5 TTRPG Mechanics That Just Work
We’re gonna have a look at some TTRPG mechanics that I thought were either really helpful or really interesting. These are DEFINITELY not my “top picks” by any means, but just the ones I chose for this video. There’s definitely more to choose from, such as the wound system in Tales From Elsewhere, or the Point Pools in Ironbound, both of which I wanted to talk about (and completely forgot to but that’s neither here nor there). Hope you enjoy! If you’re designing your own system, maybe you’ll get some ideas. Or if you’re just a player, maybe you’ll have a fun suggestion or two for your GM. === Discord === Don't forget to join the squirrel community! Discussion is what we’re here for! / discord === Support === If you like what's being done here and want to support it, please do! YouTube doesn’t pay for beans so this is all on me. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/asquirre... === BIG Support === If you really want to support what I do, buying my book and giving it a review would be of tremendous help. Plus, you get a good book to read! https://amzn.to/42oB8c3 === Support That Doesn’t Cost You === If you’re going to be shopping on DriveThruRPG or Amazon, you can use my affiliate links. If you purchase anything while using these links, I’ll get a tiny commission to help support my filthy TTRPG habits. But also, the more TTRPGs I get, the more I can review, which is good for you, right? DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Amazon: https://amzn.to/42oB8c3 ===== VIDEO INFORMATION ===== === Links and Things === EZD6 Review: • EZD6 Review: Better than D&D 5e? (I sure t... Mausritter Review: • Mausritter Review: Top Tier TTRPG Simplici... Ishanekon: World Shapers Review: • Free TTRPG! Ishanekon Worldshapers – Review! Ishanekon: World Shapers Website: https://world-shapers.com/ === Chapters === 00:00 – Introduction 01:40 – Failing Forward 04:29 – ICRPG’s Turn Order 07:48 – Mausritter’s Inventory Conditions 09:52 – Mausritter’s Magical Tablets 12:24 – Rule Stretching 15:04 – Closing Thoughts === Music === Transition – Part 1 and 2 Song: Let’s Dance, Boys Artist/Owners: Platinum Games and Sega Link: • Bayonetta - Let's Dance Boys! Transition – Part 3 Song: Fly Me To The Moon Artist: Frank Sinatra Link: • Fly Me To The Moon (2008 Remastered) (this song has almost 200 million views, that’s nuts) Transition – Part 4 Song: Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door Artist: Guns and Roses Link: • Guns N' Roses - Knockin' On Heaven's Door ... Transition – Part 5 Song: Sanford and Son Theme (The Streetbeater) Artist: Quincy Jones Link: • Quincy Jones - The Streetbeater aka Sanfor... Transition – Closing Thoughts Song: Shredder’s Revenge - Big Apple 3PM Artist/Owners: Tribute Games and Dotemu Link: • Tee Lopes - Big Apple, 3 PM | TMNT: Shredd... Outro Music Song: Electro Swingity Artist: ExoNova Link: • ExoNova - Electro Swingity === Hashtags === #ttrpg #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #tabletop #rpg #roleplayinggames #roleplay #mausritter #ezd6 #icrpg #worldshapers #ishanekon #wotc #talesofargosa #hasbro #mechanics #gamedesign #ttrpgdesign #ttrpgmechanics #rpgmechanics #indiettrpg #ttrpgadvice #gmtools #dungeonmaster #gamemaster #rpgdesign #squirrel #ttrpgcommunity

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