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FORGE: Fantasy Open Roleplaying Game Engine
FORGE is a simple, quick to learn roleplaying game complete with many GM tools.
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About FORGE: Fantasy Open Roleplaying Game Engine
FORGE is a simple, quick to learn roleplaying game complete with many GM tools. It's earlier version was based on Knave by Ben Milton, however it has since been overhauled and massively expanded, whilst remaining fully compatible with all OSR and B/X D&D resources. -- You can find the Hardcover and Travel-sized versions, plus the free PDF here: https://zap-forge.itch.io/forge The 60-page FORGE book is divided into two halves: Core Game System (d20) Streamlined rules, originally based on Knave by Ben Milton Slot-based inventory system QuickStart character equipment bundles Abstract distances (Close/Near/Far etc) Rules for Hex-crawling and Dungeon-delving Overhauled magic system Downtime activities Expanded follower mechanics Domain rules Quick References on a two-page spread Hand drawn character sheets and worksheets GM and Solo Tools (d6, 2d6 and d66) d6 Oracle with variable likelihood, plus …and/…but modifier Random Event Generator, tied in to the Oracle A set of procedures outlining how to incorporate the GM Tools with the core game system Quest Generator Wilderness Generator Dungeon Generator Settlement Generator Creature Generator, plus a two-page spread of Example Creatures Character Generator Name Generators Treasure Generator, plus a page of Example Magic Items that interface with the core game system
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