I just wanna start DMing a game and I need to buy $150 in books to do so? The fuck.

Edit: Lots of people telling me to play other systems. Here’s what’s up:

  • I want to play a 1-on-1 game with my wife
  • I’ve never DMed before
  • She’s never played a TTRPG, so this would be her introduction
  • She’s been reading a lot of fae-related fantasy, which has me thinking she may want to play roleplay heavy with some fae storylines present
  • Ideally the system wouldn’t be too crunchy or combat focused

Edit 2: I’ve spoken with her and she actually wants a more modern setting

  • Frank [he/him, he/him]
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    Pathfinder is also much crunchier than 5th eds restrictively simple system, which I prefer.

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      • Frank [he/him, he/him]
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        Disregard this I didn't notice it was you. That said, have you tried any of those systems? I'd like to hear your thoughts.

        Have you tried other systems? D&D is not a very good story telling system. I'm not sure what the state of the art is but systems like Powered By The Apocalypse had a reputation as good story and character focused systems a few years ago. Mouse Guard, Lamentations of the Flame Princess, and Blades in the Dark are all supposed to be quite good for that.

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              • Frank [he/him, he/him]
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                : p I had some fun with hero-clix style stuff when I was, like, idk 12? Because it was much easier for me to get in to than WH40k or something. I think the version I played was MageKnight.

                I'll have to look up the old Heavy Gear stuff. I really enjoyed the first PC game. My computer could only barely run it, I had to turn on the wireframe mode in any actual fight!

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