Why I enjoy Basic Fantasy (and you should too!)

I’ve recently discovered Basic Fantasy, and in the video I tried to capture exactly why it feels just right. It walks this interesting line between classic old school vibes—remember that satisfying clatter of dice on the table—and a modern twist that lets you stretch the rules in ways you might not expect. I mean, you start with the four core classes, which are solid enough on their own, but then you hop over to BasicFantasy.org and suddenly you’ve got a library of extra classes, races, even house‑ruled options that slot in like they were always meant to be there. It’s pretty liberating, honestly… the system doesn't lock you into a corner.

What I didn’t emphasize enough in the video was how approachable the whole thing is. If you’ve ever had an idea for a new goblin type or a rogue variant, you can sketch it out, test it for a session or two, tweak what feels off, and bam—you’ve got something uniquely yours. And if you’d rather keep it simple, that works too. So, whether you’re chasing nostalgia or craving the freedom to tinker, Basic Fantasy really delivers. Give it a look—you might find just the spark you’ve been missing.

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