#RPGaDay 2017 – What is a good #RPG to play for sessions of 2 hrs or less?

#RPGaDay August 8, 2017

Tough one here. I have seen many “lighter” RPGs and have heard/watched one-shots that can run as little as two hours but I actually own very few.

I am going to assume that the traditional “Session 0” character generation and the like is either done before hand or pregens are used.

Of the RPGs in my collection, FATE Accelerated(Evil Hat Games) is my go-to although I admit that I have found Savage Worlds (Pinnacle Entertainment Group) to also be useful for a quick pick-up game (I have the slightly older Explorer’s Edition).

Of course, any of the Fantasy Flight Games Star Wars RPG Beginner Games also work. I have all four (Edge of the Empire, Age of Rebellion, Force and Destiny, and The Force Awakens) and I have to say that Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Beginner Game is my favorite.

Then again, I cannot pass on mentioning Classic Traveller or its latest incarnation, Cepheus Engine. There are many “sub-games” within this RPG that make great play sessions. Like character generation and the famous “you can die during chargen” game. Or gearheads designing ships. These days I even play solo using, what other than, SOLO!.