HDL Basic Rules
The HDL system is a flexible, simple system for use with existing game settings or original game worlds. Fully playable on its own, the system is a fresh, simplified take on gaming. Fully universal, it can be whatever you want it to be.
Key features:
- Straightforward rules grounded in reality; if it makes sense in real life, that’s how it works in the game!
- Simplified rolling system, based on set difficulties or contested rolls.
- Fully customizable point-based characters with no levels, classes, or hit points.
- Adaptable experience-based system for both long-term character improvement and on-the-spot advantages.
- Unique Energy system for boosting rolls and representing additional effort.
- Optional hex-map-based SCom tactical combat.
- Includes rules for creating psychic “ESPers.”
- Additional rules for creating other creatures.
- Fully customizable rules.
- Multiple settings available, with more on the way!
- A single, inexpensive, light book, a set of cards, and a handful of dice is all you need to play.
- No twenty-sided dice needed!
For more details, check out the HDL Quickstart Guide.
