The One Ring
2nd EditionRoleplaying in the world of The Lord of the Rings
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Diced12 + d6 dice pool
System FamilyStandalone
Cost$$
LicenseProprietary (Middle-earth Enterprises license)
PublisherFree League Publishing
Year2021
Complexity
Medium
Accessibility
Medium
Community
High
Core Mechanic
Roll a Feat Die (d12) plus Success Dice (d6s) equal to skill rating vs. Target Number. Special icons on the Feat Die trigger automatic success or failure, and elvish runes on the d6s grant superior results.
Best For
Tolkien fans who want to adventure in Middle-earth with mechanics that capture the tone of the books.
Highlights
Closely models the tone of Tolkien's world, Hope/Shadow corruption mechanic drives character arcs, well-structured journey and fellowship phases
Considerations
Tightly bound to Middle-earth setting, limited character options compared to generic systems, requires buy-in to Tolkien's tone