The Mudlark Hack

Publisher: Angry Owlbear PublishingThis is a Tabletop Roleplaying Game (TTRPG) based on The Black Hack, a rules-light Old School Renaissance (OSR) fantasy game with some modern elements. Adapted for one-shot games and convention play, the game can also run a full campaign from first to tenth level. Play the game whole cloth or pull out modular ideas and sub-systems to use in other RPGs. Elements include:
Simple “roll under” system that is flexible and elegant
Player-facing mechanics that puts the action in the players hands
“Roll and Keep” system for damage that allows variance without huge swings typical in most exploding dice systems
Armor as damage reduction instead of hit reduction
Usage dice to make resource management easier and more fun
Innovative time measurement and random encounter system that allows for choices that build tension and allow players to “push their luck”
Effort based skill system allowing binary tests to have more weight
Fun mini game for treasure acquisition that gives players more choices and allows sessions to have a “winner” without causing PVP problems
Price: $3.00
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