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Most Comprehensive Single-Volume RPG?

Started by Zachary The First, July 21, 2013, 10:36:11 AM

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Zachary The First

July 21, 2013, 10:36:11 AM
In your opinion, what are the most comprehensive single-volume RPGs out there? Which games are the most complete in a single book of rules, while needing the least outside material to give a complete and fulfilling game experience?

Basically, what we're looking for is the most "buy this one book, and you're set for ages of gaming" product.
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July 21, 2013, 10:40:20 AM Last Edit: July 21, 2013, 10:43:06 AM by KenHR
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July 21, 2013, 10:53:39 AM
RC for certain. I'm drawing a blank for others. I know there are more. Let me meditate on it.
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July 21, 2013, 10:56:26 AM
Call of Cthulu
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Arkansan

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July 21, 2013, 10:58:42 AM
I seem to recall WFRP 2e being pretty comprehensive. Can't remember that we'll as I only had a copy for a few days.

RunningLaser

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July 21, 2013, 11:01:09 AM
Champions the Super Role Playing Game 4th edition BBB- even though it can be daunting.

The Palladium Role-Playing Game 1st edition- has just enough of everything to keep you going.  

My sci fi pick would be troll lord's Star Siege.  Although it's a box and not a book, it has everything I'd need.

One Horse Town

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July 21, 2013, 11:09:58 AM
WFRP v1

DCC.

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July 21, 2013, 11:10:36 AM
I divided between two:

Call of Cthulhu - looking back I've had very little use of the 40+ scenario- and and sourcebook I've bought for Call of Cthulhu. All you need is in that basic book.

Over the Edge - everything in the book screams "use me in play!" and there's more hours of action, drama and intrigue in that book than I will ever get sessions played. Brilliant and easy rules included.

If I had to pick, Over the Edge would be my choice.
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July 21, 2013, 11:11:22 AM
Talislanta, 4th ed.
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July 21, 2013, 11:12:52 AM
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July 21, 2013, 12:08:57 PM
Warhammer Fantasy RPG 1st Edition

I can't think of any single volume of a game that comes close to it.

flyingcircus

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July 21, 2013, 12:48:33 PM
WFRP v1 (v2 needed supplements really), StarBlazer Adventures v1, Champions 4e, Tenra Bansho Zero - Heaven & Earth Edition, Thousand Suns, Stars Without Number, Godlike, Wild Talents 2e, Boothill (any), Artesia, DCC, RC, The Blood of Heroes v2, DC Heroes v2, Chivalry & Sorcery 2e and Mystery Men are about all I can think of.
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July 21, 2013, 01:18:16 PM
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July 21, 2013, 02:05:42 PM
Since I only buy corebooks most of the time, I always have this question in mind. On top of my head:

1- Tenra Bansho Zero
2- Barbarians of Lemuria
3- Weapons of the Gods
4- Warhammer Fantasy 1st Edition
5- Call of Cthulhu
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