is there an editable version of de microluxe20 1.8 edition? Really liked it, but wanted to make some small alterations Read this Group Post and its Comments … Continue reading →

I have a topic on the Microlite20 Nexus that I’m using partially as a design journal, partially as a sounding board for an m20 game based more or less on the Age of Sail. Every day or so, I make … Continue reading →

I’m kinda tempted to borrow some of the rules from Pathfinder 2e for a Microlite20 game thing. …I promise, one day, I will actually finish a rules set. Read this Group Post and its Comments … Continue reading →

It looks like I am going to be revamping the "unofficial" Microlite20 web page. The forum has been having problems for ages — which is why it is dead and new registrations are disabled. The downloads section of the forum … Continue reading →

Is there a pinned link to main site with all the mods and hacks? Read this Group Post and its Comments … Continue reading →

Still curious about encounter level – especially due to the fact that leveling up in Microlite means ELs x Level x 10. I run a library club that can have from one to six players in any given session – … Continue reading →

I think I need some help figuring out AC for my characters. I’m using the microlight20 purest essence rule sheets. The only place I really see AC mentioned for characters is on the equipment charts for armor and shields. However … Continue reading →

Something ambitious. (WARNING: I hashed this out in my head on a car ride home from my friends' place.) Your character has the following ability scores: 15 (+2), 13 (+1), 10 (+), and 8 (-1). Distribute those among your Strength, … Continue reading →

This is a group for those that love the smallest thing in RPG’s, Microlite20 and its many variants. You can visit Microlite20.org to find 100+ downloadable files. Read this Group Post and its Comments … Continue reading →

Microlite20 design thoughts about playable races: Human: Medium, walking speed 30 feet, +1 all four ability scores [I debated having humans as "+1 to all five skills," but I thought 5e mostly did away with small bonuses to skills. Ah … Continue reading →

Assassin talent: Knives Everywhere Basic: You have a collection of throwing knives. This is a ranged weapon that inflicts d4 piercing damage, and has the Finesse, Light, and Range (20/60) properties. Improved: You can make opportunity attacks with your throwing … Continue reading →

Hello folks. I just joined a group playing 3.5. Lots of new players seem to be overwhelmed by how busy the 3.5 character sheets are. Not to mention their creativity seems stymied by the skill list (can I do X? … Continue reading →

Thank you for letting me join in. I’m a big fan of the entire Microlite family of games. Read this Group Post and its Comments … Continue reading →

At the moment, I’m just trying to work out specializations for classes in “War Eagles,” my Microlite20 5e mod. Every class gets one at third level, just like in vanilla D&D5. I just want a reasonable mix of them, though. … Continue reading →

I’d like to come up with a way to use the power categories from Heroes Unlimited. I’d do character creation from M20 Modern, but how should I handle the superpowers? Read this Group Post and its Comments … Continue reading →

After looking at Microlite20 Fifth Edition and my current setting, I want to give each character class different paths, similar to D&D Fifth. Right now, I’m thinking for the fighter class: Fighter HP: d8 + 2/level Proficiency: All weapons, all … Continue reading →

Guys, does a “Classless & Levelless” version of M20 exist? For example, you start as a character with a pool with maximum unallocated amount of “skill points”, and (s)he puts points in the skills mostly needed and used? Other unused … Continue reading →

Hi everybody, could someone guide me to the best m20 star wars rules? Read this Group Post and its Comments … Continue reading →

I’m working on a “modular” version of M20. The “core” rules based on M20 modern, with genre plugins (fantasy, sci-fi) and setting plugins (Star Frontiers, so far). Everything is rough draft right now, but if anyone is interested, I can … Continue reading →

Thanks for accepting my request! Microlite20 is amazing and has been a game changer: I cannot believe it took me so long to find it! I am especially fond of the Fifth Ed. ruleset, this is exactly how RPG should … Continue reading →

I seem to be asking lots of questions. Ah well. How do you best track combat and iniative? I keep thinking a table in my OneNote or even an excel sheet? But would love something that listed just the important … Continue reading →

