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So I think I'm looking for an TTRPG system that would essentially run a soap opera. Rules light is a plus, really something from the old "one-page rpgs" would probably be perfect. I want to focus on the narrative part and have a simple resolution mechanic that's favors social encounters because combat isn't part of the game.

If you guys were about to run a soap opera game, what would you reach for?

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[–] holothuroid@rollenspiel.social 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@Redsven Soap opera? Pasion de las Pasiones. Telenovela as an RPG. Based on #PbtA

[–] ROldford@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

This actually really works well, because the roll modifier is based on questions. Like if you want to manipulate a social superior, you ask “Have you caught them in a good mood”, “Does your well-being directly affect theirs?”, and another “class”-specific (actually a “playbook”, but similar) question. Each “Yes” gets a +1 to the die roll. So it’s all based on role play!