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My partner and I enjoy worldbuilding and we like bringing our world to different systems and seeing how our world looks and acts through the lens of that system.

For simplicity sake, imagine a typical fantasy setting. Elves, dwarves, orcs, magic, yadda. What would be your system of choice for playing in it?

If you don't like your standard fantasy, obviously this question is not directed at you.

Bonus points if you tell me what you like about your chosen setting in relation to a fantasy setting.

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Burning Wheel hands down.

-"Artha" system for codifying character goals into skill development. Characters pursuing their goals is the primary means of progression. ๐Ÿ‘Œ

-Lethal and unbloated combat.

-Many types of magic with very diverse play styles.

-System for resolving in game in character arguments that tie into other systems.

The whole system is very thoughtfully produced and the systems all relate and tie back to Artha and character development.

The setting is very pulp/dark fantasy.

My playgroup will be returned to the game soon and offer for years to come.