I’m sharing here because who else would understand? Started my story for my kiddos. I’m having too much fun with names. Town of Genair’k Ewe Meat Dinner Tavern, owned by Theein Keeper. Wandering Inn, owned by Ayl Wyfe. In the … Continue reading →

Thanks for the add! My 11 year old daughter would like to do two things: First. Play an rpg with her family or at least me and her brother who is 7. Second: have a regular game that plays maybe … Continue reading →

Just read an article about a father using m20 with his kids as a way to introduce them to rpgs. I have an eight year old that may not like a medieval setting. Any recommendations? Read this Group Post and … Continue reading →

Hey there good folks! I’m looking for an M74 character sheet. I’ll be running an M74 demo at my FLGS in December and I’m seriously considering an M74/Blackmoor campaign at the same FLGS. Thanks in advance for any help you … Continue reading →

If anyone is interested in the full (but uncompleted) version of the Star Frontiers M20 conversion, just let me know. I’ll post a link, if it is allowed. Read this Group Post and its Comments … Continue reading →

It’s been a while since I talked up the Age of Exploration. Anyway, the next class after the fighter, artificer, and scoundrel is the master of the mind, the mystic! (Remind me to source Star Wars RCR for some inspiration … Continue reading →

[WARNING: Long!] So a friend reminded me that I was working on a cyberpunk m20 game a while ago, before the Age of Exploration, and we all know what one of the best things about cyberpunk is. Besides, you know, … Continue reading →

Hey! So I begun a microlite 81 and I have a question: can someone explain how does the “turn undead” rule work? Me and my friends read it many times and it just seemed too hard for the cleric. I … Continue reading →

While I ponder additional stuff for the fighter, I think I’ll talk about the scoundrel today. Sneak Attack: Scoundrels can deal additional damage to creatures where they least expect it. On a successful sneak attack, a scoundrel deals an additional … Continue reading →

I’ve updated the Microlite20.org site with new Microlite20 files to download: some of the new files released recently. https://microlite20.org/ Read this Group Post and its Comments … Continue reading →

Hey guys. I’ve just started readind Microlite 81 and I have a question. Do elves get really the same magic stats (MCB, Mem) as magic users? The only difference beetween the two is that magic users can go to level … Continue reading →

Some preliminary stuff on the artificer; they aid the team by creating temporary machines, and can permanently upgrade equipment. Artificers can create (Level + Int mod) machines each day. Turret: This simple turret has +4 to attack rolls, 1d6 + … Continue reading →

has anyone ever used/designed a “cheat sheet” for M20? Read this Group Post and its Comments … Continue reading →

Microlite Tri-Stat Read this Group Post and its Comments … Continue reading →

Has anyone ever come up with treasure tables for m20? Read this Group Post and its Comments … Continue reading →

This makes me wonder, does anyone of a microlite version of rolemaster, I know its d100 but its worth an ask Read this Group Post and its Comments … Continue reading →

Is there a Microlite20 version compatible with DnD 5th, as the normal one is compatible with the 3rd Ed SRD? I know there are ones for the 1974 and 1981 versions. Read this Group Post and its Comments … Continue reading →

Heyo. Another wonderful NPC group The Slayers Guild, and a patron exclusive location “The Blood Gorge Caravanserai” in standard and A4 format 🙂 We’ve done a had full of NPC groups at this point, any particular resources you’d like to … Continue reading →

Another NPC Group! The Alchemikal Mendicants are these opium dens or sanctuaries? NPC Groups – The Alchemikal Mendicants | Microlite20 PressThe drug addled priesthood of the Alchemikal Medicants is another great addition to a GM’s Toolkit, or perhaps even as … Continue reading →

Heyo folks! I’m creating a pocket mod template in InDesign to start practicing my InDesign skills and I wanted to get thoughts on preferences. I’m trying to decide between the traditional pocket mod where you fold it in on itself … Continue reading →

Hey Guys, whats up! I remeber that once I saw an m20 pocketmod, but I can’t find it again. Someone has this file to share? Read this Group Post and its Comments … Continue reading →

Thought processes time: For another Microlite20 game, I’m thinking of cribbing a rule from The Black Hack about increasing your ability scores: You don’t get one guaranteed advance every 3 levels. Instead, every time you level up, you roll a … Continue reading →

