what is foundation?
Foundation is the basic ruleset architecture of 204.
game board
At the start of the game, players must agree which game board they will be using - represented by a map. Game boards are module-specific.
gameplay
Each game round, every player takes a single action on the game board.
Actions are performed in "I Go, You Go" (IGOUGO) turns, where players interact with the features of a Location. This could include selling items, buying perks, or travelling to a new location. Play continues until a player successfully completes their Hero Quest, at which point they win the game!
heroes and companions
Your Hero is your primary player character and your representation within the game. Each Hero comprises:
- A Race and a Class
- 4 Inventory slots
- 3 Perk slots
Companions are additional followers that your Hero can recruit. Each Companion comprises:
- A Race and a Class
- 1 Perk slot
Companions share the Inventory slots of their Hero.
race and class
Your character's Race defines their species, culture, and core identity within the game world.
Your character's Class represents their profession, background, and the unique skills they've learned. The Class you choose will directly affect the abilities available to your character.
Both Races and Classes are specific to each game module. This means the available options may change depending on the adventure you're playing.
inventory and perks
Inventory slots are used to store your characters' Weapons. They can be freely swapped in and out.
Perks slots comprise passive effects that are ever-present. They are unable to be swapped in and out, unless specified by another effect.
locations
Locations contain between 1-4 of the following features:
(R) Rest and Travel
- Restore party’s HP completely and move to a road-linked Location.
(E) Explore and Travel
- Move to a road-linked Location and roll D6 for:
1 = party loses 1 HP;
2-3 = nothing;
4-5 = gain D3 Gold;
6 = gain one 4D6-10 Weapon.
(+) Heal
- Spend Gold to restore party’s HP. Costs 1 Gold per HP point restored. Does not count as an action!
(P) Pub
- Recruit a second Hero to join your party. Costs 12 Gold. You must purchase the first Hero rolled for!
- Recruit an Assassin (max 1 at any time per player) to hunt another player. Roll a D3 to determine their DMG (10/20/30), and rewarded Gold (if the Adversary is defeated: D3/D6/2D6). Roll D6 each turn and, on a +5, the Assassin attacks the opponent! Costs 24 Gold.
- Declare an Event (max 1 at any time per player) is being placed on a single Location. Roll D6 to determine that Event. Roll another D6 at the start of each turn. On a 5+, that Event is activated. Costs 24 Gold.
(T) Trade
- Draw three 4D6-3 Weapons or Items (rolling D3 before each to determine category). You may buy any of these for the listed Gold cost. If purchased, you may put it in your Inventory. If all three selections are refused, 6 Gold is deducted from you.
- You may sell any Item or Weapon in your inventory for their base Gold value minus your highest Skill.
(L) Level Up
- Draw three 4D6-3 Perks (rolling D3 before each to determine category). You may buy any of these for the listed Gold cost. If purchased, you may attach it to either Hero. If all three selections are refused, 6 Gold is deducted from you.
(?) Start Quest
- Roll three sequential D6 dice to determine a quest's Objective, Faction, and Location.
setting up in 6 steps
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Determine the game board in use.
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Setup your hero by choosing their race and class.
- Roll for your starting weapon on a 2D6 (tier 1).
- Roll D6. This is your starting gold.
- Roll for your Hero Quest: comprising a Heroic Objective and a Location. Complete this before your opponents to win the game.
- Start at the location of your Hero Quest.
- Roll dice to determine the order of play.