08-13-2011, 01:10 PM
Hello Dukethepcdr!
Welcome to the Comeback Inn!
Rules complexity is certainly something that varies alot according to taste. If you think that the later editions of D&D involve too much consultations of rules found in a number of books, perhaps an earlier edition of D&D could be what you need? My personal favorite is the Rules Cyclopedia. Quite a big book, but it contains everything you will ever need to run a campaign of any level.
Or, if you are willing to try something a bit different, you might want to check out Savage Worlds. All the rules needed are contained within a single book which until recently was sold for as little as 10$ (new). I see that Amazon lists higher prices for it now, but if you cannot find it at an acceptable price, I suggest waiting for the Deluxe editon which should be out soon for ca 30$.
I'm sure that the others will have other suggestions. I based mine on the idea that you were going to use Blackmoor as your setting
-Havard
Welcome to the Comeback Inn!
Rules complexity is certainly something that varies alot according to taste. If you think that the later editions of D&D involve too much consultations of rules found in a number of books, perhaps an earlier edition of D&D could be what you need? My personal favorite is the Rules Cyclopedia. Quite a big book, but it contains everything you will ever need to run a campaign of any level.
Or, if you are willing to try something a bit different, you might want to check out Savage Worlds. All the rules needed are contained within a single book which until recently was sold for as little as 10$ (new). I see that Amazon lists higher prices for it now, but if you cannot find it at an acceptable price, I suggest waiting for the Deluxe editon which should be out soon for ca 30$.
I'm sure that the others will have other suggestions. I based mine on the idea that you were going to use Blackmoor as your setting
-Havard
Currently Running: The Blackmoor Vales Saga
Currently Playing: Daniel S. Debelfry in the Throne of Star's Campaign
Currently Playing: Daniel S. Debelfry in the Throne of Star's Campaign