Games
Bastard Sword
Heroism is earned through sacrifice. Death is a constant threat, and adventuring wears down even the bravest souls. Bastard Sword is an upcoming roleplaying game set in a grim dark medieval world.
In Bastard Sword, the central mechanic of spirit—an amalgamation of morale and stamina—reflects the toll of the adventuring life. Spirit is depleted through the hardships faced in the game and can be restored through moments of respite, merrymaking, and personification of vices and virtues.
This game is an experiment to see if a system with more tactical depth can enhance roleplaying rather than hinder it. With a unique dice-pool system, skill-based, classless, and levelless character progression, every mechanic is designed to offer meaningful, non-obvious choices while keeping the players in the headspace of their characters.
Stay tuned for further announcements regarding Bastard Sword. In the meantime, you can consult the SRD of the pre-alpha system at the following link: SdA System SRD. Other resources: Character Sheet, Player Aid.
