Warning
This System is in Alpha testing, and may have bugs.
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This DIE RPG Package for Foundry VTT is an independent production by Joseph Hopson (ephson) and is not affiliated with Rowan, Rook and Decard or Will Kirkby. It is published under the RR&D Community License.
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You can install the latest released version of the system by using this manifest link in Foundry VTT. Instructions: https://github.com/philote/die-rpg/releases/latest/download/system.json
Core Mechanics
- d6 dice pool system with 4+ success threshold
- Class Dice (d4-d20) based on paragon type
- Advantage/Disadvantage mechanics
- Critical Failures (0 successes + rolling a 1)
- Specials triggered on rolling 6s
Actor Types
- Characters - Full PC support with level progression, flashback mechanic, Fallen Mode
- NPCs - Multiple types (Paragon, Echo, Fallen, Fair, Creature) with 40+ creature subtypes
9 Item Types
- Paragon: Character classes (Dictator, Neo, Godbinder, Fool, Emotion Knight, Master, Fallen)
- Equipment: Weapons, armor, gear with defense/roll modifiers
- Look: Appearance options with defense bonuses
- Spell: Magical abilities with specials
- God: Bound deities for Godbinders (trust/debt tracking, scriptures)
- Gift: Gifts of the Fair for Neos (upgradeable)
- Stance: Combat/Social/Emotion stances for Emotion Knights
- Venting: Emotion venting abilities
- Arcane Weapon: Emotion Knight's signature weapon
Advancement System
- 20-node triangular map with SVG visualization
- Adjacent node unlocking
- Level-gated selection
- Interactive UI with tooltips
Template-Driven Paragon System
- GMs can create custom paragons without coding
- 9 dynamic field types (text, number, select, itemList, etc.)
- Custom class ability forms render on character sheets
Specials Aggregation
- Collects specials from paragon, equipment, stances, gifts, gods, spells
- State-aware (only active/equipped items contribute)
- Source tracking for each special
Character Sheet
- Tabs: Class, Advancements, Persona, Equipment, Abilities, Notes
- Interactive stat rolling
- Resource tracking with increment/decrement
- Look selection from paragon options
7 Compendium Packs
- Equipment, Paragons, Gods, Gifts, Stances, Venting Abilities, Spells
World Settings
- Failing Forward toggle
- Critical Failures toggle
- Dice Interaction mode
- Fallen Game Mode (Rituals/Campaign)
- CodeMirror integration - Rich JSON editor for paragon form definitions (currently plain textarea)
- fix the alignment of triangles on the advancement map
DIE: The Roleplaying Game for Foundry VTT is an independent production by Joseph Hopson (ephson) and is not affiliated with Rowan, Rook, and Decard, Lemon Ink Ltd, Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans Studio, or Stephanie Hans. It is published under the RR&D Community License. All names, characters, organisations, events, and places herein are entirely fictional, and any resemblance to actual persons, organisations, events, or places is coincidental.”
Icons used from game-icons.net and are released under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license.
Dice 4 icon by Skoll under CC BY 3.0
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Dice 10 icon by Skoll under CC BY 3.0
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Saber and pistol icon by Delapouite under CC BY 3.0
Glowing hands icon by Lorc under CC BY 3.0
Scroll unfurled icon by Lorc under CC BY 3.0
Hand of god icon by Delapouite under CC BY 3.0
Gift trap icon by Lorc under CC BY 3.0
High punch icon by Delapouite under CC BY 3.0
Shouting icon by Lorc under CC BY 3.0
Battle gear icon by Lorc under CC BY 3.0
Thrown daggers icon by Lorc under CC BY 3.0
Crossed sabers icon by Lorc under CC BY 3.0
Plain dagger icon by Lorc under CC BY 3.0
Revolver icon by Delapouite under CC BY 3.0
Broadsword icon by Lorc under CC BY 3.0
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High kick icon by Delapouite under CC BY 3.0
Pistol gun icon by John Colburn under CC BY 3.0
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Winchester rifle icon by Skoll under CC BY 3.0
Gladius icon by Skoll under CC BY 3.0
Warhammer icon by Delapouite under CC BY 3.0
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Teleport icon by Lorc under CC BY 3.0
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Aura icon by Lorc under CC BY 3.0
Artificial intelligence icon by Lord Berandas under CC BY 3.0
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Hound icon by Lorc under CC BY 3.0
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