Introduction
The True World RPG is a generic and universal tabletop roleplaying game that can support a wide variety of game genres and settings.
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The True World RPG is a generic and universal tabletop roleplaying game that can support a wide variety of game genres and settings.
Last updated
PRE-RELEASE CONTENT
The game system is pre-release and still undergoing playtesting. The contents of this site are a living document and may change without notice.
LICENSE AND CREDITS
The True World RPG © 2023 by Chris Beckett is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). You are free to share and adapt this material for any purpose, including commercial use with attribution.
The game system is an original work but was inspired by Cortex Prime, Fate Core, Risus, Freeform Universal, Blades in the Dark, Savage Worlds, the PIP System, Lumen, Grok, the Year Zero Engine, and many other great games.
The game system was designed to be a drop-in replacement for groups that want a simpler, lightweight, and more narrative set of mechanics for playing their favorite published or homebrew setting.
First and foremost, the game mechanics were designed to support storytelling, emphasizing versatility and adaptability. The following are some core design goals that inspired the game development.
RULES-LITE: The game prioritizes common sense and the "rule of cool" over complex mechanics and detailed rules. The game rules are simple and easy to learn, and the play style is fast and fluid.
PLAYER-FACING: Only players roll dice in the game, keeping the spotlight on the stars of the show. The action system provides players the opportunity to collaborate and discuss strategy, and the game mechanics reward teamwork.
FREEFORM: Character creation is freeform, and players define their characters using their creativity and imagination rather than picking options from a list.
BALANCED: The action system was designed with a priority on balancing the ability levels of characters giving every player an equal opportunity to shine.
LONG-RUNNING: Both mechanical and narrative character progression options are available that can support everything from one-shots to multi-year campaigns.
EASY TO RUN AND LOW PREP: The game was designed to minimize the load on the game master. Challenges from simple obstacles to powerful adversaries are quick and easy to create with little to no preparation. The game can be played entirely using theater of the mind and some simple visual aids, or battle maps for groups that prefer more tactical gameplay.
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