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RamrodTheWizard
2007-10-16, 07:15 PM
Do you have any good reccomendations for a low/no magic game system? I'm looking into Game of Thrones and Iron Heroes, but I want some experience with non d20 systems.

UserClone
2007-10-16, 07:17 PM
I am interested in Iron Heroes, personally...have you thought about just using D&D with some UA Variant Rules? It's your game, remember.

Reel On, Love
2007-10-16, 07:17 PM
Do you want low-magic fantasy specifically? Conan might be what you're looking for.

RamrodTheWizard
2007-10-16, 07:19 PM
I am interested in Iron Heroes, personally...have you thought about just using D&D with some UA Variant Rules? It's your game, remember.

I know that IH is really just a variant system using a lot of the UA rules, but the reason I would play it is because it has a few unique features and has some professional work on diversifying the classes.

Matthew
2007-10-16, 07:54 PM
You could try Harn Master, if you're not opposed to venturing out from D20. Low Magic is really more of a Campaign Setting issue than a Rules issue, but Savage Worlds is a pretty good alternative or maybe D6 Fantasy or True20.

Draz74
2007-10-16, 09:48 PM
I've heard lots of good stuff about Iron Heroes. Too low-magic for my taste, though.

Dhavaer
2007-10-17, 06:32 AM
d20 Modern defaults to no magic, and has a few options for low or medium magic.

puppyavenger
2007-10-17, 06:41 AM
LOTR fantasy RPG, besides to pages of heroics its basicly lowpower D&D in a book.

Kiero
2007-10-17, 07:13 AM
Reign, perhaps? The One Roll Engine is available free in the form of Nemesis.

comicshorse
2007-10-17, 08:12 AM
Pendragon ( the magic system is basically magic-users can do what they want but you ain't one).
Warhammer ( but don't allow frickin' High Elves)

Morty
2007-10-17, 09:53 AM
Warhammer Fantasy RPG is quite low-magic, but I don't know if you'll like anti-heroic feel of it.

Anxe
2007-10-17, 10:15 AM
LOTR fantasy RPG, besides to pages of heroics its basicly lowpower D&D in a book.

Yeah the "magic" in that one is protection from rain and stuff like that. I would not suggest that system though. Really easy to break it.

mostlyharmful
2007-10-17, 10:16 AM
GURPs, it can be bent, bashed and rejigged to fit any type of game you want.