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Index Card RPG (ICRPG)

Index Card RPG (ICRPG)
Master the art of fast, loot-driven adventures with a single essential volume.

Creator Info

  • Designer(s): Runehammer (Richard Whitaker)
  • Artist(s): Jessee Egan; Luke Nicholson
  • Publisher: Runehammer Games (Official Site)
  • Game Page: Index Card RPG

Overview of the Game

  1. What is this game about?
    A versatile, DIY-friendly d20 system that empowers GMs and players to create fast-paced adventures across any genre—fantasy, sci-fi, weird west, and beyond.
  2. Game lineage and inspiration:
    Born from the OSR community and refined by Runehammer, ICRPG distills years of homebrew mechanics into a streamlined core, winning praise for its clarity and creative potential.
  3. What makes Index Card RPG unique?
    • Universal loot tables: Dynamic d100 loot and treasure rules fuel endless creativity.
    • World-agnostic design: Core rules apply to any setting, with five official genre guides.
    • GM toolbox: Embedded guidance on encounter design, pacing, and player agency ensures low-prep mastery.
  4. Who will love it?
    • GMs seeking easy prep and flexible world-building
    • Players who enjoy high loot frequency and fast character progression
    • Groups looking for multi-genre compatibility in one rulebook

Dice System

  1. Core Mechanic: Roll a d20 + attribute against a target score; damage and effects determined by context-specific dice.
  2. Dice Needed:  d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20 (Full "standard" set of polyhedral dice)

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