Hello, Looking for Simple Systems

Hello all,

This is my first foray into the world of pbp, but I've been playing DND/Pathfinder in a casual group for over a decade. I want to familiarize myself with the format, and one day maybe even lead my own game (always wanted to).

I'm hoping to get started by learning some simpler systems that rely less on rolling, (I listen to a few actual play podcasts using PbtA systems and that sort of thing seems ideal), but overall I want to have some fun and be involved in some cool stories.

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Welcome to GP, CurtFactor!

Welcome, Curt Factor.
I'd recommend World of Dungeons as good starting point.

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Welcome, CurtFactor. There are loads of simple systems. I recently have been exploring Risus, which is extremely lightweight. Too lightweight? Maybe.

Hope you find some great games to try!

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You can read this lightweight, robust, and beautiful fantasy system in under an hour. Thank me later.

Welcome.

While I agree that World of Dungeons is a good system, I am not convinced it is a good place to start. As with all 'rules lite' or '1 page' games it is missing a lot of explanation as to why things work, let alone how they work. It might serve you better to start by reading a more fleshed out PbtA game that actually includes a bit of guidance. The Dungeon World SRD might not be a bad place to start for free if you want 'fantasy similar to DND/Pathfinder'. Many say the Dungeon World Guide (available from the DW download page helps with the transitions from traditional DnD to PbtA).

You are welcome to pop into my World of Dungeons game specifically for new players if you want to see how it works. (details)

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Welcome to the community, CurtFactor! Say the word if you want some recommendations -- there are loads of simple systems, many with less rolling than you might be used to, out there...

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Thanks for the warm welcome! I've checked out some of the recommended systems (they all seem very promising), and am pretty excited to try some stuff out and see where it goes from there.