Everspark - Where your Legend begins
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Do you remember when you first heard of tabletop RPGs? Do you remember what first attracted you to them? If you are anything like me¸ the idea of being a fantasy hero on epic quests in a world that we created together at the table was absolutely mind-blowing.
But soon I realizedthat the stories we wanted to tell clashed with the rules we used to tell them. There was a disconnect between the promise offered by the art and the setting¸ and the experience delivered by the game itself. We had a lot of fun still¸ mind you¸ but that was in spite of the hurdles caused by the mechanics.
Stop me if you've heard this before:
Player: "Can I try to..."
GM: "You used that action already."
Player: "What if I..."
GM: "There's a penalty because..."
Player: "Well then¸ can I..."
GM: "No¸ only on level 5"
Player: *sigh* "Ok... I guess I'll just swing my sword¸ then"
It took me 30 years and more than 30 games published to give this one a go. What if we could actually live the promise that those book covers sold? What if we could offer new players the experience they think they will have with that one game¸ without the frustration of a ruleset that says 'no' all the time?
That's how Everspark was born.
To provide those carefree¸ belly-laugh-filled¸ let's-play-pretend moments of rolling dice¸ casting imaginary spells¸ and coming up with all sorts of shenanigans. To reignite that original spark that first attracted us to this kind of games and never left us-the Everspark¸ if you will.
Who is this game for?
This game is for you if:
- You want to play with your kids or parents¸ or anyone that is excited about the vibes of fantasy RPGs¸ but doesn't have the time¸ focus¸ or interest for complex mechanics.
- You are a beginner yourself that wants to experience what a fantasy tabletop RPG is like¸ but always felt overwhelmed or intimidated by the amount of things you'd have to learn.
Everspark is a fantasy adventure tabletop RPG that captures the vibe of the most popular fantasy RPGs out there and leaves everything else out of the table. Do you want to roll some d20s and pretend you are a wizard? You are in the right place.
You get to tell epic tales¸ live the fantasy of being a unique hero¸ celebrate nat-20s and lament nat-1s¸ and spend some quality time with your friends (or by yourself) daydreaming about dragons. You only need a d20¸ a d6¸ and a bunch of sticky notes.
Character creation takes anything from 5 seconds to 15 minutes¸ and then you're ready to go. You can create your own world and quests¸ or play on your favorite settings with published modules¸ with zero conversion required.
I should warn you that if you enjoy min-maxing¸ tactical combat with minis on a grid¸ intricate character sheets with detailed¸ numerical and precise abilities¸ this is not this game. The fun of playing Everspark lies in the stories you tell¸ aided by the unpredictability of the dice. If your gaming preference lies towards crunchy rules... well¸ you might still have a good time with this game¸ and I encourage you to give it a try. But be warned.
On the other hand¸ if that's your first experience playing a TTRPG¸ well¸ I'm honored! It is my hope that this minimalist approach will provide you with all you need to start your journey on the hobby by focusing on my favorite aspects about them: the tales you craft and the great memories they can create.
Highlights
- Zero-prep¸ rules-light: Grab a d20¸ a d6¸ sticky notes¸ and you are all set. You learn the rules in five minutes and¸ with zero preparation¸ you'll play to discover the world. With no numerical constraints¸ the game encourages out-of-the-box¸ inventive actions¸ and will never penalize you for being creative.
- Four modes of play: Play it solo or with your friends¸ as a party in coop mode¸ or as individual protagonists in parallel play. You don't need a game master¸ but you may have one acting as a host and facilitator¸ if you want.
- 8¸000 characters: With 20 Ancestries¸ 20 Backgrounds¸ and 20 Classes¸ you have 8¸000 possible combinations to bring your character idea to life! If that's not enough¸ you can mix and match to create your own personal take¸ or import your favorite ideas from other games as well. Your character sheet has no numbers whatsoever; you can make your fantasy hero in just a couple of minutes.
- Any world you like: Create a unique fantasy world with the tables available¸ or take that worldbuilding project¸ campaign setting book or adventure module gathering dust in your shelf for a spin! Everspark is very welcoming to any material from other games as well!