I was very hopeful when I purchased this product. The starting moves were enticing enough to warrant a purchase. Unfortunately, the Advanced moves left a lot to be desired. For starters, there needed to be a bigger variety. All 18 advanced moves can be chosen between levels 2-10. Eight moves are unique. The remaining 10 moves modify or add to an existing starting or advanced move.

The playbook strives to mimic the world of television wrestling. In my opinion so much more could have been done to make this playbook feel like you're playing an individual from that world. Moves are written in simple language and little is added, if at all, to evoke the flavor of wrestling. I feel the concept the author was striving to represent is strong and distinct. However, this playbook falls very short in realizing it's potential.

Without a doubt, the best half of this playbook is already available in the product preview. I wish I could get my money back.

I really enjoy the ideas presented here and my only complaint is that I wish there was simply more of it. This CC would go great with narrative based charisma and presence based classes like the Bard, Dashing Hero, or Mask. Anyone who plays a character who utilizes fashion or poise would likely find this useful as well. Some might argue that this isn't as hardcore as your average Dungeon World CC, but I think it tackles the topic of being a fashion model as seriously as is possible.

I was surprised with the quality of this product. I didn't really know what to expect but I was very pleasantly surprised. I greatly encourage you to put a little money down if you currently or would like to use Cults in your game. You will not be disappointed.

There are a total of 12 tables that you roll percentile dice upon to generate your cult. Most tables require multiple rules, drawing results from different lists of results. For example, on Table 02 you are designing a Cult Symbol. You roll a total of 5 times to determine Descriptor, Symbol, Position, Descriptor, Embellishment. Bestial Hand Behind a Broken Spiral is an example of a Cult Symbol rolled on the table. The 12 tables are;

Table 01 - Cult Name Generator 2 rolls: 1st Half Of Name, 2nd Half Of Name Example: Antinomian of the Limitless

Table 02 - Cult Symbol 5 rolls: Descriptor, Symbol, Position, Descriptor, Embellishment Example: Bleeding Hand Above an Inverted Sword

Table 03 - The Cult Worships a ... 2 rolls: Descriptor, Entity Example: Unnamable Darkness

Table 04 - Cult Leader Title 2 Rolls: Honorific, Title Example: Transubstantiated Hierophant

Table 05 - Cult Leader Identity 1 Roll: Actual Identity Example: Inquisitor with a Complicated Plan

Table 06 - Favored Weapon 2 Rolls: Material, Weapon Type Example: Living Shadow Bare Hands

Table 07 - Site of Worship 5 Rolls: Descriptor, Type, Position, Atmosphere, Location Example: Desecrated Shrine Atop Mist-Shrouded Ruin

Table 08 - Cult Attire 3 Rolls: Color, Clothing, Material Example: Purple Blindfolds Human Skin

Table 09 - The Cult has Infiltrated ... 1 Roll: Group (note there are two tables, one for fantasy, another for modern) Example: Alchemists (fantasy) or Liberal Politicians (modern)

Table 10 - Sacred Cult Relics 3 Rolls: Descriptor, Type, Background Example: Masterwork Reliquary (Contains a Dead God’s Soul)

Table 11 - Revenge! Roll 1: Act of Vengeance Example: Vermin Swarms

Table 12 - Cult's Goal Roll 1: Goal Example: Return the World to Its Primal State

As you can see there are some really nice options in here. I haven't included this but each table has a nice description regarding the significance of that table. I can see myself rolling up a cult in 5 minutes that will be really easy to develop in play. As with all generators, if you're not much into the random generation aspect of the product, the lists of options themselves are extremely thought provoking. A simple skimming of the options could give you creative jolt you need to develop a cult that you really care about.

I highly recommend this product.

Honestly I don't have that much of an expendable income. This is the first RPG that I am actually going to play (tomorrow in fact). I own lots of RPG books that I have accumulated over the years that I have perused but never sat down to play. But for some reason BBF stood out for me. I stumbled across it a few days ago while browsing DriveThruRPG's top 20 Indie products listing.

I read the product description and it caught my attention. I immediately Googled up some reviews and was very impressed with what people were saying. I had $10 bucks in my pocket and took the plunge. I read the book cover to cover the next day and unlike just about every other product I have come across over the last four years, of on again off again pen and paper romancing, I felt compelled to play it. I had my wife read the book yesterday, we bought materials to build out own battle mat today, and tomorrow we are going to run Maidens of Moordoth.

I read that you will be releasing Trouble at Karam's Claim on Nov 12th along with the Keranak Kingdoms setting book. I also read you have some spell cards in the works for a DTRPG release. My wife gets paid tomorrow and I'll be setting some money aside to buy all three of these products. I guarantee you that if you release additional BBF P&P cards that I will snatch those up as well. I don't know what it is about this product but it has my complete attention.

Beyond reading every post made at these forums and tracking new ones daily, I'm compiling a list of all the player submitted content others are sharing. I hope that I have some affinity for the game once I get the ball rolling and will be able to make my own contributions. I am really digging the feel of a concerted community effort with bettering this game. It feels like it has future, a bright future full of both crunchy and fluffy goodness. I look forward to watching the game evolve and being a part of that process.

Keep up the great work and please, PLEASE, keep those new products rolling out. My income may be limited when it comes to recreational expenses, but both my wife and I are committed to supporting your hard work and future community contributions. I have found a winner in BareBones Fantasy. Coming from somebody like me, that is not a statement that should be taken lightly. Viva La BBF!