The Dragon's Table
The Dragon's Table is a Tabletop RPG system based around two main factors: basic math and actions having consequences.Other tabletop systems can be vague when it comes to item and skill descriptions, but it's our goal to have a clear, consistent way of going about things. Is something good happening? Your numbers go up. Is something bad happening? They go down instead. Lets keep it simple, or get Afflicted trying!Get ready for a dark fantasy setting, lots of in-depth lore, plenty of NPCs (each with their own schedules, morals, and goals), and best of all, blood magic. Lots and lots of blood magic.See you at Port Sanctius, and don't forget your sword on the ship!
Frequently Asked Questions - The System
Q: Is this a combat focused TTRPG or a roleplay focused TTRPG?A: This system has the framework for both, so it really depends on the preferences of the DM and party! It's probably best to find a group that can agree on one preference or the other- or find a group that values both!Q What do I need in order to play?A: You need a copy of the game manual, a character sheet, a set of dice (digital dice will do!), and maybe a notebook to take notes with. If you are the GM, a grid to use as a combat map is also needed, as well as tokens to use as player pieces. If you're not playing digitally and miniatures are out of reach, coins or chips from other board games will do!Q: How likely is it for my player character to die in The Dragon's Table?A: Extremely unlikely. This system focuses more on "Permanent effects" rather than extreme consequences- your character is much more likely to loose their arms and live to tell the tale than flat-out die. In fact, those who are overly cautious can build character who are quite literally immune to dying- consult the "Luck" section of the Player Manual for more info!If you're the kind of player who is unafraid of death, however, the opposite is also possible. Becoming powerful requires great sacrifices, after all. Is your character ready to risk everything to become strong?Q: How easy is it to homebrew content for The Dragon's Table? Can I make my own setting, lore, and mechanics?A: It is incredibly easy to make homebrew games with The Dragon's Table due to the simple construction of all the gameplay systems. Since everything in the game is dedicated to make numbers to up or down, all tables and charts packaged with the system should be easy to understand and modify. The systems can fit into a variety of settings easily, but work best with fantasy universes! Q: How well does The Dragon's Table support NPCs, combat or otherwise? Are GM controlled NPCs advisable, or should the adventure be purely left to the players?A: NPCs are perfectly usable within The Dragon's Table. Every world needs a population to make it feel alive, after all!For players concerned about GM NPCs stealing the thunder from the player party, we have great news! NPCs that are in the player party are controlled by the players during combat- so in a party of 8 (4 player characters and 4 NPCs), each player would control the actions of 2 characters. The GM always controls the roleplay side of NPCs, such as their dialogue, but if you're afraid that the GM's big bad paladin is going to steal your kill, don't worry. You can force him to sit in the corner if you like.Q: How customizable are units in this game? Are unit builds constrained by classes?A: Units are extremely customizable and are not constrained by classes. As long as a unit is able to equip a skill or weapon (for example, a mage with 2 strength has no business being around a 20 strength greatsword), you can use it, no questions asked.Want to build a necromancer with a love of bow and arrows and a hankering for deflection magic? Sure! How about a dragon-riding knight that can turn people into spiders? Why not! A radish farmer with a magical sniper rifle? Of course you can. Why not make him descended from the gods while you're at it?Q: How is this game balanced? What prevents people from building overpowered characters?A: Every character starts exactly the same way, as a formless blob of 40 stat points and 100 gold. It's difficult to create a completely broken character under such constraints, and even the most min-maxing of builds will meet their reckoning eventually, due to the many different types of enemies in the game. If someone wants real power, they're going to have to sacrifice for it. In this game, being "broken" is very literal. Sure, you can grab a skill that lets you deal a few d12's of dark damage in one go, but it'll cost you an arm and a leg. Maybe both legs if you're unlucky.Q: How do I build a character?A: The manual explains the process step-by-step, so keep a look out for that It's an easy process, even if you've never made a TTRPG character before!Q: Can I buy this game somewhere?A: Not yet. A crowdfunding opportunity is being planned for the future, but that will take place at the conclusion of the test campaign. For now, just follow us at @DragonsTableRPG and be on the look out for ways you can support us so that we can get the system out to the public as soon as possible!Q: Who can I contact if I have more questions?A: Our twitter is @DragonsTableRPG! Feel free to send us a message! If your question is a common one we missed, we will add it here!Q: Who's the developer of this system?A: This system is being developed by Sam Arehart (@Dt75Art).
Frequently Asked Questions - The Module
Q: What is the premise for the packaged module for The Dragon's Table?A: The module, known as The Dragon's Wasteland, sees a party for four adventurers traveling to a thought-to-be abandoned continent to search for a famous tome as a job from a famous university... only to find out that the continent is, in fact, still full of people! People who are fighting. Getting in wars, even. Not to mention all the strange creatures running around... everywhere you turn, whispers and sightings of strange lizard-like "Beasts" abound...The party's goal- get the tome and get out, and maybe get in a little trouble on the way?Q: How difficult is The Dragon's Wasteland? Is it beginner friendly?A: The Dragon's Wasteland is a beginner campaign that will see a party grow from the base level of 3 all the way up to 20+, which is the maximum character level (without the use of in-game mechanics which increase max leveling). There are extra hard "super bosses" built into the game world, but each one is completely optional.
GAME DOCUMENTSWarning! These are live documents, meaning that they are updated periodically. Comments are turned on if you'd like to provide feedback on game systems!Game Manual
Equipable Skills, Weapons, Items, and Upgrades
Inherent Skills
Classes
Creature Manual
Permanent and Status Effects
Dragon Transformation Table