Lamentations of the Games I'll never Play

Autocratik's #RPGaDAY

August 5th - Most Old School RPG Owned

I'm not exactly sure what "Old School" means anymore. The definition seems to change depending on the person asked. I suppose it might mean bare bones, or basic. Possibly produced before a lot of rules bloat started creeping into games, hell, I don't know, by that definition, I haven't any Old School Games.

The Oldest RPG I own is Earthdawn. I know the system has it's issues, but when I was young and first introduced to it, the complexities and shortcomings weren't that apparent, but the wonderful, new take on a fantasy setting was.I don't get to play Earthdawn anymore, but I understand that there have been new editions, so I look forward to checking those out, as time permits.

http://kirasanta.deviantart.com/art/earthdawn-88254299

August 6th - Favourite [Favorite] RPG Never Get To Play



Ars Magica. I have NEVER had the pleasure of playing this wonderful game. Although it came before, and I was initially exposed after, I've not seen a more unique magic system outside of Mage: The Ascension's sphere magic.

I like the open ended, scale-able nature of the magical effects. I like the portfolio of supporting characters you've got to create because, well, a wizard's time and life are just, far too valuable to track down ALL of those rare components.





Well, I guess I do get to play it, in a way.

A lame way.