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Ironsworn/Starforged

Ironsworn: Starforged
Ironsworn: Starforged
Online
Roleplay focused
Conversation, character and story take up most of the table time.
Play by post
The whole game runs as written posts in a chat or forum, so nobody has to be online at the same time.
Newbie friendly
New players are welcome, and nobody expects you to know the rules beforehand.
LGBTQ+ friendly
The table is openly welcoming to LGBTQ+ players.
No paid games
On a player profile - you are looking for free games and are not interested in paid ones.

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Description

"Swear an oath. Face the impossible. Pay the price." Looking for players interested in trying out Ironsworn and/or Ironsworn: Starforged in a cooperative Play-by-Post experience! This will be a GM-light collaborative storytelling game, where the players build the world together, make difficult choices, and discover the story as it unfolds. No traditional dungeon master required — the system uses narrative mechanics, progress tracks, oracle tables, and player-driven storytelling to create adventures dynamically. Depending on player preference, the setting can be:
  • Ironsworn — gritty low fantasy survival, harsh wilderness, vows, iron-age inspired settlements, monsters, raiders, ancient mysteries.
  • Starforged — sci-fi exploration inspired by Mass Effect, Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, Alien, and space westerns. Explore dangerous sectors, forge bonds, hunt bounties, uncover anomalies, and survive the Forge.
This game is beginner-friendly, especially for people curious about:
  • Solo/co-op RPGs
  • Narrative-first systems
  • Roleplay-heavy games
  • Sandbox storytelling
  • GM-less games
No experience with either system required.
WHAT IS IRONSWORN / STARFORGED? Ironsworn and Starforged are narrative tabletop RPGs created by Shawn Tomkin. Instead of focusing heavily on tactical combat grids and strict encounter balancing, the games focus on:
  • Character-driven stories
  • Narrative consequences
  • Momentum and risk management
  • Collaborative worldbuilding
  • Fiction-first gameplay
Core Mechanics (Simplified) Most actions use:
  • 1 Action Die (d6) + a relevant stat
  vs
  • 2 Challenge Dice (d10s)
Results are:
  • Strong Hit → You beat both die. You succeed well. 
  • Weak Hit → You beat one die. You succeed, but with a cost/complication.
  • Miss → You beat no die. Things go badly.
The game heavily embraces:
  • Fail-forward storytelling
  • Meaningful consequences
  • Character vows and goals
  • Exploration and discovery
  • Emergent storytelling
Combat is dangerous, journeys are uncertain, and even success usually comes at a price.
RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS Mode: Cooperative GM-less Play Platform: Discord PBP Experience Required: None Posting Style: As long as it's not a one-liner Character Creation: Guided during Session 0 Homebrew: Possible depending on group interest Tone: Flexible (gritty, hopeful, cozy, tragic, adventurous, etc.) Important Notes
  • We will collectively decide the setting truths/world details together.
  • Rules are relatively light and easy to learn.
  • Heavy focus on collaborative storytelling.
  • Players are expected to help move scenes forward.
  • Dice rolling can be done using Discord bots.

EXPECTATIONS Combat: Medium Roleplay: High Exploration: High Sandbox Freedom: High Preparation Required: Low Themes
  • Survival
  • Exploration
  • Discovery
  • Found Family
  • Dangerous Journeys
  • Oaths and Promises
  • Cosmic Mystery (Starforged)
  • Ancient Secrets
  • Hope in Harsh Worlds
Potential optional vibes:
  • Cozy settlement building
  • Space western
  • Horror
  • Political intrigue
  • Monster hunting
  • Frontier survival

SCHEDULE AND LOCATION Location: Discord Timezone: GMT+8 preferred but open internationally Expected Activity: At least 1 meaningful post every 1-3 days
PLAYER PRIORITY Beginner-friendly 3-4 slots available Players who enjoy:
  • collaborative storytelling
  • character development
  • improvisation
  • narrative consequences
  • journaling/RP-heavy games
…will probably enjoy this system the most.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS Official resources:
  • Ironsworn is completely FREE. Starforged isn't but I'm willing to share the rulebook through google drive.
  • Character sheets and reference materials will be provided.
  • I can teach the system as we play.
If interested, feel free to message me with:
  • Your RPG experience
  • Whether you prefer fantasy or sci-fi
  • The kinds of stories/themes you enjoy
Ironsworn: Starforged

Ironsworn: Starforged

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  • Location: Online
  • Game frequency: Weekly
  • Timezone:
    GMT
    Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC)
  • Organizer: UnicornBread
  • Discord: Log in to view
  • Players: 0/3
  • GM: 1/1
  • Language: English
  • Added: 25. May 2026
  • Last edit: 26. May 2026
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