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Which NeoClassical/Retro RPG Is The Easiest To Learn?

Started by Zachary The First, July 27, 2009, 12:00:09 AM

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Mythmere

I'd say Swords & Wizardry and/or Labyrinth Lord, then BFRPG, then C&C, then OSRIC.

There are other reasons to choose a game than pure ease of learning; C&C will click faster for those raised on d20 once they grasp the SIEGE engine; Swords & Wizardry and BFRPG have the ascending armor class (at least as an option); Labyrinth Lord is a closer clone than any other besides OSRIC; OSRIC has the full slate of rules and options that 1e players may expect.

baran_i_kanu

Quote from: Akrasia;316143Swords & Wizardry or Labyrinth Lord.  S&W if one is comfortable with a more 'free form' approach to FRPGs, LL if one needs more structure.

ditto.
Akrasia hits it on the head.


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