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ACKS using the Heroic Fantasy Handbook.

Posted by Andhaira
Andhaira
member, 506 posts
Fri 23 Mar 2018
at 21:47
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ACKS using the Heroic Fantasy Handbook

I want to play a game of ACKS (Adventurer, Conquer, King System) using the recently released Heroic Fantasy Handbook for the system. The supplement/rules enhancement allows for a game style in the vein of Tolkienesque fantasy (as well as others, but that doesn't matter for my particular request here).

The game type I am looking for is Tolkienesque, it could be set in Middle Earth at any point in the 3rd or 4th Age, or a custom world with a similar theme. Playing specifically in Middle Earth is not essential, I just prefer a setting with similar themes (subtle magic like the new rules allow, very rare magic items, thematic classes and character types, Heroic PCs, etc)

Obviously I want the Eldritch magic system from the Heroic Handbook to be used in lieu of the standard spells from ACKS, and would like to play a (Nobrian) Wizard, or a Spellsword as the new Eldritch magic system and spell list for it finally allows OSR games to do Tolkien style fantasy. The guidelines on what classes from ACKS core and Players Companion are allowed should be followed as well.

Other than that I would prefer other rules from the Heroic Fantasy Handbook that simulate Tolkienesque fantasy be used when required, though if a potential GM wants to pick and choose according to his/her own whims that's fine too.

The party size I would prefer is 4-5 PCs; the game can have a linear plot, be a sandbox adventure or a mix. Roleplay oriented gameplay mixed with exploring the unknown and exciting combat encounters against forgotten foes from another age. I am not interested in the domain rules for ACKS though, solely adventurer oriented gameplay. But there could be plenty of opportunities for PCs to interact with NPCs who are rulers, kings, etc.

Well that's about it for now, hope it didn't come off as too demanding! Hopefully some potential GM is willing to take the plunge. :)
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