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Help finding a Low Magic Rule Set….

Started by Thanos, May 21, 2014, 08:39:39 PM

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Thanos

May 21, 2014, 08:39:39 PM
I have an idea for a low magic campaign. Ideally I'd like to use 3.5 as all my group have it already and it would make things easier. How every I'm finding the leveling system/hit points are making none magical weapons a problem. So... I'm looking for a way around that, either with a new rules set or (preferred) some modified system for 3.5.

The idea here is finding a +1/+1 weapon should be a big deal. Something along the lines of only the mightiest heroes have them.

Skywalker

#1
May 21, 2014, 08:52:31 PM
Most fantasy RPGs except those derived from D&D work fine without magic. Do you have any other preferences to narrow it down further?

The Butcher

#2
May 21, 2014, 08:55:48 PM
Does it have to be 3e/3.5e based?

Well, Iron Heroes was supposed to be this, but it's... not to everyone's taste.

I suggest the Mongoose d20 Conan RPG if you can find it.

Of course, if you're not tied to a d20 ruleset, there are plenty of other possibilities.

Rincewind1

#3
May 21, 2014, 09:08:58 PM
Don't use D&D.
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Thanos

#4
May 21, 2014, 09:15:53 PM
The more I think about it the more I'm not tied to 3.5 or any variations thereof but my players might. I'd like to get feed back on both.

I kinda like d100. Maybe something that doesn't have levels but skills increase? But I'm open to anything. Doesn't Call of Cthulu have a generic rule system or something like that?

Remember I'm looking for a rules set so setting doesn't matter.

Marleycat

#5
May 21, 2014, 09:16:23 PM
E6 might be good.
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Rincewind1

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May 21, 2014, 09:18:13 PM Last Edit: May 21, 2014, 09:47:39 PM by Rincewind1
Quote from: Thanos;751392The more I think about it the more I'm not tied to 3.5 or any variations thereof but my players might. I'd like to get feed back on both.

I kinda like d100. Maybe something that doesn't have levels but skills increase? But I'm open to anything. Doesn't Call of Cthulu have a generic rule system or something like that?

Remember I'm looking for a rules set so setting doesn't matter.

It's BRP, yes, but I'd suggest getting a copy of RQ 6 if you're going for a fantasy game.

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YourSwordisMine

#7
May 21, 2014, 09:24:44 PM
Quote from: Rincewind1;751395It's BRP, yes, but I'd suggest getting a copy of RQ 6 if you're going for a fantasy game.

Yup this. Runequest 6 is pure awesome.
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Endless Flight

#8
May 21, 2014, 10:03:07 PM
Fantasy Craft would also work, considering you are fond of d20.

Opaopajr

#9
May 21, 2014, 10:04:30 PM
D&D works fine with low magic, just give it a whirl.

As for low magic, just cap spells to spell level 3 or less, have very tight control on their access, and throw in magical gear and the like as relics "imbued by the Gods during great heroics." Makes stuff rare and precious.

Also change out the XP system to allow more than one method of progress. Watch as players evolve from the same ol' same ol' to one where they choose to parley, bring hirelings, or try to rout opponents by shaking morale. It's dirt easy to accomplish as you merely need to strike things out and let the players know ahead of time the lowered importance of killing everything they see.
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Marleycat

#10
May 21, 2014, 10:17:55 PM
Quote from: Endless Flight;751415Fantasy Craft would also work, considering you are fond of d20.

Most definitely and the forum is very helpful. (Crafty Games).
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estar

#11
May 21, 2014, 10:37:32 PM
Quote from: Thanos;751383I have an idea for a low magic campaign. Ideally I'd like to use 3.5 as all my group have it already and it would make things easier. How every I'm finding the leveling system/hit points are making none magical weapons a problem. So... I'm looking for a way around that, either with a new rules set or (preferred) some modified system for 3.5.

The idea here is finding a +1/+1 weapon should be a big deal. Something along the lines of only the mightiest heroes have them.

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Caesar Slaad

#12
May 21, 2014, 10:50:27 PM
Yeah, Fantasy Craft. It's D20 based, but is very modular and magic/healing is not a given. It's trivial to not include arcane and/or divine magic.

When it comes to treasure, the over-abundance of magic items from D&D is replaced with more detail on exceptional craftsmanship.
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robiswrong

#13
May 21, 2014, 11:17:50 PM
BRP and GURPS both come to mind.

Marleycat

#14
May 21, 2014, 11:37:09 PM
Quote from: Caesar Slaad;751424Yeah, Fantasy Craft. It's D20 based, but is very modular and magic/healing is not a given. It's trivial to not include arcane and/or divine magic.

When it comes to treasure, the over-abundance of magic items from D&D is replaced with more detail on exceptional craftsmanship.

Or make any of the above harder or easier by simple campaign traits. No exotic fix needed. They already spell it out in convenient sidebars or easy to use GM tools. And not many books (3) with no need for that even.
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