Brutal TTRPGs and Why I Love Them

After DMing for my few short years back in the hobby I can say two things. First, I enjoy a variety of genres and styles of game play. Second, brutal TTRPGs are a TON of fun. But what is a “brutal” TTRPG, and why would ANYONE find them enjoyable? I’m sharing my thoughts, and my favorite “brutal” TTRPGs! ** GAMES PROFILED ** Into the Odd - https://www.bastionland.com Basic Fantasy RPG - https://www.basicfantasy.org EZD6 - https://www.ezd6.com Shadowdark - https://www.thearcanelibrary.com Dragonbane - https://freeleaguepublishing.com/game... Tales of Argosa - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... ** JOIN MY PATREON ** Get ad free videos, campaign notes, templates for hand-written notes, and other musings.   / dmtales   ** PATRONS OF CAFFEINATION ** Elise P Stephen W Shadomain William K Anna B. Meyer Todd R. ** JOIN THE CHANNEL **    / @dmtalesttrpg   ** COFFEE CONTRIBUTORS ** BrutalOne (Justin) Thorin Schmidt My Ear Trumpet Has Been Struck By Lightning Jamison S Behorn Grimwood Games eSkilliam Jeff M David H Hebrew Bible with Gilgamesh Agile Monk Eagle94VT Centauri Red Can’t Sleep Dan C. ** TIME STAMPS ** 00:00 Opening 01:09 What is a brutal TTRPG? 03:27 Not buying it? 04:17 Why I play brutal TTRPGs 06:30 My favorite brutal TTRPGs 07:24 Into the Odd 08:46 Basic Fantasy RPG 11:24 EZD6 12:51 Shadowdark 14:09 Dragonbane 15:56 Tales of Argosa 18:24 Call to Action 20:11 Coming Up