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Inversion RPG is a tabletop role playing game with magic, guns, and lost technology. Set in a world of scavengers starting to rebuild, it uses 12 sided dice, and has a Skill Point progression system

If you're interested in this project feel free to reach out on discord.

The Setting

This is a place where wizards duel gunslingers at high noon, paladins push back armies of undead with their blessed shotguns, and pirate ships sail the seas, the skies, and the stars beyond. This is a time of adventure and rediscovery. Villages are built above the wreckage of a fallen empire, and every day people unearth the magic and technology of a more advanced past. 

Success Resolution

Inversion uses a familiar, yet unique take on its resolution system: Every Challenge in Inversion takes a set number of successes to overcome, and the higher you roll the most successes you get. Successes pile up until the challenge is overcome.  A character always has a chance of success, and a refined character will face challenges worthy of their skill; every die roll matters.

Fully Open Progression System

Inversion features a fully open progression system, doing away with the traditional class based progression. Everything you do in the game, from taking a hit to what weapons you can wield and what technology you can grasp, is all determined by the skill system that is easy to learn, and as complex as you want it. This system lets you build your character exactly the way you want.

Inspirations

Adventure Time; Trigun; Wild ARMS; Amphibia; Arcanum; Final Fantasy; She-Ra; Cannon Busters; Horizon ZD; Nausicaa. Inversion RPG is made for worlds with magic and lost technology mixing together to build unique settings.

Overview

This is Alpha v3: The GM Update!

This is the final Alpha update and adds a breath of content for the GM section. The game will be gearing up for its Beta launch soon, but this version is rules complete and only needs some more content to assist the GM. 

There are 12 Ancestries, 90 magic items, 99 tech items, 111 developments, and 12 fighting styles with 34 specs.

Pages are single page layout (better for scrolling) 

Spreads are facing page layout (better for widescreen)

Night Mode documents available on discord.

Updated 1 day ago
StatusIn development
CategoryPhysical game
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(10 total ratings)
AuthorNo One
TagsCharacter Customization, Fantasy, Indie, Sci-fi, Tabletop, Tabletop role-playing game

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Inversion Alpha 3 Pages 18 MB
Inversion Alpha 3 Spread 18 MB
Inversion Alpha 3 Character Sheet Pages 266 kB
Inversion Alpha 3 Character Sheet Spread 266 kB
Inversion Alpha 3 Character Sheet Fillable 385 kB

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Having played a few sessions now, what sticks out to me most is that everything in the book feels like it's meant to be there. The setting, the mechanics, the choices you can make, everything was placed with an eye to how it would work with everything else, and it gives the game a sense of coherence that you don't often see.

The other thing that sticks out is that you have so much freedom in character creation, but the game trusts you. At no point does it put up unnecessary guardrails or say "no, you can't do that," instead taking the approach of "there's no rule saying you can't."

10/10, download and play it.

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I am the author and I think I did a pretty good job

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Inversion is a shining example of commitment to a concept, with every aspect of the game thoughtfully designed to support its unique setting and ideas. The d12 success mechanic ensures that every choice in character creation is meaningful, with no option feeling wasted or suboptimal. Each mechanic feels fun and rewarding to use, and there’s an abundance of great options to explore.

This is easily one of the best indie TTRPGs I've come across, and I've read quite a few. It strikes a perfect balance between immersive storytelling and solid mechanics. Players who prefer lighter games won't feel overwhelmed by complex calculations, while those who enjoy more strategic depth will find plenty to engage with. It's a brilliantly designed game, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone.