Kickstarter - Torch Fail RPG and Miniatures

OSR-compatible tabletop role-playing game and iconic 3D miniatures!

I am a huge fan of Dirk Stanley/Simean Circle Games. Their Far Away Land RPG is one of my all-time favorite RPGs - light, atmospheric, and tons of content for it.

Torch Fail RPG and Miniatures is Dirk's latest Kickstarter, and while it may be his latest Kickstarter, his art style remains consistent, and I love it. I may need to finally set up my 3D printer.

In any case, I backed for the rules and STL files. 

What is this Project All About?

This project has two parts: the Torch Fail RPG and the Miniatures. All rewards will be delivered as digital rewards: the Torch Fail books in PDF format and the Miniatures in STL format. Backers have a choice to get the game, the minis, or the game and the minis. The Torch Fail RPG is OSR-compatible. The minis in this project feature your stock fantasy heritages (dwarves, elves, etc.) along with commonly found OSR monsters (like rust monsters, spiders, zombies, etc.).

Why do we need another OSR game?

Torch Fail creates a space between barebones/rules-lite and complex rule systems. The systems in Torch Fail are condensed to keep play fast and lite and allow space for narrative gaming while also sticking to an OSR framework. Torch Fail also takes steps to make elements of more traditional play a bit unique while still remaining compatible with existing OSR systems. The 64-page black and white book comes in digital format (PDF) and features...

 

 

 

New PWYW - Mere Anarchy (1-Sheet RPG)

I've always enjoyed Dirk Stanley's work, and actually snagged some of his adventures for the Far Away Land RPG before I even bought the core rules. Quite simply, he does good work. Dirk, Vince Florio, and I even did a short-lived podcast for the Far Away Land RPG. 

(edit: Doh! And yes, that is Dirk's artwork at the top of this page)

So yes, I know Dirk. Yes, I am likely biased. But that's okay because Mere Anarchy is priced at PWYW pricing for two pages (1-sheet) and your risk (and investment) is literally nil (unless you tip Dirk for his fine work.

I suspect Mere Anarchy would work best as a convention game. Simple to learn, everyone can be given their 1-sheet of the game AT the game, and all one needs are some d6's.

Mere Anarchy is an ultra-lite, 1-page (front and back) rpg that uses a simple 2d6 system. You can learn the game and make characters and get started playing in minutes.

The game features unique and simplified systems for many things like NPCs and monsters and generating treasure.

• Overview of basic mechanics
• Character creation (with optional rules)
• PC Advancement
• Combat
• Magic (freeform system)
• Gear
• NPCs & Monsters
• Treasure

 

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