For seasoned adventurers familiar with the landscape of fantasy role-playing, Alacrity offers a refreshing approach focused on narrative freedom and dynamic action. Its intuitive d100 skill-based system provides a clear measure of character capability, while the flexible action economy encourages bold, cinematic choices, allowing multiple actions within a round at the cost of increasing risk. Forget rigid spell slots; Alacrity’s magic system empowers players and GMs to craft unique “Effects” discovered through story and learned organically, putting the focus squarely on character concept and creative problem-solving within a robust yet streamlined framework.
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Alacrity Fantasy is currently in its beta phase. We invite players and Game Masters to explore the system and share their insights. Your feedback is invaluable in refining the game. Please use the comment forms at the bottom of each page to contribute your thoughts and suggestions.
Designed for fast-paced play and ease of adjudication, Alacrity empowers the Game Master to make swift rulings, keeping the story moving without getting bogged down in complex subsystems. This emphasis on flexibility and shared storytelling makes it an ideal engine for any fantasy campaign you can imagine. Best of all, Alacrity: Fantasy Edition is provided completely free**, ensuring that epic adventures and memorable stories are accessible to everyone looking for a versatile and engaging fantasy role-playing experience.
To my dear friend, James Walker, Jr., the finest Game Master I’ve ever known. This edition is built upon the foundation we created together back in 1999. His spirit lives on in these pages.
Alacrity: Fantasy Edition
For TTRPG Newbies
Introduction: Welcome to Alacrity
Chapter 1: Playing the Game
- Player or GM?
- Rhythm of Play
- Dice
- D100 Tests
- Degrees of Difficulty
- Working Without Training
- Lending a Hand
- Actions
- Social Interaction
- Exploration
- Combat
- Damage and Healing
- Injury Levels and Healing Rates
- First Aid and Medicine
- Critical Injuries and Time
- Time in Play
Chapter 2: Creating a Character
- Choose Your Ancestry
- Determine Your Statistics
- Strength (STR)
- Dexterity (Dex)
- Body (BODY)
- Mind (MIND)
- Choose Your Skills [Includes Master Skills List]
- Skill Baselines and Advancement
- Starting Experience Points (XP)
- Describe Your Character
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Character Advancement
- Earning Experience Points
- Encumbrance and Carrying Limits
Chapter 3: Character Archetypes
Chapter 4: Character Origins
Chapter 5: Special Actions and Circumstances
- Modeling Common Maneuvers
- Specific Situational Rules
- Overland and Sea Travel
- Damaging and Breaking Objects
- Naval Travel and Combat
- Siege Combat and Engines
- Optional Rule: Fast Damage Dice
- Mounted Combat
- Pack Beasts and Burden
Chapter 6: Equipment
- Coins: The Currency of Adventure
- Weapons
- Armor
- Tools
- Adventuring Gear
- Mounts and Vehicles
- Services
- Crafting Equipment and Materials
- Mastery Properties
- Magic Items
- Darkness and Light
Chapter 7: Magic
- Learning to Channel
- Claiming New Effects
- Casting
- Mana Batteries
- Heroic Casting
- Arcane Adepts
- Communion
- Guidelines for Converting Spells to Effects
- Enchanting Items and Permanent Effects
Chapter 8: Worldbuilding
- The Big Picture
- Gods of Your World
- Mapping Your Campaign
- Factions and Organizations
- Magic in Your World
- Creating a Campaign
- Campaign Events
- Play Style
Chapter 9: Creating Adventures
Appendix A: Generic Effects
- Generic Effects
Appendix B: Monsters and NPCs
- Monster Template
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Alacrity Fantasy is a free, fast-paced tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) designed for players who value narrative momentum and streamlined mechanics. This main page serves as the central hub for all game materials, including rules, character creation guides, and skill descriptions. Whether you’re a seasoned Game Master or new to TTRPGs, you’ll find everything needed to embark on immersive adventures.
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