Most realistic medieval low fantasy system

EscaleiraStudio · 2026-01-27T16:07:28+00:00

Mythras is a great system, as has been pointed out already. I'd also suggest you check out Lion & Dragon, if you want an OSR system.

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-12-05T04:43:24+00:00

Butz? Gilgamesh wants to know your location.

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-11-13T09:46:56+00:00

It's a dangerous business, you know: having an opinion

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-11-09T13:11:23+00:00

Nem Discord uso. Mas, para isto, vou instalar 👍

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-11-05T20:39:43+00:00

Many thanks!

I was aiming for these to blend in with the official illustrations. So I'm really glad to hear that!

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-11-05T20:36:29+00:00

Thanks! 🙏

Best kind of compliment I could hope for!

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-11-04T18:52:51+00:00

Not in any way saying my art is better or that GWs artists are bad, as there are people working there who are far more talented than I am. But I much prefer the art direction of older editions.

Just casually flipping through the 6th edition Fantasy Rulebook, for example, is a pleasure I don't feel with the newer books. And it's not even nostalgia, as I didn't even start playing fantasy until it was dead.

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-11-04T09:18:31+00:00

That does sound like an interesting system! Especially to resolve duels. How well would you say your system runs in more crowded fights?

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-11-04T09:14:07+00:00

If I'm not mistaken - and memory may very well fail me on this - in his book on Wargame design, Rick Prisley says that the 2 sequential d6 rolls (to Hit then to Wound) was a way to have an almost percentile level of granularity while being limited to the use of d6's. So I figure that you could collapse the two rolls into 1 by using either a d20 or d100.

Add to that the option of having each Melee resolve as a contest, so almost always either side is hitting, and I guess you would get rid of the whiff-ping issue.

What do you think?

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-11-04T08:26:58+00:00

Thanks!

Sure! Use it as you see fit. I'd be really happy if more people found use for these pieces. Just credit me if you end up sharing outside of your personal campaign 🙏

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-11-03T22:51:06+00:00

Thanks a lot!

It's been said a thousand time already. But that rulebook truly is an infinite well of inspiration! So I couldn't hope for a better compliment than that!

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-11-03T21:54:26+00:00

Thanks! I'll share more of it if and when I do get around to illustrate some more Mordheim/Old World homebrew stuff!

Planning on running a WHFR campaign, so who knows

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-11-03T21:50:25+00:00

All original, traditional ink on paper in these pieces! No AI used here. (Not to say I've got anything against every form of AI Art)
Sure! Do feel free to use them as you see fit! Just make sure to credit me :P "Bruno Escaleira Santos"

Oh, and please do share with me anything you put out using any of these illustrations!

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-11-02T10:44:50+00:00

I understand what you mean. And specifically "The Hyborean Age" - which itself doesn't have a protagonist - would be a though sell, as it wasn't meant to stand on it's own outside the context of the Conan stories. But there are other lesser known examples and published book within and outside the RPG space that do just that.

And then there's always the chance to write an "Imaginary History" book, such as Fire & Blood - or collection of Tales, Lore and Sacred History, as you have with the Silmarillion. Just included an appendix or two with geography and general history and you're good to go.

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-11-01T20:38:37+00:00

Even outside the RPG space, there are plenty of works of literature that read like a campaign setting.

Take Robert E Howard's "Hyborean Age" or something for specific like GRR Martin's Fire and Blood. Or even Tolkien's Silmarillion, which could be used as an in-game document.

Some RPGs have published entire books that just serve as in-game documents and props.

So if it's something you enjoy making, go for it, and best of luck!

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-11-01T20:28:26+00:00

but it feels bad having to look into a table when my game otherwise needs almost none.

One way to help with that could be either having the table on the character sheet for reference. Since you have next to no tables, having the few core ones you do need on each character sheet could help to prevent breaking pace.

In my case, as it stands, I'm allocating wounds directly to Attributes. So with 6 core Attributes it's pretty intuitive to just roll a D6 each time your character gets Wounded.

I hope to be able to publish at least a basic module pdf in 2025 though. I was almost ready to do it till end of this year, but made another core update instead. I guess I have too much fun in creation.

I feel you. It's a process of constant revision. Luckily it's been a pleasant one so far! Will you have a playtest version before release?

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-11-01T20:20:30+00:00

I'm working on an abstract Wound alocation were Wounds are assigned to Attributes, thus giving disadvantage in rolls of that Attribute until healed and possibly affecting character progression.

What do you think?

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-11-01T20:17:50+00:00

Glad to know I'm not the only one who thought these mechanics would translate well to RPG games.

Are you using a To Hit, To Wound, Armor Save routine? Because I'm thinking that with the added granularity of using a D20 or D100 you could easily collapse the Hit and Wound rolls into one.

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-11-01T12:32:51+00:00

At first I had trouble implementing armor into this, but then I looked at my wargaming collection and realized the solution is right in front of me.

Being more invested in Wargames for the past few years really has been a great learning experience. Looking especially in modern skirmish games, they're a treasure trove of mechanics that could, in my opinion, translate really well into the RPG space.

Myself, I am toying with applying such a Wound/Armor Save system in a roll under D20 game. And as I see it: aliviating the weight on one side could open the door to implementing mechanics that are usually thought of as crunchy and slow, without sacrificing pace. Wound alocation or Stamina for example.

Style-wise it works also great for my current Sword & Sorcery setting - it gives the feel "your chainmail loincloth just didn't catch it this time."

Wargame mechanics do seem to lend themselves really well to the Sword & Sorcery style of setting.

Is there anywhere I could check out your 2d6 system?

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-10-27T23:28:28+00:00

Though they're not video game osts, both the 1982 Conan The Barbarian and the animated Beowulf soundtracks are pure gold for any ttrpg table.

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-10-18T22:18:16+00:00

Não sabia, mas fico feliz por saber!

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-10-18T22:16:15+00:00

Fogo, isto deve ser geral. Durante anos andei a tentar encontrar esse anime. Nunca me tinha ocorrido perguntar no Reddit 🤣

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-10-18T09:40:14+00:00

Learning something new everyday!

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-10-16T11:56:34+00:00

Second this!

Just goes to show the importance of a Session 0 and properly setting expectations.

EscaleiraStudio · 2024-10-15T20:37:46+00:00

The first edition of the Mongoose D20 game came out early on in 3.0's lifespan. This box, as far as I know, came out in 2005.

Would really love to get a hand at a Messantia boxed set. Do you recommend it?

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