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INDEX CARD RPG Core 2E $16.50
Publisher: RUNEHAMMER GAMES
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by Robert N. [Verified Purchaser] Date Added: 01/18/2018 15:13:55

ICRPG is a unique RPG rules system that is a mixture of a rules-light version of D&D 5E mixed with additional sources of inspiration (Dungeon World and Dungeon Crawl Classics among others) that reflects Brandish Gilhelm's (AKA Hankerin Ferinale) house-rules when he was playing his 5E campaign along with additional evolution as he continues to survey the tabletop RPG field in book form and in dialogue with players, game masters, and game designers. I suspect GURPS also had a long-lasting impact on Hankerin's vision for tabletop RPGs since ICRPG is not solely a fantasy setting. In the core book you get fantasy (Alfheim), sci-fi (Warpshell), and weird western (Ghost Mountain) versions of classes and races as well as adventure hooks for all three. The core book is filled with Hankerin's evocative art and the basic layout of the book reflects the same artistic vision. I think I see other influences at play (for example, the adventure hooks follow the same style as Mike Evans's Hubris).

I've never played ICRPG, though I hope to soon. There are some things I would quibble with--I like the advantage mechanic from 5E. I feel it's similar to DCC's gameplay and philosophy that rolling more dice is just plain fun. I'm not convinced that a single DC for a room/encounter is a great idea. I don't like the meta-gaming aspect of a constantly displayed DC.

Even if you don't have any interest in a new or different rules system, ICRPG is worthwhile for the extensive discussion of game mastering tips regarding encounters. I've used a number of these tips (many of which are featured in videos on the Runehammer Youtube Channel) in my 5E campaign. I would recommend buying the pdf version as it contains all of the updates since version 1 was released.



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