So, with the entirely subjective list of D&D influenced OSR games ordered by complexity of rules, I find myself trying define the parameters of the list.
I'm inclined NOT to include sci-fi games, but there are 2 outstanding choices that practically beg to be included: Stars Without Numbers and X-plorers. So maybe they should be included for completeness if nothing else.
I've decided that the rules must be available in English. If I can't read the rules, I'll be unable to evaluate how complex the rules are.
They don't have to be free (although most seem to have a free PDF version available). If something that isn't on my initial list is available at RPGNow, point that out to me. Or point me to where it can be found - my google-fu is decent but by no means perfect.
I'm figuring to use the following "Bands" to indicate complexity:
Simple
Fairly Simple
Average
Fairly Complex
Complex
The labels may change, but those are the groupings I'm looking at.
Humbly submit Beacon - Fairly Simple to Average complexity.
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Todd, the blog looks great! I'll look closer tonight, and will add it to the list.
ReplyDeleteI would like to throw "Neoclassical Geek Revival" into the ring in the Average Complexity (or Fairly Simple depending on where you count AD&D)
ReplyDeleteZ - adding the quick start to Neoclassical Geek Revival to the Free OSR list
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