===== The GoldenSword RPG System =====

The Goldensword RPG system is a free [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabletop_role-playing_game|tabletop RPG]] system featuring a simplified rules system and highly consistent core mechanic. It is optimized for medieval fantasy with a scientifically based [[.:magic:magic]] system.

In GoldenSword, you [[character creation|create a character]], give him some [[.:skills:skills]], and [[.:equipment:equipment]], and maybe some 
[[.:magic:magic]], then go out [[.:campaigns:campaigns|adventuring]], roll some dice, kill some [[.:monsters:monsters]], get treasure and [[XP]], so he can [[character progression|progress]].

Hmm. Sounds like pretty much every other RPG. Why should I bother trying another new system? [[Rationale|What's so great about GoldenSword?]]

Sounds awesome - let's do it!

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Before you play, you are gonna need some dice. We use standard die sets as used in D&D and other games.

You will need d20 for attacks, skill checks, attribute checks, and spell casts (pretty much everything), except Damage. Damage is rolled by d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, dependent on weapon type.

Optionally, you may want to use minifigures on a game mat. I like to use lego minifigs and a dry-erase mat similar to [[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UDUK4XA?psc=1|this]]

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OK cool - but how does it work exactly? Have a look at a couple of these pages:
  * the [[core mechanic]]
  * [[combat example]]
  * [[attribute check example]]
  * [[skill check example]]
  * [[spell casting example]]