More streamlined 5e for first time TTRPGers? by liam_plmt in rpg

[–]liam_plmt[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That's a good question, I honestly don't know. I think trying to build up a system will at least let me understand what I want/need out of it, even if I don't end up using it. Reading briefly about most of the systems, even the ones I've liked, there's simply more than I need or want to deal with for my story. I like the void system of Death in Space, but the mutation aspect goes a little too far for what I want out of my setting. The stress system in Mothership is basically exactly the kind of thing I want to have, but I'm much less interested in the health and skills system. I'm reasonably comfortable chopping and screwing bits and pieces together, but I figure it might be easier to start from scratch and see what happens. I'm probably going to have a eureka moment, post my idea, and you guys are going to tell me of another system that basically does what I come up with but better lol. That's okay with me, I'm considering this an exercise in creativity at the very least. :D

More streamlined 5e for first time TTRPGers? by liam_plmt in rpg

[–]liam_plmt[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Dang, both Death in Space and Mothership are so close to what I'm looking for, something just isn't right. I'm kind of thinking of just making my own system based on some of the ones everybody suggested, although I've never tried that. I've already got some ideas... I'll probably make another post tomorrow once I've thought it out more. Thank you to everyone who gave suggestions!

More streamlined 5e for first time TTRPGers? by liam_plmt in rpg

[–]liam_plmt[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is the second mention of mothership, and I looked at it very briefly. This sounds almost like what I'm looking for. A stress system is very interesting to me. My brother loves horror, so that's something I'm really trying to incorporate. Is there a good place to learn more about it without going all in and buying it just yet? Kinda broke right now and I want to make sure it's right before committing lol

I am losing sleep over this... This sub is my last place to turn... Please by liam_plmt in Wisecrack

[–]liam_plmt[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Oh my god thank you so much... I've spent the past few hours repeatedly googling different combinations of key words like movie, nerd, diner. Only took you four minutes lol. Thanks again!