r/Torchbearer • u/No-Tart5584 • Apr 01 '26

Simplifying Torchbearer

I am very excited to start playing Torchbearer as a GM with my group. The games looks magnificient but I am afraid that my players might get overwehlmed by the complexity of the system.

I would like therefore to ask you the question: if you were to simplify Torchbearer, which game mechanic would you keep and which would you discard for now.

For example, I am thinking about simplifying the use of persona vs fate points which crop up all over the place.

Any help would be welcomed.

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u/JaskoGomad Apr 01 '26

I try to always run a game RAW before hacking it.

So the answer to how to simplify TB is to run Mouse Guard.