I got to run Daggerheart – the new TTRPG from Darrington Press – in a therapeutic TTRPG group tonight!
The game’s focus on narrative and the duality dice keep the game dynamic and and highlights diverse outcomes from situations, while having character creation streamlined but providing opportunities to create a character that feels like part of a group and a larger world! This is rad as it gives players more agency over their background and provides Storytellers with a cast of characters beyond the players.
It’s got enough of the fantasy rpg worldbuilding that we’re used to from D&D and Pathfinder but with the approach to storytelling that many of my D&D groups prefer over the war gaming elements inherited from D&D’s past.
Character creation was a breeze and reminded me of Cyberpunk RED’s Lifepath system, and PBTA elements to tie the party together. Running the game was gripping, with the duality dice providing tension and anticipation to each roll!
I’m adding this to the shelf for my Roll for Growth – Therapeutic Storytelling Games program! It’s a natural fit for the focus the groups I run have on the interpersonal stories!
I found it to be intuitive and fun, I can’t wait to return to it with more groups!
Counselling with Mike 