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INDEX CARD RPG Core 2E
Publisher: RUNEHAMMER GAMES
by Matthew S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 08/11/2017 00:35:24

Index Card RPG has revolutionized the way that I DM for my friends and online players in a fantasy setting. ICRPG really strips away the minutae and grinding simulation away from what you'd expect to do in, say, D&D and and streamlines the process with a rules system that is very easy to learn and understand. You can have a rank beginner learn everything they need to start playing in a matter of minutes. No flipping back and forth between pages. No useless information or items on your character sheet. ICRPG Core is pure function, and that is the beauty of it. When we were running D&D 5th Edition (which I still think is GREAT, but not as good as this...) I could maybe get one encounter per night if they were big. Now my gaming group can pound through an entire dungeon in a single game session, and everyone still feels awesome.

You can pick up the Core, Vol 1, 2 and 3 of ICRPG for less than the cost of a single D&D book.... so why not? Give it a shot. I promise that once you adopt the concepts in this book to your 5e games you'll start wondering why you don't just convert everyone to ICRPG.

Happy Gaming.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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INDEX CARD RPG Core 2E
Publisher: RUNEHAMMER GAMES
by Scott M. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 07/23/2017 18:14:47

I like the cards and the art of course, but the real treasure here is the fantastic ruleset. I started a new game with a group that all have varying degrees of RPG experience, and everyone had a blast. Rules are clear and not bogged down by unnecessary complexity. Rolls feel important and impactful, and combat stakes are kept high by keeping PC power creep in check. I love this system, and am excited to plan our next session!



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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INDEX CARD RPG Core 2E
Publisher: RUNEHAMMER GAMES
by John B. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 07/15/2017 13:33:38

Simply put: buy this game. The rules are so simple yet robust that player and GM will wonder why it hasn't been done this way before.

The digital version comes with mini's (paper print-outs), online tokens, rules, two unique world primers (Fantasy and Sci-Fi), small monster manual, and the now legendary Game Master section. This section alone is worth the price of admission. The system is regularly updated by the creator (updates to digital version free to those who purchased through DTRPG) and the Google+ community is simply incredible to find inspiration, help and groups to play with.

This is a Core RULES Set; it does not include the Vol 1, 2 or 3 card decks just as those do not contain rule sets. You do not require the card Volumes to play this game (my group uses crafted sets). That being said, all card Volumes are highly recommended as well for table-top and online play as the art is fantastic and help in story creation.

Is it perfect? Probably not. But I will say that I have stopped using other systems and do not miss them. Pacing, action, and freedom to role-play: to me, that is perfect.

-GM John



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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INDEX CARD RPG Core 2E
Publisher: RUNEHAMMER GAMES
by Kevin W. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 07/10/2017 14:00:12

Excellent RPG. Reading through it and really enjoying the system. Highly recommended!!! May revise this review once I've completed my readthrough, but it's a ton of fun so far.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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INDEX CARD RPG Core 2E
Publisher: RUNEHAMMER GAMES
by Allan B. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 07/01/2017 11:30:38

This is a simple to understand and use RPG system. It's light on rules and very fun to play. I have purchased many RPG products from here and this is my favorite. The entire system is easy to understand and is supported by an active community.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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INDEX CARD RPG Core 2E
Publisher: RUNEHAMMER GAMES
by david j. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 06/30/2017 06:17:22

A Rules-Lite masterpiece! Uses a d20 engine, without the filter of useless wording and mechanics. I am in complete agreement with the cinematic and energetic game theme. This is a perfect online gmae system: fast, easy, few rules.

As a publisher and writer on Drivethru myself, I love the work done on this fine product. The layout is excellent, the art simple, generating ideas, rather than informing thier own type of game play.

(I purchased the dead-tree book, my preference, and have no relation to this publisher.)



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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INDEX CARD RPG Core 2E
Publisher: RUNEHAMMER GAMES
by A customer [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 06/26/2017 13:09:24

Having bought A LOT of systems off Drive Thru, I am way impressed by how fast I was able to read, and then use, this game system. You won't struggle figuring out confusing rules or doing complex math. You gain the benefit of a supported system by a talented creator who is pumping out additional content. While being both a fantasy and a sci-fi system, I personally love the sci-fi elements because sci-fi is almost ALWAYS brutal to play as a world system and this is just smooth -- like good Brandy smooth!



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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INDEX CARD RPG Core 2E
Publisher: RUNEHAMMER GAMES
by Kevin W. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 06/24/2017 16:27:33

I walked into this strictly based on DTRPG "top seller" status and stellar reviews. I am so glad I did.

Feels like a great blend of Dungeon World and D&D 5th Edition. Also the "Dungeon Mastery" section contains some great general advice and ideas that you can incorporate into any game.

Highly recommedn you check out the author's YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCh5vto8JFstb9Sma9zV25g) and the ICGP Google+ group (https://plus.google.com/communities/113794869422304907451) if you're thinking about it or if you purchase and want to get some more ideas/resources.



