Tales of Blades and Heroes is a fast-playing, uncomplicated set of fantasy RPG rules based on the Origins-nominated Song of Blades and Heroes miniature rules. Its key features are:
Minimal Bookkeeping;
a character sheet that fits on a 3x5Ó index card;
d6 based skill and action system;
simple enough for newcomers, yet sophisticated enough to satisfy expert players;
no classes or levels: create any character with a point system;
combat is based on a single d6 roll and damage tables: play faster, meaningful battles where your tactical decisions matter;
play with miniatures, counters or paper figures;
online support via the Song of Blades Yahoo group and an active community of players and creators;
story and character-based rewards: gain experience for being imaginative and playing in character;
no spells to memorize: the freeform magic system encourages ingenuity and lets you create any magical effects through the combination of Power Words.
This is a trade format edition printed in black and white.