"Fatermyth" is an RPG game that combines tabletop role-playing and adventure. The storylines of seven characters from different eras intertwine, depicting an epic of human heroes. The strategic battles with dice + skills add more challenges to the adventure.
Players utilize a pool of six-sided dice representing different elemental symbols (Yin, Yang, Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise) to power actions and overcome challenges. The game allows substituting Yang dice for any other type, providing flexibility in meeting dice requirements for various skills and abilities. This dice-based system serves as a form of stamina or resource management, adding a strategic element to decision-making.
As players progress, they earn skill points to customize their character's abilities. The skill tree enables completely changing the initial skill set by reallocating points, allowing players to experiment with different playstyles and builds, fostering replayability.
Combat takes the form of card-based battles, where players must strategically combine their dice rolls with skill cards to overcome opponents. The dice rolls determine the effectiveness of these card-based actions, introducing an element of chance and risk-reward decision-making to the combat system. Players must carefully manage their dice resources and choose the right card combinations to emerge victorious.
The gameplay is tightly woven with the game's rich narrative. Players navigate a series of story-driven events and encounters, where their choices and dice rolls directly impact the unfolding of the plot. The use of multiple protagonists, each with their own intertwined storylines, adds depth and complexity to the overall experience, blending the tactical gameplay with immersive storytelling.