I just received my hard cover Honor + Intrigue Core Rulebook -- well worth the wait!!!
The Bad: The only negative thing I'll say about Honor + Intrigue is the hard cover book has lightweight paper, as opposed to a premium paper option. This is made known in the product description, so I don't feel ripped off. I appreciate the publisher's honesty. Very "Honor"able of them to disclose the paperweight quality. i just believe this game system to be such a High-Quality ruleset it deserves a high-quality print option.
Regardless of the paperweight, however, the interior design is great. And if you just want the PDF's, the content and layout are top-notich.
The Good: The Rules are simple and very "rules lite". Roll a 9+ on 2d6 for pretty much everything. There are no "skills" so you are freed up to try whatever you can imagine as opposed to what's on your character sheet.
The Amazing: There is some "crunch" to the rules, but in all the right places- particularly sword combat. This system's combat maneuvers make duels feel intense and dramatic. It's not just I swing/roll for damage, you swing/roll for damage, rinse / repeat-- the combatants have tactical maneuvering choices and the tide of the battle can swing as one dueler gains advantage over another through superior swordplay and footwork. It is Epic!
Have you ever met someone for the first time, but you feel like you've known them your whole life -- and you become instant best friends? I had that same feeling when I stumbled upon Honor + Intrigue. It's my new favorite RPG.
If you love swashbuckling action, treacherous political intrigue and eldritch horror, you should check out Honor + Intrigue. You won't be disappointed.
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