Thirsty Sword Lesbians
Core RulebookBest For
Groups seeking queer action romance centered on personal relationships. It supports one-shots and campaigns built through collaborative setting creation.
Core Mechanic
When a move's fictional trigger occurs, roll 2d6 plus Daring, Grace, Heart, Wit, or Spirit. Each move defines the consequences for an up beat on 10+, a mixed beat on 7–9, or a down beat on 6-; down beats mark XP and let the GM introduce a complication.
The shared 2d6 moves make the first session quick to learn. Depth comes from Conditions, Strings, and a playbook-specific emotional mechanic. The GM also learns a move framework that turns those relationship rules into consequences.
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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 point to each other by page
5 of 5 book tools found in the core book
Highlights
Conditions impose concrete penalties until recovery scenes or destructive actions clear them. Strings let characters influence rolls or tempt choices, making relationships mechanically consequential. Playbook conflicts and Smitten prompts give each romance a source of dramatic tension.
Considerations
There is no general move for persuading an NPC directly, so mechanical leverage comes from gaining and spending Strings. The default Fight move resolves one exchange rather than a turn-based combat round, but optional Expanded Fight Moves support longer duels. Exploration and investigation rely on fictional positioning or Defy Disaster instead of dedicated procedures.
Third-Party Publishing
Rules license CC BY-SA 4.0 (text)
The game text may be reused and adapted in RPGs and supplements with attribution and share-alike terms applied to adapted text. Art is excluded; Evil Hat and Gay Spaceship Games logos cannot be used; derivative titles should not use the game's name; endorsement cannot be implied.
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