Five by Five (1st Ed.)

2008 · Core Rules (min needed to play)

Five by Five (1st Ed.)

A universal roleplaying game system for a range of settings, using a d6 as a d5 by reading a 6 as 0. Characters are defined by chosen traits and resolve tasks by rolling two d5s and multiplying the results; skill ranks improve the chance of success in roughly 10% increments. Combat rules cover archaic and modern weapons and armor, with open-ended damage for spectacular critical hits. The system also includes rules for distinctive abilities such as magic and super powers.

Skill Based (buy or gain skills)Point Based (allocate points to get skills, powers, etc)Dice (Primarily d6)

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