Lion & Dragon is an excellent choice for those who love medieval fantasy role-playing games, especially if you prefer a setting with less magic. It's set in a world much like England during the 14th and 15th centuries, around the time of the War of the Roses.
The game's system, including the way leveling, classes, races, and backgrounds work together, is well-thought-out and balanced. It focuses more on the role and story of your character rather than just the mechanics listed on your character sheet.
What really stands out is the magic system. It fits perfectly into a medieval, low-fantasy world, making the magical abilities of characters feel natural in this setting.
The creator has done a great job of blending a traditional old-school role-playing system with a medieval world. This is better than many other games I've come across in this genre.
I also got the Campaign Book: Dark Albion and the Cults & Chaos supplement, and I can say they're great additions. They add depth and richness to the world and are worth getting alongside the main game.
My main critique is about the book's layout. It could use more bullet points, quick references, and a better index. The style is dense with text, much like the early AD&D books. While it's a great read (I've gone through it twice from start to finish), it's not the easiest to use during a game when you need to find information quickly.
Overall, I'd definitely recommend Lion & Dragon to anyone who enjoys old-school d20 games and wants a game set in a historical period.
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