Sorcery & Steel

Sorcery & Steel

Sorcery & Steel is a fantasy roleplaying game in the classic style. However, the rules are a light and elegant as possible to facilitate open play with both experienced and inexperienced players alike.
 
Dice: d3 (numbered 0-2)
 
Core Mechanic: Xd3 vs. Target. Margin of Success (min 1) increases probability of effect.
Avg 3, range 1-5+
 
Example: Weapon Skill vs. Agility 
WS = 4, Ag = 3. Attack result is 6, compared to Ag 3 = success of 3. Damage is Str + Wpn (4) + success 3 = 7 vs. Toughness (3) + Armor (2); maximum result on the roll however is 8 (2x Str + Wpn). Damage rolled is 7 - 5 (armor + toughness) = 2 hits. The target is wounded.