Quote from: Dracones on February 13, 2023, 10:56:41 AM
From the quickstart, it seems like some of the rules are a bit clunky. If you go first in a combat round you can no longer parry and dodge? Magic can't be used while in direct contact with iron/steel, presumably to explain weapon/armor limits for spell casters. But does a sheathed sword count as direct contact? What about plate armor while wearing gambeson underneath it? A heavy crossbow with a steel bow?

I feel like you could throw in a couple optional rules on top of OSR/C&C and have what Dragonbane is doing, but with a lot more product support.

Parry and dodge - there are heroic abilities that let you do these without using reaction by spending willpower. It works very well in play and stops the grind I remember from Runequest hit/parry/hit/parry.
Casters are not supposed to have any heavy iron stuff on them I believe, no weapons or armour, just leather and staff. Similar to DnD Druid.

BRP started off as houseruled DnD and Dragonbane is house ruled BRP so there is a fair bit of compatibility yes.

Quote from: Persimmon on February 13, 2023, 08:39:47 AM
You may have missed my follow-up. 

Yeah I didn't spot those were 2 posts from the same author! 
I agree re the character sheet, I like it a lot.

Quote from: GeekyBugle on February 09, 2023, 05:46:52 PM
Because I know some Cunts from Mork Borg openly mock them.

Mork Borg cunts? Details!!!

Greetings!

S'mon! What is that DUCK CREATURE on your table? What kind of profile does it have? What is the lore about them? Your Duck Creature made me laugh!

Oh, and also, where did you get such a miniature? Very interesting looking, and funny, too!

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

Quote from: SHARK on February 14, 2023, 12:33:14 AM
Greetings!

S'mon! What is that DUCK CREATURE on your table? What kind of profile does it have? What is the lore about them? Your Duck Creature made me laugh!

Oh, and also, where did you get such a miniature? Very interesting looking, and funny, too!

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

My friend Kimberly printed and painted the Mallard PC.

MALLARD
The origin of the mallards is shrouded in mystery. Some
scholars claim that they came from a mighty island realm
that was swallowed by the sea thousands of years ago;
others believe them to be the result of a failed magical
experiment. Whatever the truth may be, these feathered
humanoids are a common sight in the world. They have
a knack for trade, and their agitated quacking is often
an integral part of the soundscape around marketplaces
and trade caravans. However, some mallards seek their
fortunes as brigands, pirates, or mercenaries. Despite their
diminutive size, they are fierce in battle and feared by
many for their murderous rage.

Pregen PC:
MAKANDER OF HALFBAY
You are the youngest son of the Baron of Halfbay, who resides at his seat
of power many days' travel to the east. Knowing that the title will pass to
your older (but lesser) brother, you searched your soul and decided to forge
your own path. You take great pride in your name and honor, and accept
missions that help the weak and punish the wicked. Now you have joined a
company of adventurers, drawn by rumors of treasure in the Misty Vale.
ILL-TEMPERED
✦ Willpower Points: 3
Mallards tend to have a choleric temper. If you have
the ANGRY Condition, you can activate this ability (no
action) when making a dice roll and get a boon to the
roll. You can also choose to become ANGRY when you
activate the ability, if you're not already. This ability
cannot be used for rolls against INT or
INT-based skills.
PROTECTOR
✦ Willpower Points: 3
As a knight you don't hesitate
to take a hit to protect your
friends. If you and another
player character are both
within 2 meters of the same
enemy and the enemy tries to
attack the other character, you
can activate this ability to force the
enemy to attack you instead. Using
this ability can be done out of turn
and it does not count as an action.

You can get them on Etsy or Ebay - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1304057824/duck-sellsword-goonmaster-miniature-dd?ref=reviews

Quote from: S'mon on February 14, 2023, 02:50:57 AM
Despite their diminutive size

Apparently the mini came out larger than anticipated. 

The funny thing is that the lore tries to make the Mallards/Duck-folk edgy and widely feared, though having been assaulted by a goose as a toddler I can attest that their tempers can indeed be choleric.

The portrayal of them as pirates reminds me of the BECMI Five Shires book where there were leagues of halfling pirates.  Imagine a crew of mixed halfling and Mallard pirates?  Terrifying...

If it's like Magic World, it sounds tempting.
Kind of annoyed that MW has been left to die on the vine as it seems to have an small, yet ardent following.

Art is nice, mechanics and genre look fun.  I can understand the hesitation of some purchasing it and it ends up sitting on the shelf, along with other KS games, as one looks for players.

If it ends up getting some real traction and continued supplement support in the hobby, likely a future purchase.

Quote from: rocksfalleverybodydies on February 14, 2023, 09:26:57 AM
Art is nice, mechanics and genre look fun.  I can understand the hesitation of some purchasing it and it ends up sitting on the shelf, along with other KS games, as one looks for players.

The player group I playtested it with asked to drop 5e and play Dragonbane instead, so that's what we're doing. 

Quote from: rocksfalleverybodydies on February 14, 2023, 09:26:57 AM
If it ends up getting some real traction and continued supplement support in the hobby, likely a future purchase.

I'm hoping it gets plenty of support. It definitely seems well set up for broad based play. For me it hits a similar spot as Dragon Warriors & Advanced Fighting Fantasy, but better done than either. I have AFF 'Crown of Kings' campaign, might be a good one to convert.

Quote from: S'mon on February 14, 2023, 10:20:15 AM
I'm hoping it gets plenty of support. It definitely seems well set up for broad based play. For me it hits a similar spot as Dragon Warriors & Advanced Fighting Fantasy, but better done than either. I have AFF 'Crown of Kings' campaign, might be a good one to convert.

I'm a big fan of DW and AFF as well, so consider me intrigued.  Get players playing in the world of Titan.  Very tempting.

Quote from: S'mon on February 14, 2023, 02:54:42 AM
You can get them on Etsy or Ebay - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1304057824/duck-sellsword-goonmaster-miniature-dd?ref=reviews

Greetings!

Thank you, S'mon! Very cool!

I just might have to buy me a Warband of the Duck People!

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

Hi everyone! I'm new here, just saw a post about Dragonbane, and I wanted to post because it's one I'm super excited to try. I'm supposed to run it at an upcoming convention here. I'm a big Free League fan in general, but I know this isn't their Year Zero engine. I'm most excited to see how the magic works because just from reading I like the idea of the mechanics, but I haven't seen them in action yet so it's hard to form a solid opinion.

Quote from: Wasteland Sniper on February 15, 2023, 10:25:33 PM
Hi everyone! I'm new here, just saw a post about Dragonbane, and I wanted to post because it's one I'm super excited to try. I'm supposed to run it at an upcoming convention here. I'm a big Free League fan in general, but I know this isn't their Year Zero engine. I'm most excited to see how the magic works because just from reading I like the idea of the mechanics, but I haven't seen them in action yet so it's hard to form a solid opinion.

Welcome WS!