SHIV

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Library Itch.io
Source itch.io
Platform Physical
Release Date 12/2/2024
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Description

Sharpen your blade and become a Vagrant for coin or glory. 

SHIV is a high fantasy rules-lite tabletop roleplaying game about roving through a magic-filled world and solving problems for others. 

Don't fight alone!

The action in SHIV is for 3-5 players plus a GM (Game Master). Together forge your story in one-shots or 4 to 10 session campaigns.

What's inside? 

  • Simple Core Rules -- 7 Pages of easy to digest gameplay based around a 3-stat d8 & 2d10 Roll-under system. 
  • Lightning fast Character Creation -- Make your character in up to 5 minutes.
  • No Classes -- Use Equipment and Magic with no restrictions. 
  • Nimble Combat --  Deal fixed damage values and roll to dodge.
  • Easy to Prep -- As a GM, run one-line Enemy stat blocks with ease.  
  • GM Tool Kit -- A concise section of prep rules and guides aimed to help you run the game. 

Inspirations

SHIV is inspired by Punkzines, DIY culture, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Dorohedoro, and Gachiakuta. It mechanically pays homage to Yochai Gal's Cairn and Chris McDowall's Into the Odd.

Character Sheets

Google Sheets Character Sheet-- simply Flie > Make a Copy. 

Printable Sheet -- Downloadable with game.