Vagabond: a magic system you shouldn't pass on
19K views · Feb 25, 2025 · People & Blogs
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@TabletopRPGTrends · 1 year ago (edited) · pinned
Currently running kickstarter: <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/landoftheblind/vagabond-pulp-fantasy-rpg">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/landoftheblind/vagabond-pulp-fantasy-rpg</a><br><br>Here is a link if you want to purchase or check it out (not an affiliated link)<br><a href="https://landoftheblind.myshopify.com/products/vagabond-ttrpg-pulp-fantasy-players-guide-early-access">https://landoftheblind.myshopify.com/products/vagabond-ttrpg-pulp-fantasy-players-guide-early-access</a>
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@humblegallipot · 1 year ago
The magic system was one of the big things at sold me on this game. It started strong then became more streamlined during development
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@Aphelion117 · 1 year ago
You guys aren't crazy - having read and played the system, I think it's my new go-to. And it has a lot going for it, but it does read a little clunkily. There is some improvement that could be made to the conceptual layout of the system and rules themselves - but that's not usually something accomplished by the game mechanic designer themselves.
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@LUKsimmons · 10 months ago
I actually think that not having spells completely spelled out is a boon. That is the conversation that is fun to have with the GM, not whether or not something hit.
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@KarnakZMZM · 1 year ago
Happy to see my favorite TTRPG getting some love.
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@kaosque · 10 months ago
Always wanted a system that feels like controlling magic like Cypher in the Castlevania Series does. I'm so glad to have stumbled upon this ❤
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@Maximilian_Romus · 1 year ago
Great Video. Thank you. Wasn't aware how Vagabond actually works but does sound great for your standard sword and sorcery fantasy. I'll look into it
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@richardrdotson · 1 year ago
Smells like some good ideas in here
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@dirkbj · 10 months ago
First time I have seen a video by Tabletop Trends. Love the way you do you videos with the inserted commentary, and its not commentary for commentary's sake - its substantive. Love your channel!
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@gloryrod86 · 1 year ago
Great video, I've been curious about vagabond for a while now and this was very informative <br>Also the discussion at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLviuglVJpg&t=1429">23:49</a> was very interesting and I completely agree, thats why im sad that they abandoned inspiration on nat 20s in the one dnd playtest. Its made 20s matter even when they don't change the result. My table has been playing with that rule for over a year now and its such a joy.
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@pim856 · 1 year ago
Please do vaesen, legend in the mist, grimwild or whatever. Just saying this cause I love interviews with creators so keep it up guys! You’re doing great!
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@alexg6353 · 1 year ago
So happy to discover this channel- what a great concept
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