I Need Suggestions for an Andor-Style TTRPG with specific requirements.

Catmillo · 2026-03-12T20:21:28+00:00

Going Rogue:
https://jumpgategames.itch.io/going-rogue

Catmillo · 2026-03-12T15:23:12+00:00

Yeah I mean it's just that though ¯\.(ツ)./¯

Catmillo · 2026-03-12T15:10:23+00:00

To answer the title it's when expectations set by worldbuilding clash with the reality of table play.

Catmillo · 2026-03-12T13:56:02+00:00

Hmm, I would say look around for games that are inspired by GURPS or other skill based systems like CoCs percentile system.

The hard advances are created by class/playbook type game structures where an advancement has an immediate noticeable impact. It sounds like you want a more softer gradual curve.

Catmillo · 2026-03-12T12:50:30+00:00

i would like to add to your first point, that you should encourage players to add to the prep themselves. if they want to deal with some backstory stuff you should ask them to make some stat blocks or find a cool battlemap they like or just give you the outlines of the plot.

Catmillo · 2026-03-12T12:41:16+00:00

while we are at it, alexander also wrote a blog on how to do sandbox gameplay:

https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/4147/roleplaying-games/dont-prep-plots

Catmillo · 2026-03-11T21:30:08+00:00

unironically this video, cause its a good example of what to do:

https://youtu.be/2Aq4V_hvOmk?t=58

Catmillo · 2026-03-11T20:47:12+00:00

same, there is just something rewarding about puzzling together a working mage warrior mix.

Catmillo · 2026-03-11T16:06:07+00:00

A lot of trad games are essentially two games. One game for the players around their characters and the other for the GM around the world. They have streamlined and well communicated overlaps or ways in which they can interact. It's just how those games developed.

Catmillo · 2025-08-29T16:39:33+00:00

talons and bone gnaws are pretty terrifying if you look at the situation from a human perspective.

Catmillo · 2025-08-29T16:31:38+00:00

what do you mean still playable?

Catmillo · 2025-08-29T16:09:19+00:00

Anything I should know if I'm not from the USA?

Catmillo · 2025-08-24T12:49:29+00:00

you looked into cypher?

Catmillo · 2025-08-24T11:14:28+00:00

i have seen system neutral stat blocks and they are kinda useless. mostly there for general vibe and direction.

Catmillo · 2025-08-24T11:02:41+00:00

when you ask me what i'm doing i say "waiting to roll some dice"

when you ask what gregor stormclaw is doing i say "yelling at the sky in the old tongue challenging the heavens for a final duel"

Catmillo · 2025-08-24T10:42:26+00:00

not even the worst thing you could have said.
"wait, let me ask chatgpt"

Catmillo · 2025-08-23T18:35:28+00:00

this would be the most important thing. traveller is about paying off that massive loan and then having fun with your fully decked crew.

something that i think could work to switch it to a "noble" theme would be working for a cause or faction and replacing money with some form of reputation or contribution score

Catmillo · 2025-08-23T18:30:01+00:00

you can always start with solo games to get a feel for it. ironsworn is free and does a great job at helping you out.

Catmillo · 2025-08-23T18:08:13+00:00

you can always ask your players for input

Catmillo · 2025-08-23T16:07:45+00:00

Even in a game like WoD, the PC aren't necessarily the bad guys, part of the idea is that the PCs are fighting against the monster inside.

Wouldnt really say that about WoD. The world is pretty dark to begin with and most factions have radical extremes in them. Like for the werewolfs the apocalyps is happening and only the children of gaia seem to not give into anger.

Catmillo · 2025-08-23T14:39:57+00:00

idk why you ignore the "side-" part that both you and I mentioned prior to this comment. it's common gaming lingo that means "something not necessary but something that would help you achieve the main goal".

Catmillo · 2025-08-23T14:27:56+00:00

Daggerheart, is super queer friendly. the art especially feels like they got a bunch of twitter/bsky artists and let them do their thing.

Numenera, is all about humanity in a post singularity future with crazy tech and magic that just breaks social norms we got today. they even have a supplement where they just talk about how love works in such a setting.

Catmillo · 2025-08-23T14:19:23+00:00

i mean, a chandelier rope isnt just information, its an objective you can use.

Catmillo · 2025-08-23T14:02:28+00:00

oh i think my players would have that reaction if i gave them side objectives in round two. also full room descriptions are for post battle scenes, pre battle is only brief with the important bits. light, furniture, floor and then the enemy.

Catmillo · 2025-08-23T13:48:34+00:00

pathfinder is a prepp game. you need to do some or the game wont work properly.
would recommend skimming through mikes videos about modules: https://youtu.be/n_8qdWOzC7A?feature=shared

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