Dice Pools

• I really dislike dice pool mechanics!
• Results seem weirdly unpredictable.
• Things are made worse if target number is high (e.g. 6 on d6 in Coriolis).
• And better if low (e.g. often 4+ on d6 in Hero Kids).
• Overall I prefer d20 or 3d6 (The Fantasy Trip, GURPS).
• Maybe because the probabilities are easier to intuit.

Mörk Borg Review

• Initially I felt it was pretentiously arty.
• In the end I love it - it does a great job of syncing presentation, content and setting.
• Loads of random tables which back up the feel of the setting.
• Mechanic for bringing on the end of the world.
• Rules-wise it's a very slimmed down d20 system with metagame 'omens'.
• Players (almost) always roll.
• DC 12 is standard, only modified in the case of especially strong/weak opponents.
• Simple and deadly crit and fumble mechanics.
• Omens allow rerolls, damage reduction, max damage etc.
• Options to play classless or with very flavourful classes (Fanged Deserter, Heretical Priest).
• The included adventure Rotblack Sludge is a fascinating compact starter dungeon.
• The website has loads of free content, including a character generator.
• Pretty good sheets on Roll20.