Mausritter
2nd EditionBest For
Groups who want mouse-scale sandbox adventures where clever plans and careful supplies matter more than fighting. The rules support exploring dangerous ruins and returning treasure to a safe settlement.
Core Mechanic
Roll a d20 equal to or under STR, DEX, or WIL to avoid a risky consequence. Attacks deal weapon damage directly, reduced by armour. Items and conditions compete for limited inventory slots.
Attribute saves and direct damage make the core rules quick to learn. Most additional rules concern inventory pressure and spell usage. Exploration and hired help use simple procedures.
- Free to tryFull core rulesLegally free as an SRD, PDF, or official web rules
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- ✓IndexFind any rule by page number
- ✓GM guidanceA chapter on how to run the game
- ✓Examples of playRules shown in action at the table
- ✓Quick referenceCheat sheet or summary tables
- –Cross-referencesRules rarely point to each other by page
4 of 5 book tools found in the core book
Highlights
Condition cards occupy inventory slots, forcing a choice between carrying supplies and enduring setbacks. Spell tablets trade greater power for faster depletion and dangerous miscasts. Faction goals advance between sessions, letting the world change beyond the mice’s immediate adventures.
Considerations
Damage beyond Hit Protection reduces Strength and can incapacitate a mouse after a single failed save. Depleted spell tablets require specific fictional tasks to recharge. Advancement improves attributes and endurance rather than offering classes or extensive ability choices.
Third-Party Publishing
Rules license Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0); Mausritter Third Party Licence
Create and sell compatible adventures, creatures, spells, and hacks; copy and adapt SRD text with attribution. The book’s non-SRD text and art and the official logos require permission.
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