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Compare Tabletop RPG Systems for Your Group
Your group fancies a new system and you are stuck between two. This prompt compares them on learning curve, combat versus roleplay balance, prep load, tone and how well each suits the people round your table. Less time arguing over rulebooks, more time actually playing the thing.
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You run or play in a tabletop role-playing group and want to try a new RPG system. You are comparing {RPG_SYSTEM_A} against [a second system] to decide which better suits your group's preferences.
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**Compare the two systems across five dimensions:**
1. Complexity and learning curve: how long does it take to learn, and how much rules knowledge is needed at the table?
2. Combat vs roleplay balance: does the system reward combat, roleplaying, or exploration, and which does your group prefer?
3. Setting and tone: what kind of stories does each system tell best, and does that match what your group wants to explore?
4. GM workload: how much preparation does each system require from the person running the game?
5. Community and resources: the size of the player community, quality of published adventures, and online support
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- A comparison table across all five dimensions
- A recommendation tailored to your group's stated preferences
</output_format> ⚠ human-in-the-loop: you are responsible for the results of using this prompt, not us.