Risus: The Anything RPG
Dice Pool (Roll multiple dice vs target) Free-form (minimal or no rules - think improv theatre) Trait / Aspect Based (personality affects gameplay) Description Based (Narrative more so than Dice) Dice (Primarily d6)
For some, Risus is a handy “emergency” RPG for spur-of-the-moment one-shots and rapid character creation. For others, it’s a reliable campaign system supporting years of play. For others still, it’s a strange little pamphlet with stick figures.
