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* Use the foundation of the [https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/systems-reference-document-srd 5E SRD] for a familiar feel, but streamline it | * Use the foundation of the [https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/systems-reference-document-srd 5E SRD] for a familiar feel, but streamline it | ||
* Eliminate or reduce resource management. For example, eliminate the need to rest to replenish spells. | * Eliminate or reduce resource management. For example, eliminate the need to rest to replenish spells. | ||
* | * Give every PC something equally effective to do in battle, every round. Spells will have to be reduced in power to let the Warrior and Rogue match spellcasters' effectiveness. | ||
* Emphasize teamwork and provide mechanical support for teamwork | * Emphasize teamwork and provide mechanical support for teamwork | ||
* Playable with or without electronic tabletop | * Playable with or without electronic tabletop | ||
* Supports plugging into a homebrew or published setting. Setting is not baked into the rules. | * Supports plugging into a homebrew or published setting. Setting is not baked into the rules. | ||
Revision as of 07:20, 30 December 2020
Adventure Band is the working title of a fantasy RPG from Shewstone Publishing. It is currently under early development.
Rules
All rules for Adventure Band are Open Game Content.
Setting
The canonical setting for Adventure Band is a new fantasy world called Drintera, which is hosted on World Anvil.
Design Goals
- Easy to learn
- Easy to GM
- Fast playing: quick to resolve players' turns
- Use the foundation of the 5E SRD for a familiar feel, but streamline it
- Eliminate or reduce resource management. For example, eliminate the need to rest to replenish spells.
- Give every PC something equally effective to do in battle, every round. Spells will have to be reduced in power to let the Warrior and Rogue match spellcasters' effectiveness.
- Emphasize teamwork and provide mechanical support for teamwork
- Playable with or without electronic tabletop
- Supports plugging into a homebrew or published setting. Setting is not baked into the rules.
