My free PbtA-influenced game, Ironsworn, was officially released yesterday. Print versions now also available. Thanks to PbtA designers and the community for all of the inspiration!
Originally shared by Shawn Tomkin
Ironsworn, the free RPG of perilous quests, is now officially released! I want to offer a huge thanks to everyone who supported and participated in the development of Ironsworn through dozens of preview releases since April 2017.
The digital edition and print edition are available now at DriveThruRPG (http://bit.ly/ironsworn). Please leave a rating or review while you are there!
Or, download directly from ironswornrpg.com.
What is Ironsworn?
In the Ironsworn tabletop roleplaying game, you are a hero sworn to undertake perilous quests in the dark fantasy setting of the Ironlands. You will explore untracked wilds, fight desperate battles, forge bonds with isolated communities, and reveal the secrets of this harsh land.
There are three ways to play:
Guided: One or more players take the role of their characters, while a gamemaster (GM) moderates the session.
Co-Op: You and one or more friends play together to overcome challenges and complete quests. No GM required.
Solo: You portray a lone character driven to fulfill vows in a dangerous world. Good luck!
To learn more about the system and setting, visit ironswornrpg.com.
About the Digital Edition
The Ironsworn digital package is free and complete. It includes the rulebook, character sheet, 45 printable asset cards (more coming soon!), and an extensive set of worksheets and reference materials.
About the Print Edition
The Ironsworn rulebook is also available in your choice of hardcover or softcover. Follow this link to buy your copy now: http://bit.ly/ironsworn.
Licensing
Hack away! Ironsworn is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International license. The Ironsworn SRD, to be released soon, will introduce a new, even more open license for commercial use. Visit http://ironswornrpg.com to learn more.
What’s Next
This is a major milestone in my Ironsworn quest, but the journey is not yet complete. Here is some of what is planned:
– New assets (Volume 2 will be out soon)
– Print-on-demand asset cards
– Ironsworn SRD: The Ironsworn mechanics under an open Creative Commons license.
– Ironsworn Sanctuary (working title): In this expansion for Ironsworn, you will establish and manage an Ironlands settlement. Will your community survive the long, dark winter? What threats will it face? What price will you pay to protect it?
– Ironsworn Frontiers: New worlds and genres for the Ironsworn system.
