Rolling up a Basic Fantasy RPG Magic User

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11 ай бұрын

Ever wondered what it’s like to roll up an old school type character for a role playing game? I’ll show you how using Basic Fantasy RPG! The stats lent themselves to a Magic User, so that’s what I made! Let me know if you’d like to see some other #BFRPG characters rolled up!
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@pickpocketpressrpgvideos6655 11 ай бұрын

I do love how you kind of discover the character you are going to play by going through a mostly randomised process, as opposed to coming to the table with particular character already in mind. Although allowing a swap of two attributes as you suggest Wes let's you shape the outcome a little :D

@DMTalesTTRPG 11 ай бұрын

Yah, there’s a lot of flexibility, but randomness is still a key factor.

@MrBubbydoo 11 ай бұрын

Fun video. Would like to see you do a few BFRPG Character creation vids. Maybe do one of each class. I know that might be a bit much as you seem to have you plate full with other games.

@DMTalesTTRPG 11 ай бұрын

Oh, I think a video like this in between larger reviews would be a nice change of pace if folks want it!

@MrBubbydoo 11 ай бұрын

I would like to see it for sure. Be nice to see what you rule change from the RAW. I give max HP to start I also give Thieves D6 Hp. Look forward to your next video

@DMTalesTTRPG 11 ай бұрын

You got it. Pretty much the only alt rules I use are for max HP at first level. And I have used the alt advancement table for a magic user’s first couple of levels. Thieves are get a d4 and LIKE IT. Or else.

@AvenueStudios 11 ай бұрын

Would love to try this system! I don't have a dog in the fight over roll, array, point buy but usually do point buy so it'd be fun to let the dice create a character for me!

@DMTalesTTRPG 11 ай бұрын

Maybe we can set up a one shot sometime so you can try it.

@AvenueStudios 11 ай бұрын

That would be awesome!

@DMTalesTTRPG 11 ай бұрын

OK, we’ll think of something.

@daddyrolleda1 11 ай бұрын

Fun video! I was hoping you were going to name the character! I wonder what he looks like? Also, I forget - does BFRPG use side initiative or individual initiative? I only ask because you entered his initiative score, so I'm assuming it's individual.

@DMTalesTTRPG 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! It IS individual initiative. I’m dying to use B/X rules for combat, though.

@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860 11 ай бұрын

That’s a great name. Testing the tortle from tri borg.

@DMTalesTTRPG 11 ай бұрын

Let me know how it turns out!

@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860 11 ай бұрын

@@DMTalesTTRPG lol.

@jn3Storyteller 11 ай бұрын

So… there’s a reason why you get a + to certain saves, and not a reduction of the target number. One of those bonuses was for Spells, but the way you did it you got a bonus for Rods and Staves as well. That’s not correct. Do I think it actually makes a big difference? No. No I don’t.

@DMTalesTTRPG 11 ай бұрын

I was wondering about that as I was doing it.

@jn3Storyteller 11 ай бұрын

I'm certain I've done this as well. But I'm guessing I've played a lot more AD&D 1e and 2e, and Swords & Wizardry, and Old School Essentials in the last (nearly) 43 years. Some of them start to bleed together at times, and I can't remember which game has a particular rule. The good news is they're so similar that it really doesn't make that much difference. And Basic Fantasy is set up so you can literally re-edit the whole book, and print out your very own version of the game... and yours could work exactly as you described in the video. :)

@DMTalesTTRPG 11 ай бұрын

It has for two years!!!