Burning Wheel
Gold EditionFight for what you believe — a fantasy RPG where character drives everything
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Languages: English
Diced6 dice pool
System FamilyBurning Wheel
Cost$$
LicenseProprietary
PublisherBWHQ
Year2011
Complexity
High
Accessibility
Low
Community
Low
Core Mechanic
Roll a pool of d6s (ability exponent = number of dice). 4+ counts as a success. Meet or exceed the obstacle number. Beliefs, Instincts, and Traits earn artha rewards.
Best For
Groups who want character beliefs and drama to mechanically drive play, with deep subsystems that reward mastery.
Highlights
Beliefs mechanically drive play, skills advance through use, Duel of Wits and Fight subsystems offer detailed resolution
Considerations
Steep learning curve, meant to be played as written (not hackable), print availability limited