Five Torches Deep
Core Rules5e skeleton, OSR soul — streamlined dungeon crawling with real resource tension
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Languages: English
Diced20
System Familyd20 System
Cost$
LicenseOGL 1.0a
PublisherSigil Stone Publishing
Year2019
Complexity
Low
Accessibility
High
Community
Medium
Core Mechanic
Roll d20 + modifier vs DC 11 (most checks). Four classes (Warrior, Thief, Zealot, Mage), levels 1–9. Supply (SUP) abstracts consumables, load limits gear, and equipment can break via durability rolls. Magic carries mishap risk. Compatible with both 5e and B/X adventures.
Best For
Groups who like 5e's core d20 feel but want OSR resource scarcity, simplified classes, and deadlier dungeon crawling.
Highlights
Bridges 5e familiarity with OSR lethality, supply system elegantly handles torches and rations, fits in 48 pages, dual-compatible with 5e and B/X content
Considerations
Very slim — GMs may need to house-rule gaps, limited character options compared to full 5e, magic mishap table can feel punishing, no bestiary included