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Basic Fantasy Role Playing Game Paperback – February 13, 2013

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This is the SECOND EDITION of the Basic Fantasy RPG Core Rules, and thus NOT the current version! Please look for the book titled "Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game 3rd Edition" to get the current game rules!

The Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game is a rules-light game system based on the d20 SRD v3.5, but heavily rewritten with inspiration from early RPG game systems. It is suitable for those who are fans of "old-school" game mechanics, and it's simple enough for children in perhaps second or third grade to play, yet still having enough depth for adults as well.

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160 pages
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English
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CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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February 13, 2013
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8.5 x 0.37 x 11 inches
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1482355124
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978-1482355123
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Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 2nd edition (February 13, 2013)
Language : English
Paperback : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 1482355124
ISBN-13 : 978-1482355123
Item Weight : 1.01 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.37 x 11 inches

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jswap

Want an inexpensive Basic Set? This is the foundation

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2014

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I ordered this book because of the good reviews and the fact it was dirt cheap. I have read most of it now, and am frankly amazed by the quality. The printing, binding, artwork, layout, and especially writing are all top notch. IMO, this is a $12 book for $5. After receiving this book, I ordered a second copy and a copy of every single BFRPG module that Amazon sells. Put together this book, one of the modules, a set of polyhedral dice, and binder to put it all in and you'll have a better Basic Set than what is currently offered by WotC, and at probably half to two-thirds the price. Very pleased.

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Thought I'd put together a list of the other products you could get to make your own poor man's basic set. Along with the Basic Fantasy Role Playing Game core rules, this is everything you need to run a campaign with your friends:

Adventure module, Morgansfort:
http://www.amazon.com/Morgansfort-Western-Campaign-Chris-Gonnerman/dp/1482546647/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1392524750&sr=1-2&keywords=basic+fantasy+role-playing+game

Polyhedral dice:
http://www.amazon.com/Polyhedral-7-Die-Speckled-Dice-Set/dp/B000UQ2BLA/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1392523932&sr=1-1&keywords=Polyhedral

Plastic folder to keep it all together (this is actually more convenient than a box):
http://www.amazon.com/Smead-Ultracolor-Wallet-Expansion-71953/dp/B0006SWAV8/ref=pd_sbs_op_3

So, for under $25, you can have your own Basic Set RPG.

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A great start for Fantasy RPG playing

Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2013

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In the late 1970's, Games Magazine had an article Basic Dungeons and Dragons, now known as the Blue Box. So I sought it out. The blue box had everything you needed to start playing D&D. As a teen, these books fascinated me. It was a great introduction to role playing games.

The Basic Fantasy book is pretty much the same book, with updates. For someone young, say 8-16, this is a great book, especially for someone playing on a budget. The book is also available free at basicfantasy.org. It's an open gaming license, everything is available free -- the price here is the printing cost. There are four races (human, elf, dwarf, halfling) and four classes (fighter, cleric, magic user, thief). For a beginner, this is likely the best introduction, since some of the more modern systems need 400+ dense pages, and can be overwhelming.

This is a simple system, based strongly on D&D 3.5, but pared down to the basic elements. For people wanting more, search for d20 SRD. which is the free version of the current D&D. There's also a free Pathfinder SRD. But a PDF isn't quite as nice of a gift as a book. These are well-printed, in black and white, on nice paper. There is plenty of room for writing notes and alternate rules, which should be highly encouraged.

For more advanced budget players, Savage Worlds is a great deal.

I more got this as a kicker when I purchased some of the modules. The modules are excellently made, and hew close to the original D&D modules from 1978-1982.

If you have any of the D&D or Pathfinder core books, you don't need this one. Look at it online. If you're looking for a gift, though, this is an excellent alternative to a $100+ set of core books.

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basic is excellent

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2013

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Basic Fantasy RPG combines the best of the old school basic and expert dungeons and dragons (boxed set games from 1981) with modern D20 game mechanics. This lean and flexible system allows players and game masters to run the game with the rules as written, or to incorporate any number of house rules.

Why should you buy and play Basic Fantasy RPG?

The core rulebook has everything you need to play. Character classes and races, combat, monsters, exploration, encounters at sea and in the air, treasure tables. Want more? The author's website offers additional classes, races, rule options, and adventures for downloading - FREE.

Rules light lets you focus on role-playing and the setting and story elements of your adventures. High fantasy or gritty low magic settings. The system is flexible enough for the players and game master to play the campaign they want to play.

Quick and deadly combat. Take a break from 4e and Pathfinder. Your reward will be more combat encounters in each game session. No more one hour combat encounters that feel like a meeting between tax accountants.

You cannot beat the price. Mr. Gonnerman sells hard copies of the book at 0% profit. The price you pay is for the ink, paper, and binding.

Check out Basic Fantasy RPG. Then hunt some orcs.

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Mr. L. J. Counter

An excellent Old School Rules RPG. Highly recommended.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2014

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Whether you fondly remember playing Basic D&D in your youth and want to relive that or you are an experienced gamer who wants to try out an OSR game with a very small rules footprint you really can't go far wrong with Basic Fantasy. The pdf is available free and the print version is so cheap it's amazing.

I found myself trying to choose between Basic Fantasy and Labyrinth Lord and (other than the price) what finally sold me on this was that Armour Class followed the ascending D&D 3/Pathfinder model (starting at 10 and then going up) rather than the old school descending system. It's so much easier to add bonuses to a dice roll and see if that betters the opponents AC than it is to roll, add bonuses and then look it up to see if it hits a -2 AC.

Not sure what else to say, I wanted an OSR system to try out and am very happy with my purchase. I've used the system to run a group through an old AD&D adventure (Unhallowed Ground) and found it very easy to use. The group had a great time and I'm looking forward to using it on some traditional dungeon delves in the future (probably ones from Dyson's Dodecahedron).

Mike D

Great little game

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2013

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This a "Retro Clone" of the 1980's version of "Basic" Dungeons and Dragons. It does a few things different like it doesn't have racial classes and it has a borrowed from Third edition ascending amour classes but its basically the same game which you can use to run the old D&D modules, any of new stuff being made by the OSR or adventures of your own creation. The Rules are clearly written and well laid out and are available for free as a pdf file from [...]. There is also range of supplemental material available at the same web site.

The price is great but the book is a fragile thing, mine is already showing scuff marks and has a damaged spine after a few days. I have marked a star off for this. If you want a more substantial book hard back versions and coil bound editions are also available from the web site

Chess Quant

Great system at the price

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2014

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So coming back to D&D after many years to start running my kids through it I didn't dare throw them into AD&D I wanted something simpler. There is no mor basic D&D though. However there is this sold at cost it makes a fantasic buy for a entry level RPG. In my opinion this is exactly the right amount of rules for an RPG enough to regulate the main parts in a fair way, but not so many you are endlessly poring through booklets. Let the DM and players come up with customisations in the framework as they go.

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Mr Daniel M Sheridan

Spot on

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2013

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Book was what I wanted and at a very good price. Easily adaptable and, with the exception of a lack of alignment system and reversed AC (like in 3ED&D+) very faithful to the red box D&D rules.

Juan Miguel

Como los viejos tiempos

Reviewed in Spain on January 10, 2014

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Un reglamento sencillo como los de antes antes como dice el autor , un manual de la vieja guardia.me gusta

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