Alrighty. Uploaded a version of the revised M20 rules split out from the Rules Cyclopedia. This is a content focused update so I know the layout isn’t perfect. I’m planning to improve the layout after getting community feedback on the … Continue reading →

“I give up”. I give trying to discuss with 3.5/PF hardcore fans that having literally a detailed (messy) rule for every little thing a player could think of doing MEANS that the system is complete, fun, and you can do … Continue reading →

Hey guys, question time. I love the Microlite system and the freedom that it gives to both the players and the GM, but my players think that with such a simple ruleset it isn’t good for a “classic” long-term type … Continue reading →

So I was thinking about this group and this came to my mind: why don’t we organize a play by post gritty game using Microlite20 (rules cyclopedia, vanilla, whatever)? It could be a way of playtest and see the system … Continue reading →

So someone at OneNote Central apparently stopped by the Microlite20 blog for a read and really loved the last article. http://microlite20.net/2016/09/06/blog-carnival-onenote-to-rule-them-all/ They quoted the article in a tweet which random people from microsft started re-tweeting lol. https://twitter.com/OneNoteC/status/773621980725669888 Read this Group … Continue reading →

I was told to do it, so here is the first tiny draft: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gqTLvJLVt7HF1gLVR4Q3ar0u1Zra3RJ5sCcD3H9pC-c/edit?usp=sharing Read this Group Post and its Comments … Continue reading →

[OT] Wandering around retroclones forum boards I stumbled in this very interesting single volume edition of OD&D, with the usual goal of faithful reproduction of the original little books, removed dependecy from chainmail and outdoor survival and integrating clarifications from … Continue reading →

can someone provide a link with microlite 5e please c: Read this Group Post and its Comments … Continue reading →

Awesome post from Ian Coakley with a sweet piece of art from Bryan Gough. Ian talks about the importance of how the first dungeon you send your party through affects your game. What Your First Dungeon Says About Your CampaignHi … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, another noobie question if you don’t mind. I plan on using Microlite 20 for a sci-fi campaign, and am very attracted to the notion of being able to use equipment from D20 sourcebooks unmodified. My question is, do … Continue reading →

Dear Seth, many thanks for the acceptance and your work on Microlite 20 (M20). I have some noob questions. First, for context, I am very new to the D&D system, having only played (Game Mastered) Traveller Classic and Fasa Trek … Continue reading →

I have been reading through the cyclopedia posted on the 15th, and the heroic classes on page 51 gave me some pause. There’s reference to +2 CHA as if it were a core stat, could you elaborate on that for … Continue reading →

Ian Coakley and I are going to be doing a live Google hangout on Friday. We are aiming for 5pm eat., and would love to participate with as much of the community as can make it! We’ll talk a little … Continue reading →

Brand new update to the Rules Cyclopedia that adds a bunch of new races and classes to the optional rules section. I want to welcome @piebaldwookie to the team as this is the first version of the Rules Cyclopedia he … Continue reading →

conditions? I’m looking at DungeonFinder, which is kind of what I wish to do. But… there are like 20 conditions. Way too many for what microlite (let alone DungeonFinder) is trying to accomplish http://microlite20.org/forum/index.php?action=downloads;cat=16 Read this Group Post and its … Continue reading →

thanks to the golden edition (and pathfinder version). I’ve found the answer to my movement issue. Generally, 30′ per move, or 20′ if armored; however, dwarves start at 20 for both situations? Also found some character sheets in the microlite20 … Continue reading →

Ok serious talk. My wife and child are out of town. I am going to consume junk food and crush it on m20 work. What should I consume? Read this Group Post and its Comments … Continue reading →

From a comment on Gyax bday on the official D&D page, a fun way to “autopilot” creatures when playing solo or testing stuff. “WIS checks (roll under wis on d20 for success) movement: wis fail=enemy charges, wis pass= enemy takes … Continue reading →

How would you introduce mana points for spellcasters? HP cost for spellcasting It’s an elegant rule, but some players would find it extreme especially at low levels PC. So, maybe I could introduce magic points. But how to implement it … Continue reading →