The podcast explores the game Dungeon World and its narrative-based gameplay. They discuss the different classes, abilities, rolls, HP, leveling up, and hirelings. They also delve into the concept of hirelings and NPCs, and explore the abilities of the black pudding creature in the game. They discuss the game's rules, character classes, and how it differs from D&D, emphasizing simplicity and faster combat. They briefly introduce their podcast network and other shows.
Dungeon World is a narrative-based role-playing game similar to D&D, offering various playbooks with unique abilities.
The 2D6 system in Dungeon World determines success, with rolls of 6 or lower resulting in failure and rolls of 10 or higher leading to straightforward success.
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Overview of Dungeon World
Dungeon World is a role-playing game similar to Dungeons and Dragons, powered by the Apocalypse. It is narrative-based and focuses on creating fantastic adventures in a world filled with magic, gods, and demons. The game offers various playbooks, such as the Bard, Cleric, Druid, Fighter, Paladin, Ranger, Thief, and Wizard, each with unique abilities and roles in the game.
Game Mechanics in Dungeon World
Dungeon World uses a 2D6 system for resolving actions. Rolling a 6 or lower results in failure, granting experience points. A roll of 7 to 9 signifies success with complications, while a 10 or higher is a straightforward success. The game incorporates abilities, modifiers, hit points, armor, and damage mechanics similar to D&D. Characters can suffer debilities, affect skills, and level up, allowing them to learn multi-class abilities.
Monsters and Hirelings in Dungeon World
Dungeon World features a variety of monsters, including Guardsman, Halfling Thief, Owlbear, Maggot Squid, and Black Pudding. The game also allows players to hire NPCs called hirelings, who possess skills, loyalty scores, and costs. Combat and dealing damage are significant aspects of the game, where armor can mitigate damage and some attacks can inflict debilities on characters.