Sword and Sorcery Style - Tales of Argosa RPG First Look

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I've been GMing a Low Fantasy Gaming campaign since March 2021, so we're just coming up on 3 years now. The PCs are all around 8th level, and the campaign has been based around a Pathfinder (1e) super-dungeon called the Emerald Spire, but we have also done a number of side quests in my homebrew world to add some variety. I would absolutely commend this system to anyone looking for something new or different to try, as long as they are interested in that "low fantasy" genre.

Omg! I'm beyond stoked someone else is promoting this badass RPG! Been enjoying this system since it's first edition

I will definitely be checking this out. By the way, the Luck system (and reducing each time you use it) is a core rule of the Fighting Fantasy and Advanced Fighting Fantasy game systems

Been a big fan of LFG for years. I've had the pleasure of playing with Stephen a number of times, and even streamed using his rules several years ago. Stephen is a great guy, and it makes me want to support his work all the more.

I stumbled across Argosa and I am really I Impressed. As you say, it really hits the right balance (for me) of procedure vs simplicity. The hex crawl rules in particular I think hit the balance that everyone else seems to just miss. Combat adds just a little fun to avoid hours of “I hit, I miss”. And it’s straight forward enough that you can forget the extras and not harm the game

I loved Low Fantasy Gaming. This really looks even more solid, with core mechanics and well thought out supportive mechanics, too! There are so many great drama & narrative mechanics

I have been playing D&D since 1984. Three years ago, this LFG by Steve now has taken over and will not be returning to D&D. Can't wait for the Kickstarter. Also, he is an Australian, down the road from me.

Very intriguing. I had heard of LFG before, but had not really looked into it. You've highlighted a lot of things in Tales of Argosa that I really like in an RPG.

Looks awesome! And as one of artists whose work is included in this book, it's so cool to watch this flip-through! Thanks for the video!

Yea, I'll be backing this. Especially because I am also a solo player and the hexploration looks great.

was bummed I missed the KS for this....hopefully late pledge happens soon! the supplements for LFG are amazing, and assuming this will get same great support.

I love LFG, I recently used the module, "Gift of a Silent God", written for LFG, as a side quest that ended up turning into a major plot for our campaign, thanks to a couple of the magic items available in the module, which captured my players' imagination.

Absolutely love the way this game looks.

Thanks for the heads up and excellent review. Downloaded the preview materials and am hoping to read through them this weekend. :)

Finally!!! Yes, a system I could really get into!!!

Great overview, Daniel, thanks! This sounds like exactly what I've been searching for. Definitely backing the KS.

I have been using LFG to GM a sandbox game (Players are seeking to steal a crown of a lich king to use it for their own ends) for like 2 years now, I always wanted easily accessible low fantasy rule set and it has hit the sweet spot.

Thanks for reviewing/spotlighting this. Love LFG and looking forward to backing this when it’s live.

Encounter & equipment, .. My old shop used a lot of ability check rolls. Old saying goes full plate armor may stop swords and other weapon types but doesn't stop you from being push/shoved or tackle to the ground. So you have a round or two of Last One Standing of a pushing shoving contest of a game of Knock Down. It is a mini game encounter in its own right. Winner gets the full plate. In a low magic setting with little healing magic, a fall down back injury could keep a knight/heavy infantry from wearing the armor for prolong time. History of city sieges, armor was put to rotating shifts to fresh troops. When your arm can't support a shield then you hand wench a crossbow, your armor and shield was handed off to a fresh man in your unit. This normally only works with trust within knight/military orders or city defense guard as to not risk the person trying to get past the attacking ranks and fleeing from battle. Villages or cities that had a lot of wheel barrel delivers were stout sometimes mostly stocky men with a hell of a lot of endurance. They also double time as shield wall guards when their home location was attacked. They wore triple layer armor with a double thick shield and fought with a short military pick used to mostly trap the opponent weapon against their shields. The soldiers behind them stab with spears. Seen pictures and done test were two or four men work a long spear/pike like a police door ram. Since we can push nearly x5 our own weight you can have 1,000bls to 4,000bls/ 2tons of pressure onto a millimeter area. Even IF it doesn't punch through the chest armor and hits shield you have knock down effect. Arm joints popping was common injuries. Shield guard set their large shields onto the ground and slop them back angle to prevent solid contact hits.