BASH! Fantasy

Reviews
http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/12/12584.phtml
http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/13/13085.phtml

I am running this game system up the flagpole because, as I get older, I like systems that are basically simple, but not boringly simple. Also a new Edition of BASH! Fantasy is currently on Kickstarter which should improve the game. Not that there is anything wrong with original rules that a bit of decent formatting would not fix !

Introduction: A Heroic RPG For Basically Anyone!
The BASH! System was a product of my attempt to invent a role-playing game that would appeal to kids. What I found, however, was that it really worked well as a super heroes RPG for gamers of all ages. I also found that the rules could be applied to genres other than super heroes. The rules are light and simple, yet expansive and precise. BASH gives a complete list of powers (both magic and mundane) without requiring the players to learn complicated formulas or memorize charts. In short, you will spend less time creating your hero, and more time playing your hero.

The way that the system works is that the players roll 2 standard six-sided dice, and multiply the result by their stat or power to indicate the result relative to their opponent’s or the difficulty of an unopposed task. If the roll is “doubles”, roll another die and add it (repeat if it matches) before you multiply. The higher number is victorious. Simple, eh?

There is a nice table that allows you to cross reference your roll with your stat to calculate your final score and degree of success, for those of us mathematically challenged :)

Character creation is straight forward, while at the same time allowing for plenty of choices and individuality between characters.

One of reason I like the Bash! Fantasy system is I am always looking for a good (non-D&D system) to run one of the great d20 fantasy mega-campaigns (Monte Cook's Ptolus or the War of the Burning Sky). Bash! Fantasy ticks most of the boxes for me.

The first review (above) gives a pretty good idea of what you can expect and if you are interested in BASH! Fantasy I urge you to read it.

If you are interested in the new BASH! Fantasy kickstarter you can check it out here
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1632750816/bash-fantasy-legends-of-steel