Generic
Scott Lininger’s generic narrative system describes abilities through words and differently sized dice, emphasizing interpretation and concise resolution instead of extensive numerical character statistics.
Directory entry · Scott Lininger / The Window
- Entry type
- Rules engine
- Rules family
- Generic
- Edition
- The Window
- Rules licence
- Not verified
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What is it about?
The Window belongs to a tradition of short rules emphasizing storytelling and character interpretation. Characters are expressed through descriptions and abilities associated with different dice. Check the original publication’s reuse terms before reproducing its text or publishing derivative material.
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At the table
Describe characters and their abilities, assign the appropriate dice, and resolve tests through brief rolls while keeping choices and character interpretation central to play.
For module creators
Publishing modules
Publishing route unconfirmed
No public module permission is confirmed for The Window. Availability of a rulebook copy does not itself grant rights to reuse its content or publish derivative material.
Conditions
Consult the author's conditions before reusing text or presenting a publication as authorised. A free game does not imply a publication licence; nor does that alone amount to a general ban on original adventures.