Fantasy
A lightweight fantasy roleplaying game inspired by early adventure games, designed for approachable character creation, exploration, encounters, and ongoing campaigns with a traditional feel.
Directory entry · Basic Fantasy Project
- Entry type
- Roleplaying game
- Rules family
- OSR / NSR
- Edition
- Basic Fantasy RPG 4e
- Rules licence
- Not verified
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What is it about?
Basic Fantasy is an old-school fantasy project distributing rules and supporting materials through its website. This fourth-edition profile is separate from earlier versions published under OGL. Consult the licence notice of the specific fourth-edition material before reusing its rules or artwork.
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At the table
Players form an adventuring group to explore and face dangers. The referee presents situations and applies a compact collection of traditional fantasy rules during play.
For module creators
Publishing modules
Publishing route unconfirmed
Before reusing material from Basic Fantasy fourth edition, consult its own licence notice and the scope of CC BY-SA 4.0. Specific permission for this edition is not confirmed for this entry; conditions from earlier OGL publications must not be applied automatically.
Conditions
Check attribution and share-alike obligations for the fourth-edition material you use. Illustrations and other assets may have different conditions. Lack of confirmation does not amount to a ban on creating original modules.
Permission and sources
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Read the rules
Read the rules Licence sourceLogos and credits
Logos identify the games listed and belong to their respective owners. Inclusion in this directory does not imply affiliation or endorsement.
Basic Fantasy RPG 4e
Basic Fantasy RPG 4e — Chris Gonnerman / Basic Fantasy Project.
Original logo design, resized for the web.