17th Century Minimalist
17th Century Minimalist
Welcome to the 17 th century minimalist.
This is a fast-paced and highly-deadly game with a pinch of black humour that puts characters as wanderers in 17 th century Europe. You will play as tricksters¸ thieves¸ former soldiers¸ bankrupt swashbucklers and petty physicians¸ roaming the Old Continent in search of coin and glory. The system is designed to allow fast character creation¸ compatibility with other games (mostly in the OSR community) and a reckless style of play.
- All rules are simplified and compressed to their essence.
- It assumes a historical¸ low-fantasy setting in the 17 th century.
- It has firearms with flintlocks.
- It does not have magic.
- Combat is faster¸ deadlier and scarier.
- Why? Because characters do not gain more HP in higher levels.
- It has novel mechanics for experience and reputation. The two together offer opportunities for a more narrative style of play.
A complete minimalist rules system in 40 pages with five different classes¸ simplified combat mechanics including a 1600s firearms section¸ a commerce section¸ disease and poison rules¸ and basic rules for campaigning.
CHECK OUT... the 17th "Mini Adventure Folder"¸ sold separately¸ with five mini adventures compatible with this rulebook.