Mouse Guard RPG vs Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay
Compare Mouse Guard RPG and Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay side by side. See differences in complexity, dice, genre, cost, and more.
| Mouse Guard RPG | Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay | |
|---|---|---|
| Genre | Fantasy | Fantasy |
| Play Style | Character-Driven, Atmospheric, Mission-Based | Gritty, Deadly, Career-Based, Dark Fantasy, Roleplay-Heavy, Atmospheric, Low-Fantasy, Investigation, Corruption, Lore-Heavy, Licensed Setting, Random Character Creation, Roll to Cast, Grimdark |
| Core Mechanic | Roll a pool of d6s equal to your ability or skill — each die showing 4+ counts as a success. Meet or exceed the obstacle number to pass. Conflicts (fights, arguments, chases, negotiations) use scripted actions and disposition. Beliefs, Instincts, and Goals drive advancement. Play alternates between GM's Turn (missions and obstacles) and Players' Turn (personal goals and recovery). | Roll d100 under skill or characteristic. Success Levels measure degree of success by comparing the tens digits of the target and the roll. Advantage accumulates during combat, adding +10 per point to attack tests. |
| Dice | d6 dice pool | d100 |
| Complexity | Medium | Medium |
| Accessibility | Medium | Medium |
| Community | Medium | Medium |
| License | Proprietary | No open license |
| Cost | $$ | $$$ |
| Publisher | Archaia Entertainment | Cubicle 7 |
| Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Best For | Groups who love the Mouse Guard comics and want a mission-driven RPG where brave mice face nature, weather, and predators — with Burning Wheel's belief-driven mechanics in a streamlined package. | Groups who want dark, gritty fantasy where ordinary people face extraordinary dangers in a richly detailed setting. The career system creates unique character arcs from rat catcher to witch hunter. |
| Highlights | Beliefs and Instincts mechanically drive play, versatile conflict system handles fights, debates, chases, and negotiations equally, streamlined Burning Wheel engine, well-integrated with the comics, included sample missions and 12 pre-made characters | Detailed grimdark setting, career system creates varied character arcs, combat carries real consequences |
| Considerations | Tightly bound to the Mouse Guard setting, conflict scripting takes getting used to, limited character options, currently out of print | Tightly bound to the Old World setting, Success Level math can slow play, expensive supplement line |