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Indiecon

The Crimson Exodus adventure Four Orcs and a Dwarf got some great playtesting this weekend for the four day roleplaying convention at Indiecon in Dorset (UK). A really friendly and fun convention supporting indie games. The perfect place to try new ideas and learn from other creative minds.

The Four Orcs and a Dwarf adventure for Crimson Exodus prepared for the first session of the con.

For more pictures, or to share your own impressions of the con or the game visit the forum.

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Radical Approach Forum

Radical Approach now has a forum over at UK Role Players. Just a friendly corner of the web where you can discuss Crimon Exodus, Trauma, Fantasy Dice and anything roleplaying related.

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Fantasy Dice One Page Primer

A one page primer is now available for download for the Fantasy Dice roleplaying system used in Crimson Exodus and soon to be published as a stand alone system.

This is in no way a complete representation or summary, but intended to explain – briefly – the most fundamental concepts that everything builds on.

It does showcase some of the new features that will be presented in the updated version of Fantasy Dice. In this particular case special roll results of exceptional failure when rolling all ones, and exceptional success when . . . → Read More: Fantasy Dice One Page Primer

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Redesigned Fantasy Dice Character Sheet

The Fantasy Dice roleplaying game system used by Crimson Exodus is being edited for release as a stand-alone game system. Fantasy Dice is quite unlike any other system I have come across, and by releasing it as a separate book I hope it will encourage people to try it for their favourite setting. Also, if you have written your own setting or adventure, and you are looking for a game engine then Fantasy Dice might be for you.

As part of the new Fantasy Dice book I wanted to see if I could improve on the character . . . → Read More: Redesigned Fantasy Dice Character Sheet

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Mahada

Since dawn of time the Mahada have hunted. Beast and orc alike.

Now they clash with men as the last of their kind flee north to the Heartlands.

Presenting the Panthermen.

A new Fantasy Dice race for Crimson Exodus the roleplaying game, or use in your own setting.

Mahada is available now from RPGNow and DriveThruRPG in full colour both as electronic PDF and dead tree saddle stitch binding. The PDF version also contains a white background version for those who prefer that and for easy printing.

The wonderful cover is by the talented Marie Tary.

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Fantasy Dice Combat

Crimson Exodus is powered by Fantasy Dice and I was asked yesterday if there are any combat examples. Since there wasn’t I decided to send a page from the Combat chapter. Now this example assumes that you have read the preceding chapters. I recommend you first read the post on Fantasy Dice, although there were still be terms and tactics which are not explained. If you have any questions please use the contact form and I will try to explain.

Combat is tactical and resolved fast, which I think is realistic and can be interpreted as being quite grim. The combat system was designed . . . → Read More: Fantasy Dice Combat

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Crimson Exodus Character Sheets

The Crimson Exodus character sheets are now available for download. Download as PDF in letter (8′x11″) format or A4 format, but also as straight PNG image files. There is also a beginner’s tactical character sheet available which has a smaller section for weapons, but includes the main tactical moves to help introduce new players to what they can do in combat.

Character Sheet – Format: Letter 8'x11"

Character Sheet – Format: A4

Page 2 Beginner’s Tactical Letter 8'x11"

Page 2 Beginner’s Tactical A4

Main Character Sheet PNG

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Features of Fantasy Dice

Fantasy Dice is the roleplaying game engine that powers Crimson Exodus.

So what are some of the features that make Fantasy Dice interesting:

Super simple, but tactically versatile task resolution. Character defining characteristics and aspirations with real benefits. No classes – occupation and path help define the character – not restrict. Attributes specify number of dice to roll. Skills specify type of die to roll. Attribute average is two keeping most rolls to one to five dice. Fast resolution – no modifiers and no adding dice together. Detailed, but fast character creation. Linked attributes. Carefully selected skills to balance variety with simplicity. Super fast NPC creation. Friendly . . . → Read More: Features of Fantasy Dice

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Crimson Exodus on YouTube

The first YouTube tutorial on the Crimson Exodus roleplaying game in what is intended to be a short series to present the setting and Fantasy Dice roleplaying system.

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Crimson Exodus Character Creation

No – this is not from the book.

Character creation in Crimson Exodus has been designed to be fast, fun and flexible. For the first part of the process you choose your people (basically race), adjust your attributes and pick your skills from a set number at different proficiency levels.

This makes it fast and allows players to create the character they want, but there is still a lot of freedom, choices and flexibility. For example you can choose a generalist or professional skill set, and there are few limitations to what skills and specialities you can pick.

Once you got the basics sorted you get a few . . . → Read More: Crimson Exodus Character Creation

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