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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INDEX CARD RPG Core 2E
Publisher: RUNEHAMMER GAMES
by Jacob J. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 06/22/2017 16:26:32

If you're looking for a system with complex rules and tons of math, then this probably isn't the book for you. That being said, if you find yourself already tweaking your games at home to make them faster and less complex, then you should definitely check out this book. Even if you don't decide to fully convert your ongoing campaigns into ICRPG, there are still plenty of ideas in here that are worth thinking about and implanting into whatever system you prefer. The game works great by itself or in amalgamation with any system because at its heart the book is LESS about setting and enforcing hard fast rules, and is more about a philosophy on gaming that puts narrative and collaboration over things that more rule/math-heavy games tend to focus on.The book also manages to accomplish this without ever feeling too loose or ungrounded. Ideas for challenges in this game still feel mechanically strong and interesting.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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INDEX CARD RPG Core 2E
Publisher: RUNEHAMMER GAMES
by chris k. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 06/21/2017 12:14:01

So i was going to run Last Flight Of The Red Sword last night with my group, and one of my players asked me if....He could DM Tonight? He said he had read thru the core book and had a one shot idea he wanted to try. It was his first time even being a DM and he told me he was nervous he didn't have anything written down, just in his head. I told him don't stress it and and just ride with it. He thought his One Shot would only take 30 mins....we played for 4 hours and had a crazy time. This was actually my first time being a player ever...forever the DM till now. This system gave one of my very shy friends the courage to step up with confidence and tell an amazing story. Now another PC in my group having seen how easy it was for the other guy, wants to step up and Dm as well. The simplicity of ICRPG and what it brings to the table and what it is bringing out in my tabletop group is astonishing.

100 stars if i could rate it that high.....couldnt recommened a better system to noobs getting into the hobby Strength, Honor, AND ICRPG!!!!!



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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INDEX CARD RPG Core 2E
Publisher: RUNEHAMMER GAMES
by Jason S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 06/21/2017 11:59:18

ICRPG CORE Is the best table top book on the market. I have three different groups I play with and we have switched all our games to it. Its rules light but very well designed to leave you room to adapt it to the kinds if players out there. It's by far the most flexable system I have ever played. Games are much faster which drives story and engagment. There is a detailed GM section which offeres grade A advice on encounter and adventure structure. As a GM I did a play test for some friends and I crafted the entire night in under 20min. Well worth the purchase.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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INDEX CARD RPG Core 2E
Publisher: RUNEHAMMER GAMES
by Zachary G. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 06/21/2017 08:23:20

You could pay 16 bucks for the GM section of the book alone and still have gotten more than your money's worth. Whether you are looking for a new system to run or, like me, swiping huge chunks of ideas and content for DW or your personal flavor of fantasy rpg, you will find that the Fantastic Nuggets to Eh Well That's OK ratio of ICRPG is just phenomenal. Easy recommend, must own.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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INDEX CARD RPG Core 2E
Publisher: RUNEHAMMER GAMES
by A customer [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 06/20/2017 20:39:33

Great system, for several reasons:

1) Not a rehash. While it's a combo of 5e and Dungeon World, it's neither. It feels like a new system, but a familiar one. 2) #1 is largely because of Effort. It immediately changed the way I viewed the other systems our group runs and made me want to replace skill challenges, most checks and combat with it. Simple, yet elegant. 3) The art is great. If nothing else, buy it and the art packs to use in other systems. 4) The author has been making great videos on YouTube for awhile. This is one way to give back to him.

It's not perfect...I have some issues with the expected (required?) lack of downtime (there are no town rules and no expectation of non-gogogo time), and the lack of leveling is either going to be great or horrible for players (depending on their outlook). I can overlook these issues (which largely come down to personal taste anyway) in favor of what the system brings to the hobby.

Finally...it's fast, easy and fun to run. Conversions (minus loot) take barely any time...decide on Effort, establish a threat and timer, go.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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INDEX CARD RPG Core 2E
Publisher: RUNEHAMMER GAMES
by Jasmyn W. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 06/14/2017 18:11:21

Totally full of awesome ideas you can tell will kick ass at the table. I'm splicing in Effort, Hearts, and other concepts into any game I Judge from here on out and I'm very curious to run ICRPG straight as well. The book organization is a bit wonky with the settings thrown in before a big chunk of the rules, and you have to buy the cards separate but 1. You don't actually need the cards for 95% of the awesomeness and 2. You should totally buy them anyway, they're cheap and awesome. But it's not really ICRPG, that game about index cards, but ICRPG that game about taking whatever you have and playing TONIGHT! Highly recommended.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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INDEX CARD RPG Core 2E
Publisher: RUNEHAMMER GAMES
by Wayne R. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 06/13/2017 22:57:31

Great set of rules to create any kind of setting. Very homebrew and hacking friendly. For those looking for rules full of details this may not be for you, but the concepts and ideas presented can be incorporated in any game system. The rules focuses on keeping game sessions simple and fast.

A few things I noticed after reading the book. There are several typos and a couple rules do take a few rereads to understand or are hard to locate. Not having a book index compounds this issue. The core set comes with a fantasy and sci-fi setting (Alfheim and Warp Shell), but the fantasy world seems to be the primary focus. The monsters listed in the book are specifically fantasy related, but a section in the book talks about making customer monsters, so brewing your own sc-fi monsters is doable. Running the sci-fi setting will require extra work. The author has been updating the PDF version and releasing free content to address several issues I've mentioned. Both hardback and softcover come with the PDFs, so you always have the latest version of the rules until the second edition come out down the road.

Overall, despite some of the flaws I mentioned, this is a great RPG for beginner and veteran players alike. DMs will love the simplicity of the system for creating campaigns with very little effort, and players will love it because the game promotes roleplaying over rules and keeps you focused on the action. I look forward to seeing this RPG grow and have been inspired to make several genres of games, especially Cyberpunk.



Rating:
[4 of 5 Stars!]
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