Old Glory  | 18 Sep 2018 1:28 p.m. PST |
I recently read about a set of fantasy rules that are "generic" in their design as that you add your characters, stats, backgrounds, armies, creatures etc.
Can anyone suggest what these rule I am looking for are called?
I am aware this is not much to go on, but it is all I have.
Thanks!! Regards
Russ Dunaway |
| mad monkey 1 | 18 Sep 2018 1:43 p.m. PST |
The old Fantasy! Rules by Chipco? |
| Wackmole9 | 18 Sep 2018 1:44 p.m. PST |
KNights and Magic by Heritage was a good set |
| Scott MacPhee | 18 Sep 2018 2:06 p.m. PST |
Dragon Rampant. link The author does give some sample army lists, but mostly he encourages players to build their own troop types. |
rvandusen  | 18 Sep 2018 2:25 p.m. PST |
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| Stryderg | 18 Sep 2018 3:24 p.m. PST |
There are lots of rules that fit that description.
Were they new or old rules?
Did they focus on characters, warbands or armies?
Did they have pre-defined lists, or was it build your own, only?
Did it have monsters or its own back story that you could add to? |
chuck05  | 18 Sep 2018 4:06 p.m. PST |
Big battle games? Go with Armies of Arcanna Skirmish games? I like Ares. |
| nnascati | 18 Sep 2018 4:10 p.m. PST |
Song of Blades and Heroes? |
| BorisTheSpider | 18 Sep 2018 4:13 p.m. PST |
"Mayhem" require work but are a lot of fun |
| Karellian Knight | 18 Sep 2018 4:47 p.m. PST |
Old Glory were the rules called Open Combat? |
| Old Glory | 18 Sep 2018 5:11 p.m. PST |
I will check these all out. It may have been a recent kickstarter not real long ago????? Sorry I am of such little help and just shooting in the dark.
Thanks all. Russ |
| vdal1812 | 18 Sep 2018 7:07 p.m. PST |
I agree with Karellian Knight.
The rules you're thinking of are probably Open Combat. It was kickstarted last year I think. |
 Sgt Slag | 18 Sep 2018 7:10 p.m. PST |
If you want something based on AD&D, I would recommend 2e BattleSystem, available in PDF format from RPGNOW.com, and hard copies can usually be found on e-Bay, or Amazon. It is based on 2e AD&D, but it is more streamlined than its D&D predecessors (Chainmail, Swords & Spells, 1e BattleSystem, in the red box). It is not 2e AD&D, however. It is based on 2e AD&D. It is a mass combat game; it is a bucket-o-dice game, and quite comprehensive, featuring aerial cavalry, siege, undead, etc., and it is a lot of fun to play. It has rules for creating your own monsters/troops/battle platforms (chariots, wagons, etc.). It has a great deal of AD&D flavor, even though it is a stand-alone game. I hope you find what you are looking for. Cheers! |
| platypus01au | 18 Sep 2018 9:24 p.m. PST |
Fantasy Rules! by Chipco (you can still buy them) Hordes of the Things by Wargames Research Group Dragon Rampant by Osprey You should be able to find what you want within those three. Cheers,
JohnG |
| Old Glory | 18 Sep 2018 9:58 p.m. PST |
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| 10mm Wargaming | 19 Sep 2018 4:53 a.m. PST |
Shadow Storm aka Fantasy Hail Caesar. Hope it helps. As always, comments are appreciated. Take care Andy |
| GildasFacit | 19 Sep 2018 4:55 a.m. PST |
You may be thinking of The Fantasy Trip RPG – that had a recent Kickstarter. |
| Chris Wimbrow | 19 Sep 2018 7:27 a.m. PST |
The Fantasy Trip is a reprint/reissue/improved version of the Steve Jackson microgames of the 1970s. It is the first Kickstarter I've ever pledged. It has been funded with many stretch goals and is now in the preorder stage. Along with Chainmail by Gary Gygax and Jeff Perren these were supplemental and inspirational bases for Dungeons & Dragons combat resolution. But armies are not really intended to use these skirmish rules. |
| Old Glory | 19 Sep 2018 11:47 a.m. PST |
Yes, it was Fantasy trip I was looking for.
Thank you all. Regards
Russ Dunaway |
| Andy ONeill | 24 Sep 2018 5:19 a.m. PST |
Tft is excellent.
Easy to extend, adapt etc. |
