Quote from: bbmike on June 30, 2017, 12:18:11 PM
If you roll kittens your character immediately becomes a Horta.
Cool! Which rules set is that?!
Munchkin Genesys?
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Quote from: Bison on June 30, 2017, 02:33:15 PM
It's becoming very clear that some of you have never actually played munchkin.
I haven't but I'm going to look it up at some point.
I enjoy an occasional game.
I actually own the game, but I've not yet played it. :-\
Quote from: bbmike on June 30, 2017, 02:34:36 PM
Quote from: Bison on June 30, 2017, 02:33:15 PM
It's becoming very clear that some of you have never actually played munchkin.
I haven't but I'm going to look it up at some point.
Wonder if there's a TTS version of it yet...... ^-^
Quote from: BC on June 30, 2017, 12:09:20 PM
You'd know better than I, then. I don't know Fate.
I had an opportunity to write a Civil War sourcebook for GURPS about ten years ago, but I had to decline as I didn't know the system well at all.
If it's anything similar to GURPS, it'll be awesomely modular. :dreamer:
You can pick up a free or pay what you want copy of fate here: http://www.faterpg.com
A physical hard cover version of the core rules is like $20-25. There are a bunch of different settings using the rules available too. It's not a bad system and is great for people who don't like the spread sheet messiness of GURPS.
Quote from: Bison on June 30, 2017, 08:06:35 PM
Quote from: BC on June 30, 2017, 12:09:20 PM
You'd know better than I, then. I don't know Fate.
I had an opportunity to write a Civil War sourcebook for GURPS about ten years ago, but I had to decline as I didn't know the system well at all.
If it's anything similar to GURPS, it'll be awesomely modular. :dreamer:
You can pick up a free or pay what you want copy of fate here: http://www.faterpg.com
A physical hard cover version of the core rules is like $20-25. There are a bunch of different settings using the rules available too. It's not a bad system and is great for people who don't like the spread sheet messiness of GURPS.
FATE is definitely an interesting system.
I've only peeked into it via the
Dresden Files RPG.
Will there be a Peter Gabriel expansion?
With Phil Collins promo content
What about a Mike + The Mechanics add-on?
Quote from: BC on July 01, 2017, 01:00:22 PM
What about a Mike + The Mechanics add-on?
What about we let Gus repeatedly kick you in the shins?
All I need is a miracle, Bison.
Quote from: BC on July 01, 2017, 01:25:45 PM
All I need is a miracle, Bison.
Call Al Michaels.
If all Gus can kick is your shins, you'll have plenty more of The Living Years
Not if I'm Silent Running.
Wondering whether Genesys got it's name from an author's favorite stripper's name.. or watching too much Wrath Of Khan.
Quote from: Nefaro on July 01, 2017, 11:24:43 PM
Wondering whether Genesys got it's name from an author's favorite stripper's name.. or watching too much Wrath Of Khan.
You can never watch too much Wrath of Khan so it can't be that.
Quote from: bbmike on July 02, 2017, 07:45:13 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on July 01, 2017, 11:24:43 PM
Wondering whether Genesys got it's name from an author's favorite stripper's name.. or watching too much Wrath Of Khan.
You can never watch too much Wrath of Khan so it can't be that.
True. I figured it was the stripper option.