Quote from: Aglondir;1102817The dice are different? I thought they both used 4dF?

One is called Fudge dice, the other is Fate dice! You fool!

Quote from: Rhedyn;1102812First of all, how dare you.

Second, Fudge is a traditional RPG meta toolkit, while Fate is a storygame fudge build. And the dice are different.

It's a current mode of play. If we're going to compile a list that covers current styles, it might be a good idea to put down a variety of things that people play these days (and people do play FATE). I mean, look at the OPs question. It wasn’t about endorsements. It’s about what’s being played.

**I stand corrected on calling it an iteration of Fudge. Post edited to eliminate crankiness due to early rising from fucking arthritic wrists (again).**

Quote from: Aglondir;1102817The dice are different? I thought they both used 4dF?

The +'s and -'s are located on different sides, I believe.

Quote from: cranebump;1102830The +'s and -'s are located on different sides, I believe.

Fudge dice have likes on the opposite sides while Fate dice have them adjacent.

Quote from: Rhedyn;1102831Fudge dice have likes on the opposite sides while Fate dice have them adjacent.

There ya go. TOTALLY different.:-)  

Btw, Fudge dice are cheaper to buy than FATE dice. I know this because, yes, I have some (I like dice) and I have introduced some new gamers to FATE (along with D&D, DW, and lots of other systems). I figure they can decide if they want to continue playing it or not. Some have. Others stick with d20 based stuff. Either way, I thought it was a good idea to see how the thing ran before making any final decisions on it.

Yeah, Fate Core's a solid choice for a recommendation

Simple set of mechanics if you have a decent setting to run or hack

I would just make up a modern Action Flick setting and run that almost straight from the core book (or use the Shadow Of The Century book as a resource)

It can do gritty settings just as good as it does pulpy settings ( its all about narrative trappings), although most people find pulpy settings easier to portray with it.

Despite simple mechanics, it can be a little hard to grok at times due to the lexicon in the book. That is a big headache at times.

Fate Core's not the best for long campaigns, but for one-shots and short episodes it seems to work well.

I'm just agreeing that it is a reasonable game to include if someone is wanting to give an example of notable contemporary rpgs (even if the sales of Fate Core are now declining).

Oh yeah, I just disagree that Fate should ever be called the current iteration of Fudge.

I also think PbtA has completely taken the majority of Storygamers.

yeah I agree that PbtA seems to be more prominent in the last year or so than Fate has been, and fits a similar niche.

I think a title like 'Blades In The Dark' or 'Monster Of The Week' may be a good option if not wanting to double up on fantasy, otherwise 'Dungeon World' is the obvious one.

Quote from: Rhedyn;1102893Oh yeah, I just disagree that Fate should ever be called the current iteration of Fudge.

Good point. I should've said something closer to what you wrote. I stand corrected.

Quote from: Mankcam;1102880Yeah, Fate Core's a solid choice for a recommendation

Simple set of mechanics if you have a decent setting to run or hack

I would just make up a modern Action Flick setting and run that almost straight from the core book (or use the Shadow Of The Century book as a resource)

It can do gritty settings just as good as it does pulpy settings ( its all about narrative trappings), although most people find pulpy settings easier to portray with it.

Despite simple mechanics, it can be a little hard to grok at times due to the lexicon in the book. That is a big headache at times.

Fate Core's not the best for long campaigns, but for one-shots and short episodes it seems to work well.

I'm just agreeing that it is a reasonable game to include if someone is wanting to give an example of notable contemporary rpgs (even if the sales of Fate Core are now declining).

I can echo everything here. The point economy is a pain to manage (for me, anyway), and you find players trying to apply aspects that don't fit, because that's the tools they have. I did see a post somewhere (another site, I think) where the OP suggested using AD&D 2E NWP's as Aspects, granting a flat +2 when applicable. I thought that was actually a good idea, though it would relegate you to fantasy only. I might fiddle with the NWP list to make it generic, and may actually try that out sometime.

Way off topic, but I like the d6-d6 version of this. Gives me a use for my Skullsplitter dice.:-)