Visual Novel Micro-RPG v0.1

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A classic visual novel-inspired TTRPG for two, created with PBP in mind. Hack and expand as needed.

Character Creation

Your character has 3 attributes: Body, Mind, Heart, Special (setting-specific ability). Distribute the following dice between them: D6, D8, D8, D10. Bigger dice represent greater skill.

Rolling Dice

Roll attribute dice at the GM’s discretion. By default, roll 5+ to succeed. Rolling a 1 is a catastrophic failure. Rolling the die’s highest value (6, 8, 10) is a spectacular success. Roll with advantage (roll twice, take best result) or disadvantage (roll twice, take worst result) where relevant.

Game Structure

In-game days comprise 2-4 time blocks, as the GM pleases. By default, the time blocks are Morning, Afternoon, Evening, and Night. Players choose a 1-2 primary tasks to complete and play out the scene. Scenes include as many attribute checks as the GM prefers. Consider that scene that time block’s ‘highlight’ and progress chronologically.

At the end of the day, provide a summary or recap of the day’s events.

Conflict Resolution

Assign NPCs attribute dice and perform opposing rolls. You can resolve conflicts in rounds or single throws.

Character Progression

At milestones, players may increase one attribute die (max D12).